Elon Musk's Path of Exile 2 Leveling Controversy: A Public Exchange with Asmongold
Following accusations of using a "boosting" service to achieve level 97 for 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," fueled by rumors of a purchased high-level character or outsourced in-game leveling. The video highlighted the significant time commitment required to reach level 97, questioning how Musk could manage his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X while simultaneously dedicating the necessary hours to the game. Viewers also noted Musk's apparent inexperience during his streams, contradicting the skillset expected of someone who allegedly leveled a character to 97.
Musk responded to Asmongold's video, claiming he also "needs to coordinate with the boss," and suggesting Asmongold similarly consults a team of editors before posting on X. Asmongold countered that he doesn't have a boss and that his editors are his employees, a standard practice among many YouTube and Twitch streamers to streamline content production.
Asmongold interpreted Musk's comment as revealing a lack of understanding regarding the behind-the-scenes operations of content creation. The exchange highlights the clash between the public perception of Musk's accomplishments and the complexities of game progression, as well as the common workflow of content creators.
