I’d like to propose we structure our responses into constructive criticism and suggestions to help ANet. I suggest three sections to any posts
- Intro
- Overall thoughts
- Thoughts on current state & suggestions for future state
Kudos to DanteZero.9736 & Faedrivin.5382 who have done this!
So for me…
Intro
I love GW2 and do fractals as often as time permits; which means I’m up to personal level 25. I always run with PUGs.
Overall thoughts
- I would love to be able to get through 4 fractals in 60min with a standard PUG. I can appreciate fractals 30+ would take longer
- It would be great if the dredge fractal could be completed in 20min by dev team; avg completion for others at 30min
- I would like (as Faedrivin.5382 suggested) splitting the fractal in two
Thoughts on current state & suggestions for future state:
1) Gates – I don’t mind either killing through this or doing the JP to get in (and I really like the idea of having a JP alternative!). It’s sad though when a team mate can’t get into the next section… I’d make it so once the gate to the 2 pressure pads & control panel room opens, the other gates stay open. This however would be the second bit of the fractal I’d remove to reduce the average completion time.
2) Pressure pads & switch – I like the idea, just most PUGs I was in struggled. Perhaps introduce a clear mechanic e.g. similar to the giant fractal with respawning groups on either arm. A PUG could kill all but 1 on 1 side, then lure to the other side and keep 1 alive there… then kite those two around? That way you could keep the latest change and make people need to be alive on the switches
3) I could happily see these two routes removed from the fractal. This would be my first choice for shortening the fractal
3a) Right route with bombs – I haven’t been in a party that can do this well (although I believe they exist). I’d prefer less (or a lot slower) respawning mobs and/or mobs that can’t remove the bombs once they’re placed so we can do it without relying on stealth. Would be great if the bombs respawned faster.
3b) Left route with cannons – I have always found this one fun, although long. Perhaps less respawning mobs.
4) Rabo & clown car – Again, my PUGs usually spend a lot of time (and deaths) here. I’d love to be able to fight the boss and the spawns from the clown car at the same time, but that tactic has never worked for my PUGs. Perhaps reduce the number of spawns so we can? This would help reduce the overall time in this room
5) End boss fights – Fantastic! Please keep it the same
Thanks for listening ANet!