Combat Changes

[TheSummoned]

<DIV>I searched in the Combat and Spell Changes feedback forum and there seems to be no bruiser changes posted there. Gage already started a thread on the monk forums about the changes to monks. I was wondering if anyone has tried out bruisers new CAs on test and if you could please (with suggar on top) post the changes? </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>How's soloing? </DIV> <DIV>How are our conc self buffs? </DIV> <DIV>How well do we tank? </DIV> <DIV>How well do we deal damage?</DIV> <DIV>Do we get the fiery fist, thundering fists, intimidate upgraded later on? </DIV> <DIV>Oh so many questions...</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>EDIT: One more question and probably the most important one.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Are we wanted in groups? How well do we fair in groups? </DIV><p>Message Edited by TheSummoned on <span class=date_text>08-05-2005</span> <span class=time_text>05:21 PM</span>

[Jezekie]

<div></div>As soon as I get my comp back up and running I'll make a post or two (Later today). I've basically been without a comp for two weeks though so slightly behind some changes.I'll leave you with this for now though so I can go back and fix my comp.Tanking definitly saw an improvement over what's on live, the new buffs were IMO a welcomed addition, as well as the various CA changes.Also<hr>Do we get the fiery fist, thundering fists, intimidate upgraded later on?<hr>Yes, yes, and yes.<hr>Are we wanted in groups? How well do we fair in groups?<hr>What little I've tested so far, I saw a noticable improvement over live. I have no idea how this stacks up against Guardians, or any other tanks for that matter though.I'll have the 1-50 CAs list posted as soon as I make sure it's up to date with what's on test currently.<div></div>

[furydruid]

Not specific to any CAs, but the few notes about Bruisers in the update notes were decent...though it looks like our armor-based mitigation is going down.  One thing I like: brawlers now have the chance to block/parry/deflect from any side instead of just the front.  Bring on those Strange Guardians in MotM! The defensive/offensive stances aren't a new idea, but I'm curious if our offensive stance is still Brawl, and if so, how that spell may have changed ... like maybe not such a high dependency on fist weapons. <div></div>

[JonnyBlaaze]

<DIV>hows our dps? I heard it dropped</DIV>

[Jezekie]

<span><blockquote><hr>furydruid wrote:Not specific to any CAs, but the few notes about Bruisers in the update notes were decent...though it looks like our armor-based mitigation is going down.  One thing I like: brawlers now have the chance to block/parry/deflect from any side instead of just the front.  Bring on those Strange Guardians in MotM! The defensive/offensive stances aren't a new idea, but I'm curious if our offensive stance is still Brawl, and if so, how that spell may have changed ... like maybe not such a high dependency on fist weapons. <div></div><hr></blockquote>Brawl no longer enchances with +fist, it's as you assumed, one of the offensive stances. Got my comp up and running now, so it'll be a short while longer before I can get the 1-50 CA list posted.</span><div></div>

[Moski]

<span><blockquote><hr>Jezekiell wrote:<span><blockquote><hr>furydruid wrote:Not specific to any CAs, but the few notes about Bruisers in the update notes were decent...though it looks like our armor-based mitigation is going down.  One thing I like: brawlers now have the chance to block/parry/deflect from any side instead of just the front.  Bring on those Strange Guardians in MotM! The defensive/offensive stances aren't a new idea, but I'm curious if our offensive stance is still Brawl, and if so, how that spell may have changed ... like maybe not such a high dependency on fist weapons. <div></div><hr></blockquote>Brawl no longer enchances with +fist, it's as you assumed, one of the offensive stances. <font color="#ff0000"> </font><font color="#ff0000"> Got my comp up and running now, so it'll be a short while longer before I can get the 1-50 CA list posted.</font></span><div></div><hr></blockquote> cant wait. please post the pics now !   <span>:smileyhappy:</span></span><div></div>

[Thail]

I cant say more then this (NDA)<--you have atleast one voice on the "inside". But you will be soloing just fine quite sometime. So be at ease.

[Thail]

and to answer the rest of your questions. I believe now we will see ALOT more Bruisers out there soon.

[ganjookie]

Are you refereing to NDA on beta or test, cause I didnt think tehre was one on test....just beta <div></div>