it would be nice if...

[jono47]

shadow orbs effected mindcontrol and mass dispel, would give us shadow priests that little bit of utility and survivability we lack with the current changes, let me know what you think and feel free to suggest this on the official forums (as i dont have a active wow account atm)

[cruxxy]

well, much of the focus of the previews have been PvP oriented. It seems like they are trying hard to rebalance/rework PvP, but it was a small preview so hard to make conclusions.

Shadow orbs are taunting us. The potential implementation and utility of this Mastery is so diverse; I almost think we are inevitably going to be disappointed because it is difficult not to push our expectations for it so high.

It will be interesting to see if they change anything with Mind Control. It's a very unique but relatively static spell in the game. My sense is that it could so easily be overpowered, they will do little to buff it.

[jono47]

i have to say i agree, but i also feel with the all the removal of boring talents from the shadow tree, mindcontrol should be specialised for the shadow tree (reduced cast time idealy)

[Fenixdown]

In terms of dispel mechanics, I say no. Defensive dispels are already bad enough as is.

In terms of MC, I'm undecided. I haven't seen MC really used as a PvP tool except to throw people off of cliffs, so calling it a "survivability" spell to me seems very much off base.

I do think, however, it should have an ability similar to Lightning Shield, perhaps in when being struck it places a damage over time effect on the attacker that gets about 33% of your spellpower as a coefficient.

[jono47]

In terms of dispel mechanics, I say no. Defensive dispels are already bad enough as is.

In terms of MC, I'm undecided. I haven't seen MC really used as a PvP tool except to throw people off of cliffs, so calling it a "survivability" spell to me seems very much off base.

I do think, however, it should have an ability similar to Lightning Shield, perhaps in when being struck it places a damage over time effect on the attacker that gets about 33% of your spellpower as a coefficient.

mindcontroll is actually very useful in 2v2 when your coupled with a rogue. when the whole match centres on cc escape mechanisms then you can often force your opponents to blow their pvp trinket or a paladin's bubble although at the obvious cost of dropping your own damage and high risk of being shut down from the shadow tree. its also very useful in a number of arenas (most obviously blades edge). i mostly just enjoy using the spell, being one of my favourite spells in game its more a case of want over need.