This is the same issue with TF2 Payload. After years of this game mode most people still don't focus on pushing unless time is just about to run out. It's annoying.
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This is the same issue with TF2 Payload. After years of this game mode most people still don't focus on pushing unless time is just about to run out. It's annoying.
There's a ton of chokepoint maps, yeah. If it's an attack map, some of them are insanely difficult to break through even with coordination if one team has its shit together and yours is just doing w/e.
There's always flank routes. Especially for the climbers/flyers.
just use a babbys first team fortress ability to clear it
Chokes are important for balance reasons.
Makoto-Yuki
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well, looks like i'll definitely be buying this game. i'm not saying i'm great or anything but i think i am playing rather well and can see myself playing this for a long time.
it's very much a team game, and everyone doesn't really know what they are doing yet. just try and learn the characters. customize controler/keyboard layouts and group up with some friends.
Yeah of all the maps i played on last night, none of them are ever used in the competitive circuit. Now you know why Anubis is never picked/ one of the first banned.
Yeah of all the maps i played on last night, none of them are ever used in the competitive circuit. Now you know why Anubis is never picked/ one of the first banned.
It used to be even harder to win on Attack. They opened up the last point a bit. It still can be hard to push through a really bunkered defense though. Definitely has some of the chokiest chokepoints.
Mike_Hawk689
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Anyone playing on ps4?
I am. My pc is too old to run this.
GitarooMan
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This game is fun and addictive, but man am I bad right now. I definitely need to spend a lot of time learning the characters movements/ability to flank and escape and figure out how to best coordinate with different characters. Sometimes it seems tough to accomplish much of anything. Proper positioning is definitely a major issue for me, really have to learn the maps.
Mike_Hawk689
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Are you playing right now? Im looking for people to play with!
At work. Won't be till later.
jaydub6669
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Sir Abacus
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Sort of. Each map usually has three flanks to each choke so if a defending team pushes out to far it's really easy to get to the backline with the mobile disruptors like Tracer or Reaper. The hard counter to lock down a flank is a Symettra death rooms. They're impossible for a solo disruptor to break through. Then you have maps like Anubis and Hollywood where the flanks enter from near one choke to get to the backline behind the choke.
The map design is crazy. They let the heroes be the stars of the game.
shiftplusone
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Man I am loving this more than I thought I would. I thought I would like it and it would be a shooter I'd want to play every so often but it turns out, it's hard for me to STOP playing it.
Mei is the standout for me so far. love her power set, her icewall should qualify for play of the game because it can be ruinous for opposing teams. Great design too
Mei is the standout for me so far. love her power set, her icewall should qualify for play of the game because it can be ruinous for opposing teams. Great design too
Complex Shadow
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the fact that you get points for blocking alone is the greatest thing ever.
On the one hand, the PS4 version is totally not bad! It's pretty, it runs smooth, and controls well. Getting rumble feedback on the controller feels great too.
On the other, it's definitely slower, but that's not 100% bad as it's more conducive to my current skill level
On the other, other hand I'm metaphysically certain that the PC version will get better support and updates
Still undecided on which PO to cancel.
On the other, it's definitely slower, but that's not 100% bad as it's more conducive to my current skill level
On the other, other hand I'm metaphysically certain that the PC version will get better support and updates
Still undecided on which PO to cancel.
Really like soldier but he's only OP if you can consistently land shots on heads. If you can you're a machine, if not you just do okay. I like him too but he's super vanilla, initial burst for me. I tend to swap out of him quick.
bargeparty
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OK I get that they want to cut down on afk players, but it's like 30 seconds or something of inactivity and you're booted. That's nuts.
DonutTurtle
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So far this game is so good! I'm leaning towards D.Va, Mei and Roadhog. Looking forward later today to play more heroes.
Assuming they give it the same support as they have Diablo 3 then the PS4 version will get patched on the same day with the same content as the PC version.
The only difference between the two is the lack of seasons, which they aren't able to implement on consoles for a variety of reasons - but that shouldn't be an issue for Overwatch. Everything else is identical.
Think i did pretty good for my first run.
3 minutes match and 15 killstreak 0 deaths most on the truck/objective too
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Yeap, it's like your playing a 90's point and click game!
If only 2 sniper shots from behind Rein's barrier weren't enough to take it down!
GwyndolinCinder
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Well maybe you should just kill that stationary target then
JetBlackPanda
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Yes, but he is an easy counter with Widowmaker or Roadhog.
I have decided to cancel my collectors edition and grab this for as cheap as possible. I for sure love it but there really isn't much to it.
Sir Abacus
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Back in the day Bastion would gain a 1000 hitpoint shield when he transformed to siege mode. I'm glad those days are gone.
I think it might be the other way round, at least for casual play. For the last few years console versions of most shooters had much better longevity there compared to PC.
I do, the rest of my team doesn't, but thanks for assuming.
literally had a bastion stay in turret mode as i lobbed rockets at him and he killed the guy in front of me
Lady Siara
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Yeah, I did this a few times last night. Quite satisfying!
Sneakily installed this on my work computer and I'm totally surprised how great it runs on a sub-par machine
Kenzodielocke
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I am so bad at this game. So fucking bad.
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