7.0.2 Proc Set Changes & the Death of Proc Sets in PVE

SimonBelmont

I don't understand why ZOS opted to modify Tanking Proc-Sets, across the board. Rather than create a static PvP filter to tune them to an environment not full of mobs and bosses, thus addressing player's concerns more directly.

The idea that sinking all, or most, of your attribute points into Health is the "right way to play a Tank", is oppressive and punishing, to a role which is already pretty limited in its solo-viability; does what is generally a thankless job; and really just sucks to play.

It makes sense that PvE Sets (including Proc-Sets) would cause imbalance in PvP, because they were clearly not designed with that environment in mind!

There are how many PvP Sets in this game; at least 50..? And yet, pretty much all PvPers are wearing PvE-acquired gear... Why can't people (including ZOS) just accept that these two environments are inherently incompatible..? Both the problem, and the solution, seem sooo obvious.

We need FILTERS. PvP-acquired gear should be the best in PvP. And PvE-acquired gear should be the best in PvE. And filters could dial each type back, when utilized outside its intended environment.

It'd be like being a member of a boxing gym/club, and one person brings a hand grenade... Yup; MUCH more effective than boxing gloves! Because context has gone completely out the window (along with all the boxers; who are diving for cover!).

P.S. This does not only apply to Tanking Proc-Sets. But it seems like those were some of the most ranted about. As well as being the most...out-of-place...in PvP(?). So I focused my examples around them.

Jazraena

Don't even have to go below the presumed 'top' here - you just have to think outside the box of trial groups for a moment and consider dungeons. Merely denying Mother's Sorrow that sweet perfect Major Force uptime already pulls it back in line a lot. It's still good, but no longer OMG SO MUCH BETTER.

And in that environment, where buffs aren't guaranteed and fights are different, proc sets weren't doing too badly - until now.