Differing perspectives on balance stem directly from differences in gaming philosophy

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@Harridas

Fatshark used to be more communicative & cool about this.

@fs-bigras

Cataclysm should be for people to play beyond the progression (as in, progression will help you reach and beat legend, but not Cata). Cata should require a well-functioning team. Cata should not be something you qp into and randomly clear. Cata should be HARD but since our mastery scale is what it is it’ll probably be too easy for the ultimate top tier of players. Cata should be something a freshly progressed and legend competent player sees, tries and dies horribly in, then grinds their skill and mastery of the game until they and clear it and has that Matrix-moment when they wake up and goes “I know kung-fu”. Yes, my analogies are on point! Basically, Cata should not be the most insane challenge ever concocted in the Vermintide experience (modded or not) but a peak challenge that requires you to master the game, co-play, clutching and all

I haven’t seen this before but that quote in particular shows actual understanding, thought, and a design vision. Something for the progression enjoyers and something for the “I want a base game difficulty that’s actually challenging” enjoyers. And then the top sweats still get modded difficulties.

For those who may not know this though, the person the quote is attributed to, ratherdone, was the Fatshark lead combat designer and left the company some years ago. This may explain some of the fumbling. It does feel like the coherent vision is gone.