Another quick preview of what’s to come before the full patch notes for 1.05 are released, Mark Jacobs had this to say about the much talked about Electromagnet and Chaotic Rift abilities:
Okay, but just because it’s you.
I hope the notes will go up early tomorrow and then we begin testing on it as well on PTS. Once the PTS is up and running players will begin to be able to play there and help test the patch. As to one tidbit per class, sorry but I have to turn that request down. However, here is a sample from one of the most talked about abilities on the VN:
Electromagnet: The cost has been reduced significantly. The cooldown has been increased. The build time has been increased. The ability can no longer be cast on the move. The pull-in maximum number of targets has been decreased and can now be defended against.
And remember, this C&C patch is only the first steps. Big steps, but just the first.
Mark
That seems like a lot. Granted, a good magnet Magus/Engie can pretty much win games for his side, this might be too much without buffing those respective classes in other areas, hopefully they will get some love elsewhere. I know a lot of people had rerolled Magus/Engie just for this move; a month ago you’d be lucky to see a Magus past Tier1, and now I’ve been in games with 5 Magi per Tor Anroc in Tier3 on my alt.
So much for the whole ‘more buffs than nerfs’ mantra. I guess it’s too early to judge though, we’ll see when the full notes come out.
source: http://vnboards.ign.com/warhammer_online_age_of_reckoning_general_board/b22997/109321363/p15