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Dungeon Fighter Online Balance Patch Prediction: Analysis of Reasons for Test Server Unveiling and Classes Likely to be Buffed
Analyzing why this Dungeon & Fighter balance patch wasn't revealed on the test server, and predicting which classes are most likely to be buffed based on normal Diregie and internal metrics. Raising the possibility of worsening public sentiment, inducing spec upgrades, and a lack of understanding of the Diregie meta, and mentioning classes such as Sword Demon, Male/Female Striker, Elemental Bomber, Glacial Master, Blood Mage, Dimension Walker, Elemental Master, Summoner, Witch, Shaddow Dancer, Agent, etc. as candidates for buffs.
What is a damage window? The optimal timing to deal damage by understanding the monster's patterns
Example of damage cycle optimization: Multi-Headshot 1 second before the ambush damage time, throwing Gunner K at 0 seconds, etc.
Speculations on why patch information is not disclosed: Preventing worsening public sentiment, inducing spec upgrades, avoiding controversy over the quality of the bad relationship, etc.
1. 🤔 Why wasn't this balance patch revealed on the test server?
- ✅ Aiming for a live update on February 5th, with skill attack power buffs for 10 or more characters planned
- ⚠️ Why wasn't it revealed on the test server, unlike in the past?
| Reason | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Concerns about user reactions | Anticipating negative reactions to the classes targeted for the balance patch |
| Need for further review | Possibility of additional adjustments after reviewing internal metrics |
| Inducing spec upgrades | Inducing users to invest in spec upgrades by not disclosing patch information |
00:04 - 00:16
1. 🤔 Why wasn't this balance patch revealed on the test server?
- ✅ Aiming for a live update on February 5th, with skill attack power buffs for 10 or more characters planned
- ⚠️ Why wasn't it revealed on the test server, unlike in the past?
| Reason | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Concerns about user reactions | Anticipating negative reactions to the classes targeted for the balance patch |
| Need for further review | Possibility of additional adjustments after reviewing internal metrics |
| Inducing spec upgrades | Inducing users to invest in spec upgrades by not disclosing patch information |
00:17 - 01:34
2. ⚔️ Does a lack of understanding of Diregie Raid's damage windows affect buffs?
- ✅ Diregie Raid is different from the existing meta, so you need to accurately calculate the damage windows
- ⚠️ Raising the possibility that classes that consistently receive buffs have not properly practiced damage windows
What is a damage window? The optimal timing to deal damage by understanding the monster's patterns
01:35 - 02:37
3. 🎮 Raven Example: The Importance of Optimizing Damage Cycles
- ✅ Classes like Raven need to optimize their damage cycles to match the ambush damage time
- ⚠️ This optimization is even more important in Diregie Raid
Example of damage cycle optimization: Multi-Headshot 1 second before the ambush damage time, throwing Gunner K at 0 seconds, etc.
02:38 - 03:40
4. 🤔 Various speculations about the test server unreleased
- ✅ In the past, balance patches were casually released on the test server
- ⚠️ Currently, various speculations are being raised, such as worsening public sentiment and inducing spec upgrades
Speculations on why patch information is not disclosed: Preventing worsening public sentiment, inducing spec upgrades, avoiding controversy over the quality of the bad relationship, etc.
03:41 - 04:11
5. 🔮 Balance Patch Direction: Buffing classes weak in Diregie?
- ✅ Suggesting that classes that are weak in normal Diregie, especially those with weak burst damage or instant burst damage, are likely to be buffed
04:12 - 05:35
6. ⬆️ Expected Buffed Classes (Hopeful): Sword Demon, Male/Female Striker, Elva, etc.
- ✅ Sword Demon: Lack of basics
- ✅ Male/Female Striker: Difficulty with instant damage, low durability
- ✅ Elemental Bomber, Glacial Master, Blood Mage: Low durability, basic problems
- ✅ Dimension Walker, Elemental Master, Summoner, Witch: Diregie hard counter
- ✅ Muses, Shadow Dancer, Agent: Low durability
05:36 - 07:01
7. 📊 Expected Buffed Classes Based on Internal Metrics: Weapon Master, Berserker, Soul Bender, etc.
- ✅ Weapon Master, Berserker, Sword Master, Female Striker, Male Ranger, Elemental Bomber, Glacial Master, Dimension Walker, Elemental Master, Summoner, Witch, Shadow Dancer, Agent
- ⚠️ Commonly, classes with low durability or problems regardless of being outdated characters
07:02 - 08:03
8. 🧑💻 Message to the Balance Patch Manager
- ✅ Internal metrics should be used as reference material, and someone with a high understanding of the class should be in charge of the balance patch
- ⚠️ Claiming that they would do a better job than the current balance patch direction