There's no way this happened again in Hardcore....

Summary

• A Hardcore gameplay session involves a high-risk encounter while attempting to obtain a specific “bird” companion or item.
• The situation results in the unexpected death of a teammate, attributed jokingly to the “Curse of Ziz.”
• The encounter highlights the increased difficulty of multiplayer scaling in Path of Exile.

The Bird Acquisition Attempt

The objective is to ascend and acquire a bird from another player. There is confusion regarding whether the other player also needs or wants the bird, but the decision is made to proceed with the attempt.

The Fatal Encounter

During the encounter, the situation becomes “sketch” and high-risk. A teammate, referred to as Silverhawk, is killed after standing in a beam attack. The death occurs exactly as the bird is being acquired.

Aftermath and Reflection

Following the teammate’s death, the realization sets in that the player has indeed acquired the bird, but at the cost of the partner’s life. The speaker expresses remorse, acknowledging the role of the “Curse of Ziz” in the event. It is noted that the encounter was significantly more dangerous due to the increased difficulty scaling associated with having two players present compared to solo play.