It all started when N8-97 received a whisper advertising an illicit currency-selling website. For those unfamiliar with Path of Exile 2, spambots are an ever-present nuisance, sending messages about cheap Divine Orbs or power leveling services. Frustrated by the constant interruptions, N8-97 decided to let loose a few choice words at the bot, typing replies like "GO AWAY" and "SHUT UP."
But here's where things took a tragic turn. Unbeknownst to N8-97, an actual player—Imagineddy—had sent them a whisper seconds after the bot's message. Imagineddy was simply trying to buy a quiver N8-97 had listed for trade. However, caught up in the frustration of spam, N8-97 automatically replied to the latest whisper in their chat log without realizing it was from a real person.
From Imagineddy's perspective, their attempt to trade was met with hostility. They responded with a quietly devastating "Sorry………." Yes, that's a full ten dots of pure, unfiltered sorrow. Before N8-97 could send a follow-up apology explaining the mix-up, Imagineddy had logged off, leaving the tragic interaction unresolved.
Justice for Imagineddy
The Path of Exile 2 subreddit immediately rallied around the story. Some players turned Imagineddy into a symbol of innocence lost, jokingly referring to them as "a martyr of our time." Others couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of N8-97's bot-yelling antics. Comments like "Dude really yells at computers" added a lighthearted spin to the situation.
But it didn't stop there. The community sprang into action to show Imagineddy that the Path of Exile 2 player base cares deeply about its own. Players began leaving quivers, currency, and other rare items in their stash tabs with public notes like, "For Imagineddy—please come back." Others flooded N8-97's thread with offers to help make things right, suggesting they gift Imagineddy the quiver along with some extra items to mend the accidental slight.
Imagineddy: A Symbol of Empathy
What could have been a simple story of online miscommunication became a heartwarming example of a community's capacity for empathy. The tale of Imagineddy is now a cautionary reminder for players to double-check whispers before responding, and to treat others with care, even in the heat of frustration.
For N8-97, this was a lesson in patience. "I genuinely feel terrible about what happened," they later commented. "If Imagineddy sees this, please know I’m so sorry—and I’ll give you the quiver plus whatever else you want."
As for Imagineddy, their current whereabouts remain a mystery. Perhaps they're out there, reading the subreddit and marveling at the love their accidental heartbreak has inspired. Or maybe they’ve already forgiven N8-97 and are quietly enjoying the newfound fame.
Divine Orbs Heal All Wounds
The story of Imagineddy serves as a testament to the power of online communities to rally around kindness, even in a gritty game like Path of Exile 2. So, the next time you’re tempted to lash out at a spam bot, remember: there might just be an Imagineddy on the other side of your screen, waiting to buy a quiver—and deserving of a little extra patience.
Let’s hope they log back in soon. After all, there’s a mountain of quivers and Divine Orbs waiting for them.
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