We should talk about Doryani's Machinarium

Nobody runs this map for any reason other than to complete the one challenge that it is part of (each season).

Should it really be so rare that the average price for the map is consistently 18-19 divine (each season)?

I don't understand/(agree with?) the reasoning here. The challenge that it's a part of (this season) includes 16 other maps. I think that there is an argument to be made that this just creates an arbitrary barrier for completion.

arbitrary /är′bĭ-trĕr″ē/ : adjective
Determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle. Example: "stopped at the first motel we passed, an arbitrary choice."

Based on or subject to individual judgment or preference.
"The diet imposes overall calorie limits, but daily menus are arbitrary."

Relating to a decision made by a court or legislature that lacks a grounding in law or fact. "an arbitrary penalty."

The other thing, that I think you are missing is what challenge really means...

challenge /chăl′ənj/ noun
A call to engage in a contest, fight, or competition.
"a challenge to a duel."
An act or statement of defiance; a call to confrontation.
"a challenge to the government's authority."
A demand for explanation or justification; a calling into question.
"a challenge to a theory."

So, yeah, no sympathy. Get it, or don't. The folks that do take the time and put forth the effort will always revel in the fact that you don't.

For the record, I am not one of the folks that give a shit either way. 40/40 or 0/0, no sweat off the small of my back.

stupid price for single challenge indeed. They should switch Machinarium with Hall of Grandmasters.

Same as that other thread

If you want 40/40 and neither want to grind nor want to pay for it then you've picked the wrong goal for yourself.

Who cares about 20div at the end of a league anyway? Won't make a dent in your standard stash and I doubt there are many people with 39/40 that don't have 20 div to spare right before quitting the league.