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Splatoon |OT3| Feel Good Ink
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GameXplain said you can change gear from the lobby too. That's pretty cool.
Easily the most exciting news for me. I play too much stuff to be stuck to one unless I switch lobbies. :lol
Triforce141
Member
That makes grinding out gears in gaf lobbies much less painful now.
Well then, at least it's useful when I want to change from suicide roller gear to charger based gear in ranked at least.
Edit: Do we still have any new information regarding the maskless octoling yet?
I should specify that you can only change gear in Squad and Private lobbies.
Sometimes a maskless octoling is just a maskless octoling.
Yea, I heard.
I imagine this would be on the gamepad, which would be a million times better than freaking Squid Jump. I watch the Squid in Squid Jump die multiple times because of how much I hate it. It represents all of the waiting I had to do in this game lol.
I doubt Private lobbies would allow you to level up gear.
Wow Underpass looks actually playable now
I wonder if 21 -> 22 is still 48
We all agreed that 48p is much easier than 19 -> 20
Maybe they just adjusted the 20 -> 21 total.
I mean, increasing 24 points/level is.. just insane
I wonder if 21 -> 22 is still 48
We all agreed that 48p is much easier than 19 -> 20
Maybe they just adjusted the 20 -> 21 total.
I mean, increasing 24 points/level is.. just insane
CoconutTank
Member
Ooo cool
Slosher looks like it basically shoots out charger lines that aren't fully charged, but can arc over walls and damage that way. It doesn't look like they OHKO either, which is good. I'm hoping that the range of the arc is long enough to go over the wall onto the enemy's perch from your entrance to the middle on Arowana Mall.
loadout is: Slosher / Burst Bombs / Inkstrike
Splatling looks really cumbersome to use
but the range and rate of fire is so so good, and it looks like it kills in 3 hits. Not related to the Splatling itself but I dunno why the guy in the video didn't use his Inkstrikes...loadout is: Splatling / Splash Wall / Inkstrike
I like NeoUnderpass! The middle looks like a garden, and I definitely like the additional ways into the middle with the additional cover as well.
Thanks for sharing your experiences
And yeah being able to shoot a Charger from underneath if they're at the edge of the sniper perch is pretty sweet. If I force the Charger to back off, then they can't use their full range into the middle and can't fire down at me either, which is great.PreyingShark
Member
Not the gamepad. You press +. See that little notification on the screen?
Oh, I missed that. Thanks for pointing it out.
I guess Squid Jump will forever be on my bottom screen. ;_;
EmCeeGramr
Member
someone doesn't want to put up with any more shit
Inquisitive_Ghost
Member
SplatGAF, do we have anyone very skilled with the Splash-o-matic? I know someone who loves the weapon, but is having a hard time figuring out how to improve with it, and I'm no expert on short-range weapons. Any strategies or pointers I could pass along would be greatly appreciated.
PadWarrior
Member
Nice!
someone doesn't want to put up with any more shit
Inkbrush is also Inkstrike.
Seems to be the go to Special for new types.
Mellopillow
Neo Member
WOW all of this new info while I'm stuck in finals hell ): i'll have to look at all of this when I get home but man, the new underpass looks HUGE. I'm a fan of the trees in the middle. Can't wait for this update knowing we can change gears now in the lobby too!
kreygasm
Inquisitive_Ghost
Member
...Burst bombs?
Exactly what I was thinking.
I think as long as you show up in the streams you'll continue to get good feedback on yourself. Also just hanging out in chat while we debate strategies can open everyone's eyes to different ways to play weapons.
Yes, the new meta reveals itself, curving trickshots with the bucket. Were those burst bombs I saw? Cannot wait. That splatling footage looks great too, with a lot of different angles already showing themselves.
someone doesn't want to put up with any more shit
Aerospray hard counter lol
It's a wonder it shipped in the state it did, it has the complete opposite philosophy of the other maps with all the complexities taking place in the base and nothing in the middle. Glad to see them notice this and actually remake the map. Has that ever been done before by an official dev?
With the imminent update, I want to try and take advantage of my most hated super, the killer wail, and try to make a build around popping it a lot.
Don't usually show off my gear as Spyke hates my guts, so I have to Frankenstein builds, but we were talking about it on the stream, and I think I found a set I like both aesthetically and practically.
Gonna see if I can keep my nozzle footwork without ink resistance, while relying on my coverage skills to build meter, with the special saver helping me when I die.
Hopping on stream to try it now.
BlueLiquid
Member
The new Urchin Underpass looks fantastic. I found it interesting that now each team has a perch directly to the sides of the middle of the Splat Zone but the floor behind the grating on the perch is glass, so people who want to snipe/camp from there have to retreat back into the corridor to reload ink.
Splatling gun looking better than expected. Cannot wait to get my hands on it.
Bucket and Splatling for best victory animation lol
Mellopillow
Neo Member
Which one? The vanilla or the neo splash? I think for both, bombs are certainly important to master. It has short range so flushing out enemies with a bomb before you go in is essential to your overall game plan. Otherwise, get your special charged first before engaging since its very easy to get it charged with the rate of fire. That's just general tips, there are more specifics to be said with each map and the person's playstyle xD
PadWarrior
Member
Wish the update was tonight instead of tomorrow
...Burst bombs?
...NOGAMI PLSSSSS
Inquisitive_Ghost
Member
The original, with Suction Bombs + Bomb Rush, if that helps.
PreyingShark
Member
Put them in a place where your allies are fighting or you see a sniper being annoying. And for the love of all that is sacred, hide.
Well except for the last couple seconds where you should just go for the cheese win.
PadWarrior
Member
Yup pretty much this
Inquisitive_Ghost
Member
I had three aimed at me in one match once. I thought it was more amusing than anything.
Here's an updated changelog of every Splatoon update for funsies. All dates are North American, so add a day for Europe and Japan.
Patches, new game modes and Splat Fests are highlighted, new stages are bold, new weapons are plaintext:
May 29: Splatoon released (29 weapons plus three Amiibo-unlocked weapons, five maps, Battle Dojo, Octo Valley, Regular Battles, Turf War)
June 1: Added: Ranked Battles, Splat Zones, Port Mackerel, N-ZAP '85
June 2: Patch Version 1.2 (fixed a glitch with Spyke not taking money and stabilized Booyah Base framerate)
June 5: Added: Inkbrush
June 10: Added: Kelp Dome
June 12: Added: Splash-o-matic
June 16: Added: L-3 Nozzlenose, Custom E-Liter 3K
June 19: Added: Bluefin Depot
June 23: Added: Luna Blaster
June 26: Added: Custom Dual Squelcher, Carbon Roller
June 30: Patch Version 1.3 (with balance patch: Kraken, Ninja Squid and Stealth Jump nerfed)
July 1: Added: Tower Control
July 4: First Splatfest (cats vs. dogs)
July 7: Added: Sploosh-o-matic, .96 Gal Deco
July 10: Added: Moray Towers
July 17: Added: N-ZAP '89, Octobrush
July 18: Second Splatfest (rollercoasters vs. waterslides)
July 21: Added: Neo Splash-o-matic, E-Liter 3K Scope
July 24: Added: Camp Triggerfish
July 31: Added: Range Blaster, Inkbrush Nouveau
Aug. 5: Patch Version 2.0 (added: Squad Battles, Private Battles, Splatling and Slosher weapon types, three new background songs during matches, new gear in shops; increased level cap from 20 to 50 and ranked cap from A+ to S+; reworked Urchin Underpass; nerfed Inkzooka and Echolocator and buffed Killer Wail)
Aug. 8: Third Splatfest (marshmallows vs. hot dogs)
Patches, new game modes and Splat Fests are highlighted, new stages are bold, new weapons are plaintext:
May 29: Splatoon released (29 weapons plus three Amiibo-unlocked weapons, five maps, Battle Dojo, Octo Valley, Regular Battles, Turf War)
June 1: Added: Ranked Battles, Splat Zones, Port Mackerel, N-ZAP '85
June 2: Patch Version 1.2 (fixed a glitch with Spyke not taking money and stabilized Booyah Base framerate)
June 5: Added: Inkbrush
June 10: Added: Kelp Dome
June 12: Added: Splash-o-matic
June 16: Added: L-3 Nozzlenose, Custom E-Liter 3K
June 19: Added: Bluefin Depot
June 23: Added: Luna Blaster
June 26: Added: Custom Dual Squelcher, Carbon Roller
June 30: Patch Version 1.3 (with balance patch: Kraken, Ninja Squid and Stealth Jump nerfed)
July 1: Added: Tower Control
July 4: First Splatfest (cats vs. dogs)
July 7: Added: Sploosh-o-matic, .96 Gal Deco
July 10: Added: Moray Towers
July 17: Added: N-ZAP '89, Octobrush
July 18: Second Splatfest (rollercoasters vs. waterslides)
July 21: Added: Neo Splash-o-matic, E-Liter 3K Scope
July 24: Added: Camp Triggerfish
July 31: Added: Range Blaster, Inkbrush Nouveau
Aug. 5: Patch Version 2.0 (added: Squad Battles, Private Battles, Splatling and Slosher weapon types, three new background songs during matches, new gear in shops; increased level cap from 20 to 50 and ranked cap from A+ to S+; reworked Urchin Underpass; nerfed Inkzooka and Echolocator and buffed Killer Wail)
Aug. 8: Third Splatfest (marshmallows vs. hot dogs)
PreyingShark
Member
There's nothing to indicate that Flounder Heights is being added this patch.
IGN confirmed at least 3 new tracks BTW.
IGN confirmed at least 3 new tracks BTW.
Inquisitive_Ghost
Member
Hey, who's Teemu?
Edit: Found him on the spreadsheet.
A good team could completely shut down the centre with virtually no hope of recovery, especially with a good sniper.
Nice! That will make eight.
Edit: Found him on the spreadsheet.
A good team could completely shut down the centre with virtually no hope of recovery, especially with a good sniper.
Nice! That will make eight.
StAidan
Member
Personally, my favorite inkstrike use is the one where, during an intense inkfight with an enemy, he inadvertently activates it, allowing me to put him out of his embarrassment/misery.
PreyingShark
Member
lol I did this a lot when I was trying out the splattershot pro after mostly using the dual squelcher and immediately activating my echolocator upon reaching it. When I switched from the standard dual squelcher to the custom I had to learn to not activate immediately, since killer wail leaves me just as open as the inkstrike
Still I can't use it efficiently. Its too hard ;_; I never see a good opportunity
Underpass looks soooooooooo much better. Being able to change weapons in friend lobbies is a great too.
The dream
Metroid Killer
Member
I main splash o matic, but I'm nowhere near an expert. I find myself dying a lot in close combat, which is logical considering the low range of the weapon, but just as much because of the 4hit to kill. But whenever I win in those situations it's because I've kept a distance, paved an escape route to allow me to hit and run, and hit again. Another tactic that benefits, but mostly is just my style of play is to use walls, boxes or whatever to gain some height in close combat, if anything it gives me that extra time to get that 4th killing shot.
I'm highly dependent on my bombs obviously.
PotionBleue
Member
According to GameXplain/IGN videos they didn't update Urchin Underpass' thumbnail, it still shows our good old tree.
Where where did they confirm that the new stage launched with 2.0.0?
