beaststyles
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So far what I have noticed is that until today, to try and balance ED, there has been many nerfs.
However this update saw a decent buff for the BH class, i.e. the Static Grenade. I think it has been a very good success in bringing it level with the Tech Mage class, however of course, comparing it to other classes it may not be as balanced. In my opinion these classes are the CH and Tactical mercenary.
I think the devs have done a great job in this buff to BH, showing that buff can help achieve balance and not only nerfs should be tried. So here is my opinion about a unbalance and its solution. Please give it a thought before commenting because I am trying to be as impartial as possible.
Currently there are only 2 classes which cant drain energy without having to use up energy. These are the CH and TLM. All other classes can drain the opponents energy at no cost of energy and also regain energy at no cost. Although the CH and TLM's energy regain is free to here is the issue:
CH:
In the previous update, CH's Static smash got a buff, but I feel its is not as much of a buff as it seems in the first sight. Here is why:
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Although static charges energy regain has nearly doubled there have been a few more noticeable changes in this update which need to be considered before jumping to a conclusion that CH has been buffed.
Firstly the cooldown of static charge has been increased by 50% of what it was before. This itself decreases the effectiveness of the static charge buff by 50%.
Secondly defence has been buffed this update (eg. hybrid armour) + malf has been nerfed (which most static charges rely upon for decent static smash) + offence has been lowered. Again all these decrease the affectiveness of the static charge buff.
Hence in my humble opinion static charges buff has been cancelled out.
TLM:
Battery backup has been nerfed this update.
The unbalance:
With four other classes that have the ability to drain/leech the opponents energy at no cost, the problem we are facing is that CH's static charge and TLM Battery backup have become much less useful. This is because in most situations, the opponent is either going to drain or leech this energy and hence it is more of an energy source for the other 4 classes.
The solution:
My suggestion to balance all classes is to buff the CH's EMP and the TLM Atomic smash. This would mean that the fear of getting your energy drained as a CH or TLM would be gone because even though the opponent may drain your energy, you could do the same to them hence achieving equilibrium.
Conclusion:
This will make draining/leeching/gaining energy free for all classes making it much more balanced. Of course this may not achieve complete balance due to some drains/leeches being weaker than others but its the first step that I believe needs to be taken.
Thanks for reading, please leave your thoughts, suggestions and any constructive comments to this idea.
Beast.
< Message edited by beaststyles -- 11/17/2013 6:41:25 >
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