I play as both ft and pred, I think that @IllFonic 's mistake with this game was throwing the balance of the game too far in one direction or the other.
Instead of solving fundamental problems of the game, they would buff or nerf in order to compensate.
The predator can get all 7 claims even against a good team. Half of your success in this game is dependant on your skill. The other half is at the mercy of janky weapons balancing.
Hot take, but damage buffs aside from Yautja’s bane, down ranged, heavy hitter, and fearless shouldn’t have been implemented into the game. Even stuff like sniper while good in concept is absolutely busted with the new pdl buff.
Another hot take. “Savage” should have been default on preds. Not only would it solve some balancing issues, but it would motivate pred players to actually make claims instead of just shooting guys while they’re down. Which is something I know ruffles some feathers.
If you restored health on claims by default, it would make them worthwhile. Maybe “Savage” could restore more health than a claim without it, but that might just be overcomplicated