Let's get right into it, shall we. Just some things I've noticed
Explosion : There is a reason, why such a vast amount of people are going this. I really dont think--whoever does balancing looks at things as a whole. It looks like target nerfs in my opinion. Because I shouldnt have to point out the problem with this tree, and why its so successful right now.
Tornado : In a game full of homing slows, stuns, CC, confusion. Why is there an ability that last for -this- long that has one of the highest ticks in the game. At -200- pow. This is doing 600 a tick, not counting crits. From 3 different sources. This ability is so strong, I've seen 3 builds that have no damage, just CC that build around Tornado as the main damage
Cosmic : Yea , the problem with Cosmic, is the invigorate. Yep. Not the impact damage of Cosmic aoe and the CC. Not the Cosmic dash free hit and high damage. . It's the invigorate.
Magma : I like magma. However. Just because you nerfed the CDs, doesnt mean its not overtuned. Magma is full of zoning , large aoes, and time wasting spells. CDs is not the problem, CC is the problem. 1.2k Ticks on magma aoes , that slow, is a problem. CDs mean nothing when you have this much zoning and damage walls infront of you
Sound : Aoe heal. Confuse. Homing slow. 3 tiled high damage push back. When I see trees like this, I dont think whoever balances has played Melee anytime as of late, and looks at this like. Good job me.
Metal : ....Moving on
Sand: Re-read Metal.
Shurikens / kunai : No App or rpp. 6k damage 3 tiled. If you think this is justified because its slow. Come on now. Do you think people really use this when someone isnt stunned or slowed?
Ice: Blizzard is like Tornado, just doesnt last exactly as long, and wider range.
Illusion : Why does clone.... do 600 damage, and crits for 1k. 'Just kill the Clone Rod'. If I had the clone, I wish they would stop targeting me for a moment, to kill the clone. Just so I can rain on them, -and- summon it again.
Blah blah blah.
I think anyone who is using these trees has not a huge advantage, but a clear cut above the others. I'm bold enough to say, these people went these magics, because they are abusing the system. They -know- X and Y wont get nerfed or Buffed, or Atleast see how minimal nerfs ever are.
I don't think all of these suggestions will be made, but I'd be happy with atleast one. I don't have a high track record for my suggestions going through.
But, I know it'll get read by the right people.
Also, Jumpy makes the best Rod memes. Step your game up everyone else.
Explosion : There is a reason, why such a vast amount of people are going this. I really dont think--whoever does balancing looks at things as a whole. It looks like target nerfs in my opinion. Because I shouldnt have to point out the problem with this tree, and why its so successful right now.
Tornado : In a game full of homing slows, stuns, CC, confusion. Why is there an ability that last for -this- long that has one of the highest ticks in the game. At -200- pow. This is doing 600 a tick, not counting crits. From 3 different sources. This ability is so strong, I've seen 3 builds that have no damage, just CC that build around Tornado as the main damage
Cosmic : Yea , the problem with Cosmic, is the invigorate. Yep. Not the impact damage of Cosmic aoe and the CC. Not the Cosmic dash free hit and high damage. . It's the invigorate.
Magma : I like magma. However. Just because you nerfed the CDs, doesnt mean its not overtuned. Magma is full of zoning , large aoes, and time wasting spells. CDs is not the problem, CC is the problem. 1.2k Ticks on magma aoes , that slow, is a problem. CDs mean nothing when you have this much zoning and damage walls infront of you
Sound : Aoe heal. Confuse. Homing slow. 3 tiled high damage push back. When I see trees like this, I dont think whoever balances has played Melee anytime as of late, and looks at this like. Good job me.
Metal : ....Moving on
Sand: Re-read Metal.
Shurikens / kunai : No App or rpp. 6k damage 3 tiled. If you think this is justified because its slow. Come on now. Do you think people really use this when someone isnt stunned or slowed?
Ice: Blizzard is like Tornado, just doesnt last exactly as long, and wider range.
Illusion : Why does clone.... do 600 damage, and crits for 1k. 'Just kill the Clone Rod'. If I had the clone, I wish they would stop targeting me for a moment, to kill the clone. Just so I can rain on them, -and- summon it again.
Blah blah blah.
I think anyone who is using these trees has not a huge advantage, but a clear cut above the others. I'm bold enough to say, these people went these magics, because they are abusing the system. They -know- X and Y wont get nerfed or Buffed, or Atleast see how minimal nerfs ever are.
I don't think all of these suggestions will be made, but I'd be happy with atleast one. I don't have a high track record for my suggestions going through.
But, I know it'll get read by the right people.
Also, Jumpy makes the best Rod memes. Step your game up everyone else.