Developer Questions and Answers

A lot of effort goes into designing Path of Exile but some systems just aren't well received. What is the process of deciding when a system requires a complete overhaul rather than procedural improvements.

Why does GGG like to squish content? Reducing old content instead of somehow implication of it in its full form in ways that do not reduce the experience of older league content. It's such a shame for old content to be reduced or even removed in ways. I started playing in harbinger and wish there was a way to play older leagues from time to time without the constraints of the current leagues. Or would there be a future way to play older leagues in the future? Not the sprinkling of old content like it is now. Thanks. Great game regardless. See you at Exilecon. XOXOXO

How satisfied are you with the current mechanics of the skill gems? There are quite a few skills that are almost never used either because they're awkward or they don't scale well. I'm specifically wondering about spectral shield throw. I love that skill and I was really excited about it, but the mechanics just don't work for me. Great job on all the other awesome skills though, I'm a huge fan of ele hit and ancestral warchief.

If Groot says "I am Groot" in another language, does he say the different words for "I am Groot" or does he say "I am Groot" and mean something else in that language?

Edit: Answered.

Don't pay attention to those posting about trade changes they do not understand. If anything get the BoT GuNs out and start shooting them bots out of the game so trade can become improved .

Now for my question is it Ham & Eggs or Eggs & Ham ...

Chris mentioned in his GDC talk that part of the issues with Synthesis was due to getting the prototyping done late. Was this due to just struggling to come up with ideas or were there other factors that forced focus to be shifted elsewhere? And if so, what steps were taken to get back on schedule for 3.7?

What were some examples of notable/hilarious bugs and/or exploits that you all found during development but fixed before players ever saw them? Do you have any screenshots/videos of them?

What are the names of the artists of the cosmetics, enemies, and visual designs? There are so many beautiful creations.

Are there any plans on improving combat mechanics in the game? Currently most of the enemies die from oneshot therefore the game lacks combat mechanics.