Let me start by saying I love the Game! Benn playing since 08. We can all agree that this game is like no other with content, complexity, community, and character development.
I have to admit that I do agree with many of the Concerns/Complaints posted in these forums/reddit about the current direction of pvp playstyle mechanics.
I do realize that the goal is NOT to make for complete class wide Pvp balance, nor should it be. Some classes/speccs are designed for Dmg,Heals/Tank/Support as it should be for a dynamic interaction among players.
However, It would seem that Blizzard Entertainment has almost “Abused” it’s player base for several years due to several things:
MOSTLY BY- “Ignoring” A Huge amount of “Paying Customers” that post concerns/suggestions on the forum pages with “Zero” response
from developers with "any"explanation or rational for what the design Intent/goal of the development team is striving for.
I wish Blizz would at least Responsibly address their Customer Base with more direct interaction in the forums,This would “VERY” much help the player base understand why PvP mechanics are in their current state and if you guys seek to change them or continue to just remain silent,which just tells the millions of players to just “DEAL with it”
Some of the Forum posts I read are nothing more than Well,Silly rage inspired rants,However Many of them are quite constructive and seem to have a “common thread” = CAN WE EXPECT BLIZZ TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES? But a NON-response just encourages more frustration and a feeling that " BLIZZ is soo big, they really just don’t gaf" and eventually quit the game!
Hence - Biting the Hands that feed you!
Some of the reasonable issues that have been raised:
A total PvP imbalance
Over catering to a Very small % of Arena Master lvl players desires. And all but “IGNORING” the feedback from a Very large % of your supporting “Paying” player base.
1-Stuns/CC’s/ on ridiculously low cool downs.
Note: Instead of shortening the duration of all CC effects, keep them a longer duration, but increase the time of cooldowns. So they have to be tactical and strategic with timing, rather than mindless “spam” of stun. silence, fear, root, cyclone, poly, etc!!
2-A “MORE” than Obvious favorability to melee classes.
Totally absurd Self healing ability!
Instant Distance gap Closers w/built in stun/slows on “Super” low cooldowns
An absolutely ridiculous range for melee stun, death-grip, leaps, charges, etc.
Why even call them melee, when the range of their CC’c with Great effectiveness from ranges that as soon as a caster is in range to use a spell, -NOPE, Insta stun-charge-stun-slow, and when the caster uses defensive ability is used to gain distance -NOPE!- Insta stun-Charge-stun-slow etc.
3-HYBRIDS- We all get it! For leveling and solo questing it is a nice mechanic to sustain yourself through content, However, when that bleeds over into the PvP environment Honestly, it has become ridiculous. When 3 dps players have to deal 4.2 million dmg to kill a Melee “DPS CLASS” with 500k heath, That is a problem.
NOTE: If Blizz does not see this as a problem, than at least SAY SO! and explain what the reason is and the your vision for the PvP experience, BUT FFS! don’t just continue to SAY NOTHING and allow another year of “Frustration Posts” go un-answered.
It is understood that the game is an ever changing, evolving player experience that requires tweeking and modifications, But Please Blizzard! Pay attention to the legit concerns of your “PAYING” customer base and address them with the respect to provide some answers and and take ALL the wondering, worrying out of it.
Thank you if you read this mountain of Text, Hope you guys all have a good season 2!!
Jalone