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Jida · 05-13-2006, 02:39 AM

sparql wrote:
Druzgotek wrote:

I think it is great roots got nerfed (even though my class has one too). To root a mob and kill it while rooted is just cheese and boring method. I can only guess people quit the game because they used this tactic and found it boring.

The real reason though must be that they are nerfing soloing all over. For example my solo is getting nerfed because my tank pet is having its ca nerfed, so it is only fair to make soloing for wizards harder too at the same time. Especially since now wizards will find groups even easier, because their group dps is not taking a huge dive, but necro's is, with the severe nerfs to the scout pet.

Thank you soe for keeping the playing field even!
Message Edited by Druzgotek on 05-12-2006 02:48 PM
Though even as a Wizard, I agree they needed some shortening, they have been made too short. The root is the basis of a sorcerors ability to solo. It is what we have instead of a pet. The only way to "Keep the playing field even" as you say would be to remove half of your pets HPs and decrease your heal abilities by 50%. At the level cap, it may not be too big of a deal, but look at the numbers as they currently are on testsingle root duration: (recast 6sec)1. arcane binding: 10sec2. manacles: 15sec3. tether: 20sec4. truss: 25sec5. shackle: 30sec group root: (recast 20sec)1. ring of cold: 12sec2. ring of ice: 15sec3. ring of frost: 18sec also group roots have a 18% chance to break on damage...Low level players get completely screwed by this. A 10 or 15 sec root with a 6sec recast? That is HORRIBLE, it is not fair by any means. They should decrease durations by 25% IMO, it would make things much more fair, while still allowing the solo player to actually live.And to say "To root a mob and kill it while rooted is just cheese and boring method" is foolish. Don't you realize this is exactly what you do with your pet?
Message Edited by sparql on 05-12-2006 04:59 PM

I serously doubt this will nerf soloing even conned no arrow mobs or yellow 1 up arrow mob.. but it will make soloing ^^^ yellow heroics a thing of the past or at least very hard.This is a long time coming and was needed IMO. Sorry guys... im getting nerfed alot too so dont worry SMILEY

05-13-2006, 02:39 AM	#6
Jida Fansite Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 849	sparql wrote: Druzgotek wrote: I think it is great roots got nerfed (even though my class has one too). To root a mob and kill it while rooted is just cheese and boring method. I can only guess people quit the game because they used this tactic and found it boring. The real reason though must be that they are nerfing soloing all over. For example my solo is getting nerfed because my tank pet is having its ca nerfed, so it is only fair to make soloing for wizards harder too at the same time. Especially since now wizards will find groups even easier, because their group dps is not taking a huge dive, but necro's is, with the severe nerfs to the scout pet. Thank you soe for keeping the playing field even! Message Edited by Druzgotek on 05-12-2006 02:48 PM Though even as a Wizard, I agree they needed some shortening, they have been made too short. The root is the basis of a sorcerors ability to solo. It is what we have instead of a pet. The only way to "Keep the playing field even" as you say would be to remove half of your pets HPs and decrease your heal abilities by 50%. At the level cap, it may not be too big of a deal, but look at the numbers as they currently are on testsingle root duration: (recast 6sec)1. arcane binding: 10sec2. manacles: 15sec3. tether: 20sec4. truss: 25sec5. shackle: 30sec group root: (recast 20sec)1. ring of cold: 12sec2. ring of ice: 15sec3. ring of frost: 18sec also group roots have a 18% chance to break on damage...Low level players get completely screwed by this. A 10 or 15 sec root with a 6sec recast? That is HORRIBLE, it is not fair by any means. They should decrease durations by 25% IMO, it would make things much more fair, while still allowing the solo player to actually live.And to say "To root a mob and kill it while rooted is just cheese and boring method" is foolish. Don't you realize this is exactly what you do with your pet? Message Edited by sparql on 05-12-2006 04:59 PM I serously doubt this will nerf soloing even conned no arrow mobs or yellow 1 up arrow mob.. but it will make soloing ^^^ yellow heroics a thing of the past or at least very hard.This is a long time coming and was needed IMO. Sorry guys... im getting nerfed alot too so dont worry __________________