Sodeni.6041

> @"Leonidrex.5649" said: > > @"Sodeni.6041" said: > > > @"Yoci.2481" said: > > > They haven't even addressed the most basic problems of Mesmer and you people talk about the next elite. I don't understand this. > > > > Core mesmer is a completely different topic. There will 100% be a new elite specialization so why not theorize about it? Just because core mesmer and the current elite specs are in a bad spot, doesn't mean we can't have fun and create a new and engaging elite specialization. > > > > Also, we don't need another "mesmer is so bad pls fix" post on this forum if there is already 293814848 threats about it. > > elite will only create more problems, it will need to be overpowered as kitten to be viable and thus make other specs impossible to buff. There WILL 100% be new elite specs. It's one of the best selling arguments of an expansions. And don't act like they break everything, the devs got better with balancing in the last year and I'm sure the new elite specs will be very fun to play.

> @"Yoci.2481" said: > They haven't even addressed the most basic problems of Mesmer and you people talk about the next elite. I don't understand this. Core mesmer is a completely different topic. There will 100% be a new elite specialization so why not theorize about it? Just because core mesmer and the current elite specs are in a bad spot, doesn't mean we can't have fun and create a new and engaging elite specialization. Also, we don't need another "mesmer is so bad pls fix" post on this forum if there is already 293814848 threats about it.

> @"Fueki.4753" said: > > @"Sodeni.6041" said: > > > @"Fueki.4753" said: > > > > @"Sodeni.6041" said: > > > > If Minstrel only gets a warhorn offhand it would be really disappointing. Mesmer already has an elite spec mainhand and offhand weapon (axe and shield), it's time for a two-handed weapon and some more skill with the f-abilities (instruments). > > > > > > Just imagine it: > > > dual-wielding Warhorns > > > > > > > > > > Two warhorns would be really weird, not gonna lie. I'd much prefer a shortbow :D > > A bow would be equally weird for a music themed elite specialization. Not really. There's plenty of bow designs that look like a harp: https://imgur.com/a/hOajsro and there's even some harp bow skins in the game already: https://imgur.com/a/SKEOTqe It would totally work and be unique. > @"phokus.8934" said: > > @"Sodeni.6041" said: > > > @"Fueki.4753" said: > > > > @"Sodeni.6041" said: > > > > If Minstrel only gets a warhorn offhand it would be really disappointing. Mesmer already has an elite spec mainhand and offhand weapon (axe and shield), it's time for a two-handed weapon and some more skill with the f-abilities (instruments). > > > > > > Just imagine it: > > > dual-wielding Warhorns > > > > > > > > > > Two warhorns would be really weird, not gonna lie. I'd much prefer a shortbow :D > > Off-hands will never be main-hand so we can not imagine these shenanigans. I think it might be a possibility that they allow some offhand-weapons to work on the main-hand but it's rather unlikely, not impossible, though.

> @"Fueki.4753" said: > > @"Sodeni.6041" said: > > If Minstrel only gets a warhorn offhand it would be really disappointing. Mesmer already has an elite spec mainhand and offhand weapon (axe and shield), it's time for a two-handed weapon and some more skill with the f-abilities (instruments). > > Just imagine it: > dual-wielding Warhorns > > Two warhorns would be really weird, not gonna lie. I'd much prefer a shortbow :D

> @"Tseison.4659" said: > I'll accept a "Minstrel" type E-Spec AS LONG as it has the following: > New weapon is NOT yet another offhand. > F1-F4 is replaced with an F1 or F1-F4 which acts as an instrument(s) unlocking varying weapon skills. Sort of like how Engineers have kits, the Mesmers will get "Instruments." > If the idea of the above instruments is not given, and we only get a warhorn as a weapon, then the E-Spec needs to be a pure healing with secondary being buffs, E-Spec. > > Other than what I just mentioned, If its not along those lines then don't bother and would rather them give us something like a Bayonetta playstyle with a Main Hand Pistol and tricks/stances. I totally agree with you! If Minstrel only gets a warhorn offhand it would be really disappointing. Mesmer already has an elite spec mainhand and offhand weapon (axe and shield), it's time for a two-handed weapon and some more skill with the f-abilities (instruments).

> @"Hypnowulf.7403" said: > I have very little to offer beyond what has been stated by others prior to now: It would erode the identity of one of the most unique RPG classes I've ever played, alongside that there are so many other mechanics tied into it you'd pretty much have to create a new class. It'd be like removing the teleport-dash-punch from Vanguard in Mass Effect 3. > > On top of that? I actually really enjoy the rhythm of shattering clones and then recreating them—It's one of the most thrilling things about the profession for me. I suppose I'd not be able to put my finger on exactly why, but it has much to do with the aforementioned novelty of it. I haven't played anything else that's really like that, why dismiss that which has worth? They removed the classic shroud of necromancers with Scourge and gave them shades as a mechanic and it worked out just fine. I wish they would do something similar to the mesmer to give them more diversity and uniqueness than just having shatters all the time!

> @"mikdepadua.8376" said: > > @"Dreamatics.4987" said: > > I like the idea of shouts on mesmer but music theme not seeing it at all nope nope nope XD just add a new proffession bard and be done with it XD > > that would be even better I'm 100% sure they won't add a new profession. It would be just extra work and they would have to create HoT and PoF specialization for that new class as well.

Yes, it's time! Give me instruments (guitar, harp, flute, drums) with my f1-f4 abilities that work like firebrand's tomes, that give me new skills. The amount of skills you get to use with each instrument is determined by the amount of illusions you destroy when channeling the instruments.

> @"Dreamatics.4987" said: > I like the idea of shouts on mesmer but music theme not seeing it at all nope nope nope XD just add a new proffession bard and be done with it XD They will not add a new profession. Every sub-class (elite spec) you can think of could work for one of the 9 classes. They have 3 metal, 3 leather and 3 cloth classes right now. Making a totally new profession would make it unbalanced again and they would need to make a new elite spec for HoT and PoF for that new class as well. Way too much work and not needed anyway since elite specs are already a thing.

> @"Leonidrex.5649" said: > > @"Tseison.4659" said: > > I’d rather prefer a new Elite Spec that focus on Hexes since they can easily implement it in as a reverse barrier/regen essentially but it wouldn’t be a condition and would have a static duration of 2-3sec or something.... > > > > But anyways, I’ll offer my two cents to the “Minstrel” idea... when I think of Minstrel, I think of a variety of instruments used to make music, so I’m going to assume that we would get “Bundles/Kits” that give us access to a variety of abilities. Yes it does seem like Mesmers would be getting a lot but there are other classes that are overloaded as well. > > > > How would it work with clones/phantasms? To be honest, that’s always the one thing that’s causing problems for the Mesmer to explore new and fresh builds. So I’d be perfectly fine to sacrifice having no clones/illusions summoned to get bundles that give us XX number of new skills. > > or they could make it like FB thomes, but to get them you actually have to generate clones to get the effect. > it would be like FB except with actual drawback. Yeah that's what I suggested too :P but instead I'd prefer having 4 different instruments to choose from like firebrand tome skills. Would add a lot of flavor and versatility to the mesmer!

A dev confirmed that ArenaNet is actually working on canthan elite specializations! I am beyond hyped and really hope they will make a minstrel! :D You can see the dev's statement here: https://clips.twitch.tv/AdventurousFrailHorseradishMau5