Why Do Debuffs Continue Override Buffs?

[Energizeric]

Yeah, I always thought that buffs and debuffs should all just add or subtract from each other instead of one overriding the other. Also, similar buffs should add instead of the larger buff overriding the smaller one. But at this point if they were to change the game to work this way, balance could end up being way off, so probably best to just leave it at this point. But it is somewhat annoying.

[Niixed]

Yeah, I always thought that buffs and debuffs should all just add or subtract from each other instead of one overriding the other. Also, similar buffs should add instead of the larger buff overriding the smaller one. But at this point if they were to change the game to work this way, balance could end up being way off, so probably best to just leave it at this point. But it is somewhat annoying.

I understand your point. Yeah some rebalancing will likely need to be done. However, there's a serious risk if the system is kept as-is. Maintaining overall game integrity will be increasingly difficult as more items and expansions are added. It's already proving to be challenge, nearly every new item released requires an additional update. Also, part of the reason the Rogue class has grown to inappropriately dominate all realms of AL is the erroneous buff/debuff system. If the game isn't built on a solid foundation (intuitive, logical, scalable) continued development will eventually require an effort so monumental it may prove impossible to sustain.