I did the math on my Wardogs XP grind, and now I wish I hadn’t
A PC Gamer writer documents their experience grinding the Medic progression tree in Wardogs to unlock complete class gear. They’ve pursued a specific goal: acquiring a dual-function medical bag that unlocks revive and heal capabilities in one item, available at Medic level 24. After 30 hours of play, they’ve reached level 18, having initially progressed steadily—advancing ranks every one or two matches. However, this progression rate has slowed dramatically in recent weeks, now requiring an entire night of sustained gameplay to advance a single rank.
Notably, despite slower leveling, their combat effectiveness has actually improved thanks to equipment unlocked at higher levels, including defibrillators and enhanced medkits. This creates a tension between improved tools and increased time investment required to access them. The article’s headline suggests the writer has calculated the mathematics behind their remaining grind to level 24, arriving at a conclusion they found discouraging—indicating the remaining six levels represent a substantial time commitment relative to their previous progression pace.
The piece reflects broader discussions in gaming communities regarding live-service progression design, where leveling curves become increasingly steep at higher tiers, requiring exponential time investment to reach endgame content and unlock full class arsenals. The writer’s frustration highlights recurring concerns about whether such progression systems represent balanced gameplay or are structured to encourage players toward alternative progression methods.