Thread: 5.2+ General PvP and Feast Feedback Thread

Originally Posted by BloodRubyXII

It's not the rewards. People like the glams, people ask where's that mount from and whatnot regularly.

The problem is PvP, mechanically, absolutely blows and there are a lack of casual small scale modes. The balance doesn't have to be good and the rewards don't have to be amazing - it just has to be fun and for many, it is not enjoyable.

Highlighted for emphasis. I think this is the biggest failing of the 72-person 24v24v24 game mode. It can be very frustrating, because you can personally do very well, but you still lose because even just 1 team throws the game by picking the wrong 2v1s. And the same can even be said for wins--you won, because another team misplayed! It's not always the case, but wins that you feel were unearned happen enough.

And it's a shame, because I think the baseline mechanics of PvP in this game are great. No level discrepancies, no stat differences based on gear, streamlined class kits. It just needs better game modes. 8v8, or even 16v16. King of the Hill games are fine, but add in some Assault or Capture the Flag type games, too!

I honestly have a whole lot to say after reading the thread. It's a bit bothersome to hold my thoughts in. However, I'll wait until next patch to see how things turn out.

Originally Posted by Oukanna

So far PVP seems dead, i barely get a queue to pop and i can't queue for multiple things. I have recently moved servers to EU from NA and the queues seem the same tbh. There was a time when the queue popped quick when the exp reward was really high but that got nerfed.

There needs to be better incentives, other MMOS have quite a rich pvp reward system which encourages replay value. Also i don't think its popular enough to keep only doing 72 player matches so they should reduce the game types to much lower.

I hope SE plan to change pvp to make it more enticing, as i do love PVP in this game but i hardly get to play it.

I have no problem getting matches during prime-time.

The daily queue should remain active through Patch 5.3 and onward. The old maps will be back in rotation and people can continue working on the achievements for those. Not to mention all the potential new players that will be incentivized to join thanks to the ARR revamp and expansion of the Free Trial.