What is the purpose of rikti invasions?

I find them more annoying then fun, a few badges no big deal, there is no real threat to it, its almost just cosmetic when you think about it.

What's the point of anything in this game? Because, it's fun for some people, perhaps.

That is not really true see there is a purpose to missions, to leveling, to customization, but there doesnt seem to be a purpose behind that and why do we have to be forced into the rikti invasions it should be a choice, if its fun for some then others should not have to bare it, everything is a choice in this game except that. Makes no sense at all, they could make it allot more interesting atleast.

What are those purposes then?

Many of my characters backgrounds is that they are part of an organization that fights against threats like the Rikti invasion so I get a kick out of them when they happen.

I find them fun regardless of lvl or at.

That and they are part of the ongoing lore of the game and it adds flavor.If you don't like it ignore it.

I find them incredibly fun on any character that can avoid getting perma-held/slept/stunned. For those that cannot avoid this fate its almost a waste of time.

Dont get me wrong, I participate whenever I can, and really enjoy the action when I'm able to contribute.

For me the main purpose of the Rikti Invasions specifically, and all zone events generally are to add some interesting interactions in the zones.

Some zone events are small and local and easier to avoid. Some, like the Rikti and Zombie invasions, are zone wide, but still can be avoided in those zones.

MMOs, it seems to me, have a problem with things like story telling. Since every player steps into the game at different times, sometimes you want repeatable events that tell some story to just appear, over and over.

There is a reason behind the Rikti Invasion that is deeply embedded into the game's lore.

I suspect you are more annoyed that because of the release of I19 and the demand for the Lady Grey Task Force, you're going to be seeing more invasions, sometimes quite a few in a few hours.

My experiences are: that I've always been able to avoid a Rikti invasion, and any zone event for that matter; that I've never died because I was forced to be in the event against my will; that I've had a lot of fun inviting random teammates to accomplish a shared goal on a moment's notice; that I like zone events because it's a way to be out in the open receiving rewards without patrolling or competing for kills; and I've had a lot of fun being diverted from some mission or task to participate in an event with an already formed team.

Being in a group huddled around Miss Liberty, surrounded by Rikti; firing nonstop, sometimes at things you can't even see; wondering if that was the last wave, when another pops in; seeing a group of 6 elite bosses go down as fast as they showed up; feeling jubilation that you managed to stay alive during an intense 10+ minute battle.

I LOVE IT!