I am going to try and comment about the circle/faith spamming argument....and I am not really trying to go against you, but as a person who has done both.
Circle= is counterable by any type of magical attack/rune show/ affliction/healing/applying or eating herbs/shieldslam/not being mounted period.
Shielding= is only countered by breaking the shield which is done by certain toxins, movement by the shield caster, and skills breaking shields.
Idea #1
Now, what if shielding only prevented magical damage and melee types could not shield, and only had circle to rely on?
Anyways I know you said no change will happen....but...that is my final say on that as a player.
Idea #2
Runes costing mana to show?
Circle= is counterable by any type of magical attack/rune show/ affliction/healing/applying or eating herbs/shieldslam/not being mounted period.
Shielding= is only countered by breaking the shield which is done by certain toxins, movement by the shield caster, and skills breaking shields.
Idea #1
Now, what if shielding only prevented magical damage and melee types could not shield, and only had circle to rely on?
Anyways I know you said no change will happen....but...that is my final say on that as a player.
Idea #2
Runes costing mana to show?
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