A streamer by the name of Gladd posted a video on his Youtube channel voicing disapproval of Biowares decision to ban him from playing Anthem. The decision behind the ban was based on the use of “economic exploits”. He is known for streaming titles such as Destiny and Division, demonstrating methods of quickly and efficiently grinding out levels and gear.

Anthem’s looter shooter style of play allows players to quickly reach the current set level cap of 30, afterwards advancing through the Javelines power level by equipping gear and improving combat prowess. With any intensive play, grinding the time to find legendary and master level gear can prove to be challenging.

Gladd used an in game functionality to create a method for speeding up this process. By entering into free play mode players are able to set their own difficulty, using the grandmaster difficulty Gladd demonstrated how you can create a pre-planned flight route that is lined with easy to access loot chests. The higher difficulty and increased rate of finding chests almost guarantees players can find masterwork and legendary gear with considerably less effort.

Following the stream to his large fan base Gladd learned that he had been banned from Anthem, after already accruing substantial  game hours.

As Bioware continues to unveil updates, players and fans can continue to count on improvements to the immersive world of Bastion. In the future developers will be faced with the difficult decision of: punishing fans for the use of in game functions or accepting the exploits fans make use of.