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Let's start an honest discussion about the Mod 5 PvP Sets
tsokushin
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Many of us PvPer's were dead set ready upon the release of mod 5 on the preview server of obtaining the new mod 5 PvP set.
Mod 5 release comes around, we're bummed out that it's not released. Still hopeful, but bummed out.
Now, here we are about 2 patches later, on the eve of a new patch release, and there is no mention of this mod 5 PvP set being released.
Even worse, after a 25 page post on the preview shard about the stats on this set, the AMA had denied any knowledge about it.
What in the world is happening at Cryptic? Is it Licensing? Give it a new name. Is it simply because they're trying to stomp out the PvP population? Poor economic choice given that PvP games (either mandatory or *cared for but optional*) are the longest lived games.
Why haven't these sets been released yet?
Mod 5 release comes around, we're bummed out that it's not released. Still hopeful, but bummed out.
Now, here we are about 2 patches later, on the eve of a new patch release, and there is no mention of this mod 5 PvP set being released.
Even worse, after a 25 page post on the preview shard about the stats on this set, the AMA had denied any knowledge about it.
What in the world is happening at Cryptic? Is it Licensing? Give it a new name. Is it simply because they're trying to stomp out the PvP population? Poor economic choice given that PvP games (either mandatory or *cared for but optional*) are the longest lived games.
Why haven't these sets been released yet?
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Im done waiting for it so I just got the profound set . I guess is gonna be release by the next mod
You don't have to be a genius to figure out that they didn't finish it yet, and don't want to release it in its current state.
Ugh, I will never understand those PvP players... always complaining about something...
it has to do with the following sentence:
From Panderus - here: http://nw-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?810191-Rise-of-Tiamat-Preview-Patch-Notes-NW-35-20141208a-4&p=9669411&viewfull=1#post9669411 @ 12-12-2014, 05:40 PM
And we haven't seen anything yet. It's not about PvP gear, it's not about new maps or modes or whatever. It's about that someone from the Devs said something and nothing ever happen.
This is just disappointing. Players are disappointed.
We are always looking for new models --- Borderline Fashiondolls ---
Yes, maybe they should be a little more transparent, since they have already announced it, but nevetheless:
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Lets take a look at the situation:
- PvP'er haven't received any love for some time (besides balance updates)
- The drow set is found on the preview gateway and posted on the preview forum. There is a product developer in that (25 page) topic responding he’s “adding overload slots as we speak”. Which confirms the set is actually real right?
- The drow set appears on the live gateway but no more information is offered.
- Panderus tells us there is a “surprise coming for PvPer’s”. Nothing goes live and no communication at all. If something went wrong at least just say that please?
- The product manager on the AMA on reddit says he has never even heard from this drow set.
- No more information..
Now I personally expect this set will be going live together with mod 6. This PvP set will be the counterpart of a new PvE set with similar stats in a “new” instance. However this is mere speculation.
All I really want to make clear with this post is that I don’t mind if you don’t release this set soon and I know you haven’t technically confirmed it (it is just found by players on the gateway) but please: communicate or people will be disappointed again and again. A simple post will suffice ! Thanks.
As I already stated it's not about the armor set.
It's about that something has been said and announced but nothing happen. A single information that /whatever/ has been announced can't be released for the preview shard yet would be a nice step. But that didn't happen aswell. And this is what's people cause being disappointed.
People are looking forward for PvP changes no matter what. Some like new gear, others like new maps or new modes. And Panderus' announcement sounded really tempting and made alot of players happy in the first place. But the missing communication why that "suprise" couldn't be released yet - that's (imho) a kindly rude strategy.
Just my 2 cents.
We are always looking for new models --- Borderline Fashiondolls ---
I cannot argue with that. Cryptic is a little bit cryptic.
What I can argue, though, is that Cryptic Studios is a small studio with tight schedule, and are probably understaffed, but I'm sure they're doing their best. This isn't some big production with millions pouring in every month. Even that little revenue that they do have goes to their owner/parent company, not them.
Throw us a bone already. I've been saving glory since autumn. Either release it, or give us a firm release date so we can plan accordingly.
As someone who used to spend a few 100 dollars a month on ZEN to support the company i see no more reasons to do it after their communication failures. Its because of what Nudlz says its not about the pvp armor its about communicating with the players base.
if they told us the pvp set was coming together with a bigger patch in a month, or few weeks, that would be fine. But since they literally said it was coming a few times already and we have been saving our glory not spending it on anything is just weak. Even if they dont know when its coming out or dont have the time to make it, thats ok too! just let us know so we dont expect it week after week. pls.
This actually explains why a lot of stuff happens. Don't treat us like typical PVE players. We look at Collections and pay attention to stuff.
Like most pvp players, I was upset too about these drow pvp sets not being released but at the same time it is so funny that Cryptic again failed to communicate (accurately) with their player base. How many times they have given wrong informations on their news, promos, and now on the preview patch notes. The miscommunication between the whole company itself is very upsetting that I laughed for a few minutes. (this might be harsh, but how can a manager do not know anything about something that is on the gateway already? its hilarious)
Just please give us something to hold into, something accurate, not teasers, not another misleading notes and promos and such... just for once, be honest.
In his AMA session, the staff leader answered that "drow set" was not ringing a bell. He is the highest source of info, so probably what we can see in the gateway is a fan art that slipped in mistakenly.
I mean, only the devs can really access and update things like that.
If it is indeed fan art, then fine, let the players release the set already.
In any case, he's the product manager. If he doesn't even monitor the threads that get the most attention in the forums, how exactly is he going to ensure that the products he releases will draw in the most players/customers?
In addition, how does he not even know about this as product manager?