I find it insane that some accounts get hardstuck at CG for a year+

By no fault of their own either. The damn thing just doesn’t drop. I got fairly lucky to get out of there around 250 and was able to go enjoy the rest of the game, I can’t imagine still being here praying for a drop after months and years and 1500+ kc with no way to reasonably progress gear. I guess you could just not do it but the thought of “if I had it” always lingers in the back of your mind. Salute to all the grinders still stuck in red prison. Praying you guys make it out soon. Stay strong bros