Good balance patches have better player retention than licenced/normal chapters
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Unfortunately, Ringu chapter hasn't been the greatest release for many reasons. Personally I think it was because of:
- Onryo has a hit and run power in a circle of healing meta
- She has nothing in chase in a time where lots of maps still need adjustments (badham, eyrie, etc) and when pre dropping is common amongst survivors
- Her power feels lackluster - her condemned feels unrewarding and unnecessarily hard to use
- She isn't fun for the majority of killer players (although release trickster was the worst killer, he was still super fun for a lot of people due to the nature of his ability, which is why I liked all kill)
If the meta of Circle of healing, predropping, and overpowered maps weren't here, I guarantee Onryos release would've went 10 times better.
Sure she would still need buffs, but she would not be in the state she's in now (which I would argue is an unfun, bottom 3 killer).
I am really praying that this mid chapter comes with some good balance changes because I can tell this game is becoming incredibly stale and frustrating even for experienced players.
I know it's a lot to ask but a health chapter would be great for future killer releases and the general health of the game. As I said earlier Onryo would be in a much better state if the meta wasn't in a terrible place, she would actually be interesting and fun to play.
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I really hope we see circle of healing and dead hard get neutered, but so far they seem to think a slap on the wrist will be enough to fix CoH and they seem to have no problem with it single-handedly controlling and winning matches.
Nah nah that 25% nerf time means instead of the entire team healing in 8 seconds it's now 10 seconds! (with medkits)
See? Such a trash perk now.
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I feel like I'm the opposite of most people in that I cannot stand Trickster and Sadako is a breath of fresh air in an anti-loop meta. I don't care how weak she is, she feels new and exciting and it makes me want to play more now that there's actual new content for me.
She still has meta perks. I didn't get enduring this prestige so my experience lately has mostly been painful but with a solid build I think she will be pretty fun to play.
I love trickster.....as the killer. Sometimes you want a game experience as easy as the survivors and he definitely offers that. Hold M1 + M2 and mindlessly run at people while keeping them in the center of the screen. The fact he is a camping god and survivors hate him already makes him potentially the killer who gets the saltiest endgame chats? I think it's him or Bubba. Maybe Phead if you tunnel people hardcore.
This was no happen , because bhvr is survivor sided
I totally agree a health chapter would retain more players than a new, rehashed killer. The thing is BHVR doesnt make money on a health chapter. We all know thats why the game doesnt get patched enough.
i cant even stand him as killer every time i play as him for a daily the only thing i think about is "i would be better playing pyramid head"
Every game is better with Pyramid Head
i mean, wasnt meant to be my point but youre really not wrong lol
I also find Onroyo really fun to play, personally. I am loving the teleporting around the map, and it plays out differently for me than a lot of other characters. I've seen her compared to Freddy due to his gen spawn mechanic, but the condemned adds something to that.
I do appreciate what OP is saying about the current meta, but I kind of appreciate trying a different playstyle with her.
Yes!