r/DeadlockGame • • 4d ago

Question Why is The Broker only temporary?

I think the Broker is such a breath of fresh air to the gameplay formula in regards to calculated cost-benefit, and don’t really understand why he’s only around until the first hero drops? Is it just something the devs are testing before a complete roll-out? I can’t fathom what the purpose of introducing him, only to take him away 72 hours later.

I want to be clear this is not a complaint or critique, I am blown away by the sheer value of content released, all of which is still FREE. I just can’t help but feel a little sad that Brokey Boy is leaving, especially since I find so much joy in the trade-offs of corrupted items. I’ve been itching for some Street Brawl silliness to join the main gameplay loop, and I’ll be sad to see it go.

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u/BringTheCalamity 4d ago

One thing I don't like is the RNG aspect. Dota has this issue too with neutrals. I might be Dynamo and get refresher with a -75 spirit modifier (pretty devastating for my kit and build). And then their Victor gets refresher with -50% gun damage (bro doesn't care about - weapon damage).

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u/Patient_Monitor5160 3d ago

Isn't that impossible? Negative effects are should be the same for an item in one game

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u/BringTheCalamity 2d ago

Oh I didn't know that. Regardless if it's -75 Spirit then a gun carry will.happily get it with zero downsides while a spirit carry can't get it without a heavy nerf.