SmoovRihx.2789

Transfusion change : utter garbage. Cele change in wvw: non thief roamers, you're out of luck.

Players who encourage poor balance decisions are pathetic.

If you were ArenaNet, you'd be out of business.

This price makes me feel like they are either out of touch, or know something we don't.

I tend to believe that ANET does it's best to do both. They made something more engaging, and fun to play, with the rifle changes. That's the qualitative side of their approach. And they also nerfed catalyst to be in line with other dps specs at their fullest potential, and that's quantitative side of their approach. So it's both really. But once their theories were applied, and in practice, the result is this response. So ultimately, they have to revisit their decisions using both metrics (player experience and raw numbers) but maybe with a different person coming up with solutions. This whole "I'm being objective without feelings" excuse is really you saying that you're not willing to consider different factors aside from the ones you've established as important.

Ever heard of the qualitative vs quantitative? You are highly prioritizing a quantitative approach to balance. Theories and conclusions that ignored either or, are usually unreliable as a holistic approach. I wonder if anet shares your philosophy?

Shhhhhhh how dare you

Flamethrower has the same range as rifle? Wow I never knew. Flamethrower can instatarget players without delay? Wow I never knew. Flamethrower can provide mobility and heavy cc? Wow I never knew. I run circles around flamethrowers and render them ineffective. The same can't be done against the current rifle. What a terrible comparison. The problem with using numbers as a guide for balance is that it rarely reflects how it plays out in WvW/PvP. Theory and practice are two different things. Sounds like you're perfect for anets balance team.

You speaking In parables No one takes You seriously.

I guess if you mention how ANET Solar approaches balance, you get your comment removed. This is getting even more convoluted by the minute.

Honestly I should have read the patch notes before buying those gems to get those keys that are mysteriously on sale today. A high possibility I would've opted out of this purchase.

Balance the game so 1% dictate how it plays and feels. BIG BRAINS

Balance the game so 1% dictate how it plays and feels. BIG BRAINS

Catalyst, my poor Catalyst, what have they done to you? 😞 And Guardian, looking clean and spiffy as ever. (Spoiled brat.)

Don't let anyone silence you. The more threads, the better. ANET needs to know what's happening on the frontlines.