I rarely feel it necessary for me to post on the forums, but as a veteran of almost 10 years (I have the Halloween scythe to prove it) when I first heard that Jagex was changing the combat system I became incredibly excited. While I'll always remember the simplicity of the click, watch TV, collect loot combat system, I now grow anxious for the possibilities that the new combat system provides.
Unfortunately, many people are too quick to judge the EOC, and because of that I felt compelled to say, just give it a chance. Over the course of the next few weeks, and possibly months, I expect Jagex to have several patches pertaining to some of the issues that many have with the EOC. I personally, really enjoy the new combat system, as it provides some excitement to this very simple game. There have been many times over the past decade I have stopped and thought "Welp, now what to do?", and combat was rarely an answer to that dilemma because it was just like every other stat, click, and wait. Now there is variation, and variation is good. Many players are jumping ship quickly at the sight of their dear game being changed, I for one say, "Push on Jagex!" because while the start to EOC may have its flaws, I have faith in the developers that have continued to keep my attention for years.
To the players quitting, I will not beg you to stay as it is your own decision, but I will say do not be ignorant. Give it a chance, stick around and try out some of the old content that you enjoyed before, except now with a twist to it. Try some of the new content that Jagex releases over the next few months. Why spend all the time and money that you have just to abandon all hope over a drastically needed update? Many of you say, "Don't fix what isn't broke" and i agree, but there was a ceiling to the potential of the old combat system, and the EOC raises that ceiling, to heights that have yet to be determined.
I fully support the EOC, good work Jagex. Rant now over.
~Lust
21-Nov-2012 17:11:10