First of all... A hdin can still do 550+ PvP damage w/o conc on. That means, they can charge and spam hammers which do less damage, but still decent damage for PvP especially since it is unmitigated.

Second, meditation grants about 16-18 hp per 2seconds for a hdin, while 40 rep life only grants 3.9 per second = 7.8 ~ 8 per 2seconds.
With that in mind, a hdin with 40 rep will heal about 24 hp every 2seconds. That is 3x the GM limit.

Do with those numbers as you will. If you need the mafs lemme know.

If someone were that l8z, I would call a med. so it would end one way or the other

I understand it is an extreme example, but for the ladder right now, especially with Gerber on it, I wouldn't be surprised if someone did cheat like that

No restrictions to ingame tactics, no such thing as "too l8z"

And that's a good thing

I was under the assumption that in regards to pooling/spotting you don't guard the pool etc. It kinda defeats the purpose of pooling to begin with if you camp/IBS etc the pool when someone needs it.

Someone who is going to l8z and play "bm" will find way to sneak around to cheap his way to a win.

I've seen it happen and I've caught people red handed. Its best to not allow it at all.

I agree that some of the changes might be strange, but it is a 15 year old game. After a while things change. Things NEED change. If they don't change the game gets boring. Without change a meta will NEVER change and therefore there is less opportunity to try different things. Obviously, new things will be difficult to try due to the age of the game, but different things are always welcome.
I agree that pooling is annoying but you can always do something about it. You play an HDIN for example. hvn, you know he pooled. Find the pool synch hammers on it when he goes for it.
Shouldn't be a big deal.
Its the same as when a druid tele's off to attempt resummoning.
You offensively strike to stop them or keep them on the run and unable to attack back.

/e Not trying to doubt your dueling ability or style Austin. I am well aware of your skills. Just pointing out that their is always a way.

This post was edited by Glyphic on Feb 11 2015 02:35pm

Na that's part of the strategy. There has to be some kind of strategic aspect to it. Can't just back off and let your opponent swoop in and mana back to full. If the need to grab mana, they have to do it at their own risk.




Agreed, I can think of a few people who would abuse and sneak to win

You must have never played again d2pk style IBS spam or corner trapping have you

Not to be taken offensively, but you make it sound way easier than it is. A good player obviously will counter that (EX: they can use their last bit of mana to ibs train the pool and safely tele there, etc). Then they can drink up all your mana etc..... More examples can be made, but that was just something i came up with in 5 seconds.

This post was edited by Azn Masta on Feb 11 2015 02:36pm

I did this 5 pages back rofl.

My bad, there's super mega mega spam.
So you see how it could be abused right?