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Defensives, Meta, and MMR: Unpacking WoW PvP's Challenges
Manage episode 478665048 series 2793990
The PvP scene in World of Warcraft deserves more attention, particularly regarding its current state and potential improvements that could increase player participation.
• DPS players dying without using defensive cooldowns frustrates healers, but penalizing them isn't the solution
• Current "burst meta" makes PvP exciting but can be daunting for newcomers
• Rather than nerfing strong classes, underperforming specs should be buffed to create better balance
• Low-rated players should focus on using all defensive cooldowns appropriately and maintaining a relaxed mindset
• The 18-year-old MMR system needs a complete overhaul similar to Overwatch's 0-5000 rating approach
• Strategic placement of rewards at various rating thresholds would encourage consistent participation
• Resto Shaman tips: maintain constant Healing Stream Totem uptime and effective use of Earth Living Weapon
Check out our Etsy shop with new items being added weekly, and follow our socials for constant updates.
Hope you all enjoy and hope you relate to any of these stories. And I will speak to you all in the next episode!
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Support the show here:
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/1196870/support
- patreon.com/Pigandwhistle
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Socials :
Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/pigandwhistletales
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOi6rHO3x90lOmmb82Jv1w
Website : https://www.pigandwhistletales.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pigandwhistletales/
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https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pig-whistle-tales-from-azeroth-1315927
https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZTkLtQvRSm4PStUfZquWk
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3032607
The Music at the start is from Tony Catch they do many amazing cover songs for games you can find the link here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiF0dAkbpPMtQSwvAxcapQ
Support the show here:
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/1196870/support
- patreon.com/Pigandwhistle
- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PigandWhistle
Chapters
1. Defensives, Meta, and MMR: Unpacking WoW PvP's Challenges (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Pig and Whistle (00:00:45)
3. Should DPS Be Penalized for Not Using Defensives? (00:01:35)
4. PvP in Its Most Fun State (00:10:27)
5. Tips for Climbing from Low Rating (00:14:05)
6. The Outdated MMR System (00:20:15)
7. Closing Thoughts (00:24:22)
381 episodes
Manage episode 478665048 series 2793990
The PvP scene in World of Warcraft deserves more attention, particularly regarding its current state and potential improvements that could increase player participation.
• DPS players dying without using defensive cooldowns frustrates healers, but penalizing them isn't the solution
• Current "burst meta" makes PvP exciting but can be daunting for newcomers
• Rather than nerfing strong classes, underperforming specs should be buffed to create better balance
• Low-rated players should focus on using all defensive cooldowns appropriately and maintaining a relaxed mindset
• The 18-year-old MMR system needs a complete overhaul similar to Overwatch's 0-5000 rating approach
• Strategic placement of rewards at various rating thresholds would encourage consistent participation
• Resto Shaman tips: maintain constant Healing Stream Totem uptime and effective use of Earth Living Weapon
Check out our Etsy shop with new items being added weekly, and follow our socials for constant updates.
Hope you all enjoy and hope you relate to any of these stories. And I will speak to you all in the next episode!
Want some 3D printed Merch, find it here!
https://pigandwhistletales.etsy.com
Support the show here:
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/1196870/support
- patreon.com/Pigandwhistle
- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PigandWhistle
Socials :
Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/pigandwhistletales
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAOi6rHO3x90lOmmb82Jv1w
Website : https://www.pigandwhistletales.com/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pigandwhistletales/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/PigAndWhistleTales
Try out Buzzsprout yourself! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1154066
Listen to the podcast on other platforms:
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/pig-whistle-tales-from-azeroth-gabriel-nsa902LrQVw/
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pig-whistle-tales-from-azeroth-1315927
https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZTkLtQvRSm4PStUfZquWk
https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3032607
The Music at the start is from Tony Catch they do many amazing cover songs for games you can find the link here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiF0dAkbpPMtQSwvAxcapQ
Support the show here:
- https://www.buzzsprout.com/1196870/support
- patreon.com/Pigandwhistle
- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PigandWhistle
Chapters
1. Defensives, Meta, and MMR: Unpacking WoW PvP's Challenges (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Pig and Whistle (00:00:45)
3. Should DPS Be Penalized for Not Using Defensives? (00:01:35)
4. PvP in Its Most Fun State (00:10:27)
5. Tips for Climbing from Low Rating (00:14:05)
6. The Outdated MMR System (00:20:15)
7. Closing Thoughts (00:24:22)
381 episodes
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