expanded a couple/few weeks back
something changed
Blizz?
I also noticed queue times have gotten longer for alliance the past couple weeks. Sad thing is, the games still usually end in losses.
10/26/2018 03:38 PMPosted by Sonbtrpnexpanded a couple/few weeks back
something changed
Blizz?
Jugaa finally got her alliance character to 120 and times were adjusted accordingly.
Sorry I’ll delete this /cry10/28/2018 01:51 PMPosted by Zarinfur10/26/2018 03:38 PMPosted by Sonbtrpnexpanded a couple/few weeks back
something changed
Blizz?
Jugaa finally got her alliance character to 120 and times were adjusted accordingly.
Not sure if it's related, but lately I've been seeing a lot more random Horde players standing around the merc mode NPC in the Dalaran sewers. Back when I queued merc mode games in June/July it seemed I was the only Horde hanging around the merc mode NPC, seemed the area was always empty other than people passing by.
But lately whenever I go down there it seems there's always 5-6 Horde players standing around. I can tell they are also mercing because when I click on them they have the "Sergeant Wilson" NPC targeted. Sometimes I will be standing there and 1 or 2 Horde will suddenly "spawn" into the area (presumably they just got out of a bg).
But lately whenever I go down there it seems there's always 5-6 Horde players standing around. I can tell they are also mercing because when I click on them they have the "Sergeant Wilson" NPC targeted. Sometimes I will be standing there and 1 or 2 Horde will suddenly "spawn" into the area (presumably they just got out of a bg).
I've noticed longer queues for epic BGs. I find that a bit odd, in that why would horde merc to alliance side for epic BGs. Maybe more people on both sides are simply getting tired of spending the time in there. Randoms, I don't really notice that much difference, but I only play them for my 45, if I feel like it.
How are horde queue times? Going up or down?
How are horde queue times? Going up or down?
Just checked, I'm logged into my Horde character, currently it's...10/28/2018 07:12 PMPosted by UtterlyI've noticed longer queues for epic BGs. I find that a bit odd, in that why would horde merc to alliance side for epic BGs. Maybe more people on both sides are simply getting tired of spending the time in there. Randoms, I don't really notice that much difference, but I only play them for my 45, if I feel like it.
How are horde queue times? Going up or down?
Random Battleground - 4 minutes
Random Epic Battleground - 5 minutes
Earlier the epic bg queue was 7-8 minutes or so, so I think it also fluctuates depending on the time of day.
EDIT: just talked to the merc mode NPC and queued up as an Alliance, the Alliance queue times are currently...
Random Battleground - 1 minute
Random Epic Battleground - 3 minutes
10/28/2018 07:12 PMPosted by UtterlyI've noticed longer queues for epic BGs. I find that a bit odd, in that why would horde merc to alliance side for epic BGs. Maybe more people on both sides are simply getting tired of spending the time in there. Randoms, I don't really notice that much difference, but I only play them for my 45, if I feel like it.
Alliance were winning the majority of epic battlegrounds prior to this week, so it's expected that Horde would merc.
Naturally, with the increased merc rate, Alliance win rates have fallen. No, Mr. Merc, just because Horde stacking Tower Point makes some sense does not mean that Alliance stacking Icewing Bunker makes sense. The battleground layout is not symmetric.
10/28/2018 07:31 PMPosted by GdtrollEDIT: just talked to the merc mode NPC and queued up as an Alliance, the Alliance queue times are currently...
Random Battleground - 1 minute
Random Epic Battleground - 3 minutes
Ya in queue now. 2 for random 3 for epic
10/28/2018 01:51 PMPosted by Zarinfur10/26/2018 03:38 PMPosted by Sonbtrpnexpanded a couple/few weeks back
something changed
Blizz?
Jugaa finally got her alliance character to 120 and times were adjusted accordingly.
LOL
lol...................got it, thx man10/28/2018 01:51 PMPosted by Zarinfur10/26/2018 03:38 PMPosted by Sonbtrpnexpanded a couple/few weeks back
something changed
Blizz?
Jugaa finally got her alliance character to 120 and times were adjusted accordingly.
lol...................got it, thx man10/28/2018 01:51 PMPosted by Zarinfur10/26/2018 03:38 PMPosted by Sonbtrpnexpanded a couple/few weeks back
something changed
Blizz?
Jugaa finally got her alliance character to 120 and times were adjusted accordingly.
10/28/2018 08:12 PMPosted by Yarrow10/28/2018 07:12 PMPosted by UtterlyI've noticed longer queues for epic BGs. I find that a bit odd, in that why would horde merc to alliance side for epic BGs. Maybe more people on both sides are simply getting tired of spending the time in there. Randoms, I don't really notice that much difference, but I only play them for my 45, if I feel like it.
Alliance were winning the majority of epic battlegrounds prior to this week, so it's expected that Horde would merc.
Naturally, with the increased merc rate, Alliance win rates have fallen. No, Mr. Merc, just because Horde stacking Tower Point makes some sense does not mean that Alliance stacking Icewing Bunker makes sense. The battleground layout is not symmetric.
We were winning the majority of epic BGs? I usually have to lose/backfill 3-4 before I get a win. And the main reason for wins depends more on the horde team being bad/stupid.
I've noticed ^ this as well, the only time Alliance seems to win in epic bgs is when the Horde team is dumb/make mistakes or when the Horde casuals are simply lazy/don't bother with backcapping for whatever reason.<span class="truncated">...</span>
Alliance were winning the majority of epic battlegrounds prior to this week, so it's expected that Horde would merc.
Naturally, with the increased merc rate, Alliance win rates have fallen. No, Mr. Merc, just because Horde stacking Tower Point makes some sense does not mean that Alliance stacking Icewing Bunker makes sense. The battleground layout is not symmetric.
We were winning the majority of epic BGs? I usually have to lose/backfill 3-4 before I get a win. And the main reason for wins depends more on the horde team being bad/stupid.
Also, if the Ally team has a lot of healers (say... 8 or more) that can somewhat offset the lower DPS and allow them to push thru/win in a groupfight. Not sure what it is (more gear? more experience?)... but in almost EVERY single epic bg the top of the damage charts is all red - Horde casuals *definitely* do more DPS (on average) than Alliance casuals, it shows in game after game.
Battleground weekly.
Horde are merc'ing for the short queues and bonus honor.
That being said, horde queue times felt shorter yesterday.
Horde are merc'ing for the short queues and bonus honor.
That being said, horde queue times felt shorter yesterday.
10/28/2018 07:31 PMPosted by GdtrollJust checked, I'm logged into my Horde character, currently it's...
Random Battleground - 4 minutes
Random Epic Battleground - 5 minutes
If this is true, why is merc mode still available? I understood it was only going to be available when queues were high and 4-5 minutes is not high. Alliance sit in queues that long.
10/29/2018 05:40 AMPosted by Jadei10/28/2018 07:31 PMPosted by GdtrollJust checked, I'm logged into my Horde character, currently it's...
Random Battleground - 4 minutes
Random Epic Battleground - 5 minutes
If this is true, why is merc mode still available? I understood it was only going to be available when queues were high and 4-5 minutes is not high. Alliance sit in queues that long.
This seams to suggest that the Mercenary mode is actually working. There just hasn't been a big enough shift to tip the balance.
10/29/2018 05:40 AMPosted by Jadei10/28/2018 07:31 PMPosted by GdtrollJust checked, I'm logged into my Horde character, currently it's...
Random Battleground - 4 minutes
Random Epic Battleground - 5 minutes
If this is true, why is merc mode still available? I understood it was only going to be available when queues were high and 4-5 minutes is not high. Alliance sit in queues that long.
Saturday evening I was at sub 3 minute queues Horde Side*.
*Your mileage may vary. Read your owners manual. Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
10/29/2018 05:58 AMPosted by Tavlina<span class="truncated">...</span>
If this is true, why is merc mode still available? I understood it was only going to be available when queues were high and 4-5 minutes is not high. Alliance sit in queues that long.
This seams to suggest that the Mercenary mode is actually working. There just hasn't been a big enough shift to tip the balance.
Merc mode isn’t intended to tip the balance. It’s to alleviate long queues. No long queues, no merc mode.
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/18300613290?page=2#post-28
10/29/2018 06:01 AMPosted by TsatagaSaturday evening I was at sub 3 minute queues Horde Side*.
*Your mileage may vary. Read your owners manual. Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
My queues as alliance have been about the same, which makes it hard to understand why merc mode is still available 24/7.