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#0 - Feb. 10, 2009, 6:15 a.m.

Why did blizzard change pvp to approximately 15 second fights.

Why have the dynamics changed so much in pvp that there is nothing competitive about it. Its nothing more than just rolling a Paladin or Death knight. I really dont see how blizzard can even hold Arena tournaments with such a failure they have created.

I never hear anyone at all talking about how fun WOW is now. I do hear many many people complaining about it. You would think at a time where people are canceling subs to many things due to loss of jobs or what ever, blizzard would actually listen to their customers. This game has ran its course, and will be the last of any expansions. There is nothing more to do with WOW except make a new area and more boring lvls to achieve. The only shock factor with lich king is its failure. If i was a major stock holder I would call for replacing the CEO or Head designer of LIch king. This game only sold so many copies because of all the advertising and hype. I dont think they will ever fool people anymore after this.

Zarhym

#7 - Feb. 10, 2009, 6:37 a.m.

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Why did blizzard change pvp to approximately 15 second fights.

Why have the dynamics changed so much in pvp that there is nothing competitive about it. Its nothing more than just rolling a Paladin or Death knight. I really dont see how blizzard can even hold Arena tournaments with such a failure they have created.

We wouldn't answer them because they are questions based on subjective experiences, assumptive statistics, and more emotionally charged than they are based on facts.

Plus, they don't have question marks. :p

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I never hear anyone at all talking about how fun WOW is now. I do hear many many people complaining about it. You would think at a time where people are canceling subs to many things due to loss of jobs or what ever, blizzard would actually listen to their customers.

Our customer base is quite strong. You aren't really able to see what subscription fluctuations have looked like over the past four years, so it puts you in a difficult position when you use this assumption to illustrate your point. We have never stopped listening to our customers. If you want everything better, and right now, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. Video game development isn't quick, nor are our decisions rash. You may consider yourself more in tune with what the majority of the customer base wants; but then you've probably already accounted for the fact that, in contrast to any majority, there will be a vocal minority quick to point out how they're not being heard, and the game is falling apart.

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This game has ran its course, and will be the last of any expansions. There is nothing more to do with WOW except make a new area and more boring lvls to achieve. The only shock factor with lich king is its failure. If i was a major stock holder I would call for replacing the CEO or Head designer of LIch king. This game only sold so many copies because of all the advertising and hype. I dont think they will ever fool people anymore after this.

Interesting! :)

Zarhym

#27 - Feb. 10, 2009, 6:56 a.m.

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Finally a reply, but still not an answer to the PVP dynamic question.

Good way to dance around it though :) You should run for Political office.

There's no need to dance around them. Your questions can't be answered because they're questions based on false premises. I'll think about political office some day, so long as you won't think about being a part of the media. ;)

Zarhym

#47 - Feb. 10, 2009, 7:09 a.m.

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Why did the pvp dynamics change so drastically? compared to BC?

They changed because class talents and abilities drastically changed from one expansion to the next. We're not entirely happy with the current balance, which is why numerous changes will be taking place in patch 3.1. We've never stopped making adjustments to classes since the game was released.

Zarhym

#64 - Feb. 10, 2009, 7:28 a.m.

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okay but why did the changes REALLY happen? Heh, I know you are bound by the all mighty oppressors at Blizzard, so I guess I can understand why you cannot directly answers my question.

Lol.

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Why were Savage/Hateful PvP weapons coded into the game but never implemented?

Ultimately, we liked the idea of having the best weapons in the game attainable via PvE. That is changing slightly in the next arena season, though season 6 PvP weapons will have high rating requirements.

Zarhym

#187 - Feb. 11, 2009, 2:16 a.m.

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What I love is the GM really didn't answer a single question in there. He knows it's broken. But won't admit it. He doesn't PvP nor probably even plays the game.

The age-old logic. If I don't share your outlook on the game, it must be because I don't play.

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All he can say in there is that our fan base is so large we are fine. No sorry. I have 5 people in this household who play and only 3 of us play arena/bg's/PvP. It's not the same game when someone can hit you for almost all your health. But why should I tell you this. You listen to your customers and give pointless feedback.

My words in this thread were clearly laid out, though when it comes down to it, I can't prevent you from perceiving only what you need to reinforce your own personal feelings, while ignoring everything else I've said.

His questions were false and can't be answered in a realistic manner. They're trick questions, but I'll answer them for you so you don't feel I'm skirting the issue.

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Why did blizzard change pvp to approximately 15 second fights.

We didn't. There is no 15 second rule in PvP combat.

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Why have the dynamics changed so much in pvp that there is nothing competitive about it.

They haven't. Regardless of your feelings on balance at the moment, it'd be difficult to argue that it's no challenge to take any class in the game well above a 2,000 rating.

Zarhym

#190 - Feb. 11, 2009, 2:21 a.m.

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it's no challenge to play a deathknight at 2k+, everyone that plays the game knows this

Why haven't you? :(

Zarhym

#219 - Feb. 11, 2009, 3 a.m.

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This actually makes me really annoyed. I HATE PVP (particularly arena), especially with how my class is currently "balanced". so if I want a chance at the best PVE weapon I HAVE to PVP. I could care less how much resiliance you put on a weapon, but it shouldn't be best in PVP and PVE.

I didn't say the best PvE weapons would be attainable solely through PvP. I simply said that high-ranked PvPers will no longer have to rely on their best weapons coming from PvE after season 6 starts. The best weapons should come from arenas (high rating required) and 25-man Ulduar in patch 3.1.

Zarhym

#222 - Feb. 11, 2009, 3:03 a.m.

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So far in this thread, blues are not to be trusted because they are forced to lie, they don't speak the truth because they know its what you want them to say, and the blues won't admit it, and that even if they did speak, their feedback is stupid and pointless, therefore any answer given is trivialized in the face your accusations.

This is to be my mantra before ever hitting the "post" button.

Zarhym

#225 - Feb. 11, 2009, 3:05 a.m.

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But i am sorry to say....you cant say arena stats are "assumptive" when it comes to which classes truly own the PvP.

Perhaps I couldn't, but you can't replace his question with your own and then be upset at my answer.