Subject: Proposal for an Auto-Loot Pet/System in Path of Exile 2

Subject: Proposal for an Auto-Loot Pet/System in Path of Exile 2

Dear GGG Dev Team,

With Path of Exile 2 evolving in complexity, it's time to rethink loot mechanics to improve quality-of-life while preserving the game’s core philosophy. I propose an Auto-Loot Pet/System, which functions as a dedicated loot assistant, tailored similarly to the loot filter, but applied to automatic item collection.

Concept Overview

A Summoned Loot Pet or Auto-Loot Tool that:

Follows the Player but does not engage in combat.
Picks Up Only What It’s Configured To based on a customizable Loot Filter for Pets/Tools.

Deposits Loot Directly into the Stash instead of the player’s inventory.
Can be summoned/dismissed as needed, similar to a cosmetic pet.

Customization & Functionality

Loot Filtering Integration:

Uses the same system as existing loot filters but applied to the pet/tool.
Players can set it to loot currency, maps, rares, uniques, crafting materials, etc.

Option to exclude certain item bases (e.g., no normal items unless specifically selected).

Inventory Management Efficiency:

Prevents unnecessary inventory clutter during extended mapping or boss runs.
Auto-sorts picked-up items into designated stash tabs if applicable.
Could have a toggle to send loot to the player's inventory instead of stash.
Fair Balancing & Monetization

This feature should not remove the need for player decision-making—only automate the collection of pre-filtered loot.
Could be sold as a premium feature in supporter packs or MTX bundles (e.g., $69.99).

Different skins or variants (e.g., mechanical golems, spectral spirits, automaton drones) could serve as monetizable options.

Developer Justification

Maintains the integrity of loot filtering: The system does not introduce auto-looting of everything, only pre-selected loot based on the player's preferences.

Reduces loot fatigue: Players spend more time playing and engaging with content rather than clicking on endless items.

Encourages strategic loot filtering: If used incorrectly, the player could still miss out on valuable loot—preserving the need for an intelligent loot strategy.

Enhances endgame flow: Mapping, Delving, and boss farming become smoother, reducing unnecessary downtime.

Closing Thoughts

This feature would be an incredible QoL improvement for all players, from casuals to high-end grinders. It ensures that loot collection remains engaging but not tedious while providing new monetization opportunities for the game.

I (and many others) would gladly pay for this as an MTX or supporter pack feature.

Thank you for considering this addition!

Sincerely,
Brew
Brewskie
Dernier bump le 17 févr. 2025 01:16:29

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