Very disappointed with 3.1, anyone else?

[unseen]

I pvp on one of my warlocks and it seems that they're actually worse off than before 3.1.

They removed a lot of what made Affliction good to pvp with, so it's no good. Demonology got a tiny buff but it's still mediocre at best for pvp. Destruction got buffed and then 24 hours later put back to where it was previously. So, overall, we lost a full tree in pvp and the other two trees remain "ok". This bothers me a lot.

PVE-wise we got some good changes to demonology and destruction. Affliction dps was toned down. Overall I'm extremely dissappointed with the changes done to warlocks this patch cycle. I've never been one of those people who gets so pissed that they think about quitting because their class is so bad, but I feel like I might turn into one of those people soon.

Additionally, it seems that the toning down of DK's and paladins in pvp was some kind of sick joke. Honestly, I feel lied to.

Anyone else feeling this way or is everyone else loving their changes?

[zanthor]

Since the patch I have...

Spent 1K gold and will never respec again for needing to heal/dps.
Earned 1K gold faster than ever before because I now have 5dps shaman for questing dailies.
Had more fun than I have in the past 3 years raiding - Flame Leviathan is an absolute blast. I can't wait to take 2nd seat on a catapult!
Looted all sorts of crap 5 boxing without needing to worry about my mouse.
Opened NPC's in crowded areas without any issues. (again 5 boxing.)

All said and done, I think they did a damn fine job with this patch - new content, challenging content, great UI features.

[Hairball]

Echo what Zanthor said.

I'm a bit annoyed with the constant addon destruction that every patch brings, but other than that, a great step forward for the game overall.

[Siaea]

I think a few things they did just for multiboxers (take that forum qq'ers!) The keybindable interact is the single best thing in the whole patch...paired with Jamba, all I have to do now is target my quest giver, hit F3 (assist), F4 (interact), and my quests are gotten/turned in.

I haven't run an instance yet, so I don't know if I'll like my DKs new spec. Overall however, I like it so far.

[Tombs]

I'm not happy with the system for learning new glyphs. Imagine spending 2k gold to learn Glyph of Snake Trap. Prices will come down in a few months. I like the rest of the patch!

[Hairball]

I think a few things they did just for multiboxers (take that forum qq'ers!) The keybindable interact is the single best thing in the whole patch...paired with Jamba, all I have to do now is target my quest giver, hit F3 (assist), F4 (interact), and my quests are gotten/turned in.

Not to totally burst your bubble, but it would seem the new keybindings are targeted more to handicapped players rather than multiboxers. I back this up with the fact that they added color-blind specific video modes this patch as well.

Yes, we benefit from the keybindings greatly - but I highly doubt we were the intended audience.

[zanthor]

I think a few things they did just for multiboxers (take that forum qq'ers!) The keybindable interact is the single best thing in the whole patch...paired with Jamba, all I have to do now is target my quest giver, hit F3 (assist), F4 (interact), and my quests are gotten/turned in.

Not to totally burst your bubble, but it would seem the new keybindings are targeted more to handicapped players rather than multiboxers. I back this up with the fact that they added color-blind specific video modes this patch as well.

Yes, we benefit from the keybindings greatly - but I highly doubt we were the intended audience.

Specifically the new keybinds were put into place for the support of joysticks and gamepads. This will become more apparent as more support for joysticks comes in the future but if you crack open some of the interface API you'll find references to it.

[Svpernova09]

Flame Leviathan is an amazing encounter.

[Fat Tire]

Flame Leviathan is an amazing encounter.

IMO the best fight I have ever seen and done. Just amazing! :thumbsup:

Note to blizzard- Don't let this designer go for any reason.

[offive]

I have to say I am pretty happy.

• The speed at which I am able to play has greatly increased thanks to interact with target.
• Dual spec is not really needed on most of my dps toons, but I will set it up on my tanks and healers.
• I actually like playing a survival hunter now that the tree make more sense, and there is more to do than wait for Exp Shot cooldowns.
• I finally set up macaroon for vehicle use. That in combo with target interact, and lets just say zoom zoom on dailies.
• Looks like my frost/arcane mage build is putting out more damage than before, but my ele shammy is less. Need to run an instance to test that more.
• Shocked that the "harder" raid content has been mowed down with one boss exception within effectively 24 hours on EU servers. I know hard modes are still out there, but sheesh 24 hours? Me thinks Bliz might have messed up tuning yet again, but time will tell.
• Not shocked that everyone and their grandma is bum rushing Ulduar which means I see lots of friends getting disconnected on a consistent basis.

Side comment: My wife's hardcore raiding guild got stuck in Ulduar the first night (all night), right after downing Flame Lev, but before they could loot, they all got disconnected and were unable to get back into their toons! Hahaha... I have to laugh since I don't consider anything in wrath worthy of being considered hardcore. Gimmicky yes, hardcore no.

I was pretty bored with the game and was not playing much, but now with the UI improvements and several tweaks to my setup I find my interest is back. Of course when I get burned out on Argent Tournament, run Ulduar a few times, and try my new shammy team in arenas I will likely let my accounts lapse until the next major patch. Besides the sun is out, time to get outside for some RL fun.

Just for kicks I started a 5 pally team based on posts I have read. Pretty fun, just wish I had made a team when I had RAF. Also wish RAF didn't have a time limit, don't really understand that. Guess Blizzard doesn't think you will keep your friends after you get them hooked? :P