Curse

Valheru · Dec 26, 2005, 10:52 AM // 10:52

Lets just say someone totally new to GW comes in after Wintersday and plays as per normal, gets experienced at PVE, and decides to try PVP.

Then he or she runs into builds that utilize Candy Weapons from Wintersday (like an IW mesmer using a CC axe for example), though not giving those people a massive advantage, still, they are more effective than any character the Post-Wintersday GW player could make.

Imbalance? This situation would be similar to the +5 en Denravi Sword. It is nice to have unique weapons yes, but it is at the expense of widening the power gap between new and old players...

I wonder what you folks think? Anyone would hate to want to make a build, but then get owned by an EXACT copy of that build, having the only difference being an equipment that is unobtainable to them because they came too late.

-Loki- · Dec 26, 2005, 10:54 AM // 10:54

Um, how are they disadvanaged? They have the characteristics of the existing weapons (and the bow is a shortbow). Sure, it looks cool, but that's the only difference. It hardly going to cause imbalance.

Manic Smile · Dec 26, 2005, 11:25 AM // 11:25

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Originally Posted by -Loki-

Um, how are they disadvanaged? They have the characteristics of the existing weapons (and the bow is a shortbow). Sure, it looks cool, but that's the only difference. It hardly going to cause imbalance.

He's refering to the fact that candy cane weapons are they highest stat items without a req attached. I don't see this being a problem though as it's very unlikely any candy build could outpreform a more specific traditional build...i.e. you afore mentiond mez build vs. a spiker axe build...but don't hold me to this.

On a side note it would be amusing to see a trend of successful tomb parties running around with candy items

Makkert · Dec 26, 2005, 12:00 PM // 12:00

From my understanding, a CC weapon can not be modded. Which means you can't slap on an Enchant 20% mod, which is probably more usefull to an IW then the no requirement benefit.
I don't see the imbalance to be honest.

CC weapons have a specific use, but don't see it in pvp or I'm missing something.

ManadartheHealer · Dec 26, 2005, 03:28 PM // 15:28

Candy cane weapons ARE imbalanced. When you're stuck in Dreadnaught's Drift for days on end, you have a source of food.

OMG ANet please nerf

LifeInfusion · Dec 27, 2005, 03:09 AM // 03:09

rofl. If you got killed by candy it would be funny

Anyway, I don't think they would be unbalanced because candy doesn't do max damage.

eom · Dec 27, 2005, 03:15 AM // 03:15

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Originally Posted by Valheru

Lets just say someone totally new to GW comes in after Wintersday and plays as per normal, gets experienced at PVE, and decides to try PVP.

Then he or she runs into builds that utilize Candy Weapons from Wintersday (like an IW mesmer using a CC axe for example), though not giving those people a massive advantage, still, they are more effective than any character the Post-Wintersday GW player could make.

Imbalance? This situation would be similar to the +5 en Denravi Sword. It is nice to have unique weapons yes, but it is at the expense of widening the power gap between new and old players...

I wonder what you folks think? Anyone would hate to want to make a build, but then get owned by an EXACT copy of that build, having the only difference being an equipment that is unobtainable to them because they came too late.

this is a joke post, right?

Former Ruling · Dec 27, 2005, 03:44 AM // 03:44

Did you get different CC weapons? Becuase my CC Bow only does 15 max dmg, which is worse than a req.3 marks bow >_>

I want your uber CC Bow that does 1000-1000 dmg, has long bow range, and is faster than shortbow. (Atleast thats how you are playing it as).

Roza · Dec 27, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46

Nope it isn't. It seems this is the first post of someone implicitly calling for a nerf of Candy Cane Weapons.

The poster does have a minor point though: there can be a small advantage to using these weapons for some specific characters. For example, my raner/war does not use tactics and is now using a ginger bread shield as this gives her slightly more armour with a 0 requisite. The advantage is not significant and if someone really wanted a candy cane weapon, I am sure he or she could buy one without too much trouble for a modest amount of gold in 6 months time.

chris_nin00 · Dec 27, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46

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Originally Posted by ManadartheHealer

Candy cane weapons ARE imbalanced. When you're stuck in Dreadnaught's Drift for days on end, you have a source of food.

OMG ANet please nerf

NO NO NO! You've got it all wrong

These candy canes are all I have. If A-Net nerfs this I'm leaving the game

. Now I"m going to be uncontrollably mad and say mean things to other people. That's my vent now leave me alone!

*How could this happen to me,
I made a mistake,
Got nowhere to run,
I'm just fading away,
I'm sick of this life....*

Victory Gaint · Dec 27, 2005, 03:58 AM // 03:58

omg lol are u just jealous cuz u cant get any?....or do u hate any chr!stmas themed sh!t?

Sekkira · Dec 27, 2005, 04:06 AM // 04:06

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Originally Posted by Roza

For example, my raner/war does not use tactics and is now using a ginger bread shield as this gives her slightly more armour with a 0 requisite.

Don't you mean strength?

chris_nin00 · Dec 27, 2005, 04:14 AM // 04:14

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Originally Posted by Sekkira

Don't you mean strength?

There are tactic and strength sheilds

eom · Dec 27, 2005, 04:35 AM // 04:35

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Originally Posted by Victory Gaint

omg lol are u just jealous cuz u cant get any?....or do u hate any chr!stmas themed sh!t?

maybe he's jehova's witness.

these candy weapons are tools of the devil.

Hell Marauder · Dec 27, 2005, 04:39 AM // 04:39

I am still waiting for someone to suggest "omg gingerbread shield is an uber item, ANET please nerf it", maybe a thread will show up after this wintersday event is over.

Yes, they are better than regular weapons with no requirement, but personally I never think much about them nor do I feel that HoD sword is overpowered. Heck, before SF update Denravi sword had been in the game for FIVE full months since GW release, and where were those people (who feel HoD swords would imbalance the game) back then? So I actually applaud anet's effort to make holiday items useful, and GW is too balanced a game to allow this slight advantage to offset it.

snowboard4food · Dec 27, 2005, 05:46 AM // 05:46

Candy Cane Weapons Have Magical Powers OOOoOOOoooooOOoo

... They form the letter "J" when upside down ...
NERF THE CANDY "J" CANDY "W"s FTW!!!