Should they be intended? Why is only one weapon capable of doing that aoe block breaker? If you ask me, it's broken and should be taken out of the game or give more weapons the ability to aoe block break. This hasn't been discussed and I feel the devs need to see where everyone stands on this issue.
Pulse Discharge, HB's tap range once or twice tap melee combo, and Bug Form's Acid Spit can AoE blockbreak. It is not like there wasn't enough of a reason to roll a Nature healer.
I think it's mostly due to Weapons AoE is designed .The only other weapon that would work aside from HB would be MA or Dual Pistols. Though I believe if they were to be removed, Power Discharge could stay due to it being a small range conus.
Currently only HB's and Nature Bug Form can AOE BB. HB's should lose their AOE BB capability but I am fine with Nature Bug Form having AOE BB capability. Looking at the weapon trees there are 4 other Weapons that have attacks that would make sense for them to AOE BB (based on animation) and if they did you pretty much could never block in a 4v4 and up match. 1.) Dual Pistols: Full Auto (worth noting this use to AOE BB and they removed it...I can't imagine why /sarcasm) 2.) Bow: Arrow Storm 3.) Rifle: Mortar and Flamethrower 4.) Martial Arts: Shuriken Storm Now that being said I have another idea that could help balance out HB's AOE BB. Make it as follows: So for the record...I think the AOE BB should be removed from HB's altogether or they could implement my idea on the matter as a payoff for having a full SC.
That would actually be really cool. Personally I think if we're going to have AoE block breakers, this is actually a really good compromise. Run a SC or have a better weapon. Nice way to weigh your options. I don't think they should take them away though, just make them a bit more risky to use such as Power Discharge which is extremely long.
You mentioned its intended, may I ask who told you it was? I hear on test, HB has lost the ability to AOE BB. Can you confirm this?
I went on to test that at the request of PillowHands on Friday and it still had it. And Spord told me it was intended.
*cough* acid spit *cough* But I get your point, no, I don't think it's ok, however, I think more could and should be added in with an appropriate risk/reward to them as it is a unique feature. Also take into account to make up for having a better block breaker HB lunge is slower.
They should the rid of HB AOE BB is too over power \ it shouldn't be intended Im okay with Nature AOE BB (off topic it would be awesome if they made nature Bug form Spark small that would be op)
Just so it is clear why people who are against AOE BB'ing but ok with Acid Spit it is because in a 4v4 and 5v5 situation there is only going to be one player on each team that has Acid Spit capability (unless they are running double Nature Bug which is a no no). So one player on each team with AOE BB capability or like 3-5. Those extra 2-4 players with AOE BB capability makes a big difference.
I gave you a like just because of the "Bug looks too ugly". Because you sir...are right. lol...That thing is horrendous looking. Same goes for Wolf. Can we get a moving jaw on that thing for god's sake?!
I would consider that a power having the ability to AOE BB. It just disgusts me to think how imbalanced this whole situation is. It almost seems their are catering to the FoTM by giving huge advantages to certain powers and weapons. You're extremely gimped if you're not using an AOE BB against a team that is.
They want dat cash doe and need it from the looks of things. this is their Crappy way of making PvP lucrative. And let's not mention disparities between power potential and legends characters
I used to deny all the things people used to say about them, "they're making things OP on purpose" "They just want money", but I feel now that they just dont know how to balance things. It's frustrating to not have faith in the devs to properly balance things, in a game that I faithfully play whenever I have the time to. I do feel they reach out, but taking one or two people's input isn't enough. The Devs need to PvP against us competitive players, so that way they have a grasp on what is really going on.
