My 2 cents: I think you should be given the option to “rest” every 5 or 10 threads. That way, if you want to continue the storyline, but don’t want to give up your 1337 streak, you get a chance to get out and have your progress picked up next time you enter. However, when you re-enter, you must have ALL the exact same equipment with you (sucks 4 you if you sold it), and your level/abilities/upgrades/item damage/etc will be temporarily reset to what they were when you rested. You will still gain cred, and what you lost by re-entering will be added on top of what you gained.

I really like this idea!!!!!