Key Highlights
- Blizzard surveys World of Warcraft players for feedback on introducing a death counter in Mythic+ Dungeons.
- Community responses vary regarding potential alterations to the Mythic+ Dungeon framework.
- Patch 11.0.7 is set to launch with the Siren Isle expansion and adjustments to class balance.
In a recent player survey, Blizzard Entertainment explored the possibility of replacing timers in Mythic+ Dungeons with a death counter, a feature reminiscent of how Delves are managed. This initiative aims to assess players’ interest in these significant changes, though implementation will take place only after the current season concludes.
The announcement coincides with the upcoming release of Patch 11.0.7, slated for Tuesday, December 17. This new update brings players to the Siren Isle, where they will collaborate with the Earthen, Goblins, and Arathi to navigate the island’s treacherous environments and unlock its secrets. Furthermore, this patch will also include crucial class balance changes to enhance competitiveness during both PVE and PVP scenarios. Classes such as Havoc Demon Hunters, Marksmanship Hunters, Affliction Warlocks, and Unholy Death Knights are among those receiving buffs in this update.
As anticipation builds for the Siren Isle update, players have taken to social media to discuss the contents of the recent survey. Notably, a user named SpunkMcKullins shared a screenshot on the r/wow subreddit, highlighting two pertinent questions regarding Mythic+ Dungeons. The survey first inquired about players’ views on incorporating a death counter instead of a timer, similar to the mechanics used in The War Within’s Delves. Currently, Mythic+ Dungeons utilize timers to encourage swift and strategic gameplay, imposing penalties on players who exceed time limits or experience numerous deaths, hence reducing their end-of-dungeon rewards.
Exploring the Introduction of a Death Counter in Mythic+ Dungeons
New survey – Blizzard considering adding a death limit to Mythic+ keys by u/SpunkMcKullins in wow
- The survey seeks player feedback on the feasibility of a death counter over timers in Mythic+ Dungeon runs.
- This potential death counter would align with the mechanics already implemented in Delves.
- Another survey question probed players about utilizing tags for group searches, such as labeled groups that are “learning”Mythic+ dungeons or are in need of specific classes.
- Initial reactions to the survey revealed mixed feelings within the community.
In addition to the death counter inquiry, the survey also asked players if they would welcome tags on the Looking for Group page, streamlining the process of finding like-minded teammates. Conversations on the r/wow subreddit showed diverse opinions; while some players appreciated the notion of removing timers, others raised concerns that this could lead to longer runs and the necessity for cooldowns such as Shaman’s Bloodlust or Heroism at every encounter.
Blizzard has also announced that with the 11.0.7 update, higher keys in Mythic+ Dungeons will yield increased rewards, including more Harbinger Crests. However, significant changes regarding Mythic+ Dungeons are expected to unfold only with the advent of Season 2, following Patch 11.1. As always, only time will reveal what Blizzard has planned for the future of World of Warcraft.
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