Is this the kind of gameplay we want? I thought this was supposed to be skill based but then why so much hard counter class play? Is this what A-net is striving for when they speak of balance? Is this the excuse to say “balanced around 5v5 not 1v1!”? And though I agree with the sentiment but when I think team vs team balance I think of Team fights in LoL, but that has restrictions like one per team and a pacific role in a long term game… (That btw does account for balanced joust type fighting.) or TF2 which I feel GW2 is closer to being the more free roam plus having multiple of one class. But neither feel like hard counter teritory and if it is we’re talking 40/60 at worst in both TF2 and LoL. But gw2 sits at 20/80 (nothing concrete for these numbers this is just how it feels)
They already stated that switching class pre game us not what they want, but if its intended to be designed like this isn’t counter class / build really the only way to play? Almost feels more like competitive pokemon with a lot less choice and without the species clause (can’t have two of the same)
This isn’t to say it’s impossible to deal with your hard counter but the level and dagree is a bit ridiculous when you consider how much effort you need to deal with a counter, and how effortless it is when you counter something else.
Spirit Ranger > Shatter Mesmer > Stun Warrior > Spirit Ranger?
I personally don’t like it and is not what I signed up for. There will always be one side with an advantage for one reason or another but I very much disagree with the dagree that this is implemented.
I may have to find another game for what I’m looking for, and that is fine. I’m slowly losing interest and I’m trying to not just give up on it. But for the level of potential this game has and how much I actually do enjoy the combat system it’s a terrible shame. I’m not so hurt over “I payed 60 bucks then threw money in to support it” ect ect. But it feels more like a crappy break up where your investment (time, love, and money.) feels empty. But we can still be friends right GW2?
Just promise me baby you’ll never go this far…
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX1dPTAQ5_U
(That broken heart moment when you know she has or is close)
