cross-posting this here from the Naughty Dog forums, which was in response to the outcry about sprinting and blindfire:
EvangM wrote:
This is a very delicate issue to address. Whenever you change one system, it affects countless others. Nothing ever happens in a vacuum so we must carefully analyze a variety of factors before deciding to change anything.
That said, we are definitely reading your feedback and are taking everything into account. We're also trying to spread more information to you, our fanbase, faster and making the process more transparent, so you're not left in the dark for long stretches of time.
We really appreciate the passion and support you're giving us. Thanks for caring.
Regards,
EvangM
ND Dev Team