The typical path of power with melee weapons is dagger, magic dagger, high ego, artifact, great weapon with high ego. Basically, once I have a good artifact I squelch all egos, and replace the artifact with a great ego weapon.
So the mid game is dominated by artifacts, while the endgame is dominated by egos; a scenario where I see no problem moving in the opposite direction.
The branded MoD of extra attacks would indeed be rare, meaning you dont see one every game; isnt that what we want, creating extremes ?
But this is all the balance swamp again; I want to get out.
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The reason I love Diablo´s pre/suffix system is its internal structure, the way it distributes power levels. The assymetry in probabilities for pre and suffix, the difference in average power:
Prefix only: 20.8%
Suffix only: 62.5%
Prefix and suffix: 16.7%
This is the distribution, from Jarulf´s guide. On average, prefixes are more powerfull than suffixes (in D1).
Its this kind of structure I am after; away from the simple linear "the deeper the better". Yes, making speed boots +2 on dlvl 30 and +6 on 70 and +10 on 99 lets you find more than one useful pair, and its all very balanced, but its booooring.
Getting egos in line with artifacts can be done in whatever way you prefer.
So the mid game is dominated by artifacts, while the endgame is dominated by egos; a scenario where I see no problem moving in the opposite direction.
The branded MoD of extra attacks would indeed be rare, meaning you dont see one every game; isnt that what we want, creating extremes ?
But this is all the balance swamp again; I want to get out.
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The reason I love Diablo´s pre/suffix system is its internal structure, the way it distributes power levels. The assymetry in probabilities for pre and suffix, the difference in average power:
Prefix only: 20.8%
Suffix only: 62.5%
Prefix and suffix: 16.7%
This is the distribution, from Jarulf´s guide. On average, prefixes are more powerfull than suffixes (in D1).
Its this kind of structure I am after; away from the simple linear "the deeper the better". Yes, making speed boots +2 on dlvl 30 and +6 on 70 and +10 on 99 lets you find more than one useful pair, and its all very balanced, but its booooring.
Getting egos in line with artifacts can be done in whatever way you prefer.
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