Yet we all see those elements as good enough and you still haven’t answered my question. Give me an immersive enough game so we can understand where you are coming from.
You never make a point. You have these issues with the game yet can’t propose a solution to one of them. Nor an example of how it should be done better (like in such and such game). No, bringing up games as examples of how it’s done wrong is not a solution. First time I see someone call “random item drop & upgrading said drops” mechanic meaningless. A solution for that at least? We are listening, take your time.
We are here to propose ideas, like you said you want to give feedback to help with the game’s Early Access. I don’t see how I can merit the discussion with nothing to go on other than “I already explained” and “you are missing the point/misunderstanding completely”.