darkwing-buck
Member
Lots of cool stuff in this update! Loving the end screen now.
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Anton Sugar
Member
There have been a few vids that show he is still vulnerable--there is a small sliver of his head hitbox that can be shot above the shield.
I was starting to worry more about Valkyrie, honestly, with her cams and great weapons. However, IQ's huge buff may make her a go-to for attackers, especially with Thatcher's nerf.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
I may just play IQ for shits n giggles now. Still reeling over the frost nerf though
Fatal Futanari
Member
moai
Member
didnt noticed thatcher was being nerfed
alpinestars1980
Member
Yeah, it's garbage. Her nitro was nothing anyone complained about. It was the crazy shotty range. Why not nerf that and call it a day?!
darkwing-buck
Member
What's strong about IQ now?
Check this Iceycat video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_R7RIJUCBg
He shows off IQ and Tachanka buffs.
She will definitely be a strong counter to Valkyrie's cameras.
Way better than I was expecting even though I loved IQ anyway.
alpinestars1980
Member
Because shields needed more help being OP.
Anton Sugar
Member
Shields aren't OP.
IbizaPocholo
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autoduelist
Member
Some easy questions:
1) PS4 still have a good player base?
2) $35 for regular version or $45 for gold version?
1) PS4 still have a good player base?
2) $35 for regular version or $45 for gold version?
alpinestars1980
Member
1) Pretty good though the game tends to have matchmaking issues every now and then (on every platform).
2) I'd get the gold version, unless you play the game a lot it takes quite a bit of time to unlock the new operators and they're quite fun to play.
Anton Sugar
Member
You ever wonder why they're not go-to Operators for most ESL teams?
Maybe you're referring to the exploits/macros related to ADS/aim?
Those shield macro guys are scum of the earth. Actually all of those macro users. I laughed hard when Orbit and VwS got destroyed, no real strats and too reliant on macros.
alpinestars1980
Member
I don't even bother with pro leagues.
Yes, that's partially the problem. I know they're "fixing" it. I won't believe it until I see it.
You don't necessarily need a macro to abuse how shields currently work. On PC its just alternating clicking both mouse buttons quickly. On console you do the same thing but with both triggers.
Like you said, there's no strategy or skill to it.
Anton Sugar
Member
If an Operator were OP and made it "easy win" you can be sure ESL teams would use them. They definitely still have their place, but I think they've been paying close attention to usage rates, as well as ESL team selection.
We'll see if the macros get fixed.
How so? Like, what exactly happens? They fixed the "instant ADS accuracy" exploit a few patches ago, where you could get ADS-like accuracy even when in the middle of ADS-ing (simply place crosshair on enemy when behind the shield, then immediately ADS and fire for a laser accurate shot). That was fixed a while ago.
I heard there is a semi-invulnerability exploit now that happens with some kind of fast-switching or macros, though. Hoping that's fixed.
Any moment now!
Reddit says the patches are deploying for PS4 and X1 now.
Anton Sugar
Member
First impressions, plus info regarding charms/skins:
Glad to hear there are cheap headgear and charms options. Can't wait to see what the new HDR/lighting looks like.
Glad to hear there are cheap headgear and charms options. Can't wait to see what the new HDR/lighting looks like.
Anton Sugar
Member
More than one user on reddit reporting that Blackbeard's shield IS destructible, contrary to initial reports. Maybe it was disabled in the early preview match? Serenity17 said they unloaded with Tachanka into the shield and it didn't get destroyed.
That's good, though.
That's good, though.
Anton Sugar
Member
Oh damn. I could have SWORN they mentioned fixing having ADS-like accuracy when initially firing from the hip. If not, my mistake, sorry.
They did and then broke it again.
OdysseusVA
Banned
Session not found error
After. Every. Match.
After. Every. Match.
alpinestars1980
Member
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Welp....not surprised. Hopefully they can fix that server-side and its not a client issue.
Played a few matches on PS4 and it was perfect. Watching streams on PC and they are not having issues. Looks like probably server overload somewhere. Hopefully.
Chronospherics
Member
I don't play this often anymore but I check this thread every few days to see what the latest technical hurdle plaguing Rainbow Six Siege is.
I feel bad for you guys still playing regularly. Game is great but the support really isn't there. Ubi just want to sell you another round of MT before they drop support and ask you to buy another $60 rainbow six game, or some other nonsense in the coming year.
I hope I'm wrong though. I still hop on from time to time and a lot of my buddies are trying to persuade me to help them build a ranked team for the new season. Sounds like fun.
I feel bad for you guys still playing regularly. Game is great but the support really isn't there. Ubi just want to sell you another round of MT before they drop support and ask you to buy another $60 rainbow six game, or some other nonsense in the coming year.
I hope I'm wrong though. I still hop on from time to time and a lot of my buddies are trying to persuade me to help them build a ranked team for the new season. Sounds like fun.
Other than beefing up the anti-cheat on PC I feel you are pretty wrong about this. There are certainly some major issues plaguing the game, but they have been making improvements with every patch which shows they are supporting the game.
TimeEffect
Member
The UI is so slick and sexy now. Love the new font
Anton Sugar
Member
TimeEffect
Member
Theyve somehow made the op selection screen a little laggy
Probably because of the added customization option
Probably because of the added customization option
OdysseusVA
Banned
TimeEffect
Member
Man, Valkyrie cams are going to be a real bitch to deal with. I played as I.Q and took out 3 of them, but I have no way of marking them for my teammates, and it's too risky taking them out
And poor thatcher had his Emp's nerfed, which was needed, but I wish he could cook them
And poor thatcher had his Emp's nerfed, which was needed, but I wish he could cook them