People don't get hiddens to achieve something. They are rewarded hiddens for achieving something. If that achievement is where they want to end their character, I don't see an issue with it at all.
"I don't see x get this and do nothing."
It's called Mastery Magic for a reason. You start with innate magical ability and DEVELOP it. Hiddens are the final form of that development. You've been given a base, hiddens are the pinnacle of that most of the time, depending on what you wish to do.
and getting mad at someone because they're 'not getting a hidden right' is gatekeeping. shit's meant to be freeform for a reason
"I don't see x get this and do nothing."
It's called Mastery Magic for a reason. You start with innate magical ability and DEVELOP it. Hiddens are the final form of that development. You've been given a base, hiddens are the pinnacle of that most of the time, depending on what you wish to do.
and getting mad at someone because they're 'not getting a hidden right' is gatekeeping. shit's meant to be freeform for a reason