RIP Elite Sets

[Deleted]

I don't think this is a bad thing.

To the contrary, I'd like them to reward currently unavailable sets - such as those for old challenge modes - in some way.

I'd rather they stick a date to each gear piece and / or make it simple to signal that you obtained the reward when it was actual, not post-mortem, in some way (some play on titles? changed character frame to indicate that you are a true glad of whatever period?), but allowing people to get the gear they want is good, not bad.

Or signify this through mounts/titles/achievements - just like Hand of A'dal and old gladiator mounts. Keep the gear open to any1 who wants to buy/farm/whatever it

[Krusza]

Still an increase from season -> season - just like PvE raiding tiers

Yes, that elite weapon was the same as mythic tier progression.

Don't be ridiculous.

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Anyone? Since when are we talking about "anyone"? Wasn't this entire thread about your butthurt? Because your "effort" buying boosts going to be devalued to zero?

If you'd like provide some sort of proof to back up the claim I supposedly bought 8 boosts (I wish I was that rich), then go ahead.

If not, then please return to jacking off to hentai.

[Adlian]

Reaching 2.2k back in Cataclysm was a lot more difficult than reaching 2.2k now, i cant even imagine why Blizzard are planning to add this "feature".

[Deleted]

I like this change. It exists in PvE and I would love to have them for PvP too.

i don't really see how it excists in pve, the challenge mode sets are the closest thing to the elite sets, and those are NOT available to any player who hasn't done the content when it was current.

Tier sets are comparable to the regular PvP sets, which are all available to purchase from a vendor.

[Krusza]

Reaching 2.2k back in Cataclysm was a lot more difficult than reaching 2.2k now, i cant even imagine why Blizzard are planning to add this "feature".

That was my whole point.

Obviously, X spec has been OP in X season, but for someone who got elite gear as an underdog class in a specific season it's unfair to see them lose their worth because their spec is OP 10 seasons later.

[Serissa]

If you'd like provide some sort of proof to back up the claim I supposedly bought 8 boosts (I wish I was that rich), then go ahead.

If not, then please return to jacking off to hentai.

Didn't I quote your own post? Feel free to click small ">>" button in that quote.

[Krusza]

Didn't I quote your own post? Feel free to click small ">>" button in that quote.

You're not even making sense any more. I genuinely think you have some form of disability.

[Deleted]

You're not even making sense any more. I genuinely think you have some form of disability.

And the personal attacks start - wait, they began on page one sorry..
Nvm me

Get over it - old gear is old - you have your memories of major conquest and prestige - now move on

[ComputerNerd]

Without prestigious rewards there's pretty much no point in playing something that's supposed to be competitive.

That's because you don't want to see any other reason.
For some people there is more to content beyond what shiny they get at the end of it.

World PvP was a big thing purely because it was fun.
The problem now is players who demand rewards, who demand that it is "worth their time".

[Sencha]

Isn't this the definition of an elitist? Someone who thinks they're special for what they did 11 years ago, expecting Blizzard to polish their ego continuosly over the years, in order for them to feel raised above "the casuals".
Time goes on. What you did 11 years ago was great, cudos to you bro, but it was 11 years ago.

Yes probably, I don't deny it. But believe it or not, it's the best way to retain players who invested time and effort into the game.

[Krusza]

And the personal attacks start - wait, they began on page one sorry..
Nvm me

Get over it - old gear is old - you have your memories of major conquest and prestige - now move on

Personal attacks? He's sitting there saying I'm boosted inbetween his indecipherable ramblings.

[Serissa]

You're not even making sense any more. I genuinely think you have some form of disability.

Are you sure you aren't talking about your own problems? Ok I'll link it again...

Yes I totally bought a boost on a class that I got elite sets for every season prior.

[Krusza]

That's because you don't want to see any other reason.
For some people there is more to content beyond what shiny they get at the end of it.

World PvP was a big thing purely because it was fun.
The problem now is players who demand rewards, who demand that it is "worth their time".

Funny that.

I did World PvP for about 4 years alongside rated.

I can see other reasons, it's just that they're two completely separate forms of gameplay. World PvP doesn't have a ladder and rating.

[Deleted]

Personal attacks? He's sitting there saying I'm boosted inbetween his indecipherable ramblings.

To which you called him disabled? Yeah that's the EXACT same thing - sorry for misunderstanding the difference between real life disability and being boosted in a game.

[Krusza]

Are you sure you aren't talking about your own problems? Ok I'll link it again...

That's called sarcasm you weeb. Quote the post I was replying to.

[Raelbo]

I don't think this is a bad thing.

To the contrary, I'd like them to reward currently unavailable sets - such as those for old challenge modes - in some way.

Absolutely. The value of "exclusive gear" fades very rapidly once the next tier/season/expansion rolls around. I am fine with keeping the gear exclusive while it's relevant, but years down the line it just seems like a tragic waste to withhold it from people who might enjoy it for different reasons.

I also am not convinced about the need to place old elite gear behind a current arena ranking. Just make it cost a significant number of marks of honor and be done with it. Removing a skill barrier and replacing it with an effort barrier is fine for old stuff.

[toxiq]

Reaching 2.2k back in Cataclysm was a lot more difficult than reaching 2.2k now, i cant even imagine why Blizzard are planning to add this "feature".

I player arenas from season 5. And no, reaching 2.2k now is much harder than back in cata or wotlk. Back in cata/worlk no one fakecasted at 1.7 as every healer does nowdays, playerbase was twice as big, there was no twitch and tones of youtube content where people could learn how to play. Look at all the people with 2.2k achieve from back in the days sitting at 1.8k in legion....

[Deleted]

Absolutely. The value of "exclusive gear" fades very rapidly once the next tier/season/expansion rolls around. I am fine with keeping the gear exclusive while it's relevant, but years down the line it just seems like a tragic waste to withhold it from people who might enjoy it for different reasons.

I also am not convinced about the need to place old elite gear behind a current arena ranking. Just make it cost a significant number of marks of honor and be done with it. Removing a skill barrier and replacing it with an effort barrier is fine for old stuff.

And on this bomb shell - back to the studio

[Morgaith]

This is a very welcome change and will make me step into the arena for sure.

Now if only old legendaries and MoP/WoD CM sets got the same treatment i'd be a happy camper.

[Krusza]

I player arenas from season 5. And no, reaching 2.2k now is much harder than back in cata or wotlk. Back in cata/worlk no one fakecasted at 1.7 as every healer does nowdays, playerbase was twice as big, there was no twitch and tones of youtube content where people could learn how to play. Look at all the people with 2.2k achieve from back in the days sitting at 1.8k in legion....

But it's got to the point where fakecasting is the biggest play you can do.

The game has lost all depth since those days.

Arena is 90% comp, you can't play sub-tier 1 comps anymore because there's nothing to outplay with. All you have is damage. Counter comps completely counter because of this, and tier 1 is the only tier.