Downstate is why this game was never/never will be Esports

[Despond.2174]

@"Dawdler.8521" said:Downed state is also a core mechanic that defines GW2 combat, allow for flex between varying numbers and skill levels in both smallscale and largescale and overall gives us the ability to help our friends in battle - something all MMOs should strive for.

So it balances out.

SO much this. People need to realize GW2 won't be an esport so there's no need to make a change that might in some theory "help" esport.

Dealing with downstate is a skill in itself,--things like if there are no rez'ers leaving them with bleeds up etc--especially when you have rezer's or other attackers and knowing when to leave or when to not rez a player.

It's a defining point about GW2 that says when you're on the ground, you're still not out. There is no rational reason to change it in this late stage of the game, the esport dream was extinguished a long time ago - and even then I wouldn't want it removed.

[Zexanima.7851]

Of all the issues to why this isn't a good competitive PvP game I think this is at the bottom of the list. Major imbalance I think we can all agree is the biggest issue .

[NationalNacho.5972]

@Zexanima.7851 said:Of all the issues to why this isn't a good competitive PvP game I think this is at the bottom of the list. Major imbalance I think we can all agree is the biggest issue .

+1 - it adds a different, interesting interaction in fights that other games dont have

[Psycoprophet.8107]

Revive wars 2.Basically what the game is.