Micah_Bayer wrote: »Mag templars. Minor mending and can purify dot builds and eliminates majority of negative affect on oneself, can stack power of light and DB then jab jab jab, it nearly kills all classes..
Micah_Bayer wrote: »Mag templars. Minor mending and can purify dot builds and eliminates majority of negative affect on oneself, can stack power of light and DB then jab jab jab, it nearly kills all classes..
If just putting potl on people then spamming jabs actually did nearly "kill all classes" I think you'd have a stronger argument. Otherwise you nailed it!
VaranisArano wrote: »I suspect the moral of the story is that every player sees the effort that goes into getting their own kills. Also, every player sees the ease with which they get killed. Then, some people just struggle with making the connection that "hey, if I have skill that goes into making my own kills, then probably that other class can say the same about their kills, even though it feels like they killed me really easily." Its simpler to claim that their opponenet has it "easier" while the player has it "harder."
I mean, I'd certainly say that my stam warden and stam sorc have been the easiest for me to pick up PVP fighting on...but that's probably because I'm familiar with those two classes in a way I'm not with my magicka classes. In comparison, my magsorc has it easier the first time I run a round in VMA thanks to the survivability of shields, but I'm better at playing stam sorc so I do better with stam sorc after that first run-through to learn mechanics and priority targets.
VaranisArano wrote: »I suspect the moral of the story is that every player sees the effort that goes into getting their own kills.
grannas211 wrote: »Wait for the incoming nightblade brigade to comment on "how easy it is to play" a Sorc.
Micah_Bayer wrote: »VaranisArano wrote: »I suspect the moral of the story is that every player sees the effort that goes into getting their own kills. Also, every player sees the ease with which they get killed. Then, some people just struggle with making the connection that "hey, if I have skill that goes into making my own kills, then probably that other class can say the same about their kills, even though it feels like they killed me really easily." Its simpler to claim that their opponenet has it "easier" while the player has it "harder."
I mean, I'd certainly say that my stam warden and stam sorc have been the easiest for me to pick up PVP fighting on...but that's probably because I'm familiar with those two classes in a way I'm not with my magicka classes. In comparison, my magsorc has it easier the first time I run a round in VMA thanks to the survivability of shields, but I'm better at playing stam sorc so I do better with stam sorc after that first run-through to learn mechanics and priority targets.
You got the moral of the story.
TelvanniWizard wrote: »Micah_Bayer wrote: »VaranisArano wrote: »I suspect the moral of the story is that every player sees the effort that goes into getting their own kills. Also, every player sees the ease with which they get killed. Then, some people just struggle with making the connection that "hey, if I have skill that goes into making my own kills, then probably that other class can say the same about their kills, even though it feels like they killed me really easily." Its simpler to claim that their opponenet has it "easier" while the player has it "harder."
I mean, I'd certainly say that my stam warden and stam sorc have been the easiest for me to pick up PVP fighting on...but that's probably because I'm familiar with those two classes in a way I'm not with my magicka classes. In comparison, my magsorc has it easier the first time I run a round in VMA thanks to the survivability of shields, but I'm better at playing stam sorc so I do better with stam sorc after that first run-through to learn mechanics and priority targets.
You got the moral of the story.
I thought the moral of the story was: "Buff sorcs".
Nyghthowler wrote: »I would say it's 'easy to play' any of the classes; it's 'HARD to become Proficient' at playing them, and not every ones preferred style works for every one else.
Micah_Bayer wrote: »TelvanniWizard wrote: »Micah_Bayer wrote: »VaranisArano wrote: »I suspect the moral of the story is that every player sees the effort that goes into getting their own kills. Also, every player sees the ease with which they get killed. Then, some people just struggle with making the connection that "hey, if I have skill that goes into making my own kills, then probably that other class can say the same about their kills, even though it feels like they killed me really easily." Its simpler to claim that their opponenet has it "easier" while the player has it "harder."
I mean, I'd certainly say that my stam warden and stam sorc have been the easiest for me to pick up PVP fighting on...but that's probably because I'm familiar with those two classes in a way I'm not with my magicka classes. In comparison, my magsorc has it easier the first time I run a round in VMA thanks to the survivability of shields, but I'm better at playing stam sorc so I do better with stam sorc after that first run-through to learn mechanics and priority targets.
You got the moral of the story.
I thought the moral of the story was: "Buff sorcs".
I never said buff sorcs. I am just stating it is not easy to play as others state.
TelvanniWizard wrote: »Micah_Bayer wrote: »TelvanniWizard wrote: »Micah_Bayer wrote: »VaranisArano wrote: »I suspect the moral of the story is that every player sees the effort that goes into getting their own kills. Also, every player sees the ease with which they get killed. Then, some people just struggle with making the connection that "hey, if I have skill that goes into making my own kills, then probably that other class can say the same about their kills, even though it feels like they killed me really easily." Its simpler to claim that their opponenet has it "easier" while the player has it "harder."
I mean, I'd certainly say that my stam warden and stam sorc have been the easiest for me to pick up PVP fighting on...but that's probably because I'm familiar with those two classes in a way I'm not with my magicka classes. In comparison, my magsorc has it easier the first time I run a round in VMA thanks to the survivability of shields, but I'm better at playing stam sorc so I do better with stam sorc after that first run-through to learn mechanics and priority targets.
You got the moral of the story.
I thought the moral of the story was: "Buff sorcs".
I never said buff sorcs. I am just stating it is not easy to play as others state.
Yeah, I got it .
But every chance is good to say: Buff sorcs!
Micah_Bayer wrote: »grannas211 wrote: »Wait for the incoming nightblade brigade to comment on "how easy it is to play" a Sorc.
It just boggles my mind when I read stuff like that. The combo isn't that easy to setup compared to DB spin to win or incap surprise attack.
LeagueTroll wrote: »Magplar jab is not as easy to hit as ppl claim. Nb is good I agree.
grannas211 wrote: »Micah_Bayer wrote: »grannas211 wrote: »Wait for the incoming nightblade brigade to comment on "how easy it is to play" a Sorc.
It just boggles my mind when I read stuff like that. The combo isn't that easy to setup compared to DB spin to win or incap surprise attack.
The irony everyone saying that doesnt actually play a sorc or they'r experience is in a 24 man group or just hitting execute in BGs and thinking wow im so OP.
Micah_Bayer wrote: »Yeah and those types of sorcs ste the ones who get installed gibbed by competent players
Micah_Bayer wrote: »Yeah and those types of sorcs ste the ones who get installed gibbed by competent players
Wouldn't that mean then sorcs are NOT easy to play then?
Micah_Bayer wrote: »Micah_Bayer wrote: »Yeah and those types of sorcs ste the ones who get installed gibbed by competent players
Wouldn't that mean then sorcs are NOT easy to play then?
The initial wording in the post was sarcastic. Sorcs are not easy to play imo and I am trying to get people to understand that compared to the db spin to win builds or the incap surprise attack kill any build.
Micah_Bayer wrote: »Micah_Bayer wrote: »Yeah and those types of sorcs ste the ones who get installed gibbed by competent players
Wouldn't that mean then sorcs are NOT easy to play then?
The initial wording in the post was sarcastic. Sorcs are not easy to play imo and I am trying to get people to understand that compared to the db spin to win builds or the incap surprise attack kill any build.
I didn't see the sarcasm. I really thought you ment sorcs were easy to play. Fair enough now that I know where you are coming from.
Oreyn_Bearclaw wrote: »My take on Sorcs from a PVP Perspective: yes I sorc a fair amount, but I have played every spec in this game. Currently I mostly PVE on a mageblade and split PVP playtime between mSorc, mDK and Stamden, but sorc is definitely the most.
Sorc is porbably the second most popular character archetype in this game, only behind your DW rouge Legolas type (AKA stamblades). Practically speaking, that means you are going to see a lot of new players that have no idea about how combat works in this game rolling sorcs out of the gate. 4+ years ago, my first toon was a stamblade because i wanted to be Legolas.
Furthermore, they have very straight forward offensive and defensive rotations. If you are getting pressured, you stack 2-3 shields. If not, you try to line 2-3 skills for burst. This makes it an easier class than most to break into PVP. They are also ranged and have a powerful execute, which can make a noobie zergling feel safe and comfortable. The flipside is that shields are a garbage mitigation tool when out numbered, and truly lining up a burst combo to take down very tanky opponents is far more difficult than people would have you believe. In other words, sorcs make great little zerglings and are very good at taking out newer opponents because your burst combo doesnt need to be nearly as tight. The floor is low, but the ceiling for a good player is also very high because shield stacking is not going to save you when you are outnumbered, and sloppy burst combos wont kill anyone that actually knows how to play.
Lastly, the rage is magnified for one simple reason, Mages wrath. The hate for this skill is disproportionaly magnified because of its ability to steal kills in BGs and its frequency in death recaps. The reality, however, is that if mages wrath kills you, you were probably dead anyway.
From a PVE perspective, again, they are easy to learn, but the ceiling is not terribly high. The best players will gravitate towards mageblade, because they are more skill based with more damage potential.
Micah_Bayer wrote: »Oreyn_Bearclaw wrote: »My take on Sorcs from a PVP Perspective: yes I sorc a fair amount, but I have played every spec in this game. Currently I mostly PVE on a mageblade and split PVP playtime between mSorc, mDK and Stamden, but sorc is definitely the most.
Sorc is porbably the second most popular character archetype in this game, only behind your DW rouge Legolas type (AKA stamblades). Practically speaking, that means you are going to see a lot of new players that have no idea about how combat works in this game rolling sorcs out of the gate. 4+ years ago, my first toon was a stamblade because i wanted to be Legolas.
Furthermore, they have very straight forward offensive and defensive rotations. If you are getting pressured, you stack 2-3 shields. If not, you try to line 2-3 skills for burst. This makes it an easier class than most to break into PVP. They are also ranged and have a powerful execute, which can make a noobie zergling feel safe and comfortable. The flipside is that shields are a garbage mitigation tool when out numbered, and truly lining up a burst combo to take down very tanky opponents is far more difficult than people would have you believe. In other words, sorcs make great little zerglings and are very good at taking out newer opponents because your burst combo doesnt need to be nearly as tight. The floor is low, but the ceiling for a good player is also very high because shield stacking is not going to save you when you are outnumbered, and sloppy burst combos wont kill anyone that actually knows how to play.
Lastly, the rage is magnified for one simple reason, Mages wrath. The hate for this skill is disproportionaly magnified because of its ability to steal kills in BGs and its frequency in death recaps. The reality, however, is that if mages wrath kills you, you were probably dead anyway.
From a PVE perspective, again, they are easy to learn, but the ceiling is not terribly high. The best players will gravitate towards mageblade, because they are more skill based with more damage potential.
I enjoyed the PVP portion of your post. And a bit of the pve section. Well written.