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[Uthred]

18! Kinda enjoying the streak now. Nothing purple or gold.

I'm convinced that loot box contents only come as 3 grey and 1 blue and that all evidence to the contrary is a cruel and elaborate lie

 

[Wanderer5]

Welcome to my world, I play mercy and there have been times where the enemy straight up ignores the group and guns for me lol.

Mercy is even worse in that regards depending on your team. Least Lucio can hold his own more.

 

[Rhaknar]

Welcome to my world, I play mercy and there have been times where the enemy straight up ignores the group and guns for me lol.

Youre the healer. Thats exactly what they should do.

 

[thoseAREmySHOES]

OK, I can only take solo queueing for so long... anyone on Xbox One want to group up?

GT: thoseAREmySHOES

 

[old]

Getting a gold medal in kills mean you got the most kills in a match out of your entire team. A silver medal in kills mean you did second best compared to your team, and bronze means third best. Note that multiple people can get gold medals if they have the same number of kills/objective time/damage done etc.

This applies to all the stats you can have in a game except deaths.

I hate when I get 5 gold medals (subtle brag) with Soldier 76 but my "highlight" is getting X number of eliminations. Blizz needs to change the logic so that gold medals get weighted more.

 

[Kalentan]

Is the PS4 Matchmaking acting up? It's acting longer than usual and finding no one.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

I thought i would only play a few characters then i tried them all and now i'm having a hard time deciding who should i play with.

They're all so freakin cool.

 

[Edzi]

I'm tempted to jump into this game after all the hype it's generated, but I'm in a bit of a pickle when deciding which platform to get it on. Debating between PS4 and PC, since I've always played competitive games on consoles in the past and would likely feel more comfortable on PS4 against other pad players, but I've also been learning m/kb by forcing myself to play DOOM with it and so I may be able to slowly get up to speed on the PC version which I hear might have a bigger community/better support down the line? Any advice?

 

[EroticSushi]

Any recommendations for a software that can record a set amount of time? Shadow play isn't working for me but I like how they have a system where you can record the last few minutes.

 

[jediyoshi]

Interesting in competitive route 66 defense, giving up the first alley completely and just holding the gas station works.

 

[nOoblet16]

It is kind of insane just how much damage Roadhog is capable of taking with his fast healing (only 6 second cool down), highest HP, Symmetry's shield and Torbjorn's armour which can get his total HP to 700.
Ou of which 75 is armour that causes reduced damage.

 

[_woLf]

I really, really hope Blizzard implements a way to somehow save the clips that are put into your Highlights section from the main menu.

You lose them all once you close the game. It sucks.

 

[Shake Appeal]

I'm convinced that loot box contents only come as 3 grey and 1 blue and that all evidence to the contrary is a cruel and elaborate lie

On the whole I prefer the color variation skins to the other junk, so I'm okay with it. There are just a few legendaries I want.

 

[nOoblet16]

Welcome to my world, I play mercy and there have been times where the enemy straight up ignores the group and guns for me lol.

Well that's what I do when I am playing against them as well. Although Mercy can fly away and get behind bigger teammates to save herself, so she has an escape option. Lucio because of how difficult he is to kill and his sound barrier special makes him an even higher priority for the enemy team but he unlike Mercy he can't fly away.

 

[KyleCross]

I'm starting to really dislike this game and it isn't Blizzard's fault. I play with randoms as I don't have any MP friends and it is hell. Half the time they have no idea what an objective is and they'll just go off and do team deathmatch, often time wandering aimlessly as they can't find the enemies. I literally just had a game that lasted under 2 minutes because none of my team was around and I couldn't hold either A or B by myself against the entire enemy team.

Sorry for venting, but a good 60% of my matches have been like this. I joined the GAF community on PSN, hope to find some cool peeps through that.

 

[jediyoshi]

Any recommendations for a software that can record a set amount of time? Shadow play isn't working for me but I like how they have a system where you can record the last few minutes.

If you're on Windows 10, the xbox app. While you're ingame, hit Windows key+G.

 

[mikemandey]

You know you annoyed someone when he unleashed his ulti just to kill you in 1 vs 1 encounter. Just killed a Reaper over and over with my bae, Mei. Then he decided to use his "Death Blossom" when we met again in a corridor. lol

Unfortunately, I died because my Cryo Freeze was in cooldown :/

 

[Klyka]

This game is so hilariously dumb, holy shit.

Very fun to play though.

 

[Lulubop]

Anyone willing to play tonight? PC NA - MattZ2007#1836



Luckily Lucio can actually dodge and outrun people. Good luck doing that with Mercy. My Mercy gets torn to shreds when people actually start gunning for me.

sent a request

 

[DoomGyver]

I can't touch this game for 2 weeks because of the 10gb patch. Screw data caps, screw large day one patches.

 

[Spacebar]

My loot boxes have been complete shit. Level 13 so far and 2 basic skins. Trying hard not to give in and buy loot boxes.

 

[JCH!]

I'm convinced that loot box contents only come as 3 grey and 1 blue and that all evidence to the contrary is a cruel and elaborate lie

Pretty accurate description of my experience so far (12 levels in).

 

[mbpm1]

Nerf this!

For some reason this catch phrase is stuck in my head

 

[thoseAREmySHOES]

I'm tempted to jump into this game after all the hype it's generated, but I'm in a bit of a pickle when deciding which platform to get it on. Debating between PS4 and PC, since I've always played competitive games on consoles in the past and would likely feel more comfortable on PS4 against other pad players, but I've also been learning m/kb by forcing myself to play DOOM with it and so I may be able to slowly get up to speed on the PC version which I hear might have a bigger community/better support down the line? Any advice?

If you can put up with KB/M controls, I'd go with PC for sure. This is coming from someone who bought it on Xbox One

 

[jediyoshi]

ESL Monthly Melee has started
https://www.twitch.tv/esl_overwatch

 

[Guru-Guru]

I just got a pretty cool Symmetra skin (Devi), so I guess that will be who I will try out tonight. I have been trying to play a new hero for at least 1 hour every day, just so I am familiar with the mechanics of everyone. Any tips for Symmetra? I haven't played her yet, but I can see how she would be very strong on defense maps.

 

[mikemandey]

Nerf this!

For some reason this catch phrase is stuck in my head

She keeps saying that. But her ulti is sooo easy to avoid, so no nerf needed. lol

 

[Iceman829]

If anyone on xbox wants to group up shoot me an invite.

GT Iceman829

 

[OverturePT]

My loot boxes have been complete shit. Level 13 so far and 2 basic skins. Trying hard not to give in and buy loot boxes.

I bought 11 yesterday and got shit all. Tread carefully.

 

[Rizzi]

Punching people off cliffs as Winston is fun.

 

[Rhaknar]

My loot boxes have been complete shit. Level 13 so far and 2 basic skins. Trying hard not to give in and buy loot boxes.

So you get more basic skins and sprays?

 

[Zemm]

Good games tonight on EU PC.

My head keeps playing Lucio's amp it up riff

 

[Data West]

Every loot box, white white blue white. Every loot box.

 

[SmackAttack]

I'm starting to really dislike this game and it isn't Blizzard's fault. I play with randoms as I don't have any MP friends and it is hell. Half the time they have no idea what an objective is and they'll just go off and do team deathmatch, often time wandering aimlessly as they can't find the enemies. I literally just had a game that lasted under 2 minutes because none of my team was around and I couldn't hold either A or B by myself against the entire enemy team.

Sorry for venting, but a good 60% of my matches have been like this. I joined the GAF community on PSN, hope to find some cool peeps through that.

That's why I make sure to at least play with 1 friend. Going solo would drive me mad. Sorry you're having some rough games.

 

[Deleted member 325805]

Every loot box, white white blue white. Every loot box.

Same here, every box for the last 2 days.

 

[mbpm1]

I'm starting to really dislike this game and it isn't Blizzard's fault. I play with randoms as I don't have any MP friends and it is hell. Half the time they have no idea what an objective is and they'll just go off and do team deathmatch, often time wandering aimlessly as they can't find the enemies. I literally just had a game that lasted under 2 minutes because none of my team was around and I couldn't hold either A or B by myself against the entire enemy team.

Sorry for venting, but a good 60% of my matches have been like this. I joined the GAF community on PSN, hope to find some cool peeps through that.

When I have a game like that I really miss ME3 multiplayer

At least people had to work together then

But most of my games are good so I don't think about it too long!

 

[Edzi]

If you can put up with KB/M controls, I'd go with PC for sure. This is coming from someone who bought it on Xbox One

Cool, thanks. What makes you say that as an Xbox owner though?

 

[Rhaknar]

I just got a pretty cool Symmetra skin (Devi), so I guess that will be who I will try out tonight. I have been trying to play a new hero for at least 1 hour every day, just so I am familiar with the mechanics of everyone. Any tips for Symmetra? I haven't played her yet, but I can see how she would be very strong on defense maps.

Arguably she should ONLY be used on defense maps, like Torbjorn. Im sure someone can and has make them work on offense, but that doesn't mean you should.

Anyway her ult is godlike and I miss it everytime there isnt one (its basically the TF2 teleporter but you just set up the exit). You can stick the sentries to walls and ceilings, dont put them on the floor they are very fragile. Stick them in archways, behind corners, basically where someone wouldn't see them first hand as they walk by.

Her weapon is VERY good. The left click is a close range beam that increases dmg the longer its in people. The alt fire is a orb you can charge, it moves slowly but bypasses shields, nice to throw them out to poke people passing by. And her support skill is a shield, you apply it once per person and forget about it until they die. It basically gives them a rechargeable small shield, youre not actually shielding them all the time as I initially thought. Make sure to shield everyone tho and shield them again when they run back from dying.

Hope that helps.

 

[OverturePT]

Every loot box, white white blue white. Every loot box.

Ahah, I know that feeling too fucking well. I did get a Reinhardt legendary skin though (in 30+/- boxes, lvl 19 I think + 11 bought), so not all has been bad.

 

[jacobs34]

Level 12 and still no epics or legendaries, it's not a big deal given how much I'm going to play this game, but I do get jealous seeing people run around with all that new hotness.

 

[cHinzo]

I'm convinced that loot box contents only come as 3 grey and 1 blue and that all evidence to the contrary is a cruel and elaborate lie

Got to lvl 13 and only got one purple from the loot box. Rest all blue and grey. >_> Already had a legendary skin at lvl 8 during the beta. RIGGED!

Made this highlight with Soldier: 76 to seal the game for our team. Also tried Lucio out. He's such a fun support.

 

[ExVicis]

I thought i would only play a few characters then i tried them all and now i'm having a hard time deciding who should i play with.

They're all so freakin cool.

That's a good problem to have, you should play all of them

 

[SoundPulse]

any tips for playing as reinhardt? i probably need to expand to another tank that's not roadhog

Make sure you have the victory anthem on loop while playing as Reinhardt.

Don't overextend, watch your shield's health, bash people's heads in when you get the chance. Charge if you get a chance, preferably if you get a high value target lined up and there's a cliff behind them. Ulti if they group up and you got buddies with you to capitalize on it.

 

[BlackGhost]

Give me more of them skins

 

[AnathemicOne]

Just a won a game for my team as Mercy in overtime by literally running in and rezzing people 4 times, was intense.

 

[Guru-Guru]

Arguably she should ONLY be used on defense maps, like Torbjorn. Im sure someone can and has make them work on offense, but that doesn't mean you should.

Anyway her ult is godlike and I miss it everytime there isnt one (its basically the TF2 teleporter but you just set up the exit). You can stick the sentries to walls and ceilings, dont put them on the floor they are very fragile. Stick them in archways, behind corners, basically where someone wouldn't see them first hand as they walk by.

Her weapon is VERY good. The left click is a close range beam that increases dmg the longer its in people. The alt fire is a orb you can charge, it moves slowly but bypasses shields, nice to throw them out to poke people passing by. And her support skill is a shield, you apply it once per person and forget about it until they die. It basically gives them a rechargeable small shield, youre not actually shielding them all the time as I initially thought. Make sure to shield everyone tho and shield them again when they run back from dying.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the tips. Excited to play her when I get home from work...In 7 hours.

 

[Rhaknar]

MFpallytime started his Overwatch coverage with a Tracer/Hanzo/76 video. His stuff is always fun as he is usually a decent player and especially a decent person, and he tries to provide tips and explanations on what hes doing (which I bet isnt easy while playing)

https://youtu.be/tYm6W5WX-wA

 

[thoseAREmySHOES]

Cool, thanks. What makes you say that as an Xbox owner though?

KB/M is just clearly the way to go for the pace of the game, and for the community aspect that you mentioned. I'm making a broad generalization here, but team focused games like this seem to just "click" better with the PC community. I would have got the game on PC if I wasn't terrible with KB/M.

 

[Gambit61]

Just learned Winston's Shield blocks Reinhardt's ultimate lol.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

I like getting play of the game as Torbjörn where it's just me running back from the spawn point while my turret is offscreen getting kills.