I love the fact that there are many out of GCC abilities. I love this about fire mage in WoW. This sounds even more fun, by being more than just 1 ability.
honestly? excellent video, from a career gamer. cant wait to see how much the ability augments change the feel of the class, really hoping we get some tanky AF paladins and ganky fighter/ranger with bard speedboost for living rent free in enemy backlines
You should have 12x the following. I love the little story intros. Makes it a fun channel. Honestly you could probably take some highlights of your adventures and turn them into good, fun content for YT.
@@NwD2 the essays are my bread and butter. I thought bespoke had a good chance to flop but it didn’t so it’s a fun side project. Thanks for the support!
It was nice to see Steven commit to or at least openly say there will be an attempt to allow augments to truly change the class abilities so that your secondary doesn't simply end up being just flavor. I want to be able to create a paladin type class. If flavor is all we get, that can't exist. But mixing a fighter and cleric should allow for building a passive off healing dps class. May not excell at either in particular, but provide a decent rest/buffer for your healers while still providing respectable damage.
thb i didnt dig deep into the classes, but i would like to try make some blade dancer class with bard/rogue or maybe bard/fighter as dps/support. I always liked hybrid classes and this seems to be nice way to fine tune them as you like
I am so glad you see the potential for group synergies and skill synergies, the gaps will be insane because of groups who build off of each other. Can't wait for A2.
*In regular Mmo's, I always aim to be 30% better than the next guy playing the same class. Skill gap games, this usually translates into actually 50-100% better. I have been waiting a long time for a game like Ashes!*
Definitions in detail of what things mean with numeric support information is critical in the player understanding what they are signing up for...otherwise you will create disappointment with players when they spend a skill resource on something that wasn't what they thought it was. So many games fail at this. Look at how many mods address this in WOW.
Very interested to see Warrior Bard/Cleric augments and how they synergize with small scale pvp, specifically 2vX scenarios. Would be very cool to have lesser impactful Hots, Heals, Buffs for a 2 man Warrior Duo in pvp
HAHA! very entertaining video, but at the same time super informative!! Resplendent Beam needs to always heal 3 players even when quick cast, holding the charge could add 1 more bounce, and heal for more. if they keep it as is, why not just cast a single target heal. Steven NEEDS to give you an interview.
Personally i think that auto attacks are most beneficial to tank support and healer, on my dps i'll turn it off but on my probable main bard ill probably have it on since ill be more buisy positioning, and buffing / debuffing and then the little bit of extra damage helps
I personaly view gear as a part of my skill. Kinda. At least it means I know where and how to get it )) But gear shouldn't be more important than a pure skill. In a perfect world, highly skilled player in mid gear should have close performance to mid skill player at high tier gear IMHO
Not gonna lie, I'm also a stickler for the tooltips. I wanna know exactly what I'm doing. Heck, make it a part of the progession even, where leveling gives you more advanced tooltips or something. Like an RTX 4090, I wanna see the details!
I disagree for one simple reason: Optimal for what exactly? "Meta" for a Boss Fight is extremely unlikely to be "meta" for small scale pvp which is usually not the same as "meta" for large scale pvp, which is normally not the same as solo pve content.
I like the video, but you seem to have class and archetype mixed up (as evidenced about halfway through when you say 'secondary class') This makes the title inaccurate.
I think the word "Potential" in the original statement - "...a larger *potential* skill gap..." is fairly significant. Having said that, I don't think "Balance" is as important as in other games. I don't think AoC is intending to become an esport and it is also a large team game, where teams can be unbalanced. On top of that I think coming up with a potentially good build and actually making it happen are going to be very different thing. What if your build has a religious augment and no one actually gets that religion going? What if you need a flaming sword and no raid exists on your server with the mats for that sword. I think the intent is for the "Best" build to be different on every server, every node, and every group. And if all your fighters pick the "Best" build, you run the risk of creating a catastrophic weakness like the French knights at Agincourt, or the Crusaders at Hattin, or the Romans in the Teutoberg Forest. As you infer, if you have a super-skilled Bard that you build your team around, and Bards don't stack well, because buffs don't stack, then your weakness is that Bard being taken out, or having a hot date that night. I haven't formed any likes or dislikes about the game yet, because the Devil is going to be in the details, but you raise some good points. I really enjoy this sort of theorising and this video. I particularly enjoy the way you don't create an "End of the World" hysterical rant like others in the space. Now I'm going to have to lie down for a bit, because my head hurts!
Man, you've developed such a great style for presenting dense info in an entertaining way! We're lucky to have you in the community
@@plannindorf thanks dude!
This
My God, he is the ultimate support. Doctor with an Augment in Musician. Get this man in your party.
Back to back videos?! We're eating.
Another great video Doc!
Love your essay videos. You always have an interesting points
Love your videos. They feel different from any other content for Ashes. Keep it up.
I love the dancing dragon in the back.
I love the fact that there are many out of GCC abilities. I love this about fire mage in WoW. This sounds even more fun, by being more than just 1 ability.
Great Video. I hope you continue with the other classes/archetypes and update after launch (whenever that is).
That power stance though 😂 Genesis and Ryve appreciate you!!!
honestly? excellent video, from a career gamer. cant wait to see how much the ability augments change the feel of the class, really hoping we get some tanky AF paladins and ganky fighter/ranger with bard speedboost for living rent free in enemy backlines
Great video. Awesome script. Compelling topic. Good video cadence. New subscriber. Keep it coming!
@@zacdudzik welcome to The Clinic!
Let the Bard content FLOW, appreciate you Doc.
You should have 12x the following. I love the little story intros. Makes it a fun channel. Honestly you could probably take some highlights of your adventures and turn them into good, fun content for YT.
your bespoke videos are great, but your essay style videos are the best
@@NwD2 the essays are my bread and butter. I thought bespoke had a good chance to flop but it didn’t so it’s a fun side project. Thanks for the support!
It was nice to see Steven commit to or at least openly say there will be an attempt to allow augments to truly change the class abilities so that your secondary doesn't simply end up being just flavor.
I want to be able to create a paladin type class. If flavor is all we get, that can't exist.
But mixing a fighter and cleric should allow for building a passive off healing dps class. May not excell at either in particular, but provide a decent rest/buffer for your healers while still providing respectable damage.
thb i didnt dig deep into the classes, but i would like to try make some blade dancer class with bard/rogue or maybe bard/fighter as dps/support. I always liked hybrid classes and this seems to be nice way to fine tune them as you like
Steven says a lot of things. Don't hold your breath.
I am so glad you see the potential for group synergies and skill synergies, the gaps will be insane because of groups who build off of each other. Can't wait for A2.
If you pull before the tank, you are now the tank. Good luck Bard! 😂
*In regular Mmo's, I always aim to be 30% better than the next guy playing the same class. Skill gap games, this usually translates into actually 50-100% better. I have been waiting a long time for a game like Ashes!*
huh
If cleric->fighter can’t dps I will personally kick Steven’s ass
Definitions in detail of what things mean with numeric support information is critical in the player understanding what they are signing up for...otherwise you will create disappointment with players when they spend a skill resource on something that wasn't what they thought it was. So many games fail at this. Look at how many mods address this in WOW.
Thanks Doc, always boosts my day to see a new Copium Clinic video 😁
You are my favorite, please continue. If only you could bring out the videos faster xD
Very interested to see Warrior Bard/Cleric augments and how they synergize with small scale pvp, specifically 2vX scenarios. Would be very cool to have lesser impactful Hots, Heals, Buffs for a 2 man Warrior Duo in pvp
Phenomenal video. This clinic is worth the Copay.
We always want you to be a little mad at the bill, but not so mad that you don’t pay it.
Most underrated chanel !
The Doc is in! Great vid as always!
HAHA! very entertaining video, but at the same time super informative!!
Resplendent Beam needs to always heal 3 players even when quick cast, holding the charge could add 1 more bounce, and heal for more. if they keep it as is, why not just cast a single target heal.
Steven NEEDS to give you an interview.
We will support You further
I can't wait to hear these very words from Ryve.
@@DreshAshes looool
I’ve got ideas!
Personally i think that auto attacks are most beneficial to tank support and healer, on my dps i'll turn it off but on my probable main bard ill probably have it on since ill be more buisy positioning, and buffing / debuffing and then the little bit of extra damage helps
Lit, loved this episode!
youre an awesome guy, a good voice in the AoC community.
phenomenal content
another great video
this game NEEDS to come out. Every single MMO out right now Is not even worth spending time with
I missed the auto attacks, and im an avid consumer of ashes content and discussion. I thought light attacks were always manual.
I personaly view gear as a part of my skill. Kinda. At least it means I know where and how to get it )) But gear shouldn't be more important than a pure skill. In a perfect world, highly skilled player in mid gear should have close performance to mid skill player at high tier gear IMHO
Not gonna lie, I'm also a stickler for the tooltips. I wanna know exactly what I'm doing. Heck, make it a part of the progession even, where leveling gives you more advanced tooltips or something. Like an RTX 4090, I wanna see the details!
@@vexillian I like that idea Vex
Seems inevitable that there will be an optimal way to play any character.
I disagree for one simple reason: Optimal for what exactly? "Meta" for a Boss Fight is extremely unlikely to be "meta" for small scale pvp which is usually not the same as "meta" for large scale pvp, which is normally not the same as solo pve content.
Skill gaps >>> thigh gaps
@@isth3reno1else loool
Metas are for average players. Well said.
let me just say, gamer skill is a bell curve and most metagamers arnt pushing their buttons to 100%, skilled and strategic memespecs always win
thanks for covering the actual game and its features instead of the dumb meaningless narc drama
JuSt A bUfF bOt!!???? How dare yeee
@@MagicpipeMagnificent haha you’re gonna grace me with those buffs next week!
Cool!
Good vid
Is that…. Is that.. Rube Genisus?
@@RitchieSH I believe it’s Reave Geonosis.
I like the video, but you seem to have class and archetype mixed up (as evidenced about halfway through when you say 'secondary class')
This makes the title inaccurate.
@@justinwhite2725 good catch amigo. Old habits die hard.
Wait there’s a discord? I’ve been subbed for a bit but I didn’t realize that.
@@LunarSky07 sorry, the main ashes discord.
@@TheCopiumClinic oh I see. I thought you had your own channel/guild one or something.
hell yeah! still have no idea what I want to play. Great vid Burns
Thanks dude! Season finale of bespoke today. I clipped a little bit of the Panel from Hell that you were in. That must've been awesome.
I think the word "Potential" in the original statement - "...a larger *potential* skill gap..." is fairly significant. Having said that, I don't think "Balance" is as important as in other games. I don't think AoC is intending to become an esport and it is also a large team game, where teams can be unbalanced. On top of that I think coming up with a potentially good build and actually making it happen are going to be very different thing. What if your build has a religious augment and no one actually gets that religion going? What if you need a flaming sword and no raid exists on your server with the mats for that sword.
I think the intent is for the "Best" build to be different on every server, every node, and every group. And if all your fighters pick the "Best" build, you run the risk of creating a catastrophic weakness like the French knights at Agincourt, or the Crusaders at Hattin, or the Romans in the Teutoberg Forest. As you infer, if you have a super-skilled Bard that you build your team around, and Bards don't stack well, because buffs don't stack, then your weakness is that Bard being taken out, or having a hot date that night.
I haven't formed any likes or dislikes about the game yet, because the Devil is going to be in the details, but you raise some good points. I really enjoy this sort of theorising and this video. I particularly enjoy the way you don't create an "End of the World" hysterical rant like others in the space. Now I'm going to have to lie down for a bit, because my head hurts!
Fantastic video once again!
As Sir @plannindorf is putting it, your presenting is fantastic! Keep it up!
Let pvp be w/o any fking gear-involvent (like lost ark bg), then this might be top tier mmo!
Try to keep it positive, unlike Narc, who has gone off the deep end into madness.
W video
you look younger, gread videos
-50 dkp?
I think not getting Asmongold reacts is a good thing at this point
@@MeatyZeeg lol, his audience is full of crazies
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