One of the main mechanics of Escape From Tarkov is progression. Primarily players complete quests in order to level up the NPC traders in order to obtain access to better gear. However, there are numerous other ways for players to progress in EFT, typically giving them advantages over players who have not progressed.
While progression is a significant part of what makes EFT more interesting to play, it also has some significant downsides:
Players who have progressed more ha