I mean seriously, just look at how fast they update the crown store. EVERY. SINGLE. MONTH. And how long does it take between combat balance? THREE MONTHS!
But, if those 3 months time result in a polished balance change, that wouldn't be a problem, in fact, I'll be happy to wait. Unfortunately, recent patches have not proven that.
(Please note: that I'm talking about balance changes, not about new DLCs, new features, fixes and improvement, those are on a totally different side).
Yes, the patch notes sure look nice and long, but the context inside is divisive. Some patches really do have impactful content, but others, not so much.
For example, Summerset patch buffed light attack in a big way, and kind nerfed heavy attack, introducing Psijic Order skill line, introducing a "new" buff, major class balances, new sets (of course), and changes to old sets.
Ok, let's compare that to Dragon Bones. What did we have for update 17? Cast time and interrupt changes (meh), synergy changes (finally), heavy attack and off balance changes (pretty hit and miss), new sets (again, hit and miss) and minor class changes, which to be honest, did not do much (except getting a lot of backlash about Power Whip).
Let's go deeper a bit, Clockwork City, what did we have? Minor class changes and some new sets, that's it. No, really, that's it. except for the new AS weapon, nothing worth talking about.
How about Horns of the reach? Mundus stone balance (Nice), and some minor class changes again.
Compare to how awesome the new features ZOS has been throwing out lately (transmutation system, outfit system, the zones, new stories), balance changes has been really lackluster. Since Morrowind came out till Summerset, the meta for PvE has not changed a lot, if at all (except for Stamina DK, RIP heavy attack meta). PvP sure is better, but just barely, since nothing actually changed in term of combat. New meta immersed with new sets, but playstyles still stay the same. Old sets are still being abused. Class viability barely changed (if not at all).
So in conclude, what do I want to propose? ZOS, if you have 3 months to prepare for a balance change, make it worth 3 months time, because some are pretty well done (not entirely good, but well done), and a lot are just underwhelming. If you can update your crown store in such a fast succession, then please, do the same for the thing that is actually matter, balance changes. Or at the very least, make better balance changes.
But that's just 1 man opinion, what about you guys? Please share your thought believe. I'd love read them all
PS: I'm really happy with the new class rep system, hopefully it will turn the game in a better direction.