Splatoon |OT| Squidstyler
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Tyrant Rave
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That's cool that the maps cycle in and out
Heh. That feeling when the enemy throws a Killer Wail in front of your improvised two-squid strike team... and you manage to hit Bubbler before it fires, protecting you both.
Just started playing, it's fun. There's a lot more to keep track of, though, and so much gear. I think for now, I'm making a +Special Duration, +Special Charge, +Run Speed from what I have available and then keeping the Jr. for some invincible rushes.
I hope some of the new weapons catch my fancy. I probably need something to fight at range, and a melee-ish build eventually.
Just started playing, it's fun. There's a lot more to keep track of, though, and so much gear. I think for now, I'm making a +Special Duration, +Special Charge, +Run Speed from what I have available and then keeping the Jr. for some invincible rushes.
I hope some of the new weapons catch my fancy. I probably need something to fight at range, and a melee-ish build eventually.
Starwolf_UK
Member
The worst thing is when you connect, read the bulletin, walk a few steps in inkopolis and bam, another bulletin.
Which a few people would have just done.
GustyGardens
Banned
Yeah! There's a spot for the GamePad & 2 Wii Remotes. This is the one she uses: http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/accessories/wii-u-energizer-charging-system/103823
SixStringPsycho
Member
Managed to buy the game, triple amiibo pack. A pac man amiibo and silver mario amiibo. Im so fucking happy
Orbis Tabula
Member
Yeah, it seems easy to overlook. Which is too bad, because it could be crazy useful if the team paid attention to it. I ended up just using it myself and planting a new one every time I jumped to it.
Sakura
Member
It's ok.
DecoyOctopus
Member
My god, I can't stop playing! It's so so good!
Also don't forget: don't be afraid of roller players!
Also don't forget: don't be afraid of roller players!
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Got to level four, bought some gear, I'll play more after lunch.
Dr. Buni
Member
Hope it is available next week then
I guess displaying it as large as a player icon would make it a bit too powerful but as it is you pretty much have to know it's there to use it :lol:
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Sigh on who?
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
First miiverse post I saw ingame was a drawing of zoidberg with the text: need a Miiverse post? Why not Zoidberg.
I love this game.
I love this game.
serenewarfare
Banned
The roller, like most weapons, is only as deadly as the person controlling it. With the right strategy, it's really difficult to handle.
As Destructoïd said, the foundation is fantastic. Splatoon will keep on improving over the next weeks. I'd say it's a classic in the making.
TheMoon
Member
You totally blue this joke. It's so hard to read.
serenewarfare
Banned
There's also the fact that the opposing team can also see your beacons on their map, so if it was a big icon, it'd be easier for the other team to notice.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
I red it wrong, too.
Mr. Lemming
Member
So instead of waiting in line for amiibos this morning I decided to play Splatoon. Got to level 10, so I did my part there. Had about a 17 win streak in the last map cycle which I'm pretty happy with, especially since I had a few breaks in that period. Knocked out the first world in single player which I'm really enjoying. Hopefully there will be an additonal DLC campaign at some point in the future.
Secretly, I'm hoping for a horde mode or co-op mode of some sort, but of course with the requisite Nintendo twist.
Secretly, I'm hoping for a horde mode or co-op mode of some sort, but of course with the requisite Nintendo twist.
TheMoon
Member
Now you broke it, red isn't in the game
You really gave them a black eye.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Now you broke it, red isn't in the game
Orange you glad for that?
Ha, true, hadn't noticed that. Maybe they could make it "pulse" or something on your own map then.
I'm eager to get to play other modes as some items should prove more interesting there.
I'm waiting for the Octoling campaign and multiplayer DLC. Don't let me down Nintendo
serenewarfare
Banned
This gets me thinking. I understand why red and, to some extent, brown aren't in the game, but why not black and white ink? What's bad about that?
I downloaded it last night around 10:30pm (eshop West Coast FTW) and said, "OK, lemme try a couple of maps for a half hour and play it more tomorrow after work". Lost track of time and didn't realize it was already 1am.
I get the limited maps complaint as I kinda exhausted myself from playing the multiplayer arenas toward the end of my playtime and then found the single player mode which was entertaining.
I am not disappointed and would recommend it. Its fun and not insanely complex, I'm usually awful at shooters and felt the game is pretty balanced.
TheMoon
Member
Fuck, you really found a way to work that one in somewhat naturally. Props lol.
They're not colors. And they don't "pop" since the floor is frequently black or white.
You will lose hours and hours worth of sleep playing this game.
Does your streak restart when the new maps are loaded? It's something I've noticed unless I just start to suck before the maps rotate.
Orbis Tabula
Member
None of my friends I've added are playing online right now! I need to add more people! NNID: EskimoJoe123
Black and white are used as the primary colors for the map outline on the Gamepad.
serenewarfare
Banned
I guess so. I think the shine of the ink would differentiate it from the scenery, but maybe not.
Out_Of_Ammo
Member
Black ink? That would be ridiculous.
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But I guess it's more a visibility issue, half the stages are made of black or white. Also White is the universal blank state so it's probably easier for everyone if you're painting on white rather than painting with it.
I tested the impact of abilites a bit with "bomb range up".
For those who are interested:
It seems like the effect of an ability doesn't stack when it's on the same piece of equipment. I have a hat with 2 "bomb range up" abilities and a hat with 1. same range!
If the ability is on different pieces it stacks! so with "bomb range" on my hat and and my shoes I can throw bombs even further.
I don't know if it's already known here. But I think it's nice to know ^
EDIT: I gotta correct myself. It seems like they do stack. but the secondaries have less impact, which seems reasonable. but the secondaries seem much weaker than the primaries. can anyone confirm that?
For those who are interested:
It seems like the effect of an ability doesn't stack when it's on the same piece of equipment. I have a hat with 2 "bomb range up" abilities and a hat with 1. same range!
If the ability is on different pieces it stacks! so with "bomb range" on my hat and and my shoes I can throw bombs even further.
I don't know if it's already known here. But I think it's nice to know ^
EDIT: I gotta correct myself. It seems like they do stack. but the secondaries have less impact, which seems reasonable. but the secondaries seem much weaker than the primaries. can anyone confirm that?
Been playing for a few hours now. I've been on top 99% of the time for all my matches even when losing. Over 900p at the least all of the time. I felt really cool being number 1 by a huge margin in my first match when there was a level 17 there. I still like the starter gun quite a lot, but I'm trying to vary it up to see if there's anything else I take a fancy to. 52 gallon seems alright with it's range and damage. I don't feel like being a roller right now, but I know I'll eventually go back to it.
The single player lengths of 4-6 hours seem right from what I've played. Not a ton of levels from what I see and they aren't especially difficult right now with me being at stage 5 and above. Wish I had the 3 pack since I want to see those specific weapon challenges and get my schoolgirl outfit. Have no idea when walmart is going to send me my 3 pack.
Overall, fun as hell.
Also an ability that seems super useful is the one that spots people on the map and in the world. I don't think I had it or know what activated it on the persons gear, but all I know is that no enemy could hide in the ink from me. It helped a lot. Still love shooting people who jump to other teammates locations too.
The single player lengths of 4-6 hours seem right from what I've played. Not a ton of levels from what I see and they aren't especially difficult right now with me being at stage 5 and above. Wish I had the 3 pack since I want to see those specific weapon challenges and get my schoolgirl outfit. Have no idea when walmart is going to send me my 3 pack.
Overall, fun as hell.
Also an ability that seems super useful is the one that spots people on the map and in the world. I don't think I had it or know what activated it on the persons gear, but all I know is that no enemy could hide in the ink from me. It helped a lot. Still love shooting people who jump to other teammates locations too.
Ragnorok64
Member
I'm considering picking this game up tomorrow. Looking through the OP, though, it seems a lot of features of the game aren't active yet. What's the compelling reason to pick it up now and not a couple months down the road in August, and save money?
Orbis Tabula
Member
I would love a black and white mode where the ink is black and white, and so is the picture.
Or a sepia mode, I guess, but then you'd have to play as cuttlefish.
Vital Tundra
Member
I got crazy lucky this morning. Decided to hit up the nearby gamestop on a whim and BAM! One unclaimed 3-pack was waiting of me. First amiibo purchase. WHAT HAVE I BEGUN?!
A life of pain and salt.
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