07-31-2008, 10:22 PM
Quote:While it appears that we agree that there is a problem, I don't think we agree no the problem. I see the problem as three things:1. AH! But this too is a flaw in Blizzard's design. Right now there is really no option for a mana user for potions except mana potions. They are such a clear winner. What if they introduced other viable options? Then it stops becoming a mana chain chug and you might use a spell haste potion for fast heals/burn situations or maybe a dreamless sleep for fights with a downtime. Use your imagination you can design some interesting fights without making buff potions obsolete and not worth the effort.
1. It is possible to chain-chug potions in raid encounters, so Blizzard has balanced around the assumption that people will do that.
2. It costs time/gold to farm up the materials to chain-chug potions during raid encounters, providing an unneeded time tax on raiding.
3. Just clicking the potion button every time it is available is boring, dumb and requires no strategic thought whatsoever.
2. Yes it costs money. Every class has their money sink, that some put it in arrows some in repairs and some in potions doesn't hurt my feelings a bit.
3. If that's how you handle your potions I don't know what to tell you. There is still some strategy as to which potion to use and when you should use those. Bosses on farm are one thing, but the proper use of the right potion can make a huge difference on first kills.:)