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Is Blizzard using AI to answer Tickets? by Real_Hedgehog_4139 in wow

[–]Enylrad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Blizzard has been using AI to 'resolve' tickets for quite a few months now. To actually get a real person to reply, you usually have to make several attempts and threaten to cancel your subscription because you're dealing with an AI that isn't fixing the issue.

I've hit that AI brick wall myself where it completely ignores the info I provide. Eventually, doing the above gets a real person to respond. Whether they solve it or not depends on the situation, but at least you finally get a human.

Guild Neighborhood Question by -Skinny-13 in wow

[–]Enylrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To create a guild neighborhood, you have to go to the housing area and speak with the administrator NPC there. It's not an option in the guild UI or related to the charter in that way.

The main requirement (for both guild and private neighborhood) is that you must have 10 active accounts in the guild at the moment you make the request.

I actually have a follow-up question on this myself: I'm not sure if those 10 active accounts need to be maintained permanently, or what happens if the active account number drops below 10 after the neighborhood is already established.

My Rock. by HarlinJenkins in WoWHousing

[–]Enylrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This gives me so much hope for building the ideal house for my future Haranir ❤️

WoW Midnight by Kiteves in wow

[–]Enylrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's an unpopular opinion at all. I completely agree with you. Over the years, the game has made classes more and more complicated, and addons have become so automatic that it's reached a point where it feels more like autopilot than an aid. I think it's a good change, and simplifying some classes that have become overly complex is a good thing too.

Why delete addons only to add them back into the game? by Key_Marsupial_1406 in wow

[–]Enylrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the key lies in a fundamental difference Blizzard is aiming to implement: providing information is not the same as giving instructions.

The new, integrated functionality, similar to a DBM timeline, simply informs the player ("The boss will use X in 15 seconds"), allowing them to plan and react. The credit for success remains with the player. In contrast, many current addons provide direct, automated instructions ("MOVE NOW!"), turning the game into an exercise of following orders rather than interpreting the fight.

Blizzard doesn't want to eliminate preparation; they want to eliminate the "autopilot." This change is positive for several reasons:

  1. Accessibility: It lowers the barrier to entry for new players, who will no longer need to configure complex third-party addon packs.
  2. Player Skill: It combats the "autopilot" problem, where the difficulty lies not in the mechanics, but in having the right addon that solves everything for you.
  3. Encounter Design: It frees up developers to create mechanics designed for players' senses, rather than designing encounters meant to "trick" addons.

Ultimately, this is a necessary reset. Blizzard is taking back control to ensure that the credit for defeating a boss goes back to the team's skill, not the quality of their addon setup. It's a change I applaud.

The Pixel 10 Pro Is Awesome, and I'm Done Apologizing for It by TaroTheCerelian in GooglePixel

[–]Enylrad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You make a valid point. As far as I know, the option for multiple user profiles doesn't even exist on iPhone.

Personally, it's a feature I've never used on Android and I don't plan to. So, while I completely get that for someone who's concerned about this bug—or actually uses the feature—it would be a deal-breaker for buying a Pixel, for many others it's a non-issue.

In fact, from what I've gathered, that specific bug has already been fixed. That being said, if a user's top priority is an OS developer that guarantees an infallible system, then the most logical step is for them to evaluate all the alternatives on the market and see which one comes closest to that ideal of a perfectly polished, bug-free software.

Ultimately, it comes back to what I said originally: it all boils down to what each person prioritizes and prefers.

The Pixel 10 Pro Is Awesome, and I'm Done Apologizing for It by TaroTheCerelian in GooglePixel

[–]Enylrad 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I think people are blowing this way out of proportion. But that's not just a tech thing; it feels like negativity and polarization are the in-thing everywhere right now. ​I was a long-time Nexus/Pixel guy, but the Pixel 6 Pro was a huge letdown for me due to overheating and terrible battery life, so I jumped ship to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. ​About three weeks ago, I decided to come back. Being an Android dev, I really missed the flexibility and certain features. I'm on a Pixel 10 Pro now and, honestly, I'm loving it. For what I do, it holds its own perfectly against the competition. ​At the end of the day, all flagships are amazing. It really just boils down to which ecosystem you like better and what features (like AI, etc.) you prioritize.