New League Suggestion: Self-Found Trade (SFT) - A Hybrid SSF League With Earned Trade Access

League Suggestion: Self-Found Trade (SFT) - A Hybrid SSF League With Earned Trade Access

What if we had a league where you start off in full Solo Self-Found mode-no trade, no grouping - but once you reach a progression milestone, you unlock access to a completely separate trade market and grouping?

Enter: Self-Found Trade (SFT)

This would be a new selectable league type, just like HC, SSF, or Standard. You would see it in the market filter and league dropdowns as:

“PoE2 SFT Fate of the Vaal”
(or whatever the current league is)

How it works:

• You start fully Solo Self-Found.
• Once you reach a set progression threshold (e.g. campaign completion + entering T16 maps), and the SSF limits are then removed, grouping and full trade access unlocks just like it was Standard, but its own separate League format.
• You now gain access to the SFT Market a standalone economy only accessible to others who reached the same progression point.
• You can now sell what you've found/crafted, and buy items - including to help alts.
• This is an entirely separate league/economy. No crossover with Standard, SSF, or Trade leagues.

Why SFT is valuable:

• Respects the early game integrity of SSF.
• Promotes crafting and gear progression instead of rushing to buy power.
• Creates a fair, earned endgame market, and no early whale flooding.
• Lets you enjoy the benefits of trade after proving yourself.
• Encourages mastery without punishing you forever with pure SSF.

This mode would appeal to a huge audience who love the grind and purity of SSF but still want build flexibility, twinking alts, or targeting hard-to-farm items in endgame.

Thanks for reading-and would love to hear others' thoughts!