Kylden Ar.3724 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 > @"Ubi.4136" said: > The snipers don't add anything to the map. It literally is just a harassment mechanic, which is very poorly designed and annoys players. It's like the knights in Bloodstone Fen that had like 5k range on a dismount attack. It doesn't add "flavor" or difficulty, it's just annoying. Hopefully Anet will notice that and make changes like they did for Bloodstone. It's there so the PvE players can get that real "WvW lite" experience with Deadeyes being a pain in the kitten kitten. (Yes, I just wrote it kitten kitten, we already know it would have converted what we all know I wanted to say) > @"Fueki.4753" said: > > @"sitarskee.5738" said: > > I was wondering if those snipers actually do anything because I keep seeing the thing when they're zooming at you but they never kill me. > > They shoot you for 3k. > That's about half of my Skyscale's HP. Which is totally not aggravating game design right? That thing you ground out for weeks at the end of the last LS season? That thing that you all loved? We made a map where it is nearly 100% useless. Buy Gems! /s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucianDK.8615 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 > @"Kylden Ar.3724" said: > > @"Ubi.4136" said: > > The snipers don't add anything to the map. It literally is just a harassment mechanic, which is very poorly designed and annoys players. It's like the knights in Bloodstone Fen that had like 5k range on a dismount attack. It doesn't add "flavor" or difficulty, it's just annoying. Hopefully Anet will notice that and make changes like they did for Bloodstone. > > It's there so the PvE players can get that real "WvW lite" experience with Deadeyes being a pain in the kitten kitten. > > (Yes, I just wrote it kitten kitten, we already know it would have converted what we all know I wanted to say) > > > @"Fueki.4753" said: > > > @"sitarskee.5738" said: > > > I was wondering if those snipers actually do anything because I keep seeing the thing when they're zooming at you but they never kill me. > > > > They shoot you for 3k. > > That's about half of my Skyscale's HP. > > Which is totally not aggravating game design right? That thing you ground out for weeks at the end of the last LS season? That thing that you all loved? We made a map where it is nearly 100% useless. > > Buy Gems! /s Skyscale is not useless. Im getting around just fine. You need to learn to use the Dash properly, combined with the mount stamina refilling ability. Dashing makes you evade all attacks during the dash. Plus we have recieved the mount stealth power, 8s on 30s cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battledrone.8315 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 > @"LucianDK.8615" said: > > @"Kylden Ar.3724" said: > > > @"Ubi.4136" said: > > > The snipers don't add anything to the map. It literally is just a harassment mechanic, which is very poorly designed and annoys players. It's like the knights in Bloodstone Fen that had like 5k range on a dismount attack. It doesn't add "flavor" or difficulty, it's just annoying. Hopefully Anet will notice that and make changes like they did for Bloodstone. > > > > It's there so the PvE players can get that real "WvW lite" experience with Deadeyes being a pain in the kitten kitten. > > > > (Yes, I just wrote it kitten kitten, we already know it would have converted what we all know I wanted to say) > > > > > @"Fueki.4753" said: > > > > @"sitarskee.5738" said: > > > > I was wondering if those snipers actually do anything because I keep seeing the thing when they're zooming at you but they never kill me. > > > > > > They shoot you for 3k. > > > That's about half of my Skyscale's HP. > > > > Which is totally not aggravating game design right? That thing you ground out for weeks at the end of the last LS season? That thing that you all loved? We made a map where it is nearly 100% useless. > > > > Buy Gems! /s > > Skyscale is not useless. Im getting around just fine. You need to learn to use the Dash properly, combined with the mount stamina refilling ability. Dashing makes you evade all attacks during the dash. Plus we have recieved the mount stealth power, 8s on 30s cd. brilliant design, you have to grind (or pay) , to avoid mobs i totally havent seen that before, and i predict a bright future for this way of doing things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healix.5819 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Snipers are only there to scare you. Only 1 can target you at a time, and if they do manage to hit you, you can't be targeted again for ~10 seconds, which is long enough to drop combat and fully regen, meaning they can't even kill you if you're AFK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulvar.1239 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 > @"Ubi.4136" said: > The snipers don't add anything to the map. It literally is just a harassment mechanic, which is very poorly designed and annoys players. It's like the knights in Bloodstone Fen that had like 5k range on a dismount attack. It doesn't add "flavor" or difficulty, it's just annoying. Hopefully Anet will notice that and make changes like they did for Bloodstone. The snipers are a necessity IMO. You shouldn't be safe anywhere it pleases you for having a Skyscale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Hayes.6890 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 > @"Kulvar.1239" said: > > @"Ubi.4136" said: > > The snipers don't add anything to the map. It literally is just a harassment mechanic, which is very poorly designed and annoys players. It's like the knights in Bloodstone Fen that had like 5k range on a dismount attack. It doesn't add "flavor" or difficulty, it's just annoying. Hopefully Anet will notice that and make changes like they did for Bloodstone. > > The snipers are a necessity IMO. You shouldn't be safe anywhere it pleases you for having a Skyscale. But the skyscale is the pause button I have so desperately desired. Now I can go pee without dying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zok.4956 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 > @"Super Hayes.6890" said: > > @"Kulvar.1239" said: > > > @"Ubi.4136" said: > > > The snipers don't add anything to the map. It literally is just a harassment mechanic, which is very poorly designed and annoys players. It's like the knights in Bloodstone Fen that had like 5k range on a dismount attack. It doesn't add "flavor" or difficulty, it's just annoying. Hopefully Anet will notice that and make changes like they did for Bloodstone. > > > > The snipers are a necessity IMO. You shouldn't be safe anywhere it pleases you for having a Skyscale. > > But the skyscale is the pause button I have so desperately desired. Now I can go pee without dying! Don't pee and fly. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Hayes.6890 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 > Don't pee and fly. :) > > Great advice lol. Though that would be a great way to pay my respects to those snipers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rauderi.8706 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 > @"Zok.4956" said: > Don't pee and fly. :) If you do, make sure an Asura is under you. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazarick.9653 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 It's stupid to place skyscale rifts anywhere near them...they really are just trying to annoy us. Especially when there's 1000 elites by the fortress rift, that doesn't show you where to go. (I managed to get it with difficulty, but I dunno how the hell I'm going to get the rift by the bunny farm in the Desert Highlands) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesione.9412 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 > @"Nazarick.9653" said: > It's stupid to place skyscale rifts anywhere near them...they really are just trying to annoy us. Especially when there's 1000 elites by the fortress rift, that doesn't show you where to go. > (I managed to get it with difficulty, but I dunno how the hell I'm going to get the rift by the bunny farm in the Desert Highlands) I massacred a bunch of the harpies before I did it, after they got me when I tried for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASP.8093 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 * It takes two sniper shots to drop a Skyscale. * Skyscale will regen like all its hp in 5 seconds if you're out of combat. * Skyscale's got two dodge bar segments, just like a player. * Icebrood mastery gives everyone you 8 sec mounted stealth. * Season 4 masteries let you use your own hp to buffer any mount damage, and dodge for days. * While Drizzlewood Coast only has two waypoints, the map mechanic lets you quickly teleport to any blue-controlled sub-zone. * The Snipers are normal enemies with like 10k-15k hp and no defensive abilities, so once you engage them they go down in a few hits. * Griffon goes ZOOM. I think it's pretty fair as-is. Worst case you're having to kill like 5 squishy mobs while cruising around the map to do the Tengu rock collection or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biermeister.4678 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Wish my DE had their range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blp.3489 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 The snipers are a great excuse to use your mount stealth ability, which is the coolest new thing that's been added in a long time. Between stealth and dash it's very easy to avoid them on a skyscale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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