Patch 8.1

09/07/2018 05:10 PMPosted by Crickey
If you can take back a 355 weapon and scale it down to 155 to transmog you can surely change necks and just get rid of azerite all together.
Azerite traits are incredibly strong, especially in pvp. They're only going to get better. I personally like the system.
09/10/2018 08:38 PMPosted by Sashapray
Azerite traits are incredibly strong, especially in pvp. They're only going to get better. I personally like the system.
I just think the system is interesting and the traits are cool for some. I can't wait to see laser matrix in play.
I think ( and really hope ) they will reduce how many levels you need for items. As it stands I have an item that will take 26/27 levels to fill out.

Im not sure why there are really large gaps between the levels needed for items, most will be replaced before they are fully finished. Unless they planed to have a large amt of downtime soon.....

There are also pieces that change the level you need based on your current neck levels.
09/07/2018 05:10 PMPosted by Crickey
Please just get rid of Azerite armor and Artifact power in 8.1. It won't be missed. you can just hotfix it and just release regular necklaces. If you can take back a 355 weapon and scale it down to 155 to transmog you can surely change necks and just get rid of azerite all together.

-Thanks


They're not going to scrap it, c'mon. It can be fixed, the #1 complaint is that the traits are dull, and how higher ilevel pieces are either un-equipable when you get them. Those two issues can be fixed.

You're gonna have the necklace until patch 9.0, so get used to it. Almost everything else in the game hinges on it.
09/07/2018 05:15 PMPosted by Elynos
09/07/2018 05:10 PMPosted by Crickey
Please just get rid of Azerite armor and Artifact power in 8.1. It won't be missed. you can just hotfix it and just release regular necklaces. If you can take back a 355 weapon and scale it down to 155 to transmog you can surely change necks and just get rid of azerite all together.

-Thanks


Please don’t listen to this guy. Their views on the game do not reflect the majority


Yes they do.
09/10/2018 08:44 PMPosted by Hadhit
I think ( and really hope ) they will reduce how many levels you need for items. As it stands I have an item that will take 26/27 levels to fill out.

Im not sure why there are really large gaps between the levels needed for items, most will be replaced before they are fully finished. Unless they planed to have a large amt of downtime soon.....

There are also pieces that change the level you need based on your current neck levels.


They probably won't but the amount of azerite you get will likely increase and the amount you need does decrease weekly. Remember, we have this for an entire expansion. Blizz doesn't want us to rush too much.
09/10/2018 08:51 PMPosted by Security
09/07/2018 05:15 PMPosted by Elynos
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Please don’t listen to this guy. Their views on the game do not reflect the majority


Yes they do.


Idiots on the forums don't represent the majority.
09/10/2018 08:48 PMPosted by Morragin
09/07/2018 05:10 PMPosted by Crickey
Please just get rid of Azerite armor and Artifact power in 8.1. It won't be missed. you can just hotfix it and just release regular necklaces. If you can take back a 355 weapon and scale it down to 155 to transmog you can surely change necks and just get rid of azerite all together.

-Thanks


They're not going to scrap it, c'mon. It can be fixed, the #1 complaint is that the traits are dull, and how higher ilevel pieces are either un-equipable when you get them. Those two issues can be fixed.

You're gonna have the necklace until patch 9.0, so get used to it. Almost everything else in the game hinges on it.

The necklace is the new garrisons. They oversold the product in the initial reveal and somehow during development it broke beyond repair. So integrated in everything else it couldn't just be removed.
09/10/2018 08:53 PMPosted by Whiteknight
09/10/2018 08:48 PMPosted by Morragin
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They're not going to scrap it, c'mon. It can be fixed, the #1 complaint is that the traits are dull, and how higher ilevel pieces are either un-equipable when you get them. Those two issues can be fixed.

You're gonna have the necklace until patch 9.0, so get used to it. Almost everything else in the game hinges on it.

The necklace is the new garrisons. They oversold the product in the initial reveal and somehow during development it broke beyond repair. So integrated in everything else it couldn't just be removed.


That's unfair. Garrisons were the only thing in WoD. You still have a lot of stuff to do in BfA.
09/10/2018 08:56 PMPosted by Anufenrir
09/10/2018 08:53 PMPosted by Whiteknight
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The necklace is the new garrisons. They oversold the product in the initial reveal and somehow during development it broke beyond repair. So integrated in everything else it couldn't just be removed.


That's unfair. Garrisons were the only thing in WoD. You still have a lot of stuff to do in BfA.

I know we have lots to do. But Azerite system sucks. I hardly remember what traits I picked they are so damn boring and forgetful. And for Ion to say they are somehow exciting? pfft. I find more people in game hating this than forum shills defending it.
09/10/2018 08:38 PMPosted by Sashapray
Azerite traits are incredibly strong, especially in pvp. They're only going to get better. I personally like the system.


Certain traits are strong IF STACKED in PVP to the point where they are having to nerf the effectiveness of these traits by 60 or more percent. Last I heard they disabled one of the Affliction traits against players completely and it was the only thing making the spec half-decent in Arena.

This system has broken PVP. It has created whack-a-mole balancing issues and it has led to this false sense of certain specs being overpowered when they are just using broken Azerite traits.
This system is almost the same as the weapon from the last xpac however it has slightly more flavour

The traits aren't going to make or break your class if you don't have the bis ones

Weapon drops not happening have plagued people for every xpac aside from the last one

You all need to get a grip, stop trying to hate everything and if you do just quit
09/07/2018 05:25 PMPosted by Vey
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Please don’t listen to this guy. Their views on the game do not reflect the majority


I haven't spoken to one person that actually likes the system (and could give me a legitimate, reasonable reason why)

Coming from artifact weapons, Azerite gear feels terrible.


I like it, but I haven't experienced artifact gear. I took a break through WoD and legion so I missed that.

I like that they've added an experience system (azerite) to the end game. I don't raid, so it's cool I can boost my ilvl doing quests and hunting rares and stuff, and unlock new abilities as I get new armor.
09/07/2018 05:15 PMPosted by Elynos
09/07/2018 05:10 PMPosted by Crickey
Please just get rid of Azerite armor and Artifact power in 8.1. It won't be missed. you can just hotfix it and just release regular necklaces. If you can take back a 355 weapon and scale it down to 155 to transmog you can surely change necks and just get rid of azerite all together.

-Thanks


Please don’t listen to this guy. Their views on the game do not reflect the majority
I'm starting believe these kinds of posters are really paid shills.
09/10/2018 09:01 PMPosted by Nippyss
This system is almost the same as the weapon from the last xpac however it has slightly more flavour
BS! The artifact weapons had three golden traits more interesting than any azerite traits bout there. Pus the weapons has unique appearances for your class/spec.
09/10/2018 08:58 PMPosted by Whiteknight
09/10/2018 08:56 PMPosted by Anufenrir
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That's unfair. Garrisons were the only thing in WoD. You still have a lot of stuff to do in BfA.

I know we have lots to do. But Azerite system sucks. I hardly remember what traits I picked they are so damn boring and forgetful. And for Ion to say they are somehow exciting? pfft. I find more people in game hating this than forum shills defending it.


I agree that they probably over hyped it but I still find it interesting. Over all I find this entire post to be idiotic.
Azerite could have been a progression system borrowing from the artifact weapons' Relics feature. Each item would have X life/Frost/holy etc slots, and each trait could be assigned to a slot type. You could choose the trait of your liking to go in the respective slot, also having more variety in traits overall would help. Hell, It would't even need to be limited to slot type, tbh. It could just be mini talent row to select a trait you want. Your Azerite level would determine the scaling of these traits rather than locking them out. People could choose what they wanted on their gear, still kept in check by that xpbar++, and people wouldn't be holding back on massive upgrades just to keep a single trait or two. Is it perfect? No. But the current system is bland and punishing, acting more as a roadblock than a customizable progression feature.
Just my 2 cents.
Also this is still the beginning of the expansion. Remember artifact weapons tool a while to get interesting too.
09/07/2018 05:10 PMPosted by Crickey
Please just get rid of Azerite armor and Artifact power in 8.1. It won't be missed. you can just hotfix it and just release regular necklaces. If you can take back a 355 weapon and scale it down to 155 to transmog you can surely change necks and just get rid of azerite all together.

-Thanks


Instead of thanks this should have said

--All of us