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 <br>When developers make a massive mistake, the community backlash is immediate, fierce, and often historically memorable.<br>
 <br>This article revisits some of the most controversial balance decisions in the history of the genre and the chaos they caused.<br>
 Unintended Consequences
 <br>Perhaps the most infamous example of a balance change gone wrong involved a massive, multi-stat buff to a splash-damage unit.<br>
 <br>The developers were eventually forced to release an emergency 'hotfix' patch outside of their normal schedule to completely revert the changes.<br>
 It is a complex ecosystem.Abuse it until it is nerfed.Stay informed.
 The Reign of the Night Witch
 <br>The 'Night Witch' release is the textbook example; a unit that spawned flying swarms upon death while dealing massive melee damage.<br>
 <br>She was aggressively nerfed three separate times in the following months until she was finally brought into a balanced state.<br>
 Player BacklashHow the Studio Handled ItTanking the RatingsUsually forces immediate communication from the lead developer apologizing and promising a rapid hotfixTop Pros Boycotting TournamentsThe most effective way to force a change, as it hurts the game's viewership and public image directly
 A Never-Ending Struggle
 <br>These controversial patches, while frustrating at the time, are part of the game's rich history.<br>
 <br>Adapt, survive, and wait for the next update.<br>
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