07-24-2007, 06:48 PM
Quote:So what? Blizzard gives the most arena points to 5v5, which is clearly NOT the most balanced relative to class population balance at 70.
What exactly does this mean and how did you get numbers for it? I'm not sure I agree with this without some sort of proof.
Quote:The appropriate way to solve the problem is for Blizzard to implement a handicapping system to the arena. Matches are arranged based on absolute rating, but point exchange at the end is based on handicapping. Handicapping can be determined by single class balance vs. Battlegroup 70 class balance (for an expected class ratio) or by full team makeup vs. an expected class ratio (the 2nd being significantly more difficult to maintain).
I don't agree with this. All it does is slow down the movement of teams - it doesn't change any actual outcomes. Assuming that at this point of the season most teams have found their level, all it will do is take some of the sting out of your losses. It's not going to make you go up. If anything it will make it worse, because good new warrior pally teams on their way up will have to beat you like a drum over and over again to get past you.
I see the answer as twofold - nerf pallys and warriors (I say this as somebody who has a PvP warrior). My first thought for warriors would be to nerf MS substantially, and then make the 41 point arms talent restore it to the way it was. Without imp intercept it would be a lot easier to get away from warriors. The second part is to revitalize BG's (and improve their rewards). With more variety of play, there would be more room for less popular classes and specs. For example hunters who have a really rough time in arena's are some of the best flag defenders, and also are some of the best at AV zergs.