Curse

jaspersureshot · Jan 07, 2007, 06:02 PM // 18:02

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classes have become almost useless in head-to-head combat because of the proliferation of blindness spells.

answer: Dervishes with Avatar of Melandru; immunity to conditions

kvndoom · Jan 07, 2007, 09:08 PM // 21:08

I swear, you could ask for world peace on here and still get flamed. But it's all good... same reason I keep local chat off.

If your Monk has nothing better to do than sit back and cast Mend Condition on you all day, you're likely facing a pretty sorry team anyway. I get those, but it's more the exception than the rule.

Yeah, I do like the Ranger/Warrior/Rit thumper idea... I'll go roll one of them now. HAX. I've played Melandru's Derv, and if Grenth's gets nerfed too badly, it'll be the only avatar worth using anymore. I've played Spirit Strength Rt/* too, but your effectiveness there depends on the opposing Mesmer's reaction when he sees that yellow "up" arrow beside your name.

I know it's not going to be changed. And I also know all the ways around it (No one mentioned Signet of Malice, shame on ya!), but it's frustrating that the game has turned into Blind Wars/Burn Wars. This game is defintely swayed heavily in favor of casters right now. When I do play melee, I feel more like a liability than an asset, because not many teams are going into TA without at least one B-Surge. Ugh. As Faer said, there were already tons of counters to begin with, before Nightfall brought us "Blindbotting for Dummies." Maybe things will improve after the re-balance.

Skuld · Jan 07, 2007, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Yes, hopefully Blinding Surge will get toned down a little.

The Hand Of Death · Jan 07, 2007, 11:20 PM // 23:20

No, it would be overpowered. You know elementalist have very little defensive capabilities as it is. Most of their defensive skills are in earth and water, both unpopular lines. They bring blind because it is effective and they dont need to put points into "useless attributes". It is fine in spawning, would be overpowered if it wasnt in it.