I like Twisted Meadows instead of Lost Temple... I think it is one of the best 4 player maps but I'm good without it.
Gold Rush on the other hand, in my opinion, is similar to Sanctuary but a superior version. Sanctuary is often a super long game on rather boring map; Gold Rush is cool because the bases are closer together and the chance for an epic game is higher. Plus, no shredder is actually a good thing on these maps with mass gold.
I agree, I'd like for sure the winner of the map making competition to be included. I also like Northshire more so than Sanctuary.
That's awesome. I will be able to donate some $ towards this cause.
Could he make the names Anonymous on the loading screen, instead of needing to use a workaround (Robogoblin trigger, etc.)? Not sure if that is a possibility or not.
In my opinion, the map rotation could be larger if doable. For example:
Really happy to see FML Season 30 incoming. While I will not be playing, this is great news. If you guys are short and really need another player I will join.
I want to also say that FFA in Reforged WILL have a bright future! I will be back full time and the player base will be significant. It us up to us to stream, promote, post on forums, etc. and I will surely do my part. WC3 is the best game ever, and FFA is the best game type. It will be great!
Hope you're still there and excited as I am to play FFA in Reforged. I haven't played WC in a couple of months and I know it will probably be December until it's released, but you can bet I will be back to play FFA in Reforged and go for #1, stream actively and help promote/build the FFA scene!
Let me start with saying that I love to hear that Reforged is on the horizon. Patches always come with a lot of negative reaction, but I am pleased with these balance changes, especially pertaining to FFA.
Here are the most significant changes for FFA, as I see them:
Alchemist slightly nerfed across the board. Healing Spray now has a short cooldown, the first two levels of Acid Bomb reduced damage, and most importantly the gold conversion on Transmute has been reduced to 100% (down from 125%). While I would’ve preferred an increase in cooldown, the reduction in gold conversion is good too. Alchemist will still be a great hero, but not quite as OP.
Keeper of the Grove’s Tranquility has been nerfed to make the Keeper invulnerable for 1 second (down from 3 seconds). This is a great change for FFA as he can now be disabled or targeted much sooner and he still cannot use an AMS pot beforehand.
Pandarian Brewmaster’s Breath of Fire damage increased. Rejoice! Panda has been a staple in FFA since the beginning until the recent nerfs. I’m really happy that Breath of Fire damage has been increased and he should be seen more often again.
Blademaster’s Critical Strike has been reverted to factor in all damage again, while Windwalk has been reworked. I am also in favor of this change. BM crits in FFA were insane and will be again, but he will be more vulnerable now.
Undead’s new rod of healing was nerfed from the original PTR version. It’s now more like the Scroll of Regeneration of Human (it’s effect is over time and can be canceled with damage). It only heals 100 HP though (Human’s heals 225 HP). This item shouldn’t be very good now and hardly at all in FFA since it’s not a scroll of healing instant effect anymore.
Unholy Frenzy re-work and nerf. It now costs 175 mana and increases attack speed by 50% (down from 75%), still as AOE (similar to Roar), requiring a unit sacrifice. This is still going to be a great spell in FFA, but it’s been toned down and in combination with the nerf to healing rod, this is a fair change that should temper the worries of over buffing UD.
Gargs reduced gold cost by 10 and increased movement speed. I love this change, one I've called for a long time. Gargs were the most cost inefficient unit (almost 100g per 1 food) outside of Flying Machines, now their cost is more in line with their power. They toned down the original buff to movement speed from the PTR, so Hippogryphs still have a higher base movement speed. (400 vs 375)
Tauren and Knights were slightly buffed which is good for FFA. Most armies are air dominant; any buffs to heavy melee will make them more attractive and more so of a consideration to include in army compositions.
Orb of Fire has been reworked and slightly nerfed from the PTR; I believe it will still be effective in FFA but not overpowered.
Pretty much everything else looks good imo, I’m happy with the item changes as well. I would like to see a couple changes to the map pool (The Crucible w/ Taverns...?), but no complaints here. We have a lot to be excited for with Reforged and balance in FFA will improve with this patch. Long Live FFA!
Glad you found this thread. FFA still lives on after all these years, however it is not as active right now. FML seasons continue, and there is currently a "King of FFA" season with fun rules.
There are different game types now such as Random heroes, no chat, etc. which make it interesting.
As for ladder, Europe BNet is the only ladder active now, but only during the mornings and early afternoons USA times.
As Reforged is released, surely FFA will be back. Just like any other sport, younger (or newer) players underestimate the skill of previous players. It would be awesome for you to come back and play and get back in shape in time for Reforged. There were a handful of players that would still compete with the best guys today, and I'm sure you could be one of them. As a whole, the average skill level of an FFA player has improved, but there are fewer "top tier" players now compared to in the past.
You should join the FML Discord channel, if you haven't already!
@Lightweight Hell yea man, me too. Those are some good ideas for RT. I am pretty sure there won't be away to smurf or make multiple accounts on Reforged.
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