[Risu]

Indeed, the word "noob" is thrown around all too frequently these days.

You are very right that working outside of a squad does not make one a "noob". There are times when working by oneself is preferable to working in a group, as there are times when the reverse is true. There are people that work great alone, while there are those whose skills are a godsend to a squad.

Though the loner aspect does beg the question, why work by yourself when you're paying to play with others? Of course, it could be that defeating human opponents is what attracts some...