Elon Musk's Path of Exile 2 Leveling Controversy: A Public Exchange with Asmongold
Following accusations of using a "boosting" service to reach level 97 with a character in Path of Exile 2, Elon Musk engaged in a public exchange of private messages with popular streamer Asmongold.
The controversy ignited after Asmongold released a 32-minute video addressing allegations of Musk "cheating" by either purchasing a high-level character or employing someone to level it. The video highlighted the immense time commitment required to reach level 97, questioning how Musk could manage his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X while simultaneously dedicating the necessary time to the game. Further fueling the speculation, viewers noted Musk's apparent inexperience during his streams, contradicting the expertise expected of someone who had supposedly leveled a character to 97.
Musk responded to Asmongold's video, claiming he also "needs to coordinate with the boss," and suggesting that Asmongold himself consults a team of editors before posting on X. Asmongold countered that he is his own boss and employs editors to assist with his content, a standard practice among prominent YouTube and Twitch streamers, allowing them to concentrate on content creation.
Asmongold interpreted Musk's comment as revealing a fundamental misunderstanding of the behind-the-scenes processes involved in content creation. The exchange highlights the clash between the public perception of Musk's accomplishments and the complexities of both high-level gaming and professional content production.
