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GW2 Orbs of Power to be Removed

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MyLittlePony

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Orbs of power are going to be removed from WvW.

https://forum-en.guildwars2.com/forum/pvp/wuvwuv/Orbs-will-be-removed-from-WvW-in-an-upcoming-build/

As many stated, it seems like a good call temporarily, but I hope they bring them back since they provide focal points of battle. They're kind of admitting that they can't beat cheaters/hackers/exploiters, which is highly disconcerting.


HabibLoew
Gameplay Programmer


After a careful reevaluation of orbs of power we have decided to remove them from WvW in an upcoming build. As implemented, orbs tend to strengthen teams who are already winning and make it even more difficult for underdog teams to fight back. In addition, the current implementation seems to be irresistible to hackers/cheaters and will require significant modification to prevent cheaters from having an unfortunately large impact on the state of any given WvW game. Under the circumstances we believe that removing orbs completely is a better choice than attempting an in-place redesign/re-implementation as it will immediately put a stop to all orb hacking. It is likely that orbs, or some orb-like mechanic, will return at some point in the future, but only after we are confident that they will not exhibit the sorts of issues that we see with orbs today.
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ArenaNet Gameplay Programmer
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Apart from hackers I am in favor of the removal. In even matches they were great but if one world is dominating they just keep a permanent hold on the orbs and make it even harder for others to bounce back. The undermanned buff buffing experience gain, MF, and karma gain or whatever it does also needs a change...that stuff won't help even the teams.

As I've read others stating the buffs from them should probably be switched.
 
This is a good move. Hoprfully they are able to get a handle on cheaters and rework them in a better fashion
 
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