Posted by Khiravn on April 5, 2000 at 16:17:48:
In Reply to: Overpowered classes posted by Manshoon on April 5, 2000 at 15:45:08:
Agreed, but in all fairness there *were* overpowered classes.
Old Invokers? A child could rack up over a hundred PKs with old invokers. They were really, really easy to play. Sanc up, AMS up, just walk in and (dispel), chain and crush, and they're dead.
Old Transmuters? Again, I think a child could and did rack up massive PK numbers with them. I think you used to be able to hold person straight out of duo with virtually no lag. Basically, I feel that transmuters were just crazy until the magifocus changes.
Not convinced about old clerics, because back then anyone could dispel sanctuary with relative ease and demonfire isn't as buff as crush/chain/hold/etc. For me, at least, most PKs are over and decided in the first couple of rounds.
As for now, I can't think of anything (barring liches) that is overpowered. Although I think Liches should be toned down despite the effort it takes to make one. Just my opinion, but it's like letting HeroImms run around.
Conjurers, also, seemed tough from fighting against them with a shaman, but I never played one, so I don't know if they are weak to another class.
Anyway, there's my response, Manshoon. That, and, you have to hand it to the Immortals and their game balancing. They did a hell of a job. (and if liches ever become more rampant, I'm sure those will be toned down also).
Khiravn