LOL nah just stupid. I was young and misunderstood the "use equipment as items" mechanic and thought it meant that it would destroy the item as if it were a consumable, so never tried it.
And that's how I learned about grinding for XP in grade school.
Bahahaha! That's awesome! Like a goddamn Punch Wizard, imposing your will on reality through raw grind. Sure, a simple misconception started it all, but that determination, that single-minded focus? Most impressive, young you. 🤘🏽