Tag balance

John Barrymore November 22, 2023 6 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent rune changes in the Public Test Realm of Season of Discovery. Notable adjustments include tank rune changes for Shaman and Warlock tanks, as well as adjustments to various class tools and talents. The post provides details on the specific rune changes and their effects on gameplay.
John Barrymore November 14, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible during the week of November 7th, focusing on data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Mythic difficulty. It provides an overview of class balance for Dragonflight Season 2, highlighting the top-performing specs while acknowledging the biases and limitations of the data. For more detailed information on each spec, the blog recommends checking out their Class Guides.
John Barrymore November 12, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard is seeking player opinions on game balance for Season 2 of Diablo 4 in a new survey. The survey asks players to rank their enjoyment of Season of Blood and whether progressing their characters in Season 2 has been more enjoyable than Season 1. Additionally, players are encouraged to provide general feedback on any improvements they believe could enhance the Diablo 4 experience.
John Barrymore October 24, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible during the week of October 17th using data from Warcraft Logs. It looks at the data for the 95th percentile and overall results to provide an overview of class balance for Dragonflight Season 2, with a disclaimer that the data might be skewed due to biases and alternative strategies. The post also includes DPS rankings for all specs and classes and provides links to class guides for additional information.
John Barrymore October 16, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible during the week of October 10th using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics. The article provides a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 2, cautioning that the data may be incomplete and skewed due to biases and alternative strategies. The post also includes a chart showing the rankings and population sizes for each spec.
John Barrymore October 09, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible during the week of October 3rd using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics. It provides a perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 2, acknowledging the limitations and biases in the data. The post also includes the DPS rankings for various specs and provides links to class guides for Season 2.
John Barrymore October 04, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post explores the upcoming customizations for Balance Druids' Moonkin Form in Patch 10.2 or later. The post discusses the different customization categories and the potential for a new glyph that allows for randomized appearances. Examples of the potential customization options are also provided through data mining.
John Barrymore October 02, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post examines the DPS balance for Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible during the week of September 26th. It analyzes data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics for Mythic difficulty, focusing on the 95th percentile. The article acknowledges biases and factors that may impact the perception of class balance.
John Barrymore September 22, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post discusses the latest updates in Patch 10.2 for Dragonflight, which include improved resource bar graphics for Demon Hunters, Druids, Monks, Priests, and Shamans. These updates aim to enhance the overall visual experience of the game's UI.
John Barrymore September 21, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard has announced upcoming changes to Balance Druids and Feral Druids in the upcoming Patch 10.2 PTR build. For Balance Druids, there will be adjustments to abilities like Celestial Alignment and Astral Invocation to provide more flexibility and maintain the importance of DoTs. Meanwhile, Feral Druids will now be able to cast Innervate in Cat Form, addressing the higher level of friction compared to other druid specs.
John Barrymore September 19, 2023 4 minutes
This blog post provides an analysis of DPS balance on Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible during the week of September 12th. Using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics, the post examines the 95th percentile performance and overall results to gauge the current state of class balance in Dragonflight Season 2. It also discusses the limitations and biases of the data, and includes rankings for each spec to give a comprehensive picture.
John Barrymore September 13, 2023 9 minutes
In this blog post, HolyClarius, a Holy Paladin writer, reviews the major rework that the spec received in patch 10.1.5. They discuss what aspects of the rework have worked well, such as the talent tree improvements and increased spell synergies. They also address issues with button bloat, the imbalance of performance in Mythic+ and raids, and the delicate balance between Holy Power, Holy Shock, and Infusion of Light that could be disrupted by recent changes in the PTR.
John Barrymore September 12, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post analyzes the DPS balance on Aberrus the Shadowed Crucible during the week of September 5th using data from Warcraft Logs Raid statistics. It provides perspective on the current state of class balance for Dragonflight Season 2, noting that the data may not present a complete picture due to biases and alternative strategies. It includes DPS rankings for various specs and classes at the 95th percentile, as well as overall statistics.
John Barrymore September 04, 2023 2 minutes
The blog post discusses the inconvenience faced by console players in trading items and making gold in Diablo 4. Unlike PC players, console players cannot select an exact gold amount for trade, resulting in a time-consuming process. The post raises the question of finding a solution to this trading imbalance and invites readers to share their thoughts in the comments.