Malagaste this thread simply doesn't concern all the things you rightfully mention as being gimped(and I assure you people do rage about those issues for good reason, time and again). It's almost solely about the "Balanced" property. That does not mean the OP or anyone else here discussing this property, are clueless as to what you say, or that they do not acknowledge the importance of other matters in the game.
Now the reason is keeps popping up is simply because there still isn't any explanation or, if one agrees with the OP(like I do) no reason for "Balanced". Not to mention, all you have to do is simply opt to disregard viewing the thread if the matter tires you. rolleyes:
From your reply I only paid attention to a single bit which does concern the original matter.. Your answer to "Balanced" is simply "Disarm"?.. Yet you have negative thoughts concerning gimped templates?
And to be honest with you, for all the "down-sides" you seem to note regarding Archery people mostly use that, and one does not need to create an archer themselves to witness their strength. So I think they are not really disadvantages, simply you're down-playing how powerfull Archery is at the moment whether what you mention is true or not.. And that speaks volumes by itself.
Lastly this thread never was a "How To Beat An Archer Who Pwned Me" thread, it's about whether "Balanced" on bows makes sense or not game-wise. It does not, regardless of how one can simply use Disarm and obstruct their archer opponent. Disarm pretty much has the same results on all templates using weapons. Still thanks for sharing your tactics of resorting(and therefore promoting even un-willingly) yet another gimp tactic.
FYI I believe the single most pressing issue right now indeed is XFielding and IMHO if trapped boxes simply had a cool-down, Evil Omen had a chance to be resisted AND Energy Fields always left a clear tile at their collision point the issue would be resolved. The same should also apply to Stone Wall, connecting points should leave a clear tile so the caster would have to ||| instead of X you in. Still possible for two people to block their target therefore the tactic will not be completely negated, but also gives the target a chance.
And if that's not possible while it may sound too drastic I would temporarily change Energy Fields and Stone Walls to face in only one direction until a better solution came up.
Admittedly(
and it doesn't mean this issue isn't important, in any way) there is only one single form of PVP where this tactic sees excessive(and successfull at any rate) use, in fact where it sees any practical use at all; Out in the open, for instance if you play Europa that would be Felucca, Yew Gate. In more "organized" fights, for instance during Harrower raids Energy Fields still are used but actually XFielding is very, very rare. And I've been on at least 3 Harrowers and a dozen Champion hunts the last couple of weeks. That's why I believe it's THE ultimate gimp PVP tactic. Pure insurance collecting, no fighting involved, easy, no personal skills involved from the players' part. And the best part, it somewhat humiliates the target. What's not to like if you're a player of questionable skill and mentality...? ;P
But it seems EA/M either refuses to reply to all these issues, refuses to acknowledge them or simply refuses to correct them- I for one cannot accept they are too busy dealing with cheating and speed-hacking to do anything about these things.
Anyway, I do not mean to sound rude with this reply but you somewhat had such a one coming with what you posted.
*EDIT* What template para-blows you on every hit, did you say? And what stops archers from using Spellweaving the way you describe? And to be honest Bushido is still a favourite archers' skill, so is Ninjitsu, and their efficiency was reduced for a reason in case you have forgotten what was happening before that.
