10/29/2018 10:16 AMPosted by IlnezharaAre you planning on removing the heavy-handed global cooldown changes that have zero observable benefits while sporting one of the most offensive disadvantages of all time in the complete annihilation of your hyper fluid combat system?Seriously, please revert the GCD changes. "Control is king"

There has been a disturbing trend in your reward structures the past two expansions. Legion introduced Legendaries and Netherlight Crucible. BFA introduced Azerite Armor. All three systems share a similar problem that the odds of getting the thing you want to substantially less than being disappointed by getting something else.Why do you continue to think this design approach for reward systems is worth copying? Alternatively, how can players be clearer about the fact that this reward paradigm isn't working?

Combat continues to feel really bad for several classes due the GCD changes. What are your current thoughts towards reverting these changes?

09/26/2018 06:19 PMPosted by LoreAs to the point about reforging costs: these costs get so high because we want the behavior you're describing -- reforging constantly depending on what you're doing -- to be unsustainable. Our intention is that you either build out multiple sets of gear for different situations, or you lean towards traits that work in a variety of roles (even if they're maybe not the absolute best for each in particular). We added the reforging system to help ease cases like, for example, a DPS who suddenly finds themselves needing to transition to being their guild's main tank…

Others are mentioning it already, but Arcane Torrent for Shadow priests, Demon Hunters, and Warriors is basically a dps loss on GCD. All GCD changes should be reverted. Specific examples aren't necessary. The game is worse for them.

The GCD changes continue to feel awful to play with. What are you current thoughts towards reverting or mitigating these changes?

08/06/2018 09:32 PMPosted by RosaireCan we talk about the GCD changes please? They make the game so, so miserable to play. Please.Amen

Ythisens, it is valid feedback to say that every single GCD change was a bad one. Certain spells feel worse than others - they all feel bad.Various official posts have acknowledged how bad certain categories of spells feel to be on the GCD such as Defensive abilities and yet several remain. Ignore Pain, Shield of Vengenace, Healing for Prot Paladins.WW - Arcane Torrent and Energizing Elixir feel bad. They're low impact spells that ruin the flow.Xuen and SEF are at least high impact.Rogues -Crimson Vial - This spell already has a negative cost to DPS ( energy ). Why double punish DPS or actuall…

I completely agree, such a big step back for combat feel. A total revert is called for, and the logic of "we know players will be upset, so if they're upset it's okay" should be reflected upon.Monks opening with 3 new / 4 total GCD spells feels terrible.SEFTouch of DeathXuenEnergizing ElixirMeanwhile on other characters I play - Vendetta, Vampiric Embrace, Shield of Vengeance, and Ice Barrier all feel really bad.This continues to be inexplicable outside of losing senior leadership that would reinforce the Design principle that "control is king." ( rip Pardo/Chilton )

Overall, what is the status of the GCD changes? Do you still feel like the goals are worth the tradeoff in gameplay feel?--------------------------------( Narrator: They're not. )