8v8 Discussion Thread
They have changed turf takeover to 8v8 to see what it’s like (for lag I bet) what do you lot think.
Forum Discussion
I strongly disagree with the 8v8 changes and feel like they should be reverted ASAP. Having chaotic battles was part of the charm, and the maps were built with 24 players in mind.
Make 8v8 a separate, ranked competitive mode if you wish. However 12v12 has been my favourite way to play Turf since GW1, so seeing this change is genuinely heartbreaking.
@Glastrier wrote:I strongly disagree with the 8v8 changes and feel like they should be reverted ASAP. Having chaotic battles was part of the charm, and the maps were built with 24 players in mind.
Make 8v8 a separate, ranked competitive mode if you wish. However 12v12 has been my favourite way to play Turf since GW1, so seeing this change is genuinely heartbreaking.
I respect the passion from long-time TT players but it’s lame for some of us who’ve always wanted to love it but can’t stand large lobbies and especially the lag within.
I don’t mean offense so please read the rest/hear me out.
OF COURSE nobody that loves traditional TT will enjoy 8 v 8 the way this was served up. When the game first launched, NOBODY liked TT because spawn points, run, run, run, die, etc....
Things were optimized and people managed to find a way to enjoy TT, albeit a FAR CRY from GW2.
If this new 8 v 8 was presented properly, there would be an equal amount of chaos but instead of running so often/far after respawn, you’d be in the action more (regardless of dying/killing).
@dwooten77 nailed the issue with this 8 v 8. Too many shortfalls that don’t compensate for fewer players. The number one (obvious issue) is using spawn points that were used in 12 v 12. Initial map spawns/starting spawns are fine as they are but respawn points need to be reworked so you’re closer to the action.
If spawns were reworked and reloads and revives tweaked to match, everyone would see more large scale battles than 12 v 12 with current spawn points (again, reflect back to when the game was released and how much better TT plays after they fixed spawn points).
At the end of the day, I want the TT crowd to walk away with their mode being as fun (or more) than before but if NOTHING changes, it isolates many of us.
I think the Deathmatch crowd AND the Turf crowd could love 8 v 8 but not in the current state. 😢
