In a flood of feedback regarding the recent Specters of the Rail update, a local system Tenno casually reminds others in the discussion that he is a Grand Master Founder.

KRONIA RELAY, SATURN—It’s only been a few hours into the update and the Tenno are already abuzz with feedback regarding what they do and do not like with the update. The removal of Void Keys, the addition of Projections, and the introduction of Kavats among many other changes stirred the community into a roar of opinions. Among the common Tenno was AkrimosTheBlowfist, MR22, a Grand Master Founder adorned with the Excalibur, Lato, and Skana Prime humbly taking the time to hear the discussion among those in the Relay. Unsurprisingly, the rare equipment drew in the attention of many Tenno to which AkrimosTheBlowfist would respond “Oh, this stuff? I got it back when Warframe’s Open Beta started. Yeah, I’m a Founder.”

The discussions were heated as many players voiced the preference of the old Prime acquisition versus the new one brought with Specters of the Rail in particular, though it was nearly unanimous that players welcomed the addition of Junctions and Kavats. Many players seemed concerned that the new system would send ripples through the game which would affect all things related to Prime equipment ranging from trading values to Ducat values with Baro Ki’Teer. “Yeah, I donno.” added AkrimosTheBlowfist as he puffed out his chest adorned with a Grand Master Founder Sigil. “I mean on the one hand I’m a bit anxious at how much things will cost but as a Founder, well, I’ve been around long enough to have stockpiled enough Ducats to last me a year.”

Another Tenno on the Relay challenged this idea claiming that it was unreasonable to expect newer players to earn enough Ducats to purchase anything from the Void Trader due to these changes. “Not everyone has a stockpile and I don’t think it’s a good idea to balance around those who do.” said DJ_Sandz, MR6. AkrimosTheBlowfist shrugged it off. “I think it’s unreasonable that new players should be able to get everything a Founder, who has been playing for years, can get.”

Another Tenno, requesting to remain anonymous, spoke in support of DJ_Sandz. “I’m a Founder, too. I’ve been around just as long as you have. Even I think this new system is demanding too much of new players. The Ducat values, either trade in values or prices for the items, need to be adjusted to give newer and casual players a fair chance of collecting enough every two weeks.” The crowd which had gathered around this public forum grew silent. AkrimosTheBlowfist collected himself for a response.

“It’s true, you may have been around as long as I have.” said AkrimosTheBlowfist with a hint of impatience in his tone as he addressed the unnamed Tenno directly. “But you’re just a Master Founder. I’m a Grand Master. Remember that next time. Of course you would think all Tenno should get all rewards without showing true dedication. If you want the rewards, you have to earn them like I did.” By invoking his title of Grand Master, AkrimosTheBlowfist had effectively forced the anonymous Tenno, and all other Tenno in the Relay, to obey his opinions and commands or otherwise face banishment. The unnamed Tenno skulked off into the shadows as the other Tenno in the relay crowded around AkrimosTheBlowfist to bask in the holy Grand Master’s presence.

Screenshots by Grand Master Founder and supporter of multiple Prime Access Packs MeetTheJoves.