TWAB looks good for the most part. I like finally having a dedicated ranked mode and a (more) true quickplay mode.
However, two big concerns:
1. You say the Division playlist will be where we show off our "skill." How exactly are we supposed to do that to our best ability when the movement skill gap has been neutered with AE and the slide nerfs? AE directly contradicts with this vision of Division playlist.
Moving [i]while we fight[/i] and doing that well is reflective of skill level. This needs to be in a playlist that is meant to celebrate skill. If that means removing/reworking AE and reworking movement exotics that make movement easier, so be it.
2. The lack of rewards from Division may lead to lower participation, which makes it harder for pretty much everyone, regardless of skill level. I think unique ornaments, shaders, ships, sparrows, etc. would have been a great idea to get people in there.
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Slide nerf and the AE need to go or be significantly reworked but, I highly doubt that is going to happen any time soon, just wishful thinking, like a dlc without a telesto issue or any bugs lol. As for rewards in the ranked playlist, its exactly as it should be. Part of the problem with the game is the paid carries, and they exist because people need to achieve more than they can by themselves to get the thing at the end of the stick. Remove the thing on the stick and its just a title and bragging rights of how good you are. People can take pride in their accomplishment without chasing a thing they may never be able to reach.