I feel like this issue got left behind and it's still really frustrating. I mean, we all agree he still sucks right? Or is there's still debate about this?
Things that need fixing:
- Get rid of the sanity drain during Werebeaver form. Just have a sanity penalty when you transform back, like singleplayer. You know how some people complain about how sanity is annoying because of the persistent sound effects and decolouring effects, well...imagine that but ten times worse because its in sepia and there's a god damn banjo playing. And there's no way around it, unless you transform right back into human form, you are going to insane no matter what you do because the sanity drain is so OP. It's just a horrible experience all around and it's why I never touch this character.
- The fact that he is vulnerable doesn't make sense at all. He has no armour and does less damage than a basic spear. WHY? He is a werewolf beaver, shouldn't other characters fear him? At least make him strong during full moon, or something. Right, now he is pathetic.
Also, we need another character that's strong to fight people like Wolfgang and Wicker.
- Get rid of the log meter and eating logs in human form. It's so dumb.
I feel like the DST updates to Woodie encourage the player to never want to transform and when he does, transform back as quickly as possible....and that's so crap.
If you want evidence, here's a great video of someone experiencing the Woodie frustration (5:50) and (11:50)