Quote Originally Posted by KTA View Post
I'd argue that F2P-players can 'main' an element... by mass rerolling until they get a 100% eidolon or 2 core SSR hime in that element. [...] This the really the only deterministic means to achieving a strong starting point
Yeah, but that's just starting point. When we come to clearing GOs you'll actually have to put some time into game and you are after "starting point". The thing is: 100% eido is nice and all, but it gives 10-15% more ele ATK than elemental advantage, and for me best point of advantage is taking 25% reduced damage (45% higher burst streak damage is nice too of course).
I agree that you can main some element as f2p if you have luck, but often you see players coming with idea of "I'll choose one element and play with it". For paying players it may work, for f2p it'll rarely work... or it will, just don't expect clearing all content.

Quote Originally Posted by Cobblemaniac View Post
It does make the whole thing a lot more streamlined and clean if you talk about event only grids however, considering how random gacha is.
Yes, but then as you have said you need take into consideration how long one player play. I am with KTA on this, you can't really give advice for f2p if you don't know what resources he have (Kamihime, weapons, eidolons etc.). Talking about null grids or even grids with several FLBs may not be acquirable for most f2p players here. Actually, having one or two Assault L hime 0 LB weapons seems more realistic for me.