StarkHelsing Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 I’m not a new player, and definitely not someone who could be called a casual. I play this game almost religiously. But even then I don’t have all the Datacons etc. But moot point; here we go. My mains information: Class: Spec; Lightning sorcerer Level: 65 Gear: 216-220 Companion; Senya [Healer/Tank; Influence level 27+] Akk Dog [Healer/Tank; Influence level 37] Prepatch; was able to solo all heroics, though some planning was required for some – Belsavis hits hard. SF Heroic; soloable, though companions did die at the exarch more than once – I survived. After multiple tries of soloing the SF fortress with no buffs/equipment caches – dying multiples times with each try to sun guards. I managed to get my ‘One and Only’ title. It’s something I wouldn’t repeat. After Patch; Normal Heroics; Belsavis +. This is where the difficulties started to emerge. Tank was unable to absorb damage efficiently, my time was spent healing him rather than doing dps as he was the only thing keeping me alive – as you can imagine I was using Akk Dog right now. I died a few times due to multiple mobs, I can’t remember which heroic this is; something about three generators a lot of Jedi and Republic soldiers. My companions in tank stance had the issue of pulling companions that were crowd controlled into my AoEs. Had to rethink tactics, pulling them back towards the path I cleared, etc. Difficult to a degree due to their range attack; only useful against the Jedi. Another Belsavis Heroic experience; there’s a vault filled with Eshka. Due to level sync they are my level. They were difficult beforehand for my sorcerer as they seemed to completely bypass my tank in favour of me. Tested again. First I went with a healer; I used Senya. Her healing output wasn’t enough to keep me in a safe way, bubbling, self-heals and all but leaving combat saved me. Senya did not survive. Changed tactics. Brought out my tank. Bubbled the tank, switched to off healing. This was also not viable. The damage they do to the Akk dog is too high, healing him constantly is not efficient. The Dps he deals was not enough to clear this heroic in a timely manner. I yet again switched tactics. Left battle – thank god for phase walk. Healed up, etc. Now sent Akk dog in again with the intent of actual Dpsing. Akk dog could not keep the aggro off of me; my aggro reducer move did nothing. I had to kite these high end mobs and then push them back, stun them – run away, basically being a coward though you would call me smart. It wasn’t enjoyable. It wasn’t worth the effort for the rewards I received. Thoughts on this; why would I do the high end Heroics when I can get the same rewards from low level heroics and not be completely annihilated? Are the low end heroics doable? Yes, some planning is needed but they’re doable and that’s only if you trust in your own abilities. But let’s face it… back then you didn’t completely depend on your companion to pull their weight, you could over compensate. Star Fortress; Solo mode, yet again with Akk dog. Yes, this is solo mode. Much more difficult to clear but doable; my health had dropped to levels where it’s just ‘what is going on?’. My tank health has plummeted going against Zakuul Juggernauts that hit harder than the Praetorian unit with his ads. I also found that being lightning spec wasn’t efficient enough with this patch. I had to switch to Madness in order to benefit from the healing moves as my healer was not carrying her weight, and of course it’s useful when my tank loses agro and I become a meat bag. Heroic mode? I haven’t tried, I don’t want to truth be told. Before with 4.0 I would have done so, it was fun, the drops were worth it – etc. Now I don’t see no point or have no drive to solo a heroic mode SF. I may in the future if I feel like suffering. My response to it all. Do I like this new update? No. I’m not having fun. A nerf was needed, yes, but this was too much nerf. I will not however unsub. I will probably stop playing as much as I used to in favour of RPGs where I can actually play how I want to play without someone ruining it for me. It’s not enjoyable anymore, it’s boring and tedious. And I’m the one who enjoys routine and the tedious things – this is too tedious. I switched from a spec I loved to one that I found rather clunky in order to survive and adapt. I’ve created a tank assassin and will be leveling him up as it seems for me to actually sit back and enjoy myself I will be needing a character that has access to some defenses. End line. I’m not having fun but I will adapt, and if I still fail to have fun even with playing it the way Bioware wants me to play, I will take my money elsewhere. It’s sad, I love this game. P.S I apologize for any grammar mistakes and/or spelling. Dyslexia sucks.
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