I like hardcore but do many others play it? Only difference with reward is you get double guild points for beating master quest. Any other advice is welcome ty

If you are willing to invest on good gear>hc
If you wont buy anything and plan on trying to get on climbs and get denied because you have no gear so you are forced to solo>SC

On your case id say sc

Hey we already slash some hours, best slashing is in Softcore. More user are active there. Hc makes low sence expect you looking for double guildpoints to make each climb.

sc or hc without any gears it takes too long

Hc for pro!!!!

ls rox