World of Warcraft has long been praised for how responsive and satisfying its gameplay feels. Many players highlight this as one of the core reasons WoW remains popular among MMOs: “It just feels so good to press buttons. When I press a button, my character does exactly what I want—right then and there!”
That trademark snappiness has been a defining feature of the game. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case.
The Problem: Input Delay
There is now a noticeable and problematic input delay that severely impacts the gameplay experience. This lag not only makes the game feel unresponsive but also creates uncertainty about whether abilities are registering correctly. It’s frustrating and takes away much of the fun.
I’m not the only one noticing this issue. Many players have pointed it out, and the problem has been ongoing since the launch of War Within.
Note that this happens anywhere, not only in the overworld (Theathre, Dornogal). It happens anywhere; during raids, during those important Mythic+ runs.
Here are a couple of threads that explain and demonstrate the issue in more detail:
- Thread 1: Something is Seriously Wrong with Server Inputs
- Thread 2: Weird Combat Delay Since Patch 1.1.0.5
What Doesn’t Fix It
Players experiencing this input delay have tried all the usual troubleshooting steps, but nothing seems to make a difference. The following factors appear unrelated to the issue:
- Hardware specifications
- Disabling all addons
- Using different ISPs
- Network Optimization settings
- Graphics settings
A Call for Attention
This is not just a minor inconvenience—it’s a fundamental issue with how the game plays. For a title built around precise, responsive gameplay, this delay undermines what makes WoW stand out from other MMOs.
Blizzard, we need your attention on this. If this is happening to so many players across different setups, it’s clear the problem is not on our end. Please investigate and restore the snappiness that made WoW a joy to play.
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r/wow World of Warcraft has long been praised for how responsive and satisfying its gameplay feels. Many players highlight this as one of the core reasons WoW remains popular among MMOs: “It just feels so good to press buttons. When I press a button, my character does exactly what I want—right then and there!” That trademark snappiness has been a defining feature of the game. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. The Problem: Input Delay There is now a noticeable and problematic input delay that severely impacts the gameplay experience. This lag not only makes the game feel unresponsive but also creates uncertainty about whether abilities are registering correctly. It’s frustrating and takes away much of the fun. I’m not the only one noticing this issue. Many players have pointed it out, and the problem has been ongoing since the launch of War Within. Note that this happens anywhere, not only in the overworld (Theathre, Dornogal). It happens anywhere; during raids, during those important Mythic+ runs. Here are a couple of threads that explain and demonstrate the issue in more detail: Thread 1: Something is Seriously Wrong with Server Inputs Image from that thread showcasing the problem Thread 2: Weird Combat Delay Since Patch 1.1.0.5 What Doesn’t Fix It Players experiencing this input delay have tried all the usual troubleshooting steps, but nothing seems to make a difference. The following factors appear unrelated to the issue: Hardware specifications Disabling all addons Using different ISPs Network Optimization settings Graphics settings A Call for Attention This is not just a minor inconvenience—it’s a fundamental issue with how the game plays. For a title built around precise, responsive gameplay, this delay undermines what makes WoW stand out from other MMOs. Blizzard, we need your attention on this. If this is happening to so many players across different setups, it’s clear the problem is not on our end. Please investigate and restore the snappiness that made WoW a joy to play. submitted by /u/Bluesky_Erectus [link] [comments]
World of Warcraft has long been praised for how responsive and satisfying its gameplay feels. Many players highlight this as one of the core reasons WoW remains popular among MMOs: “It just feels so good to press buttons. When I press a button, my character does exactly what I want—right then and there!”
That trademark snappiness has been a defining feature of the game. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case.
The Problem: Input Delay
There is now a noticeable and problematic input delay that severely impacts the gameplay experience. This lag not only makes the game feel unresponsive but also creates uncertainty about whether abilities are registering correctly. It’s frustrating and takes away much of the fun.
I’m not the only one noticing this issue. Many players have pointed it out, and the problem has been ongoing since the launch of War Within.
Note that this happens anywhere, not only in the overworld (Theathre, Dornogal). It happens anywhere; during raids, during those important Mythic+ runs.
Here are a couple of threads that explain and demonstrate the issue in more detail:
- Thread 1: Something is Seriously Wrong with Server Inputs
- Thread 2: Weird Combat Delay Since Patch 1.1.0.5
What Doesn’t Fix It
Players experiencing this input delay have tried all the usual troubleshooting steps, but nothing seems to make a difference. The following factors appear unrelated to the issue:
- Hardware specifications
- Disabling all addons
- Using different ISPs
- Network Optimization settings
- Graphics settings
A Call for Attention
This is not just a minor inconvenience—it’s a fundamental issue with how the game plays. For a title built around precise, responsive gameplay, this delay undermines what makes WoW stand out from other MMOs.
Blizzard, we need your attention on this. If this is happening to so many players across different setups, it’s clear the problem is not on our end. Please investigate and restore the snappiness that made WoW a joy to play.
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