04-14-2006, 06:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-14-2006, 06:37 AM by MongoJerry.)
MongoJerry,Apr 14 2006, 01:12 AM Wrote:I don't mind the arms race so much. Someone in tier 2 epics should probably beat someone in blues. However, what bothers me is how much faster offense has grown compared to defense. My philosophy is that a fight between two players in tier 2 epics should last about as long as fights between two players in blues. Unfortunately, that's not the case at all.
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Can you name me one game (MMORPG) where EQUIPMENT based classes (rogues, warriors, etc) haven't eclipsed less equipment (basically the casters) dependent classes as Raid Loot Came out?
I don't say that to be a jerk. I honestly can't think of one.
As you know Mongo, I haven't played in a long while, but I wouldn't hold out hope until the expansion comes out. Blizzard is going to have to implement entirely new game mechanics to deal with the Arms Race as you put it.
Just as it was in Everquest.... the name of the game is damage.
If Tier 2 epics just do more damage, then the result is that players with inferior equpment just die faster.
If Tier 2 epics also increase defense proportionally, inferior eqipped characters would hardly be able to damage the better equiped ones. What fun is that?
Smithy