Doesn't seem like it from the stream that I seen, where the streamer shot at their sleeping ally a couple of time, but they still were in that status.
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Doesn't seem like it from the stream that I seen, where the streamer shot at their sleeping ally a couple of time, but they still were in that status.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I'm so glad to hear this. Also gives her something other than being a harasser which winston fills really well already.
Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
It's becoming harder and harder to not get mad at this game as the skill level of all players seems to be shifting to both extremes.
I've started getting into the habit of just quitting for the night the moment I lose a game after a nice win streak because continuing to play after that is just asking for more losses to come your way which will lead you to either force yourself to play more to even it out or just stopping on a long losing streak which feels awful.
I've started getting into the habit of just quitting for the night the moment I lose a game after a nice win streak because continuing to play after that is just asking for more losses to come your way which will lead you to either force yourself to play more to even it out or just stopping on a long losing streak which feels awful.
Totally agree.
Thewonandonly
Junior Member
Holy shit!!!!!!
DragonOfWisdom
Member
So Ana's shots can boost Zarya's charge before a match.
Really? I bet that's not making it out of the PTR. Lol.
Thewonandonly
Junior Member
that's some bs
Do you mean shooting at her while she has bubble going?
DragonOfWisdom
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Yeah.
Also there's a really annoying bug where you can't see how many turrets Symmetra has active.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah I'd be curious if mercy's damage boost would make it out of ptr, because it's like a way better orb of discord right now.
Mercy's problem is she can only do one thing at a time. Orb of Discord is also followed by Zen attacks while a separate orb is healing. 50% damage boost isn't that impressive when that's a character slot devoted to 50% of a heroes damage OR healing.
RespectThySole
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Awesome!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
But it allows her to buff someone to damage multiple people, not just one at a time. Think junkrat and pharah. Hell, rein dealing 100+ damage per swing can be super deadly.
Same with Zen. Instead of buffing 1 person by 50% to deal damage to 6, you're buffing the damage of 6 vs 1 target. I just don't think it's that big of a deal in the end. The game needs more reasons to play support and now Mercy is a big help offensively.
It's a REALLY shit system at the moment. Oh you went 6 rounds with this team and lost in SD OT? Better drop you a level because you're obviously not on theirs!
I almost quit my first match ever a minute ago, double stack of Zarya and Reaper, think I'm done with the game until the patch hits consoles. All people do is stack Reaper, he has no hard counter on console at the moment. Bring McCree back to what he was, it was far more tolerable than the current shit balance they have going.
What do you mean? They've implemented Overtime changes for the game in general, and they're removing hero stacking in Comp specifically. This PTR patch is really significant in terms of addressing various issues people have voiced.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Probably more about the rate you gain rank, leavers cutting rank gain and sudden death stuff.
Yeah, pretty much. I lost 3 ranks in 4 games due to rage quitting. Once someone quits, it's pretty much game over. I'm just not going to bother with comp until either they fix it or I can get a group of people that will join up with me that aren't quitters. Otherwise it just feels like a lost cause
Vault Dweller 111
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50 after placement.
Up to 61 almost all solo queue. I'm afraid to play more. I don't want to fall back below the 60 line.
Up to 61 almost all solo queue. I'm afraid to play more. I don't want to fall back below the 60 line.
It can be a big deal in specific scenarios, and I think the McCree one is over the top. He can headshot kill any 200 hp hero in the game and he basically has 12 shots with the roll to do it, and the boosted body damage lets him 2 shot the same heroes like a flying Pharah. It's pretty much the widowmaker thing again where you'll see people getting shut down right when they turn a corner which isn't very fun. Mercy actually had this 50% damage buff in beta and it got nerfed before, it's REALLY important when a damage buff pushes someone over an damage threshold.
I don't feel supports have been needing more reasons really, people seem to understand that you basically need one. In comp I see double support very frequently now, the biggest issue was the lack of supports for variety, not really the encouragement to have one.
GwyndolinCinder
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Played ana abit, insane she has zero mobility. Can't really see her seeing play competitively.
Wish blizzard could just tone things down abit and design heros who can see play without being brokenly overpowered.
Wish blizzard could just tone things down abit and design heros who can see play without being brokenly overpowered.
Ah yeah. Those are issues which I don't expect an answer to this season unfortunately. I think they will wait for the season to end and look at total stats before making big changes for season 2. Just hope it's better rather than worse!
We know they're fixing sudden death next season, but have Blizzard said anything about fixing the other issues before the season's end?
Last thing they said about the leaver penalty on the winning side was that it was working as intended.....
mehrmantrout
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I read a post on the official forum which explained how it (probably) is working as intended, as its based on your MMR as well as competitive rating so if you're placed lower than your MMR you'll get wrecked, which is what happens with me as my stats put me high 50/low 60s but because of leavers I got placed at 40, so when I win a match that has a leaver I go up the usual 1/15 but a loss is generally 1/2+ (I lost that amount last night for a match that was 3v6). As due to MMR the game still thinks I should win
I've given up on making any movement this season as i'd probably have to win a ridiculous amount of consecutive matches (taking leavers into account)
GwyndolinCinder
Member
D.va feels much better to play now!
Aquavelvaman
Banned
Loving pretty much everything in this patch. Blizzard is really on top of it right now
All I know is that the stats don't lie. mercy has the worst win rate in the game in her current form.
Ana is such a fun character to play! I'm glad that you don't have to scope to shoot your gun. Still getting used to her sleep shot, because I keep thinking it's just going to arc like her E, but it goes straight like a Pharah rocket. Really easy to hit tanks. I also really like that her lshift isn't like Soldier's heal, you can shoot it and then once it's on people they can walk away from it. Does Ana's normal shoot heals stack? Is it healing over time?
And D.Va... ugh YES. Unfortunately I found out that you don't get killed by your own ult anymore, but now that I do... I really hope she becomes viable in competitive.
I was 57 after placement games with friends and now I'm 49, after solos lol. I should've stopped playing competitive after placement games. But honestly, it's just the first season. Don't let this whole ranking system prevent you from playing, if you did enjoy it.
And D.Va... ugh YES. Unfortunately I found out that you don't get killed by your own ult anymore, but now that I do...
I really hope she becomes viable in competitive.I was 57 after placement games with friends and now I'm 49, after solos lol. I should've stopped playing competitive after placement games. But honestly, it's just the first season. Don't let this whole ranking system prevent you from playing, if you did enjoy it.
User 85168
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It feels so weird for non scoped shots to be a projectile and scoped shots to be hitscan...
MarioHead3
Banned
The best part is that I called it literally every single time right before it happened.
Actually, that's the only good part. The rest was just pain and sadness.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
What's the rhythm? Just shoot them, DM once they walk out of your range, approach them and repeat?
Fly up to them, shoot them at close range and then get out. You could add a physical attack right after the boosters and defence Matrix for emergencies. Remember that it could even defend you against Pharah 's ultimate as well.
PayOffWizard
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If you play on PC its on the public test realm.
https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20157263#participate
NeoRaider
Member
Yes i am on PC. Thank you.
7DollarHagane
Banned
I don't think any sniper character will be useful in this game unless rhey are too good like widow was. The maps are too small and too many cover points, and people are constantly moving theough them.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I don't really like all the damage boosts in the game now. Zenyatta will be played a lot more, Mercy is now 50%, Ana's ult. I liked how you weren't getting blown up and it was a bit slower dps wise, now I worry the game will turn into a "blow them up or get blown up". On PTR as Roadhog and Zarya I've already felt like they die much much quicker.
Don Friday
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Sorry for a dumb question, but since OT3 is closed how can I see the user IDs for friends? I'm level 50 on PS4 because I play with a couple buddies but just started on PC, level 10, and I'm really missing that teamwork.
I lurk more than I post so I'm probably missing something simple. Thanks.
I lurk more than I post so I'm probably missing something simple. Thanks.
Yeah, I was gonna say... that's how Dva's usually played anyway. And no, her damage wasn't buffed.
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