Balance was balanced

[Cyrocco]

/Snip

Are you...coming at me from a different thread or something? This response doesn't even look like it makes sense, and you're deliberately replying to me, so I'm gonna assume you hold a grudge from another thread.

Also: AST Gauge was a nerf, ASTs whined, got the pathetic excuse for an RNG system back, it really is that simple, sweetheart.

Now, given that this seems highly off-topic, I'll be ignoring further conversation on this subject, within this thread, as that's against even the most basic forum rules.

[Exiled_Tonberry]

This took way too long to happen. Thank you SE, this is going to go a long way in balancing healers.

[Novak_04]

Woot! Called it #SaltblockBandwagon

[Cupcakesu]

My only fear is that, given how much weaker our DPS abilities are, the 5% nerf in party DPS may hurt. I'm too lazy to crunch numbers right now, though.

[Elamys]

That's okay Spire, just like the permanent designated driver, everyone appreciates you for your Royal Road qualities.

well there's always that samurai mopping the floor who wants it...

i think samurai may have replaced dragoon in the "most likely to die as a melee" meta.

[Novak_04]

My take on it is this... Yeah, Balance was reduced by 10%/5%, but in return, we were given 10%/5% Crit, which applies to everyone, all the time, regardless of role. I'd have no reservations AoE'ing a Spear.

[LegoTechnic]

Just out of curiosity, but would stacking a 150% buffed Spear, Battle Litany, and Chain Strategem give 15 seconds (chain's duration) of +60% crit? Is that how it works?

[Warr_of_Lint]

The ability to discard Spreads and Royal Roads was something we already had before and was removed only due to oversight: when they changed card effects from status effects over into the new gauge.

With two new skills (three skills if you could the one that came with vanilla 4.0) to restore a simple old function, I find myself seriously questioning the necessity of subjecting each class to a gauge.

[Caduagm]

I'm ok with the cards changes, although I would like a little buff to our dps, because I'm feeling it's gonna be gordias/midas again.

[Tyla_Esmeraude]

I'm satisfied with the changes. Balance was nerfed but we got new Spear in return. So now we have more ways to increase party DPS instead of just one being the dominant one. Now people can finally stop complaining about Balance. If they bring up the Spear card now however... then it'll be just plain ridiculousness.