User:Entropy/Paragon Proposal

=Paragon Proposal= Okay, so Paragons are imba because...


 * Sword-level DPS at range
 * Unlimited E-management
 * Function fine without an elite
 * "Save Yourselves!" and "There's Nothing to Fear!"
 * Offense and defense in the same package
 * 80AL
 * Centurion Insignia
 * Spears are better ranged weapons than bows

So I have an idea to fix Paragons, and it is very, very simple.

Make them melee range:



...In the whole history of human warfare, there has never been soldiers who fought by throwing spears. Sure, hunters would use it. But did they carry bundles and bundles of spears and just throw them as their only means of offense? Heck no! They had melee weapons, spears or swords. Even in "300", you know. Guild Wars isn't supposed to be realistic by any means, but...this is just ridiculous to be honest. Make Paragons melee range, and it solves the above problems:


 * Sword-level DPS at melee range, but is piercing damage which is inferior to slashing damage.
 * More limited E-management because adrenaline buildup is like Warriors - you need to reach the target and chase them.
 * Spear elites become much worse as a melee range character, as do the 2-second elites (Cautery Signet for example).
 * SY will suddenly make all the PvE foes rush you, and you're on the frontlines now. Trouble brewing.
 * Energy for TNtF will be harder to fuel with slower adrenal buildup, since it will be more difficult to spam "free" shouts like "Watch Yourself!" and "Go for the Eyes!".
 * Still have offense, but less since it's not ranged; still have defense, but less since it's not ranged.
 * 80AL at melee range is what Warriors have against non-physical damage. It is still second highest but now will feel more fragile as it's on the frontlines.
 * Centurion Insignia harder to keep up with Adrenal shouts only.
 * Spears are a melee weapon so Bows once again are the best ranged weapons. Except for wands in some specialist circumstances.

Are you with me?

YES. Please fix Paragons. This would work.


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I have another idea. Paragons need fixing but there is a better way (describe on talkpage).


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NO. Only the elitists and PvP junkies say Paragons are imbalanced. They need a buff, not a nerf!


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