Fatshark seems committed to the idea of balancing everything in their games - first in Vermintide, and now in Darktide. But perfect balance in a PvE action game is not just unrealistic -it’s unnecessary. There will always be weapons or talents that are stronger than others, and trying to flatten the…

I agree that intentional meta shifting is preferable to what we have currently. Unfortunately Fatshark doesn’t update the game or monitor balance at the pace required for that approach to work at all. Hence we’d be better serviced hoping they just generally move bit by bit in a direction where no we…

VT2 weapons have some problems, and had some bigger problems, but overall they’re just so damn good. Individually distinct and balanced. I have trouble explaining what’s going on with DT. Whatever it is, though, it makes me think FS won’t be able to deliver a shifting balance. Instead, I’d expect …

[image] Vror: This gotta be bait How can you say “Fatshark is obsessed with balance” and then say “We need variety” You gotta have balance to have variety you silly goober! Otherwise exactly what you said happens (Everyone using Duelling Sword) You’re misunderstanding my point a bit—I’m not…

[image] Metaphage: Havoc 40 and trolling someone’s run when Spearhead Boltgun, and Rapier exist I think I did misunderstand. But I wouldn’t describe what you seem to be asking for here as the meta shifting dramatically, I’d describe it as a regular rotation of OP weapons. That would indeed f…

People will play what they like despite the metas. Only the very select will confine themselves to metas or follow them while learning game. The nature of balance is to keep a game fair as possible for players not just opponents. We could have a I win button and since it’s pve one might argue that’…

i think Fatshark has just given up any type of balancing at this point tbh

It works with PoE cause when you have gazillions of skill gems and unique items there are always will be something thematicaly/aesthetically and performance wise appealing to switch on. Speaking about DT, i prefer solid A tier weapons, with some cons you need to learn to play with, not S. I’m an “e…

Continuing the discussion from Fatshark's Meta Philosophy: A Flawed Pursuit of Balance? : [image] Heretical_Cactus: Or annoying and senseless. I think that’s a very cynical take. When done right, a rotating meta can actually feel fresh and engaging, especially if developers are responsive and…

weeping.moon: It works with PoE cause when you have gazillions of skill gems and unique items there are always will be something thematicaly/aesthetically and performance wise appealing to switch on. Speaking about DT, i prefer solid A tier weapons, with some cons you need to learn to play wit…

Fatshark's Meta Philosophy: A Flawed Pursuit of Balance?

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psyk May 26, 2025, 12:16pm 11

I dont mind it tbh

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