Guild Wars 2

Welcome back.

btw, posting in future epic thread.

Hi.

I think you may have left before I started playing, but welcome back anyway.

I have one question and it’s a simple one. Regardless of whether or not it plans to address the issue, will Arenanet acknowledge the huge volume of negative feedback about having Skyhammer in the solo queue, and the reasons for it?

welcome back now save the game

welcome back.
what happend to Grouch now that you took his job?

game is in ruin, what else is there to say

Condition damge builds!
Perma hide sin and mesmers!
lack of ele balance
Lack of ranger balance
Lack of mobility on guardian
Warrior is jack of everything bad at non atm

These are a good place to start, they we can work on rewarding small scale fight instead of massive kitten y zergs. WB allie you have 1 shot to make it right.

Welcome Back Allie

Welcome back Allie! You have your work cut out for you on these forums. =P

Any plans on adding a diminishing return feature to certain skills such as stacking immobilizes and possibly the (what seems like) endless stealth spam?

Allie Murdock.8152:

Qaelyn.7612, I’m still catching up on what I missed, but I will be looking into that feedback when I get a chance.

That’s a start.. and you won’t find any trouble finding it, that’s for sure. Thanks.

This isn’t intended to be rude, but why are we waiting 3 months in between balance/feature patches? That’s a very long time for even a long list of great changes… and the current patch preview isn’t very long or great looking (from a balance standpoint)

Welcome back to your monologue

Allie Murdock.8152:

Hey all,

In case you haven’t seen some of the posts I’ve already made, I’m back! I’ll be covering PvP/WvW/Balance teams for community coordination.

That’s pretty much the short version. If you have any questions, feel free to post them here!

- Allie

After spending the past several months training with the elite Shaolin monks, can you beat Grouch in a 1v1? We must determine who is Grand Master Poobah of PvP Community Team

Malchior.5042:

Allie Murdock.8152:

Hey all,

In case you haven’t seen some of the posts I’ve already made, I’m back! I’ll be covering PvP/WvW/Balance teams for community coordination.

That’s pretty much the short version. If you have any questions, feel free to post them here!

- Allie

After spending the past several months training with the elite Shaolin monks, can you beat Grouch in a 1v1? We must determine who is Grand Master Poobah of PvP Community Team

Lol, neither. I nominate supcutie.

welcome back

Welcome back but what happened to Josh? is he strictly WvW/balance team now?

Divinity.8041:

game is in ruin, what else is there to say

#allisvain , amm i write?

I want to silently grab your attention and throw in an interesting topic, worth to check it out.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/necromancer/Traitworks-Bloody-Questions

Great to have you back. You have a great way of adding to a conversation or telling people they are plain wrong when it is appropriate. Will be nice to see more of your posts.

Phi Is Sly.1857:

Condition damge builds!
Perma hide sin and mesmers!
lack of ele balance
Lack of ranger balance
Lack of mobility on guardian
Warrior is jack of everything bad at non atm

These are a good place to start, they we can work on rewarding small scale fight instead of massive kitten y zergs. WB allie you have 1 shot to make it right.

Stealth is kittening overpowered.
Ele need more support/surv builds, atm burst is strong but need other options.
Rangers aren’t that bad.
Guardian mobility is fine.
Warrior is indeed op…

Personally:
- Why is Skyhammer still in this game?
- We need small fixes more often, every 2 week or so. The heal signet nerf needed (and still needs) to be put live MUCH sooner. Ridiculously overpowred abilities need to be fixed in smaller patches, not waited on for 3 months like it is now. Warriors got nerfed last patch but it wasn’t enough. Now is the time to act.

All I can really say is that DPS Guardians feel a bit lacking in terms of mobility and landing damage:
-Revise Sword #3, make the projectiles increase in speed (and perhaps accuracy) after 200-300 range – because it hits nothing past that.
-Add a way to cripple foes, maybe bake it into GS somewhere? I feel forced to use Sigil of Hydromancy on it.
-Because of the lack of gap closers/cripples/chills, it is also hard to land attacks such as Shield of Wrath, given its tiny explosive radius.

Except for these really minor problems I think DPS Guard is in ok shape

One word: Warriors

Nabbo.2845:

All I can really say is that DPS Guardians feel a bit lacking in terms of mobility and landing damage:
-Revise Sword #3, make the projectiles increase in speed (and perhaps accuracy) after 200-300 range – because it hits nothing past that.
-Add a way to cripple foes, maybe bake it into GS somewhere? I feel forced to use Sigil of Hydromancy on it.
-Because of the lack of gap closers/cripples/chills, it is also hard to land attacks such as Shield of Wrath, given its tiny explosive radius.

Except for these really minor problems I think DPS Guard is in ok shape

- rune of speed
- gs3, sword2, 1 meditation
- mobility: see devs class philosophy

Better be as active as he was but welcome back

Allie Murdock.8152:

Josh isn’t gone, but his focus will be shifted. I’m not taking his job, he was actually filling in for me while I was gone. He’ll be around, and with us on Ready Up still, just won’t be as active on the forums or behind the scenes.

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

So he won’t be active on the forums OR behind the scenes? Suspicious…

Also, you’re not sure the majority want it out of the rotation? Why don’t you just let people decide if they want to queue for that map or not. It doesn’t have to be either or, it can be both. Let those who want it in queue for it and those who do not, don’t make them.

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

skyhammer is just too different to the other maps in the rotation that you need an entirely different build to play effectively, this makes it impractical to be in the normal rotations,
i don’t think anyone needs skyhammer to be completely removed from the game,
but one idea would be to have it as a standalone map outside of the hotjoin and solo queue, (so people who wish to play skyhammer can queue for skyhammer-only matches)

Hello, welcome back!

HPLT.7132:

Welcome back to your monologue

And this, lol.

Allie Murdock.8152:

I said won’t be as active. Not that he’s disappearing completely.

Ok he won’t be AS active on the forums OR behind the scenes…you guys are moving him out!

welcome back Allie !!!

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/pvp/pvp/The-Community-Speaks/first#post3591497

Here’s something to help change your mind.

Skyhammer needs to be removed from the SoloQ rotation. It’s a fun map, but it’s not a competitive map. Some builds are grossly overpowered in it and most of the fighting there doesn’t resolve around beating your opponent, but punting him out of the map. It’s a ridiculous design for any serious PvP game. Stop trying to make up claims that it has its reason to stay there. Admit you kittened up and take it OUT.

Thanks.

Is Grouch going to help test/design a new game mode, work on balance, host an upcoming tournament, or run for political office?

Welcome back! Hope you’ll be able to cope… LordRosicky made a cool thread the other day saying that the devs are doing a good job, because all our whining only proves that you made a game we care about!!

Liewec.2896:

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

skyhammer is just too different to the other maps in the rotation that you need an entirely different build to play effectively, this makes it impractical to be in the normal rotations,
i don’t think anyone needs skyhammer to be completely removed from the game,
but one idea would be to have it as a standalone map outside of the hotjoin and solo queue, (so people who wish to play skyhammer can queue for skyhammer-only matches)

Nice idea – this allows it to be very different yet still as part of the whole.

Yay someone else that can not tell us anything, but is sure to reassure us something might happen in the next couple months.

Can I has this job?

Thoth Divine.8642:

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/pvp/pvp/The-Community-Speaks/first#post3591497

Here’s something to help change your mind.

Skyhammer needs to be removed from the SoloQ rotation. It’s a fun map, but it’s not a competitive map. Some builds are grossly overpowered in it and most of the fighting there doesn’t resolve around beating your opponent, but punting him out of the map. It’s a ridiculous design for any serious PvP game. Stop trying to make up claims that it has its reason to stay there. Admit you kittened up and take it OUT.

Thanks.

300+ people does not speak for the whole sPvP community.

Deimos Tel Arin.7391:

Thoth Divine.8642:

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/pvp/pvp/The-Community-Speaks/first#post3591497

Here’s something to help change your mind.

Skyhammer needs to be removed from the SoloQ rotation. It’s a fun map, but it’s not a competitive map. Some builds are grossly overpowered in it and most of the fighting there doesn’t resolve around beating your opponent, but punting him out of the map. It’s a ridiculous design for any serious PvP game. Stop trying to make up claims that it has its reason to stay there. Admit you kittened up and take it OUT.

Thanks.

300+ people does not speak for the whole sPvP community.

No it only speak for the majority of the active pvp community.

Pyroatheist.9031:

Malchior.5042:

Allie Murdock.8152:

Hey all,

In case you haven’t seen some of the posts I’ve already made, I’m back! I’ll be covering PvP/WvW/Balance teams for community coordination.

That’s pretty much the short version. If you have any questions, feel free to post them here!

- Allie

After spending the past several months training with the elite Shaolin monks, can you beat Grouch in a 1v1? We must determine who is Grand Master Poobah of PvP Community Team

Lol, neither. I nominate supcutie.

I’m voting for Countless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RwKNkwcEZo&feature=player_embedded

Just… That laugh.

Welcome back, Allie. Since you’re still catching up on forum stuff that took place during your hiatus, I want to share with you the single most pivotal thread this forum has seen, or is ever likely to see. This thread has defined the Zeitgeist of our PvP existence, moved us in ways we dare not admit and given voice to our collective suffering. Post-modern poetry and a love story to rival Twilight, this thread delivers it all. I’m speaking, of course, of this:

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/pvp/pvp/gf-left-me-coz-of-ladderboard/first

All you need to read, really.

Aereniel.7356:

Welcome back, Allie. Since you’re still catching up on forum stuff that took place during your hiatus, I want to share with you the single most pivotal thread this forum has seen, or is ever likely to see. This thread has defined the Zeitgeist of our PvP existence, moved us in ways we dare not admit and given voice to our collective suffering. Post-modern poetry and a love story to rival Twilight, this thread delivers it all. I’m speaking, of course, of this:

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/pvp/pvp/gf-left-me-coz-of-ladderboard/first

All you need to read, really.

Of highest importance.

#allisvain

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

I hope that was some kind of bad joke. I really do.

Otherwise I’m just speechless at this point.

No it can’t be for real…Allie, please tell me that was a joke right?

At this point that’s like saying “we’re not quite convinced yet that terrorists are bad”.

she is back and u pressing her to much
give time to work

welcome back

Allie Murdock.8152:

Hey all,

In case you haven’t seen some of the posts I’ve already made, I’m back! I’ll be covering PvP/WvW/Balance teams for community coordination.

That’s pretty much the short version. If you have any questions, feel free to post them here!

- Allie

By the light of Dwayna, it’s so good to see you again, Allie! This corner of the forums need more great souls like you and Grouch.

Wintel.4873:

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

I hope that was some kind of bad joke. I really do.

Otherwise I’m just speechless at this point.

No it can’t be for real…Allie, please tell me that was a joke right?

At this point that’s like saying “we’re not quite convinced yet that terrorists are bad”.

Terrorists are sometimes just minority good guys that got branded villains by the majority “good guys”.
For one, I myself support Skyhammer to stay in SoloQ, so yeah :P

Wintel.4873:

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

I hope that was some kind of bad joke. I really do.

Otherwise I’m just speechless at this point.

No it can’t be for real…Allie, please tell me that was a joke right?

At this point that’s like saying “we’re not quite convinced yet that terrorists are bad”.

+1 this post x1000
A dev can see my skyhammer win/loss rate which I think is around 85% in solo queue, and I STILL THINK the map should be removed. Moving onto the metrics? What are you talking about? Unless you bring back the beta feature in that you can rate the experience 1-5 I don’t see how you can get any “metrics” out of skyhammer, it is agreed upon the community and top tier players that the map brings cheese and isn’t competitive at all.

Personally I have so many questions about balance that I dont even know what to ask. Eles, warriors, condition, decappers, skyhammer, just… Just is balancing team ever aware that GW2’s pvp in desperate need of major surgery? Will something be done about all that the same questions that are asked in dozens of threads every week?
Oh “we are aware but haven’t decided what to do, have your -8% meanwhile”.

Deimos Tel Arin.7391:

Thoth Divine.8642:

Allie Murdock.8152:

As for skyhammer in solo arena, we’re kicking around some ideas (definitely not ignoring you guys, just fyi). As of right now, we have no plans to remove it. We’re not quite convinced yet that the majority of our pvp population want it gone, so we’re trying to get metrics on that before we make any changes.

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/pvp/pvp/The-Community-Speaks/first#post3591497

Here’s something to help change your mind.

Skyhammer needs to be removed from the SoloQ rotation. It’s a fun map, but it’s not a competitive map. Some builds are grossly overpowered in it and most of the fighting there doesn’t resolve around beating your opponent, but punting him out of the map. It’s a ridiculous design for any serious PvP game. Stop trying to make up claims that it has its reason to stay there. Admit you kittened up and take it OUT.

Thanks.

300+ people does not speak for the whole sPvP community.

300 people represents about 90% of the active PvP community sadly.