December 19, 2024 8:43 AM PST
I can't remember when it was put in place, I want to say May/June time frame?
I used to enjoy my Wizzy, then the Devs nerfed the "thugs" (Thug, Shadow Thug, etc.) & Undead (anything above Skelton, eg. Brittlebone Knight, Boncaster, etc.).
Now I get can get owned by a damn grey - that's not cool. It's also why I stopped playing preAlpha.
I figured there would be enough grumbling from people that there would be no way that that stupid nerf would make it into Steam.
Whatever was behind the decision, it was definitely not "class balancing", it was class killing.
I get the whole "group up thing"; however, EQ was pretty much the same thing; however, one of the things I enjoyed the most, was finding a way to solo when I wanted to. Sometimes, it was getting creative with rooting one, and snaring another for the kill. Refresh timing on snare definitely isn't conducive to any form of true solo kiting, they will catch you and own you. I like that aspect.
However, it would be beneficial not to sour new "test" users in Steam, regardless of the Alpha Build disclaimers, etc. You're going to have some one-time triers, and then negative ratings that will discourage additional folks to test builds against.
My 2c. Hope at least one Dev Deity listens.
Thanks!
Ty
