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Franksalot · May 17, 2010, 12:03 PM // 12:03

So i'll assum most of you have seen the small note on dervish/paragon and smite monks in the mesmer preview if not then here it is...

A few other balance issues are being worked on in parallel and will be included in the same build if they are testing well enough. These will NOT include major changes to the Dervish (and in particular scythes), non-“Imbagon” Paragons, and the smiting line for the Monk. All of those are things we’ve been considering for major updates of their own. None are far enough along to be a part of this update.

Eragon Zarroc · May 17, 2010, 12:26 PM // 12:26

huh? you think that they may be making changes in appearances to some scythes? O_o

Gill Halendt · May 17, 2010, 12:33 PM // 12:33

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Originally Posted by Franksalot

That sounds to me like their going to change the scythes themselves not just the skills.

That sounds to me like they're going to change some skills that work with scythes (probably to include some advantages for Dervish primaries over secondaries), but they've not yet gone past the brainstorming phase of the update.

SkekSister · May 17, 2010, 01:03 PM // 13:03

More likely something along the lines of scythes no longer hitting multiple targets for classes other than Dervish. Perhaps tying it to mysticism such that more targets are struck as this attribute increases.

Xsiriss · May 17, 2010, 01:05 PM // 13:05

not pass the brainstorming stage? They betetr be for god's sake we should be seeing it within this month...at this rate we'll not see all those updates. But yeh probably some half assed buff or buff with subsequent nerf to destroy multiclassing even more.

Minime The Shadow · May 17, 2010, 01:48 PM // 13:48

might even be something like increased attack speed with a scythe only, for each rank in mysticsm. something that gives them an edge over other classes who like to play scythe, so u dont need a secondary for IAS.
plus the obvious change to some scythe attack skills.
probably find i get flamed somehow for this, but oh well. Mini

Gill Halendt · May 17, 2010, 01:59 PM // 13:59

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Originally Posted by Xsiriss

not pass the brainstorming stage? They betetr be for god's sake we should be seeing it within this month...

What?

This month's update is for the Mesmer profession.

shinta_himura · May 17, 2010, 02:36 PM // 14:36

There is no possible way that the scythe mention is going to turn out as anything other than a nerf.

Bristlebane · May 17, 2010, 02:40 PM // 14:40

Maybe Scythes won't hit multiple targets using non-dervish melee skills ;-)

Xsiriss · May 17, 2010, 03:20 PM // 15:20

Yes but the scythe changes are within the 'mesmer' update.

Gill Halendt · May 17, 2010, 03:39 PM // 15:39

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Originally Posted by Xsiriss

Yes but the scythe changes are within the 'mesmer' update.

Err, no?

A few other balance issues are being worked on in parallel and will be included in the same build if they are testing well enough. These will NOT include major changes to the Dervish (and in particular scythes), non-“Imbagon” Paragons, and the smiting line for the Monk. All of those are things we’ve been considering for major updates of their own. None are far enough along to be a part of this update.

Xsiriss · May 17, 2010, 05:14 PM // 17:14

My bad read it wrong, thought it meant scythes were the only update towards dervishes. 1 class being fixed over what's been a period of ~3-4 months,not good...

Terrible Surgeon · May 17, 2010, 06:13 PM // 18:13

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Originally Posted by shinta_himura

There is no possible way that the scythe mention is going to turn out as anything other than a nerf.

Yeah probably a nerf...like remove the chance of hitting adjacent foes is what i was thinking they would remove.

Bristlebane · May 17, 2010, 06:14 PM // 18:14

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Originally Posted by Xsiriss

My bad read it wrong, thought it meant scythes were the only update towards dervishes. 1 class being fixed over what's been a period of ~3-4 months,not good...

Give Anet a break, you can't deprive them of their well earned coffee breaks

Lord Dagon · May 17, 2010, 07:24 PM // 19:24

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Originally Posted by Terrible Surgeon

Yeah probably a nerf...like remove the chance of hitting adjacent foes is what i was thinking they would remove.

probably. I dont like playing dervs anyway but this is one of the main reasons i do(splinter+ scythe+ increased attack speed=ftw). So if they get rid of this im guessing ppl teetering on the decision will probably pass on dervs if this is implimented. oh well looks like there will be even less dervs in the world...

Simeon · May 17, 2010, 08:19 PM // 20:19

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Originally Posted by Xsiriss

not pass the brainstorming stage? They betetr be for god's sake we should be seeing it within this month...at this rate we'll not see all those updates. But yeh probably some half assed buff or buff with subsequent nerf to destroy multiclassing even more.

I belive they are trying to get people to get more used to the idea of if your a warrior primary, you should use warrior skills mainly and etc. they are trying to merge people into that idea cuz in GW2 there is not gonna be a primary/secondary class option.

Eragon Zarroc · May 17, 2010, 08:24 PM // 20:24

maybe they will buff it allowing the scythe to hit everything balled in front of it and not just 3 targets

lol, that woud be interesting

Dervish Kid · May 17, 2010, 08:43 PM // 20:43

It better not be a derv nerf.. We got nerfed enough.. High avatar energy costs, Vow of Strength Nerfed, we already have to cast enchants let alone spam attack skills. Give us a break.

Xx Confuto Xx · May 17, 2010, 08:47 PM // 20:47

Whatever they plan on doing, I hope they'd speed it up a little

Dervish Kid · May 17, 2010, 08:50 PM // 20:50

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Originally Posted by Franksalot

So i'll assum most of you have seen the small note on dervish/paragon and smite monks in the mesmer preview if not then here it is...

A few other balance issues are being worked on in parallel and will be included in the same build if they are testing well enough. These will NOT include major changes to the Dervish (and in particular scythes), non-“Imbagon” Paragons, and the smiting line for the Monk. All of those are things we’ve been considering for major updates of their own. None are far enough along to be a part of this update.

I Know this is gonna be a ways off but what are people thinking their going to do in regards to scythes?

include major changes to the Dervish (and in particular scythes),

That sounds to me like their going to change the scythes themselves not just the skills.

Doesnt say anything about "appearance" of the scythes being changed. It can be dmg or how many targets it hits.