04/15/2015 04:17 PMPosted by KaijomiHow does Blizzard justify making such huge class changes in 6.2 with no communication with the players, and think that that's just okay? The changes to Windwalkers and Brewmasters aren't just number tweaks. They greatly impact how the class will function after the next patch. Why wouldn't you take the time to explain why you're gutting Brewmasters the way that you are?
We're just supposed to go on the ptrs to find that maybe with the new raid trinket, legendary ring and set bonuses, our DPS will remain acceptable? This is just bad game design and I'm not pleased at all with the way that Blizzard is handling class balance.
04/15/2015 07:05 PMPosted by Masamune04/15/2015 06:58 PMPosted by Zarhym...
There's a reason we have a healthy testing phase for large content patches. Our goal is to share more on our design philosophy after further feedback gathering, testing, and tweaking, prior to these changes actually going live.
It's not realistic for us to explain our intent behind every design decision or new feature that's to come in a future patch, as so many details are ironed out over the course of testing. It's understandable that people love to scrutinize patch notes, but there's not much to gain from getting too upset over the first iteration of PTR patch notes.
Do you guys realize how many people your going to lose if you go through with these changes? I really don't think you do.
04/15/2015 07:17 PMPosted by Cyclowar04/15/2015 07:14 PMPosted by Cocoa...
If it's true, how is it negative or condescending?
It's coming across as if we have no idea what we're talking about and his comment does nothing to put a positive note on all of the concerns.
04/15/2015 07:05 PMPosted by MasamuneDo you guys realize how many people your going to lose if you go through with these changes? I really don't think you do.
04/15/2015 07:18 PMPosted by JondarbonusIt also baffles me that Blizz, with all the resources they have at their disposal, can't hire someone to post on the forums for 2-3 hours a day addressing these things when they get released.
04/15/2015 07:20 PMPosted by AstoreSee everyone? Don't you understand?
Blizzard is making decisions based on nebulous feedback from nebulous other people (definitely not you) and doing what is clearly best for the game.
But don't worry, because you don't really need to give feedback now! Because if you wait you can look forward to... Your concerns being dismissed because the decision has already been made.
Honest question, having been through this nonsense for a bunch of major changes I didn't like. If I'm not supposed to complain when the idea is presented, am I supposed to complain during beta/testing? If I'm not supposed to complain during beta/testing, am I supposed to complain when the decision is already made?
04/15/2015 07:31 PMPosted by Reith...
This is not a real concern, nor is it indicative of anyone knowing what they're talking about:
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For those who are sharing actual concerns about specific aspects of the 6.2 test environment and notes, we're listening.
Concern: Blackout Kick isn't as important as it should be on PTR, in my opinion
Solution: add 5% stagger increase to Blackout Kick instead on 0
04/15/2015 07:35 PMPosted by Dinivas04/15/2015 07:28 PMPosted by ZarhymSometimes I wish it were that simple! Providing official responses in somewhat knee-jerk fashion to knee-jerk feedback is oftentimes not beneficial, and can easily make matters worse. Effective communication is about much more than transparency and acknowledgement.
You get knee-jerk feedback because you make boneheaded knee-jerk buffs and nerfs which often comes with no explanation. Effective communication has to come from both sides. If you guys want effective communication from the player base, start making the effort yourselves.
04/15/2015 07:37 PMPosted by Jondarbonus04/15/2015 07:28 PMPosted by Zarhym...
Sometimes I wish it were that simple! Providing official responses in somewhat knee-jerk fashion to knee-jerk feedback is oftentimes not beneficial, and can easily make matters worse. Effective communication is about much more than transparency and acknowledgement.
Can't be that hard to filter through and find the productive responses to reply to though, no?
Hell, get em to hire me and I'll do it. I spend most of my spare time on a computer anyway. I'll even do it cheap - $10 an hour for a minimum of 2 hours a day! Just link me to a flow chart of appropriate responses and I'm on it.
04/15/2015 08:16 PMPosted by MordethNotice how Zar stopped posting when asked direct questions that were stated without rage and anger? Responds sarcastically to non important posts without giving any real answers then when confronted with real questions he's silent.
Typical Blizzard.
