Why POE2’s Direction Is Worrying for Veterans and Newcomers Alike

I can boil down your entire diatrabe to "this game isn't for me". To which the obvious conclusion would be to just go play the game you're describing...which is Path of Exile 1...which you can still do as it's literally the same game it has always been.

Go play what you like, don't ruin something that other people like just because it doesn't fit your needs.

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Seanprice798#2395 wrote:

I can boil down your entire diatrabe to "this game isn't for me". To which the obvious the conclusion would be to just go play the game you're describing...which is Path of Exile 1...which you can still do as it's literally the same game it has always been.

Go play what you like, don't ruin something that other people like just because it doesn't fit your needs.

^ this guy gets it

I just find it ironic that he tries to claim the slower playstyle doesn't fit Arpgs but then he has Nioh on his games list, which is essentially an action game with a diablo loot system and monsters in both Nioh games take much longer to kill.

My time my choice.

While your post has some valid criticisms about some specific game features (passive tree feeling a bit hollow etc.), I largely disagree with the sentiment of your statement.

But to each their own, PoE1 will most likely still exist.

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MEITTI#3999 wrote:

I just find it ironic that he tries to claim the slower playstyle doesn't fit Arpgs but then he has Nioh on his games list, which is essentially an action game with a diablo loot system and monsters in both Nioh games take much longer to kill.

Wow! It's almost like you might know what he's talking about.

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Seanprice798#2395 wrote:

I can boil down your entire diatrabe to "this game isn't for me". To which the obvious the conclusion would be to just go play the game you're describing...which is Path of Exile 1...which you can still do as it's literally the same game it has always been.

Go play what you like, don't ruin something that other people like just because it doesn't fit your needs.

Oh hey, still posting here Seanprice? Enjoying the trip yet?

More nerfs incoming, many more to come in the coming days, weeks, months. Are you going to like it? Savour every blow to your beloved game?

Your salt sustains us.

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Xenus_Paradox#7530 wrote:

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MEITTI#3999 wrote:

I just find it ironic that he tries to claim the slower playstyle doesn't fit Arpgs but then he has Nioh on his games list, which is essentially an action game with a diablo loot system and monsters in both Nioh games take much longer to kill.

Wow! It's almost like you might know what he's talking about.

Oh yeah, it wasn't a problem in Nioh games at all, so therefore its not going to be a problem in PoE 2 either. Therefore OP is simply wrong about the game being "too slow". Nioh and Nioh 2 are comparatively slow in monster clear speeds and they didn't suffer for it.

You nailed every aspect of what is happening in POE2 right now. Very well written and constructive. I feel the exact same way. Thanks for the well-written breakdown.

I agree with you on the skill tree and drops/vendors.
Ascendancy trees need some polishing, for example: Blood Mage feels like a total lackluster, and Demon Form is not even working properly.
As for the vendors.. GGG should lower the cost of the items @ gamba vendor. Ain't no way a single ring costs 2k gold in Act 1, especially when amulets/rings barely drop in early game.
I'm aware they have already increased the drops from bosses and rares, but that's still not enough to craft a good item. Yes, there's "scarab farm" in Act 2 but that is most likely gonna get nerfed soon.
Having to say, it's much easier if you play with a full party or with friends since yall can just check if the vendor has some good items on sale, but then again, I don't want to rely on other people everytime I'm going thru campaign.
Might be a good idea to add some rare items to the story quests, and give the player like "4 choices". That'll help some folks who are struggling with gearing during the campaign.