Any new information?

Kyno

@EA_Jesse

Just wanted to know if we can get am update on the armor increase.....

EA_Jesse wrote: »

@Gungnir75 could you send me these screenshots along with any data you have on this? This may be a bug since I am not aware of any changes to the characters or armor in this update.

Is this a bug? Is it being investigated?
Or
Is this the new norm?

Even if you are unsure and it's just being looked into we would like to know. This change could effect ppl long term farming and gearing/modding plans.

gobears21

I agree; either we can get a "oops, we'll fix that" or a "No, tell them their hosed" response by now....

MosDefJeff

I'm sure there's a good reason for their absence. They're probably busy investigating the claims.

We just need to be patient.

Batman44gaming

I, for one, like the defense change

ShaolinPunk

Patience should be taking off the virtue list haha. "It's too late!"

tRRRey

MosDefJeff wrote: »

I'm sure there's a good reason for their absence. They're probably busy investigating the claims.

We just need to be patient.

Maybe they're hiding in the shadows hoping that we forget about it, then next week they'll introduce a Defense Appreciation Event and all will be forgiven!

gobears21

ShaolinPunk wrote: »

Patience should be taking off the virtue list haha. "It's too late!"

Your one of my favorite mods on here SP but come on... there's no reason we couldn't get a quick sentence first thing this morning. This was a major un-announced change to the game and we've had to wait all weekend cos some project manager decided to roll out a fairly major update to the game on a Friday.

tRRRey

gobears21 wrote: »

ShaolinPunk wrote: »

Patience should be taking off the virtue list haha. "It's too late!"

Your one of my favorite mods on here SP but come on... there's no reason we couldn't get a quick sentence first thing this morning. This was a major un-announced change to the game and we've had to wait all weekend cos some project manager decided to roll out a fairly major update to the game on a Friday.

This.
I didn't know it was the norm to have to hunt around the forums so we can find out the next unannounced change. Isn't that what the job title Community Manager entails? Actually communicating with and managing the community? Hello @EA_Jesse ?

YellowCatHat

Any update on this would be much appreciated

Snake2

MosDefJeff wrote: »

I'm sure there's a good reason for their absence. They're probably busy investigating the claims.

We just need to be patient.

It takes about two seconds to realize there's a difference. They are deciding if it's a "bug" (which means they revert). Or if it's intended and they "forgot" to tell Jesse.

EventineElessedil

I would like to know, too. It doesn't matter if it was an intentional change or not, but communication would be appreciated. It's odd to me that such a significant change would be omitted from the patch notes, though. Can't understand that decision.

Nikoms565

EventineElessedil wrote: »

I would like to know, too. It doesn't matter if it was an intentional change or not, but communication would be appreciated. It's odd to me that such a significant change would be omitted from the patch notes, though. Can't understand that decision.

The bolded has been a recurring request...since November.

JarJarJared

MosDefJeff wrote: »

I'm sure there's a good reason for their absence. They're probably busy investigating the claims.

We just need to be patient.

Lol

MosDefJeff

On one hand, you almost feel bad for the developers, don't you? I know this is an assumption, but the job postings almost make you wonder if they're understaffed, which is why communication and some of the turn around has taken longer.

Again, not trying to make excuses, but maybe just a reason why we haven't heard anything.

Snake2

MosDefJeff wrote: »

On one hand, you almost feel bad for the developers, don't you? I know this is an assumption, but the job postings almost make you wonder if they're understaffed, which is why communication and some of the turn around has taken longer.

Again, not trying to make excuses, but maybe just a reason why we haven't heard anything.

Well this game is a cash cow. I don't know how much of the profit ea takes, but I'm sure there's enough money to go around. I sincerely doubt the devs are in a sweat shop

SkyCake

Edit: Doesn't really matter, sorry.

MosDefJeff

SkyCake wrote: »

ShaolinPunk wrote: »

Patience should be taking off the virtue list haha. "It's too late!"

Patience can still be considered a virtue if not everyone has it. To be virtuous is to follow the tenants/rules, not to automatically have an understanding of them.

That's some deep stuff right there.

But to follow the rules, shouldn't there be understanding first? Or else, how do you know when you're following the rules?

RuiVuusen

Batman44gaming wrote: »

I, for one, like the defense change

Count me in as well. And I'm not playing a defensive squad. Just nice to see combat slowed down a hair. Everyone's base defense was apparently doubled across the board. Tanks and non tanks.

The big concern might be timing out of arena matches, but if it becomes problematic it would be easy to extend the timer to 7 or 8 minutes if it's needed. I'm not sure it will be though. People have bragged about winning pvp matches in 2 minutes (less even?).

To crack tanks you'll want to bring strong DPS. If it's here to stay, give it time and everything will settle down. The AI is still bad, so if running your last attack with a tank team to turtle for the night becomes the norm, so be it.

Just look at mod guides and how defense was essentially worthless for everyone, now there's merit to those mods. More characters will be brought into the fold. Adapt and overcome.

SkyCake

MosDefJeff wrote: »

SkyCake wrote: »

ShaolinPunk wrote: »

Patience should be taking off the virtue list haha. "It's too late!"

Patience can still be considered a virtue if not everyone has it. To be virtuous is to follow the tenants/rules, not to automatically have an understanding of them.

That's some deep stuff right there.

But to follow the rules, shouldn't there be understanding first? Or else, how do you know when you're following the rules?

The subject would change to wisdom, at that point. We really shouldn't be talking about this.... But, if someone really cared more about virtues beyond common sayings, they will always seek understanding and accept they may never fully understand. We all know what it's like to wait, yet here we are on a thread asking for action.

Luckily, you're Wolverine and have plenty of time to follow that path! I'm sure ShaolinPunk would join you and it would make for a nice action/comedy movie with a deeper meaning then we thought when entering the theatre.

Edit: This really is getting off-topic, though. Good luck with getting your answer, OP!

Kyno

Batman44gaming wrote: »

I, for one, like the defense change

I can go either way but just wanted to know for long term perposes if this will stick around.

YellowCatHat wrote: »

Any update on this would be much appreciated

+100, they had enough time to figure out if it was an intended change or not.

gobears21

Still nothing?

darkside

Up

scuba

tRRRey wrote: »

MosDefJeff wrote: »

I'm sure there's a good reason for their absence. They're probably busy investigating the claims.

We just need to be patient.

Maybe they're hiding in the shadows hoping that we forget about it, then next week they'll introduce a Defense Appreciation Event and all will be forgiven!

Lmao!

Nikoms565

gobears21 wrote: »

Still nothing?

It's only 2:45 pm in California - dudes are just starting their...nevermind.

medetec

Nikoms565 wrote: »

gobears21 wrote: »

Still nothing?

It's only 2:45 pm in California - dudes are just starting their...nevermind.

Siesta time!

gobears21

This is ridiculous.... my droid can't beat these Fives, Aayla, B2, JKA, RG teams anymore.... I get one run and they're done. I have fives take out 4 of my toons now.....

LastJedi

It takes about two seconds to realize there's a difference. They are deciding if it's a "bug" (which means they revert). Or if it's intended and they "forgot" to tell Jesse.

Exactly. But it takes a week to see if spending is going up or down.

Nightwolve

The Changes are good, with more Defense you have more tactical possibilities per match.

BentWookiee

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