Posts by Serenadae

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    So the multitude of runs I did as Ch/Wd prior to the patch (that made the class a lot stronger) doesn't count ? Did Ryzek play the class in enough runs to validify his opinion in your eyes ? Yet you indirectly comment on a matter you only have second hand experience at.

    An interesting take.

    Everyone is entitled to their own opinion I guess, as questionable it might be.

    I for one believe that trying to discredit someone's opinion from the get go is not a particularly convincing strategy of argumentation.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from Ryzek

    Hello,

    i have a suggestion for champion/warden. For now, I would like to mention that this champion class is by far the worst (regarding dps).

    Would it be possible to modify shock overload so that it can also trigger with 2h axe. In addition, I think that the Aoe damage is much too low, especially for a champion. That you can not keep up in the single target, I think completely fine but the strength in the Aoe should be preserved in my opinion. Shock overload is important for damage on every champion class, so please allow us to use them.


    Greetings

    The weakest Champion ? We must be playing different games.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    So was I, hence my reaction :D

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Regarding Ch/S:


    Ch/S has become somewhat a favorite of mine, due to being a ranged/melee hybrid with pretty creative elite skills.

    However, Pulsing Shot's recoil is the reason I rather play another, less interesting class.

    Being pushed into traps, stuck in textures, or my personal favorite: pushed back and then rooted just isn't fun. In most situations the class is better off not using Pulsing Shot in trashfights, especially in fast groups.


    Please remove the recoil effect. If you should feel the need for compensation for this change you can always remove the additional hit.

  • Entity Chamber (Normal & Hard) [Patch 10.4.2.1000 & 11.0.0.3000]

    Quote from Rake
    Quote from melodic

    I pm'ed you Rake, as I dont feel like sharing details about Zhargos in this thread with other players, who then might have a lesser experience trying to figure out the bossfight. ;)

    Based on the information you provided, we found the error and fixed it.

    In the near future, the zone with the world boss will be reloaded and the changes will take effect.


    We wish you a pleasant game and success in conquering the new world boss!

    Now these are finally some good news.

    Thank you !

  • Zhargos & Phargos - Story event

    The Chronicles of Arcadia tell many stories, but none is as harrowing as the tale of when the dragons ruled the world.

    Long ago, in a time ancient and shrouded in mystery that came to be known as the Crimson Dawn, a winged shadow fell over the lands of Arcadia.


    Forgotten beasts had come forth from their icy tomb in the north and wreaked havoc across the continent, conquering every city in their path by fire and fear.

    Cruel in nature, fearsome in shape, with teeth like daggers, fangs akin to spears and with eyes more red than the finest of rubies they truly were a sight to behold.


    Led by the most dreadful of their kind, Zhargos and Phargos, they craved nothing more than gold and conquest. Soon elves, men and dwarves all fell under their merciless yoke. Those who resisted were obliterated, their souls for ever burned away.


    For many long years the tyranny of the winged ones endured, until the elven lord Itnal assembled a last alliance, made up of the last free people that were able to hide on the fringes of the dragons reign.

    In the land of Chassizz where Zhargos and Phargos had made their lair atop the Heavenly Tower, a last and deciding battle was fought.


    Zhargos and Phargos fought fiercly and were aided by many of their kind, slaying countless elves, men and dwarves. In the most dire hour, when Itnal gazed upon his diminished army and faced defeat, he resorted to a truly desperate measure.

    Drawing on the full magical potential of his people, he channeled the life force around him, sacrificing both himself and his men in the process to banish the two fire breathing horrors beyond the Gate of Gods.


    With their leaders gone the remaining dragons fled back to the north, never to be heard of again.

    Many tears were shed over the losses, but eventually life went back to normal again and the name Itnal fell into oblivion.


    However, the story does not end here...


    No one, not even Itnal himself, knew that the spell only lasts temporary... And now, almost 10.000 years later, something stirs beyond the ancient gate...


    Charname: Serenadae

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from xLutinex
    Quote from Serenadae

    I just don't get why they increased the duration of the group buff to 20 seconds compared to the 15 seconds vanilla version.

    Not a big deal, but it kinda contradicts their efforts to reduce overall group damage.

    10% damage and 20 seconds uptime results in less full burst damage output of group than 15% damage + 15 seconds uptime. I don't know if you want 15 seconds + 15% (like the vanilla version)

    No, the iss gave 15% attackspeed not damage done. The 10% of the current version affect classes that couldn't utilize the previous version (which is the idea behind the change to damage done), resulting in more group damage than before. At least in mixed groups that make up the majority of runs I'd say.

    I think it's reasonable to just cut the new group buff to 15 seconds.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from xLutinex
    Quote from Serenadae

    Well, 10% for the whole group sounds more potent than a 15% selfbuff to me.

    i dont see the problem? you as champ can get both buffs. And no dps champ would use the group buff, because you need shield form for it ;)

    I just don't get why they increased the duration of the group buff to 20 seconds compared to the 15 seconds vanilla version.

    Not a big deal, but it kinda contradicts their efforts to reduce overall group damage.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from xLutinex
    Quote from Serenadae

    Champion

    • Changed Secret Techniques of the Ruins to additionally increase damage dealt by party members by 10% for 20 seconds if it is used while under effect of Shield Form, but using it will put every skill, which are changing casters form, into 20 seconds of cooldown state.

    Why does the group buff (20s) last longer than the selfbuff (15s) ? Please reduce its duration to 15 seconds as well.

    Maybe because the value of the buff is lower on the group buff? higher uptime -> lower buff and vise versa

    Well, 10% for the whole group sounds more potent than a 15% selfbuff to me.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Champion

    • Changed Secret Techniques of the Ruins to additionally increase damage dealt by party members by 10% for 20 seconds if it is used while under effect of Shield Form, but using it will put every skill, which are changing casters form, into 20 seconds of cooldown state.

    Why does the group buff (20s) last longer than the selfbuff (15s) ? Please reduce its duration to 15 seconds as well.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from Shilard
    Quote from Serenadae

    I don't think 3min cd instead of 4 will have a large impact on the overall performance of Champion dps. Keep in mind it's only a 15 seconds buff. As I've already written, if I should be wrong, an overperforming secondary class can always be adjusted.

    Speaking of "nerf", I don't think classes that are already overcapped in burst or mdps that don't profit from cast speed see it that way. When R/Wd's buff was changed to a selfbuff no one batted an eye either.

    I understand that you are upset since you got the iss for the sole purpose of supporting and I would be too, but high value investments were and still are a risk in the balancing process.

    Sincerely, I play only support with Champion. I would appreciate it if the 104 ISS is still a group Buff or perhaps should be better a raid Buff in shieldform. Because Champion/druid is so such nice support, why should be forced to change the buff only as selfbuff?

    Although I like the current version of the iss, I honestly do not care much wether the buff affects the group or just the caster. As I said, don't think it makes a huge difference in overall damage.

    If devs were to change the status quo though, PLEASE keep the attack speed bonus for the caster. Fast autohits are important for Shock Overload.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    I don't think 3min cd instead of 4 will have a large impact on the overall performance of Champion dps. Keep in mind it's only a 15 seconds buff. As I've already written, if I should be wrong, an overperforming secondary class can always be adjusted.

    Speaking of "nerf", I don't think classes that are already overcapped in burst or mdps that don't profit from cast speed see it that way. When R/Wd's buff was changed to a selfbuff no one batted an eye either.

    I understand that you are upset since you got the iss for the sole purpose of supporting and I would be too, but high value investments were and still are a risk in the balancing process.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Regarding Knight/Warlock:

    Thank you, I'm thrilled to see how this impacts the class.


    Regarding Champion iss changes:

    In my opinion a good decision, since Champion out of all the dps classes didn't get a selfish lvl 104 iss. Moreover, as Revenant pointed out, it eliminates the varied impact the old version had on different classes.

    If balancing issues regarding a specific secondary class should arise, they always can be adressed in the aftermath.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Regarding Knight/Warlock:


    The class is still underperforming. Mediocre burst at best (even in AoE situations with all the Knight AoEs) and some of the worst sustained dps I've seen so far.

    I suggest the following:

    -Increase 2h Weapon Mastery damage passive from 87% to 109% (like on K/Wd)

    -Let Psychic Sweep (lvl 45 elite) modify Surge of Malice as well

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Regarding Ch/Wl change:

    • Reduced Endless Pulse attack speed gain to 11% from 15%.

    I don't see why this change is necessary. Champion/Warlock is not overperforming in my experience. In fact, D/W and S/Wd are both classes that keep up with Ch/Wl in its current state with less gear.


    Regarding Shock Overload:

    The ability currently is hitting the adds while fighting the organs in Jeraths belly.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    You're right. Berserk tooltip still incorrectly states "...increases phsical and magical damage...", but the buff description is correct and the skill works the way it should.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from xLutinex
    Quote from Serenadae

    I for one would prefer to wait and see how the buffs play out, before more are added. This applies to all classes that are going to be buffed ofc (Ch/Wl too).

    Yes you are right. We should test first.

    But Scout/Champ suffers from the change. If it wasn't planned to nerf it, it should get a damage boost too or have the old Arrow of Essence

    That's one of the major issues of this balancing in my opinion right there.

    We have seen so many changes to the general classes that didn't take their respective secondaries into account.

    I know it's more work for the DEVs, but I'd like to see changes to specific combinations (elite skills) instead in the future.


    Anyway, it's easy to only criticize. So thank you for your efforts DEVs !

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from xLutinex
    Quote from Serenadae

    Fair enough.

    If support does not matter in the equation anymore though, I suggest increasing Ch/Wl's Endless Pulse attackspeed increment further, since at least 5% were missing to catch up to the two Rogues (and even more regarding the Mage).

    Ah and don't forget Arrow of Essence is nerfed. So in Situations were you split buffs for maximum damage over longer time (trash), it is even a nerf while Arrow of Essence is active and you are not on attack speed cap

    I for one would prefer to wait and see how the buffs play out, before more are added. This applies to all classes that are going to be buffed ofc (Ch/Wl too).

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from xLutinex
    Quote from Serenadae

    Don't forget the support Scout/Rogue offers with Exploiting Shot.

    Like every mage can debuff mdef, every champ can give group Attack speed/ cast speed + crit. Every warlock can give whole raid patk/matk buffs and strong shields for group. I don't care on exploiting shot in this case, because even with it I was behind and mages don't benefit from this skill

    Fair enough.

    If support does not matter in the equation anymore though, I suggest increasing Ch/Wl's Endless Pulse attackspeed increment further, since around 5% more damage doesn't close the gap to the two Rogues/the Mage.

  • Class Balance [Patch 10.2.1.1000] & Bard

    Quote from xLutinex
    • Increased Ranged Weapon Mastery bow and crossbow damage gain to 51.8% from 38%.


    10% damage increase. I like. But If mages will be strong as yesterday, I miss 2-5% to equal it out, because my weapon alone was ~8% stronger than the mage weapon +3% damage potion etc. and I was still behind 😂. We'll how it is after patch, but I guess some mini push is needed against mage/scout for example (If he didnt get a nerf 😅)


    Greetings

    Don't forget the support Scout/Rogue offers with Exploiting Shot.