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[Ketch]

Captain price is a 2bit chump compared to snake.

Snakes killed cyborg ninjas, psychics, cyborg psychics, vampires, hundreds of genome soldiers and like 3 giant walking nuclear battle tanks (by himself). He's also crawled through a giant microwave and potentially carries a strain of some apocalyptic chemical weapon in his fucking blood.

Captain price went on some night missions for special forces. La dee dah.

 

[Papercuts]

I'm new to playing any game in this genral and started playing in the last week or so. Been having fun so far but I'm still trying to learn the ins and outs. I've been liking Syl a lot this week but was wondering if a scoreboard like this is normal

With her dagger abilities draining/stunning minions and the tower disabling with her normal shots I constantly seem to be all in on siege damage and pushing lanes forward. Is this something she excels at or is it build dependent?

 

[zoukka]

I'm new to playing any game in this genral and started playing in the last week or so. Been having fun so far but I'm still trying to learn the ins and outs. I've been liking Syl a lot this week but was wondering if a scoreboard like this is normal



With her dagger abilities draining/stunning minions and the tower disabling with her normal shots I constantly seem to be all in on siege damage and pushing lanes forward. Is this something she excels at or is it build dependent?

Whatever your build, sylvanas can solo push all lanes at level 1 no problems. She cannot be left alone in lanes.

 

[PoweredBySoy]

Played it within 2 days. Now I understand what OT's title means.

is there any general advice for newcomer?

I just started too and found this video pretty useful to explain the general flow a match should take, as well as the importance of laning.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XM7qf0o7uw

 

[jediyoshi]

Assuming maintenance is over on time

 

[Alur]

Ready for that seven sided strike straight into my veins.

 

[Silvawuff]

I lovehate this game. When it's good and the teams are balanced and play smart, it's awesome. Then I go nights with six losses/one win versus extremely coordinated teams while my pug teammates eternally feed their 4-man clustergank.

 

[Alur]

I lovehate this game. When it's good and the teams are balanced and play smart, it's awesome. Then I go nights with six losses/one win versus extremely coordinated teams while my pug teammates eternally feed their 4-man clustergank.

I'm the same. Had a 9-10 game winstreak in Hero League Saturday. Lost 7 in a row after that. The MOBA genre in a nutshell.

 

[Silvawuff]

I'm the same. Had a 9-10 game winstreak in Hero League Saturday. Lost 7 in a row after that. The MOBA genre in a nutshell.

Ouch, those 7 loss streaks are brutal. I main Li Li so it's frustrating if the opposing team keeps you focus-fired/stunned most of the match (they're the smart ones).

I think I have like 15% win rate in Garden. Yesterday I got it again, and near the end the enemy core was at 10% and I found myself alone there with everyone else dead on both teams. Solo'd it down the rest of the way. The team was going nuts.

 

[Alur]

Yesterday I got it again, and near the end the enemy core was at 10% and I found myself alone there with everyone else dead on both teams. Solo'd it down the rest of the way. The team was going nuts.

Those moments are the best. Makes those losing streaks, trolls and throws all worth it.

We had a nice one yesterday where we were playing Zagara and Jaina. Late game, final team fight would decide the game. Our team baited out their Thrall's Sundering, then Jaina and I (Zag) dodged two Orbital Strikes and KT's D + Q nonsense long enough to wipe them and rush core for the victory. Felt good man.

Spoiler

The bad Jaina was Milly79. He's bad and should feel bad.

 

[Proven]

Played a solo queue QM as Raynor today. First time as Raynor in ages. Dude is awesome though. I had a blast and am psyched for his upcoming buffs. Put the video of my match on my YT channel and I plan to rewatch later. I had no idea what talents to choose so I just threw some shit together, but it seemed to work out well.

I've been getting back into Raynor over the past few weeks if only because I like playing him more than Valla for whatever reason, even with the Hungering Arrow build coming into vogue. I was likely overly disappointed with him before because the trait changes they put into his talents were way too late into his kit, so I couldn't make him the weird split pushing semi-specialist I originally wanted him to be. However, I might start using Lead from the Front again with the new changes, so hopefully it's all good.

There's also the fact that I've become obsessed with attack speed bonuses for the past few weeks. Been playing a ton of Rapid Fire Tychus, Raynor has Inspire, and I'm this close to picking up ETC just to be a buffing rockstar. I'd also do Tyrande but my friends don't like playing support and I'm not crazy enough to take her into solo quick match.

Assuming maintenance is over on time

This is nice. Might requote this for the new page.

 

[Alur]

Patch notes are up.

Only thing I see missing off the top is Infernal Shrines, which we knew about.

 

[AbundantChoice]

I'm actually really, really curious about the varying AI levels for vs AI, and can't wait to try them out.

 

[Silvawuff]

Those moments are the best. Makes those losing streaks, trolls and throws all worth it.

We had a nice one yesterday where we were playing Zagara and Jaina. Late game, final team fight would decide the game. Our team baited out their Thrall's Sundering, then Jaina and I (Zag) dodged two Orbital Strikes and KT's D + Q nonsense long enough to wipe them and rush core for the victory. Felt good man.

Spoiler

The bad Jaina was Milly79. He's bad and should feel bad.

That's so clutch. I really love those rushes that turn into core decimation. So many little factors have to be in place for it to work out.

 

[danielcw]

I'm actually really, really curious about the varying AI levels for vs AI, and can't wait to try them out.

You can already do that in custom games

 

[Alur]

Servers are up! Let's get transcendent.

Spoiler

that was bad

Treasure Goblin is 20k gold.

 

[domstah]

Captain Price is the Solid Snake of Call of Duty! If Snake was Irish.

Captain Price isn't Irish. He's English, probably from East London, judging by the accent. And both Soap and MacMillian (the dude you save in Chernobyl) were Scottish. I'm not even sure there is an Irish guy in any of the Modern Warfares, but I could be wrong.

 

[Werd]

Dynamic Bundles is nice to have, think I'll buy Sonya with gold then get Arthas-Rehgar for 50% off from the Conquest bundle..

 

[danielcw]

Dynamic Bundles is nice to have, think I'll buy Sonya with gold then get Arthas-Rehgar for 50% off from the Conquest bundle..

Is it still 50% then?
I kinda expect the savings to be lower, if you already own something.

 

[jediyoshi]

Way of the hundred fists is redonkulous.

 

[Proven]

Yeah, I'd honestly guess that the amount saved is the sale price of that character in the bundle. So if the character costs $5.00 individually, and is part of a bundle that says "50% OFF!", then buying that character with gold will only save you $2.50 from the bundle price.

 

[brian!]

Looks like kael doesnt receive the e speed for free anymore?

 

[Mengy]

Double post:
next free hero rotation:

• Malfurion
• Valla
• Anub'arak
• Tychus
• Nazebo
• Johanna (od poziomu 12)
• Kael'thas (od poziomu 15)

http://eu.battle.net/heroes/pl/forum/topic/12618073860?page=3#46
via reddit

Sweet! I'll finally get to try out Johanna.

I'm more excited for the Hammer and Abathur changes though. Curious to see how the AI skill level stuff works too.

 

[Outdoor Miner]

So I see we have to play "Placement Games" now. Has our MMR been reset? Any particular way I should approach these placements (solo Q, with 2-3 buds)? I think I screwed up how I entered Hero League initially and want to avoid the same mistake.

 

[Savitar]

Saw the monk in my first game, he did good.

Bought the demonic Tyreal skin, everything else I can wait on.

 

[Alur]

First monk game in QM. 17-0, 103k heals. I had two tanks so it was pretty safe for me as well as easy to heal. Much fun.

So I see we have to play "Placement Games" now. Has our MMR been reset? Any particular way I should approach these placements (solo Q, with 2-3 buds)? I think I screwed up how I entered Hero League initially and want to avoid the same mistake.

Your MMR remains for matchmaking purposes, but you go through 20 placement games before it gives you your new ranking.

However you had success before, that's what I'd do now. Some people are solo queuers, others do better in a group. I'd suggest one to two friends for a duo or trio myself. Just make sure that you are all of the same skill level roughly or you might end up in the same boat as last go 'round.

Looks like kael doesnt receive the e speed for free anymore?

Not sure. I don't see it in the notes now. Maybe so.

 

[Raxus]

Servers are up! Let's get transcendent.

Spoiler

that was bad

Treasure Goblin is 20k gold.

Is it a one time deal quest?

 

[Werd]

Is it still 50% then?
I kinda expect the savings to be lower, if you already own something.

Yes I think it maintains the 50% off. I'm missing 3 from Conquest and 2 from domination, and both were listed at just under 50% of their standard store price.

I went ahead and did buy Sonya with gold, and the bundle price is now $8.46 for Rehgar + Arthas.

 

[kirblar]

Is it a one time deal quest?

Limited-time mount.

 

[AbundantChoice]

It's up! Whoo!

 

[Robottiimu2000]

There is a treasure goblin kill counter on http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/game/events/eternal-conflict/
It is at over 10 million

Holy crap! That's a lot of gold and even more so games being played o.0

 

[PoweredBySoy]

It's up! Whoo!

Leaving work now! F U WORK

 

[RumblingRosco]

Holy crap! That's a lot of gold and even more so games being played o.0

10,000,000 kills with 2 kills per game (Assuming at least one person on each team hasn't killed the goblin yet) means at least 5,000,000 matches played in that time. I know I have some matches without any goblins appearing, so I bet that number is at least 10-20% higher. Sick.

P.S. Any screenshots or a GIF of the treasure goblin mount?

 

[-Digits-]

Good, the Goblin is only 20k. I half expected it to be 50k. I'll buy it as soon as I can play again.

 

[Maledict]

Looks like kael doesnt receive the e speed for free anymore?

He never did - it was only ever the extra 30% range. The initial reports from Gamescon were wrong.

 

[Savitar]

I could have owned that mount a week ago, had 23 K or more.

But considering it's a goblin mount it's no biggie.

He's kinda ugly.

 

[zoukka]

Is EU tomorrow?

 

[Maledict]

Is EU tomorrow?

Yep, as always. For some reason Blizzard has steadfastly refused to join the rest of the world, and EU always gets things a day later.

(It's not like it's their biggest market or anything...)

 

[brian!]

He never did - it was only ever the extra 30% range. The initial reports from Gamescon were wrong.

O woops i kinda figured

 

[Alur]

He's kinda ugly.

He is ugly. Only two things I can think he matches is Murky (cause goofy) and Kharazim's base skin color.

Still got him anyway though lol

 

[subwilde]

Please tell me when you are mounting up the goblin comes out of a portal and picks you up. I will buy this instantly if that's the case...Otherwise I'm saving for that doubloon mount

 

[Milly79]

Please tell me when you are mounting up the goblin comes out of a portal and picks you up. I will buy this instantly if that's the case...Otherwise I'm saving for that doubloon mount

Negative.

 

[Alur]

This duck hunt stuff on the login screen LOL

Please tell me when you are mounting up the goblin comes out of a portal and picks you up. I will buy this instantly if that's the case...Otherwise I'm saving for that doubloon mount

Doubloon mount should be cash unless they've said otherwise. Treasure Goblin is gold only.

 

[jediyoshi]

lag + divine palm = NOPE

 

[subwilde]

Negative.

This duck hunt stuff on the login screen LOL



Doubloon mount should be cash unless they've said otherwise. Treasure Goblin is gold only.

Oh well...looks like I'll pick him up anyway. My mount game is slippin

 

[Savitar]

I love the description for the goblin mount even if he's an ugly little sucker.

 

[Orochinagis]

The starter screen with the monk is just too bright for my taste.

 

[Proven]

Yep, as always. For some reason Blizzard has steadfastly refused to join the rest of the world, and EU always gets things a day later.

(It's not like it's their biggest market or anything...)

To be fair, there's also have an EU ESL cup that takes place at the same time they're usually doing NA maintenance/patching. Plus, they don't want to deprive EU of their prime time.

 

[Maledict]

To be fair, there's also have an EU ESL cup that takes place at the same time they're usually doing NA maintenance/patching. Plus, they don't want to deprive EU of their prime time.

Given how their current tournament organisation has completely and utterly fucked over the EU tournament scene, I'm willing to bet they aren't even *aware* of the ESL cup taking place... .

 

[jaundicejuice]

Woo, Goblin mount get!

I love character launches just because of all the ridiculous shit people try. Right now having the monk or playing against him is like launch Butcher. I love it. So many Monks are going to try and solo the boss at the wrong time and give them away to the other team.

It's nice to finally play with KT's new build live. Overall he feels better to play as throughout with the damage buffs to Flamestrike and Living Bomb and the range increase to Gravity Lapse. His power curve feels better. More gradual, less spike-y. The new thing people will complain about is Chain Bomb because of Fission Bombs AoE.

Early game free Living Bomb harass is James Franco Soooo Good.gif