By EldritchTrapStar Go To PostKibner…that last game. I needed that extra bit of health he got in the PTR. My Q popped up literally a second before the last missile hit us. I died right before Transcendence could activate. FeelsBadMan :(On Gibralter defense, I could have maybe saved the last point if Transcendence had the movement speed bonus from PTR. :(
Last night was fun, though.
Kibner I sent you the latest Origins storyline.
The thing that confuses me about Ana is this: she's in Overwatch so she's a fairly competent sniper, right? Then why can she not headshot??? I mean she seems to be fairly reliant on her teammates (no escape/defense mechanism outside of her Sleep Dart, not a damage dealer), is it that they wanted her to be strictly support as per her storyline/release notes (see the Torbjorn/Mercy convo and gun blueprints)?
The thing that confuses me about Ana is this: she's in Overwatch so she's a fairly competent sniper, right? Then why can she not headshot??? I mean she seems to be fairly reliant on her teammates (no escape/defense mechanism outside of her Sleep Dart, not a damage dealer), is it that they wanted her to be strictly support as per her storyline/release notes (see the Torbjorn/Mercy convo and gun blueprints)?
During one of Ster's streams, the devs held a Q&A while they played. I think the short answer (from my shoddy memory) to that question was along the lines of them wanting things to be consistent, and not to have to deal with a crazy powerful 2nd version of Widow. You'd have to worry about getting head-shots not only on the other team, but your teammates as well, to maximize healing. They wanted to emphasize the actual support role. lol.
I think the lack of mobility had something to do with them not wanting every character to end up with super jumps, flight, and wall climbs, and play exactly as every other character.
I think the lack of mobility had something to do with them not wanting every character to end up with super jumps, flight, and wall climbs, and play exactly as every other character.
I get that AFK/idling people need to be removed but last night I got that warning just chillin' with my bastion waiting for dumb bots. Had been active the whole game, like really Blizz.
By The Frankman Go To PostKibner I sent you the latest Origins storyline.She had two eyes when she was a competent sniper.
The thing that confuses me about Ana is this: she's in Overwatch so she's a fairly competent sniper, right? Then why can she not headshot??? I mean she seems to be fairly reliant on her teammates (no escape/defense mechanism outside of her Sleep Dart, not a damage dealer), is it that they wanted her to be strictly support as per her storyline/release notes (see the Torbjorn/Mercy convo and gun blueprints)?
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postjunkrat ult really should explode if he's killed while controlling itit'd be practically useless if it did.
seems like an oversight
I know I've complained a lot about mei but god damn there should be a way to report these players that fuck over the entire team from defending shit/traveling with a wall.
By Tea Go To PostI know I've complained a lot about mei but god damn there should be a way to report these players that fuck over the entire team from defending shit/traveling with a wall.Right click on their name and press the report button. I'm sure there should be a option that fits griefing/trolling.
By Kibner Go To PostRight click on their name and press the report button. I'm sure there should be a option that fits griefing/trolling.I'm on PS4.
By Tea Go To PostI'm on PS4.I have to imagine there is a similar mechanism. Do a quick Google search to see if anything pops up.
We gotta work on our defense and teamwork. Last night was...
Solo Q ranked this morning and got some wins, but my rank still hasn't recovered. :(
Blizzard needs to drop the patch next week. I'm over stacked heroes and infinite overtime. Also, ready for Ana, the three support meta, and the rise of D.Va.
Solo Q ranked this morning and got some wins, but my rank still hasn't recovered. :(
Blizzard needs to drop the patch next week. I'm over stacked heroes and infinite overtime. Also, ready for Ana, the three support meta, and the rise of D.Va.
I'm just going to stop playing flankers in solo queue because teammates never take advantage of my work anyways
i knew it was too good to be true. had way too many good games in ranked with normal humans as teammates
wonder if they'd ever consider a coach feature-someone on each side playing spec that could have a better understanding of whats going on and advise switches
shit is just kinda lame af as it is..sometimes you feel like your team is doing well but you're still losing and you dont have the stats to break down why
shit is just kinda lame af as it is..sometimes you feel like your team is doing well but you're still losing and you dont have the stats to break down why
the why could simply be that the other team is better than you or someone is having a really good game on the other team.
you cant win them all. not every loss means you did something wrong
it's not like you lost to a widowmaker/pharah combo and your entire team decided to stay as characters that widow/pharah counter.
you cant win them all. not every loss means you did something wrong
it's not like you lost to a widowmaker/pharah combo and your entire team decided to stay as characters that widow/pharah counter.
I play every character pretty regularly based on the enemy team comp and my own TF2 style, but I been thinking at 50+ hours it's time I find a few to focus on and stick with so I don't become Jack of All Trades and never excelt at a smaller selection.
Thank god for the McCree buff on PTR. I can't believe how long they let Pharah/Mercy bullshit persist
Thank god for the McCree buff on PTR. I can't believe how long they let Pharah/Mercy bullshit persist
yea I plan on settling with Zarya/Lucio/Reaper.
I really want to get good with Widowmaker, but I just can't snipe in this game.
I really want to get good with Widowmaker, but I just can't snipe in this game.
Zenyatta will probably be my main. Don't know what else, though. Maybe Tracer, Zarya/Winston, and Mei.
lol dude refuses to change off of torb against 4 DVa's, complains about shit teammates
never change online players
never change online players
starting to get a better feel for what comps win certain maps and am adjusting accordingly
right now my goal is to find that "perfect" hero you know can get the job done on each point of every map
for example tracer on point 1 of kings row assault
there are still some maps I have ??? marks about ideal picks, anubis assault for the first point for example is something I'm still not super comfortable with, and I'm still not sure of what the best defense setup for kings row point 1 defense is either
right now my goal is to find that "perfect" hero you know can get the job done on each point of every map
for example tracer on point 1 of kings row assault
there are still some maps I have ??? marks about ideal picks, anubis assault for the first point for example is something I'm still not super comfortable with, and I'm still not sure of what the best defense setup for kings row point 1 defense is either
By Rob Go To Postlol dude refuses to change off of torb against 4 DVa's, complains about shit teammates
never change online players
bastions that don't understand how useless they are really suck...my rule with bastion when I use him is I'm allowed one death on a point, and if I didn't get a good amount of work in then insta switch---its the kind of thing thats going to work or it isn't, and some people really have to get beat the fuck down before they switch
By Kibner Go To PostZenyatta will probably be my main. Don't know what else, though. Maybe Tracer, Zarya/Winston, and Mei.Isn't Zenyatta literally the worst character? Courageous choice. I think in actual competitions, he's the only character that's never played...
Zarya is in every single game now.
Do people still think she's some super clutch deeply mechanical character that only wizards can master?
Do people still think she's some super clutch deeply mechanical character that only wizards can master?
I tend to just go for straight up offensive characters but change them depending on map and where I know choke points and the like are and from what vantage point.
Wish the torb turret would have stronger defense but less tracking to compensate
like its fucking ridiculous the lock on on that thing...you barely peak a corner and the shit is lighting you up
like its fucking ridiculous the lock on on that thing...you barely peak a corner and the shit is lighting you up
By data Go To PostThank god for the McCree buff on PTR. I can't believe how long they let Pharah/Mercy bullshit persist
Yeah. Damn them having a high skill hero do well.
Lets go back to hitscan!
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postwonder if they'd ever consider a coach feature-someone on each side playing spec that could have a better understanding of whats going on and advise switchesFor pubs? terrible feature. will just result in flaming.
shit is just kinda lame af as it is..sometimes you feel like your team is doing well but you're still losing and you dont have the stats to break down why
By giririsss Go To PostYeah. Damn them having a high skill hero do well.Now a splash damage character with no falloff will do well instead of a character that requires aiming
Lets go back to hitscan!
See what I did?
nah not pubs
not sure if pro teams have coaches or not...this is the perfect game for them, I know Halo has them and that has less need, pretty cut and dry
Starting to really find my groove now in competitive now.
not sure if pro teams have coaches or not...this is the perfect game for them, I know Halo has them and that has less need, pretty cut and dry
Starting to really find my groove now in competitive now.
Gotta find the right balance between assisting and giving no fucks, especially if your team is just dumb.
By data Go To PostNow a splash damage character with no falloff will do well instead of a character that requires aimingYou can't spam hitscan? P.sure you can!
See what I did?
Both require aiming.
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postnah not pubsSo, from CS:GO, the coach just sits in the same team speak server.
not sure if pro teams have coaches or not…this is the perfect game for them, I know Halo has them and that has less need, pretty cut and dry
Starting to really find my groove now in competitive now.
Overwatch is lacking a lot of competitive functionality. Like the ability to pause.
By Gabyskra Go To PostIsn't Zenyatta literally the worst character? Courageous choice. I think in actual competitions, he's the only character that's never played…My team wins when I play him. *shrug*
zen has more utility than people would think, there are maps that are really tank heavy that he'd be super useful on--seeing a roadhog hit with that dark orb is just a joy to see
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postzen has more utility than people would think, there are maps that are really tank heavy that he'd be super useful on–seeing a roadhog hit with that dark orb is just a joy to seeZen gets a buf any time anyone who uses a bullet weapon gets a buff.
The buff to McCree makes him even more useful. I wonder how many shots zenyatta-debuffed tank will take to down with a buffed McCree.
But the orb is so easy to get rid of. 3 seconds out of his sight, and he's a 150 hp softie who cant occupy the action like Lucio does.
By Gabyskra Go To PostBut the orb is so easy to get rid of. 3 seconds out of his sight, and he's a 150 hp softie who cant occupy the action like Lucio does.
Getting buffed to 200 and something about his orb as well I think?
Yeah, increasing his shield to 150 (so he has 200 total 'health'), like quadrupled the speed his orbs fly to their targets, his ult heals more per tick, and he moves faster during the ult, too.
The nerf to Widowmaker made him viable in more games, imo. It's now mostly just Tracers and Pharras that kill me (when my aim is off). I imagine the buffed McCree will make things more difficult, too.
The nerf to Widowmaker made him viable in more games, imo. It's now mostly just Tracers and Pharras that kill me (when my aim is off). I imagine the buffed McCree will make things more difficult, too.
really falling in love with Soldier, when you pop a Tracer with helix and a slight headshot burst right after before she can even hit rewind..
It's an interesting double that the McCree buff will make Zen both better and more vulnerable.
I'm surprised phara' gives you trouble on Zen now. I always hate going up against a zen as pharah. The orbs hurt :(
I still don't think he's worth "maining" IMO. He's still very situational. But you may take him as your second support in some cases instead of a Mercy.
I'm surprised phara' gives you trouble on Zen now. I always hate going up against a zen as pharah. The orbs hurt :(
I still don't think he's worth "maining" IMO. He's still very situational. But you may take him as your second support in some cases instead of a Mercy.
By giririsss Go To PostIt's an interesting double that the McCree buff will make Zen both better and more vulnerable.It's more because of my playstyle and that some days I'm just trash at aiming against moving targets. I usually have enough time to kill a Pharrah mid-ult before she kills me, but it is before that where she gets me. Like, if she can get past my front line to specifically hunt me, I'm in trouble. It's almost the only time I like having a Torb on my team.
I'm surprised phara' gives you trouble on Zen now. I always hate going up against a zen as pharah. The orbs hurt :(
I still don't think he's worth "maining" IMO. He's still very situational. But you may take him as your second support in some cases instead of a Mercy.
Yeah, I rarely ever solo heal with him. It has to be the right team make-up (roadhog, soldier, mei, reaper, tracer team has lots of ways to heal themselves) and/or right map and situation. I generally just fill after that because the other characters I want to play are already picked or have their role otherwise filled.
Yeah, it was interesting hearing some of the pro's thoughts on why you don't see Mei in competetive.
And it basically went "mei would be your second support cause she doesn't do enough damage otherwise. And mercy's ult is just a lot more useful / valuable".
There's another element to it, and this is probably what hurts zen the most. It's a concept that a lot of top tier dota teams/drafters understand. It's ease of execution. Mercy as your second support is just easier to execute with / game plan with than either zen or mei at the moment.
There's no point in having the theoretical best combo in the game... if you can never pull it off.
And it basically went "mei would be your second support cause she doesn't do enough damage otherwise. And mercy's ult is just a lot more useful / valuable".
There's another element to it, and this is probably what hurts zen the most. It's a concept that a lot of top tier dota teams/drafters understand. It's ease of execution. Mercy as your second support is just easier to execute with / game plan with than either zen or mei at the moment.
There's no point in having the theoretical best combo in the game... if you can never pull it off.
Guys, the payload is right at the end. We probably don't need Widowmaker, Tracer, Genji and Reaper on defense
By data Go To PostGuys, the payload is right at the end. We probably don't need Widowmaker, Tracer, Genji and Reaper on defenseReaper / Genji maybe.
Played on a team that only picked Hanzo/Genji
... So i last picked Widow.
We lost. But in quick time. Not as annoying.