Wildstar Items - Carbine's Pvp Updates For Drop 2

source from the reddit user uwotme

here are some of the updates that carbine have posted in regards to pvp changes in wildstar. there are some that are definitely in the next content patch (drop #2 in early august), as well as some of the stuff they are planning to implement and thinking about.

i wanted to give an update regarding pvp issues and incoming fixes.

• scan bot – the fix to allow them to be disabled in pvp has been implemented internally and is being tested by qa. once verified, the intent is to get the fix pushed out next week.

• win trading – we are looking into adding a system that will result in both a loss in rating and a deserter debuff if you decline a rated match. i am also working with cs to draft a plan to deal with players who participate in win trading (more on this to come).

• tanking rating – we are investigating several options to help prevent this: potential revisions to the matching game formula (pending approval) gear progression revisions. this will help on two fronts; it will enable players to progress more gradually and overcome progression hurdles while also making them more viable against players who tank their rating.

here is an example of what gear progression could look like:

tier	gear	new rating requirement	old rating requirement
1	implant	1250	1500
1	weapon attachment	1250	1500
1	energy shield	1300	1500
1	support system	1300	1500
1	hands	1350	1500
1	feet	1350	1500
1	legs	1400	1500
1	shoulder	1400	1500
1	head	1450	1500
1	chest	1450	1500
1	weapon	1500	1500
1	gadget	1500	1600
2	implant	1550	1800
2	weapon attachment	1550	1800
2	energy shield	1600	1800
2	support system	1600	1800
2	hands	1650	1800
2	feet	1650	1800
2	legs	1700	1800
2	shoulder	1700	1800
2	head	1750	1800
2	chest	1750	1800
2	weapon	1800	1800
2	elder gadget	1800	1900

 

the target is to have these updates available in drop 2, but depending on approvals, implementation and testing time they may come shortly after.

 

• pvp stat refactor – internal testing has gone well and we are on track to push this out with drop 2. the pvp stat refactor will be pushed out to ptr with the next update.

• costumes in pvp – will be in for drop 2

• interrupt armor – the class team is looking into addressing issues with large amounts of interrupt armor available

• item special balance – the class team has been continuing to resolve issues with item specials that are over-tuned

• queue times – we are continuing to look into this issue. more info on this when we get the next log pull.

• bots – this is an ongoing battle and we are adding new methods of detection while continuing to ban botting offenders.

• warplots – my revisions spec has received the green light and i will post an update outlining the changes i intent to make.