The demon hunters in World of Warcraft are something special. They are supposed to feel different and therefore also break some boundaries.
Breaking the Boundaries of World of Warcraft
When looking at the upcoming expansion “Legion” of World of Warcraft, hardly any feature is awaited as much as the demon hunters. It is somewhat ironic that this feature will be released even before the actual release on August 30, as demon hunters will be able to wreak havoc in the game starting from August 10. The developers are aware that the new class will likely destroy some things in the “old world” over the course of the game. The many mobility abilities of the demon hunter, such as the double jump followed by a backflip in the air and gliding, will ensure that this class reaches places that Blizzard had not considered.
This, however, does not bother the developers too much, as they want players to feel as a demon hunter as though they are “breaking the boundaries of the game”. As long as this does not restrict the fun of all other players – such as in unfair PvP situations – the developers are fine with it.
Problems with the Mobility of the Demon Hunter
However, there are also some problems that have caused headaches. The demon hunter is particularly effective as a damage dealer when using his mobility abilities. Anyone who dashes quickly across the battlefield causes additional damage. Because players found this too hectic and wanted to squeeze out the last percentage of damage, they created macros and scripts that allow them to use a mobility ability but immediately cancel it, so they did not have to move from the spot. It seems they have now gotten a handle on this situation.
If it later comes to “hard hits”, for example, because demon hunters could skip complete (current) content with their abilities, Blizzard wants to pull the emergency brake. The new technology allows developers to disable certain abilities in a specific area – such as a raid zone – even at short notice. However, this would be the last resort if everything else fails. For now, players should enjoy the new class that feels different, freer, and more action-packed than the rest of the game.
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