Splatoon |OT2| Prepare to Dye
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Psyrgery ES
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So, one thing I find strange is that almost no one seems to use burst bombs. I think I can count the amount of times I've been hit by a burst bomb on one hand. And when I do get hit it's because the enemy activates the special. I actually think Burst Bombs are awesome and I love using them, they can create so many beneficial situations. Like for instances, take the little parts on the rig right here:
When a good charger is on there, it's hard to reach that place, and a charger will notice you pretty quickly. But with burst bombs you can stay quite a bit away while still chugging burst bombs at him. This will often force them to go away from that position and you could try to take the large area or go in for the kill.
It's also a great tool for keeping foes at a distance, I've had a few instances where someone with great range (like a splattershot pro) was chasing me and I just strafed back while chugging burst bombs forward and taking him out. It takes a bit of practise and to be honest, I picked up this style of play because my aim is shaky at best, but they're so good. Seriously I've encountered 0 people who incorporate burst bombs in their play.
Edit: Also some times when I hit someone with a burst bomb in the example I gave, they panic and fall of the level, it's honestly on of the funniest ways to splat people.
When a good charger is on there, it's hard to reach that place, and a charger will notice you pretty quickly. But with burst bombs you can stay quite a bit away while still chugging burst bombs at him. This will often force them to go away from that position and you could try to take the large area or go in for the kill.
It's also a great tool for keeping foes at a distance, I've had a few instances where someone with great range (like a splattershot pro) was chasing me and I just strafed back while chugging burst bombs forward and taking him out. It takes a bit of practise and to be honest, I picked up this style of play because my aim is shaky at best, but they're so good. Seriously I've encountered 0 people who incorporate burst bombs in their play.
Edit: Also some times when I hit someone with a burst bomb in the example I gave, they panic and fall of the level, it's honestly on of the funniest ways to splat people.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Wooooo!
16-0 with the .52 Gal in Ranked.
The Splash Wall is way more effective than I originally gave it credit for.
16-0 with the .52 Gal in Ranked.
The Splash Wall is way more effective than I originally gave it credit for.
I'm not going for points with the Charger. Often I'm one of the lowest scorers even if I think I did well. That's simply because I'm concentrating my efforts onto holding area we already painted (the middle) and that's not earning me any points.
Psyrgery ES
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That last one sucked thouhh
Burst bombs aren't on any? popular weapons so its not surprising they aren't popular. Sticky bombs also work well against people up there. Probably better than burst bombs because I think they have a longer throwing range
Leatherface
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I've been using mines a lot more lately. in key potions on the map they really can change the flow of combat.
Incitemaybe
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Yikes, I'm just not getting better. Ha still fun though
Psyrgery ES
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Fuck the japaneae roller.
Seriously.
Seriously.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Gahhhh I can't decide whether or not to buy this game. My Wii U has been collecting dust lately and this may be a good game to get me using it again.
Psyrgery ES
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Nice!
6/1 not bad
6/1 not bad
Leatherface
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this game rocks brah. support!
Yeah, true. From the top of my head I can think of 3 weapons that use it, regular splattershot, custom dual squelchers and a sniper, don't know which one, but the bombs don't really fit a sniper. I think I see some custom dual squelchers every now and then, probably because of the Kraken special and not the burst bombs. Even when I see someone with burst bombs they don't use them. And yes, stickies are very usefull in that situation too, but you would have to be very precise with them. I'm not so sure what a sticky does when you hit someone with it, but with a burst bomb you have to be less precise, because you can also just hit the enemy.
Oh and also great summary of my post, lol
Look, this man understands! Yes you're 100% right about the "it's not like grenades in other games" comparison. It's more about zoning and taking away options from your opponent!
0 actually. It was somewhat close match until the last minute where our whole team pushed aggressively and it had a last second inkstrike right by their spawn to further cover it, I guess nobody on their team broke out and did anything. I think I went 16-1 with the kraken roller during it.
Psyrgery ES
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Ok, that was my last, 6/4, meh.
Ggs Violet, see you around!
Ggs Violet, see you around!
I fucking hate mall. It's the freaking 2fort of splatoon. That choke point sucks so hardcore.
WHO DOESN'T LIKE 2FORT?!
arowana mall is indeed the suck
Starwolf_UK
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All I can think is can you throw while jumping? (never tried)
The in-game description does not mention them and my own tests in the firing range also find that bomb range up does not affect sprinklers. Probably so scenarios like DaBoss mentions don't get worse than they already are.
Don't be a sitting duck. If you go to attack against a gun, make sure you have the surprise element on your side. Throw sprinklers and wait for the other guy to give away his position by shooting at that.
I've never tried it in Ranked, but it's GREAT in Turf War.
I don't like Ranked in general.
ninja squid, pop out and flail around until they're dead
I've played f**king s**t today and am on the brink of giving up on the game and I blame the Mall for it.
I mean, sure i've not played it today much, but I still blame it for me being teh suck today. I just can't do anything right on the game.
this comparison doesn't work because 2fort is in fact amazing
Sprinkler gives you a good tool to distract them with then go in for the kill. If you go for the face you're going to get steamrolled but it can kill quickly if they don't know you're there.
Electronic devices that see common/regular use collect more dust than devices that do not see common/regular use.
The game is dipping on amazon hourly! Splatoon is done, over, kaput.
Pack it up boys, the dream is dead.
Tentaket Splattershot, with Bomb Toss, Cold Blooded, and Speed Swim/Ink Resistance.
Pack it up boys, the dream is dead.
Tentaket Splattershot, with Bomb Toss, Cold Blooded, and Speed Swim/Ink Resistance.
Azure Phoenix
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Finally got my Cherry Kicks today to finish off my fresh outfit. Managed to even somehow roll 2x special charge up on them in addition to the one on my t-shirt, it's certainly making a difference as I can pop off an inkstrike before the enemy even reaches the middle of the map.
Do you need to be on top of the boxes to throw the sprinkler up there? That area is so heavily contested I have a feeling I'd be dead if I had to stand on ceremony like that to place it.
Do you need to be on top of the boxes to throw the sprinkler up there? That area is so heavily contested I have a feeling I'd be dead if I had to stand on ceremony like that to place it.
Inkbrush or Dynamo Roller. Pretty much given up on projectile weapons now since I'm evidently not as good at aiming as most Japanese players.
.96 Gal, Kelp Charger
Pablo for turf war only, I rind it too risky in ranked with how much you get fucked by certain setups and lag rollers
2fort blows. Only ones I've liked were the heavily modified versions you'd find in the older mods.
I'd say it matters who/what is on your team. If the team is a bunch of .52 gals or you noticing them just going after kills ya you better be working painting more than anything else.
Incitemaybe
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I've been playing pretty bad today too until just recently. Naturally blaming the mall won't get you better
But taking breaks is good
