*** The Evolution of Combat is not in itself bad. In fact, if I had never played the current game, I wouldn't find much wrong with it. The problem is that it's WORSE than the current version. So, it's not the change that bothers us veterans, it's the fact that it's a devolution.***
It's too simplified--why get rid of the different defenses and just make one general defense bonus? How come it's now near-impossible to balance defense (such as +100 slash/stab/crush and +100 range) because now you just say "You're weak against ranged and there's nothing you can do about that."
The statement that some of you make, that people just hate change, is only partially true.
I've played for 7 years now across half a dozen accounts, and have experienced all the changes, accepting them with enthusiasm--even the Squeal of Fortune, although with considerably less of the enthusiasm.
Trust me,
Evolution of Combat
SUCKS.
08-Nov-2012 20:14:19