This was no mistake. It was deliberate. Cryptic created this bubble, fostered it, reaped the benefits and is now going to pop it. Moreover, it was probably the idea of some half-wit accountant that spends his/her days looking at spreadsheets that doesn't even play the game. I'm pretty sure there are some very heated…
@gerverpanda I couldn't agree more. The only correct action here is for Cryptic to completely reverse this decision. Those clamoring for a compromise simply don't understand the economic and sociological consequences behind this change. Moreover, I believe Cryptic understands all to well, and will continue to exploit…
I'd be curious to know how Cryptic's (PWE) other games are doing financially. This just doesn't make any sense. The only so called "balance" that occurring here is their bottom line! Is it possible they are deliberately try to kill the game, make old content relevant (or more difficult), so that they can shift resources to…
You make a fair point, but I didn't buy a deprecating asset that undergoes wear and tear. Not to mention all the ancillary items that will be affected as well. When a car depreciates it doesn't affect anything else I own. If and when they change the bonding stones it will be systemic. Apple and oranges. I will make them…
Those that are in the camp of "nerf this but not that", or "something had to be done" are missing the point. Many of us have invested heavily in time and/or money to obtain these bonding stones. Not to mention the comps and the gear they wear. I expect these items to remain the same as advertised. There is no room for…
Who is actually asking for this bonding change? I mean, it seems to me the one thing I hear about over and over is "Get bonding stones to R12 right away. They are one of the single best investments in the game! You'll love them!" Not once have I ever seen or heard anyone say that bonding stones suck - they're worthless and…
I'm sorry, but some of you sound like you're willing to compromise on the bonding stones with reduced stats, etc. ANY reduction in their abilities would be a complete insult!
I'm still processing all of this, and while some of the changes will be welcome, I'm not so sure about the bonding stone changes. I suspect a lot of players will be very upset given the time and AD (and or real money) invested into said bonding stones. I think time could have been better spent fixing "other" very old bugs.…