Consequence of not Closing Rift

[Dubscee]

Hi All.... Im not exactly sure if this was asked before or it's common knowledge, but is there any consequence for not closing a rift? I am just curious because what motivates people to continue closing the rift as opposed to just ignoring it and continue questing.

Thanks

[Scrangos]

It just spawns invasions that place footholds and take over quest hubs afaik. Footholds can take over areas where you need to quest at.

[Dubscee]

Thank you very much

[Redrowen]

Yet the vast majority of them are soloable... So if they are in your way kill them and continue questing.

[Taaxa]

Yet the vast majority of them are soloable... So if they are in your way kill them and continue questing.

Or, if you are near a wardstone you could just sit there and farm the invasions coming after it. My guild did this the other night for about 45 mins until someone came by and closed the rift. It was great XP.