In recent Node Wars, there has been a noticeable shift towards a PvE-centric gameplay style rather than the intended PvP focus. This shift is largely due to significant PvE updates across all classes, resulting in tactics where players simply rush enemy forts with full main raids or resort to strategies like "suicide runs" to swiftly destroy forts. One particularly potent strategy involves combining tools like the Blessing of Battle (formerly known as Spirit of Battle) with Command to Gather (CTG), resulting in near-invincibility for attackers and rapid fort destruction within seconds.

While these tactics may yield short-term benefits, they lead to negative gameplay experiences. To rectify this and restore balance to PvP dynamics, I propose the following adjustments:

1. Disable the ability for forts to be debuffed, preventing swift destruction through debuffs like Mysty Haze from Shai.

2. Introduce a mechanic where leaving a certain radius around one's own fort automatically removes the Blessing of Battle buff, discouraging hit-and-run tactics.

3. Implement a new defensive system for forts involving "platings" that grant the tower damage reduction (DR). Here's how it would function:

   • Initially, the tower starts with 10 platings, each providing 20% DR.

   • As platings are depleted due to enemy attacks, the tower gains a temporary stacking buff, increasing its DR by 20% for each 10% of Fort HP lost. This buff lasts for a set duration (e.g., 30 seconds).

   • Platings do not regenerate upon fort repair.

   • Over time, platings naturally decrease but never reach zero, ensuring a minimum of 2 platings remain to thwart last-minute rush tactics.

   •    Add a fortscaling for each number Cap, to adjust this have in 70 number cap 30% less hp than on 100 number cap 

These adjustments aim to reintroduce strategic combat dynamics into Node Wars, discouraging swift fort destruction tactics and emphasizing thoughtful engagement. It's imperative to prioritize the implementation of these changes to enhance the overall enjoyment of Node Wars for all players.

TL;DR: Node Wars in BDO have become more about PvE than PvP due to overpowered strategies like fort rushing. To fix this, we propose disabling fort debuffs, removing SoB when leaving fort radius, and adding defensive platings to forts. These changes promote strategic combat and enhance overall enjoyment of Node Wars.