About the balance issue...

Discussion in 'Monday Night Combat 360 Feedback and Issues' started by Leonyx, September 10, 2010.

  1. Ekanaut

    Ekanaut Uber Alumni

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    We are addressing issues and balance adjustments in a Title Update. The way things work on the Xbox, it has to go through testing and certification for any new updates and that takes time. There isn't a magic fix now button. Also we don't make changes because "we're accused of it". We'll listen and if it makes sense in the overall context of the game AND it makes sense with the timing of our next content update then a change will be made. The key thing is "change that makes sense in the overall context" of the game which includes Blitz and Crossfire. The two are intertwined as well as balance between classes. The other thing is it's a judgement call on our part as for the direction we want to take the game. This does mean that not everyone is gong to like it and are going to feel like we're ignoring their suggestions. Yes, we will miss legitimate concerns that are buried within pages of ranting.

    We also won't comment on things that are not final internally or things we're actively working on. The reason is that until it's fully tested features or changes and we're sure it can be compatible with the game that's already out there it might not work for technical reasons, for performance or it might have unforeseen balance consequences. Yes there are memory and performance concerns with anything we change or add or want to add in the future.
  2. Leonyx

    Leonyx New Member

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    No problem!

    I think what Amaranth is trying to say is that many of the threads that are full of flames and heated arguements can be solved by a small note by a developer, and he feels that you guys are quite doing enough to address them. Is that right? There were a whole lot more whining threads while I was lurking in the beginning. But it would be kind of difficult to determine which threads had important thoughts and intelligent discussion amongst all of the flaming going on. What do you propose the developers do? Or, what do you suggest we can do to help?

    One other issue is that updates can take forever to be approved of on the 360, and fixes can't happen as quickly as we (the players and the developers) would like them to.
  3. mipegg

    mipegg New Member

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    I also wish the developers would separate crossfire from blitz. I honestly dont care if a tank or assasain is good at blitz. I never play the game mod, is it really that hard to alter things up a little for one or the other?
  4. jaysofacton

    jaysofacton Active Member

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    The Tank seems to lack any effective mid-ranged weapons.
    Up close I find them deadly & the Railgun is fantastic when deployed.
    Having said that though, I do a lot better with the Gunner.
    I'm not sure if it's a balance issue or the tactics I employ but now
    I do understand what you mean.
  5. Ekanaut

    Ekanaut Uber Alumni

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    Yes, it is hard to alter one little thing. Everyone has their pet feature that they feel is just a little thing but it doesn't work that way. Everything is related and one adjustment here could throw off the balance for something else.
  6. jaysofacton

    jaysofacton Active Member

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    Considering there are 6 totally different classes, I think a great job has been
    done in balancing them all. Some are just easier to play.
    You'll never please all the people all the time but I'm happy.

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