# Does FS actually look at suggestions on the forums? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 20, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993 "2026-04-20T09:56:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![fire1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c67d28/32.png) [@fire1](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/fire1)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/61 "2026-04-21T10:57:58Z")
My review is based on the player count. If this update is really so good — nerfing the crutch talents, bubble shield, Veteran’s gold toughness, and the plasma gun — then why hasn’t the player count broken past ten thousand? Are you telling me that these so-called great changes haven’t caused the player numbers to explode? If it really were a good update, the game should’ve seen a small spike — not this failure to even break through. ---
**Author:** ![Hammer\_hold](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/hammer_hold/32/103503_2.png) [@Hammer\_hold](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Hammer_hold)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/62 "2026-04-21T12:17:26Z")
> [@fire1](#): > > If this update is really so good — nerfing the crutch talents, bubble shield, Veteran’s gold toughness, and the plasma gun — then why hasn’t the player count broken past ten thousand? > [@fire1](#): > > If it really were a good update, the game should’ve seen a small spike — not this failure to even break through. It’s less of an issue with balance and more an issue with player retention. The meat and bones that brought players in, this update, was Expeditions and said gamemode is not interesting at keeping players engaged and wanting more. People came in, played a few rounds of the new thing, got bored and left. Trying to push a narrative that the balance changes are the reason for the player count dropping so quickly is just bizarre. Some people might have left the game for that reason, yes, but they would be an exception, not the norm. ---
**Author:** ![Ragnarok101](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/ragnarok101/32/78147_2.png) [@Ragnarok101](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Ragnarok101)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/63 "2026-04-21T12:45:32Z")
> [@Vertraxxx](#): > > In short, you’re barely reading the feedback. The devs are simply forcing their own self-serving adjustments onto the community. > > I might be willing to step back if the dev team actually made adjustments that were somewhat on the mark, but that isn’t the case here. The team doesn’t understand game balance at all. They are so incompetent that they can’t even grasp why certain skills and weapons go unused while a select few make up 99% of the meta." This is the simple truth. I’ve seen _some_ indicators that feedback eventually filters up (stuff like Ogryn getting, at base, the ability to barge through mobs on his dodges) but by and large the devs are simply not competent at game balance and are terrified of nerfing stuff because a _certain part of the community_ will review bomb if their crutches get less brokenly powerful and the review score seems to be the only thing driving any actual action from FS. By and large, no, they don’t see suggestions, or if they do they won’t implement them. ---
**Author:** ![Durandal94](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/durandal94/32/113472_2.png) [@Durandal94](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Durandal94)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/64 "2026-04-21T12:48:14Z")
And only one will not further destroy everything below havoc. ---
**Author:** ![Skieppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Skieppy](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Skieppy)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/65 "2026-04-21T13:06:32Z")
Woaw. 64 messages in 1 day. Got to read through all this.. ---
**Author:** ![Ralendil](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/ralendil/32/108313_2.png) [@Ralendil](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Ralendil)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/66 "2026-04-21T13:10:14Z")
> [@Heretical\_Cactus](#): > > Tbh, in the case where there is such a problem, I wager it might simply be healthier to keep the Chinese side on its own closed servers that keep the current balance, and have other servers that have harder/normal balance Good idea… One “baby” server and one aimed for adult population. ---
**Author:** ![Skieppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Skieppy](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Skieppy)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/67 "2026-04-21T13:19:40Z")
> [@Gideon404](#): > > Food for thought: Swagger’s internal name was travelling\_salesman for two years before he became the expeditions travelling salesman. Lol. Thought he’s a genestealer that the inquisition keeps around like a 2 year old trying to trick their parents. Cunning for espionage against the cultists but all the high ranking inquisition members knows. Just leading him on as if he is succeeding in deceiving everyone in the warband. It’s funny to listen all of the dialogue with that theory in mind XD ---
**Author:** ![Scipo0419](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/scipo0419/32/121547_2.png) [@Scipo0419](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Scipo0419)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/68 "2026-04-21T13:35:16Z")
> [@silentbob515](#): > > Nerfs are perfectly fine and legitimate way to go about balancing a game. My singular and chief problems with Darktide and nerfs is the people that are pushing for it! > > For me its the contempt, slight regard and having zero desire for the lowest common denominator to balance the game on me. > > If this board didn’t exist, the game had only reddit and Discord and if i never meet with the locals i would be far far more receptive to calls for nerfs What are you trying to say here? ---
**Author:** ![Skieppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Skieppy](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Skieppy)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/69 "2026-04-21T13:37:07Z")
Dueling sword needs a nerf? Didn’t really think it’s particularly strong. It’s horde clear is alright but garbage against flak (Apart from stabby stab which takes time). Hopefully you are only talking about uncanny strikes? That blessing as a whole can just be toned down to 40% max for all I care. ---
**Author:** ![AccountMadeToReply](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@AccountMadeToReply](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/AccountMadeToReply)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/70 "2026-04-21T13:41:44Z")
> [@bornw](#): > > and Fatshark could end up losing the Chinese market they review bomb at the slightest hint of a nerf every single time, so what would fatshark lose? ---
**Author:** ![Hammer\_hold](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/hammer_hold/32/103503_2.png) [@Hammer\_hold](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Hammer_hold)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/71 "2026-04-21T13:52:58Z")
Clients that are potential buyers for the cosmetics. ---
**Author:** ![AccountMadeToReply](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/82dd89/32.png) [@AccountMadeToReply](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/AccountMadeToReply)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/72 "2026-04-21T13:54:49Z")
i think they could have a separated client for that 😆 they get their balance they want, everyone else gets the balance they want and everyone can still buy the clipping cosmetics that cost as much as a dlc class! ---
**Author:** ![Jaqbasd](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/jaqbasd/32/107209_2.png) [@Jaqbasd](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Jaqbasd)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/73 "2026-04-21T13:55:41Z")
> [@Skieppy](#): > > Dueling sword needs a nerf? > [@Duelling Sword should be nerfed - 1 year anniversary post!](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/duelling-sword-should-be-nerfed-1-year-anniversary-post/114268): > > Hello Forum! -– One year ago I’ve made a discussion post that proves why Duelling Swords are op. -– TLDR: Duelling swords and the Uncanny Strike blessing are still overpowered today! If you disagree, see points 7-12 below. -– To celebrate this anniversary, I’ve beaten the Dark Rituals map, True Solo on Auric HISTG difficulty. Here’s the gameplay (sorry, the quality is a bit fried): [[Darktide - True Solo Auric HISTG - Duelling Sword IV - Dark Rituals - Zealot FOTF] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PT03KXoT-4) Additio… ---
**Author:** ![Hammer\_hold](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/hammer_hold/32/103503_2.png) [@Hammer\_hold](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Hammer_hold)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/74 "2026-04-21T13:56:55Z")
Yeah, that’s just not going to happen. ---
**Author:** ![Ragnarok101](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/ragnarok101/32/78147_2.png) [@Ragnarok101](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Ragnarok101)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/75 "2026-04-21T14:20:07Z")
That would require _work_ and Fatshark doesn’t want to do that. ---
**Author:** ![Vror](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/vror/32/97172_2.png) [@Vror](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Vror)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/76 "2026-04-21T14:25:07Z")
Duelling Sword should not even have access to Uncanny Strikes ---
**Author:** ![harlekein](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/harlekein/32/90957_2.png) [@harlekein](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/harlekein)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/77 "2026-04-21T14:30:41Z")
FS doesn’t even take feedback from their playtesters most of the time. FS is a black box totally disconnected from the community. FS doesn’t even learn from their own mistakes. In fact, they seem to just be repeating them over and over. The combat designer left FS and we can only hope he’ll move on to create a similar game for a competent studio. ---
**Author:** ![Skieppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Skieppy](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Skieppy)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/78 "2026-04-21T14:33:56Z")
> [@Vertraxxx](#): > > It’s the same with the cheating problem Cheating problem? Don’t think I’ve ever came across someone cheating in the 2k hours I’ve played this game. Saw map exploits but that’s about it. Kind of harmless same for all the mods out there. Especially that this is a pve game with 3 other people where you get stomped in for not learning the systems and play correctly. Even with all the mods on nexus I doubt someone that is stuck on havoc 30 would be able to clear a havoc 40. What do you consider cheating? Just genuinely curious about this topic regarding this game. Maybe I just don’t see or know the line of what is “fair”. Also I wouldn’t call the devs incompetent. We have a game that people still enjoy regardless of the “meta” but there’s a tug of war with people disagreeing. Who do you appease when everyone has a different idea ---
**Author:** ![CH3DD4R\_G0B-L1N](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/ch3dd4r_g0b-l1n/32/96421_2.png) [@CH3DD4R\_G0B-L1N](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/CH3DD4R_G0B-L1N)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/79 "2026-04-21T14:40:35Z")
I blame elementary math education and the clear evidence none of them understand the [Commutative property](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commutative_property). I have asked many times what the difference is between buffing everything then buffing up enemies (as has been done) vs nerfing outliers and nerfing enemies (hp/spawn rates) to…_balance_ things out. I’ll let you guess how often i even get a response. ---
**Author:** ![fire1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c67d28/32.png) [@fire1](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/fire1)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993/80 "2026-04-21T14:41:18Z")
If the dueling sword gets nerfed, most basic classes will lose much of their anti-carapace effectiveness. Veterans will be left with only the power sword. And if you also nerf the armor-piercing grenade as you’ve suggested, then the Veteran will have no chance to shine. What we’re afraid of isn’t the nerfs themselves — it’s that the nerfs won’t come with enough buffs for the truly underwhelming weapons. [Previous page](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/does-fs-actually-look-at-suggestions-on-the-forums/120993.md?page=5)