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[Gsnap]

If anyone is still looking for the 3 packs, I'd suggest Best Buy. Stopped at two of them when I was out and about this morning and both had plenty of them. All the Targets I went to were out. YMMV obviously

I'll second this. Just stopped by best buy and they had two 3-packs just sitting there.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

"Superheroes" doesn't matter. Wonderful 101 isn't based on any comic book license and even if it were the only one that really seems to sell right now is Batman anyway.

There wasn't any return of investment for serious advertising for that game.

The reason Batman (and Injustice) are the only superhero games that sell now right is because those are the only high-profile superhero games being made right now. Activision continues making their mediocre Spider-Man tie-in games and no other major publisher has any Marvel licenses right now as far as we know.

 

[DirtyLarry]

Thanks for the fast replies about only the GamePad can be used as the primary controller. That's an interesting choice to say the least.

So what is the consensus, motion controls or no motion controls? I am leaning towards no myself, but wondering if there are any known disadvantages to doing so.

 

[JMPerona]

I have try everything but It doesnt work! Get errors 118-0502 and 118-0516. Help please!

 

[JonnyKong]

In the southwest corner of the plaza, behind where you start. Walk up to the giant amiibo box.

I have no idea how I missed this.

 

[Shahadan]

The launch pads in single player remind me of the launch stars in Mario Galaxy. In fact, the whole thing kinda makes me think Mario Galaxy with a gun.

Yeah, wouldn't be surprised if Galaxy 3 was announced at E3 now.

Also, would buy a Splatoon Adventure or a sp dlc campaign. Shit is good, but you can tell it could be way more.

 

[MrPanic]

Having trouble finding a gun I like, every weapon so far have been a bit hit or miss for me. Also, I hate that mall level, not having fun on that stage.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

I have no idea how I missed this.

Pretty sure it's in the south east.

 

[Shahadan]

Thanks for the fast replies about only the GamePad can be used as the primary controller. That's an interesting choice to say the least.

So what is the consensus, motion controls or no motion controls? I am leaning towards no myself, but wondering if there are any known disadvantages to doing so.

Motion controls on. Best way to play. You'll need a few matches to get used to it though.

 

[Chaos17]

I have try everything but It doesnt work! Get errors 118-0502 and 118-0516. Help please!

Have you tried to restart your internet and Wii U ?

 

[Captain_Spanky]

Added a load of people from the spreadsheet

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Motion controls on. Best way to play. You'll need a few matches to get used to it though.

Yep, and remember...when you tilt the gamepad to aim left or right, turn it like you would a wheel. Not like a seesaw.

 

[JMPerona]

Have you tried to restart your internet and Wii U ?

yes

 

[TheMoon]

How do you change your win/loss pose?

You can change that?

Thanks for the fast replies about only the GamePad can be used as the primary controller. That's an interesting choice to say the least.

So what is the consensus, motion controls or no motion controls? I am leaning towards no myself, but wondering if there are any known disadvantages to doing so.

No = slower & less accurate. You'll be forced to use motion controls during the tutorial. Just leave them on. You'll get used to them soon enough. Don't flail your arms.

 

[AGoodODST]

Thanks for the fast replies about only the GamePad can be used as the primary controller. That's an interesting choice to say the least.

So what is the consensus, motion controls or no motion controls? I am leaning towards no myself, but wondering if there are any known disadvantages to doing so.

Motion controls on. Faster, smoother and more accurate.

 

[NotLiquid]

Thanks for the fast replies about only the GamePad can be used as the primary controller. That's an interesting choice to say the least.

So what is the consensus, motion controls or no motion controls? I am leaning towards no myself, but wondering if there are any known disadvantages to doing so.

I would say experiment and find your niche. Some people prefer the motion controls, some don't. The motion controls arguably allow for a lot more accuracy but that depends on how well you handle the controller.

 

[Arkhanor]

Damn, I want to play this game so bad, but it's so expensive here right now. Well, back to Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate then.

 

[Putosaure]

Jeez, those japs are already level 20+, they don't fuck around.

It was more fun when I could win yesterday

 

[TheOohChild]

Bought a copy on my lunch break. Brought it in the office, so I can periodically look at the box. Trying to figure out if there is a way for me to leave four hours early.

 

[Ferrio]

Shield is so scummy, wonder when I'll stop using it.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Shield is so scummy, wonder when I'll stop using it.

Not even half as scummy as the Kraken

 

[MrPanic]

15-0 with the roller. :x

 

[Shahadan]

Shield is so scummy, wonder when I'll stop using it.

I kept the default gun for a long while just for the shield :lol:

Saved my ass so many times. I love that it can spread to teammates as well

 

[Mesoian]

I'm talking about video games?

You do realize that the marvel games are basically printing money, right?

 

[Regiruler]

I'm not at all. Do you have your router optimized for Nintendo systems? If not, call Nintendo and they can walk you through it based on your router. This game is silky smooth

Is there some sort of support article I can follow? If I talk to a human I'm going to snap.

 

[Zomba13]

Is there some sort of support article I can follow? If I talk to a human I'm going to snap.

I don't understand the whole "optimise for Nintendo consoles" when the game was working fine the past two days and MK8 and Smash have always (even today) work fine.

No issue with any other Nintendo product or game. No issue with any other Wifi or ethernet connected device. Just fucking Splatoon.

 

[Gsnap]

Shield is so scummy, wonder when I'll stop using it.

It's gonna be hard not to...

For the people who still believe the roller's OP, then the shield must be beyond their comprehension.

 

[noshten]

Motion controls on. Best way to play. You'll need a few matches to get used to it though.

Having never played a shooter on a console before - Motion Controls are pretty fluid for me and easy to use.

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

This game is so hype.

FWIW we've had zero server issues on Comcast 105.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Went to best buy and they have none of the amiibos. Nice way to release a new game.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

After playing for three days, I feel the different weapon classes are really unbalanced.
The smaller rapid fire weapons especially, Splattershot Jr and Aerospray. They are way too fucking versatile. They cover ground like crazy and kill you incredibly fast when going face to face. Against a good player, slower weapons don't stand a chance, even more so if they can't out-range them. At best it will result in a double KO. (I'm talking about shooters here, like the Gal and the blasters, not the charge weapons)

Seems to me like Nintendo wanted a noob-friendly weapon and went a little too far. Especially with the shield combo. It's probably one of the most useful special, and it gets paired with one of the easiest weapon to charge the special gauge.

I'm lvl 19 and it's ridiculous how every level 18-20 and their mothers are using splat jr. and aerosprays, with the lone gal or charge sometimes. Absolutely no roller, blaster or squiffer.

tldr :
NINTENDO NERF SPLAT JR. PLZ

Splatshoot jr. does indeed seemed to be the most deadly/balanced loadout for turf war, but it's too early to say whether or not the others are unbalanced when ranked modes haven't even been officially launched yet. I think each of the main loadout can be viable in turf war, and I see huge potential for some of the weaker turf war loadouts for the ranked modes (such as charger for tower).

 

[Razmos]

I think out of the 5 maps available, Blackbelly Skatepark is my least favourite. It's very annoying to navigate and those damn grind rails block most of my shots.

 

[Chaos17]

That last boss with the sniper gun is driving me crazy, it won't go down! And stop killing me please.
Just die alreadyyyyyy!

 

[StAidan]

I picked up my preorder at Best Buy this morning, so stoked to get started but I'm at work for another 5 hours. Glad so many other folks are enjoying the heck out of the game, though!

 

[Blak_Status]

I've never bought an amiibo in my life. I bought 2 (boy and girl) when I picked up my pre-order from Best Buy just because they were there lol.

 

[jmizzal]

Oh come the fuck on. An entire team of level 7-8 versus an entire team of 16-18? fuck this random matchmaking

How fast do you level up?

I hate when online game take forever to level up

 

[Blak_Status]

Everyone talking about the final boss... add some fucking spoiler tags. Damn

 

[oatmeal]

Some of hte SP levels look incredible. I really wish we could get a Wii U Mario game with the same idea.

 

[Filter]

I have try everything but It doesnt work! Get errors 118-0502 and 118-0516. Help please!

I was unable to join the first test fire because of connection errors.
The problem was my router. It puts my wiiU (and ps4) into a strict NAT type 3 mode. Which I think means that ports are closed. You have to either port forward on your router or go into your router settings and put the wiiU into the DMZ (demilitarised zone).

My previous router was fine with the 3ds, wiiU etc but unfortunately it broke and now I have this strict little bastard router that I have to mess around with occasionally, which involves a lot of googling.

 

[Xbro]

I was unable to join the first test fire because of connection errors.
The problem was my router. It puts my wiiU (and ps4) into a strict NAT type 3 mode. Which I think means that ports are closed. You have to either port forward on your router or go into your router settings and put the wiiU into the DMZ (demilitarised zone).

My previous router was fine with the 3ds, wiiU etc but unfortunately it broke and now I have this strict little bastard router that I have to mess around with occasionally, which involves a lot of googling.

Someone add this to the OP.

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

So when will the Smash code from GS work? Says it's not being distributed.

 

[JonnyKong]

Did the Japanese get the game a couple days before us? How can they be so high already.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Did the Japanese get the game a couple days before us? How can they be so high already.

Yep, 2-days early, if you include the time difference. They had a big lead

 

[Xbro]

Did the Japanese get the game a couple days before us? How can they be so high already.

Just one day. The game is like crack.

 

[Razmos]

How fast do you level up?

I hate when online game take forever to level up

I've been playing on-off since yesterday (also doing single player and amiibo challenges, so not all time was spent in multiplayer), and i'm nearly level 10 out of 20

 

[Azure J]

I play the one with the inkzooka and people with the shield are getting REKT

I'm not very good with the charger and only played one game with the roller.

Good to hear that the Inkzooka is as lovably powerful as I thought it'd be.

 

[Chaos17]

I've never bought an amiibo in my life. I bought 2 (boy and girl) when I picked up my pre-order from Best Buy just because they were there lol.

We're mainly talking about the difficulty level.
We'renot spoiling at all its strategy or weapons it use.
So how the heck is that a spoiler saying only it's challenging ?...

Me ? I was talking about the weapon that I'm using, not what the boss is using.

 

[TheMoon]

Did the Japanese get the game a couple days before us? How can they be so high already.

Japan's game releases are on Thursday. Add timezones to that and they got the game on Wednesday our time.

 

[GustyGardens]

Off topic question guys... do you have to go through nintendo directly to get a gamepad charger or the high capacity battery? Gamestop says they don't sell them nor does best buy.

I bought a replacement charger from Amazon and it works really well! It's made by Nyko and I've been using it for over a year now. As for the battery, the only place I'd buy it from would be Nintendo, just because it might come with a warranty.

 

[DaBoss]

Don't use the Splattershot without Ink Saver (Main) or Ink Recovery Up unless you like to spend a ridiculous amount of time trying to recover ink.

Though the weapon isn't very good as the range is average and the ROF is too low to be useful in close quarters combat. I think the Pro will make up for the range.

15-0 with the roller. :x

Those were some of the sketchiest kills I've ever seen. Apparently 4 hitmarkers with a Splattershot isn't enough.