The game is showing crazy legs, the community is dedicated, and Nintendo is backing the game with tournaments in at least two regions. If anything, the community is only growing at this point.
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Splatoon |OT4| You're a detriment to your squad
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The game is showing crazy legs, the community is dedicated, and Nintendo is backing the game with tournaments in at least two regions. If anything, the community is only growing at this point.
Saint Gregory
Member
Considering how long it takes to get rank points in turf wars maybe he got lucky with the rank jumping glitch?
Splatoon hasn't stopped growing since launch and the content drip is sustaining a lot of enthusiasm. The maps being developed and launched now are also content that exceeds what was initially on disc so I imagine that if the powers that be really wanted to, there could be a number of additions done to the base game via weapons, more maps or modes that could be shaken up just for keeping the userbase strong.
That all said, I definitely think that Splatoon's got a long life ahead of it with the only possible exception being if Splatwoon becomes a thing sooner rather than later.
BlueSilver
Member
It's still selling well, so no worries about the community dying soon.
You're looking at a classic case of lurking. They add the people that openly share their NNID and they spread like a virus*, much like Guy Sloth and Master A1. They're generally interested in joining GAF anyways, so there's no harm.
*I don't mean this in a bad way, but that's the best way I can describe it right now. =P
Jeff Vader
Member
I just wanted to say thanks for the matches earlier, even if my connection shit the bed at the end of it all.
Jeff Vader
Member
I wouldn't mind ordering those boots.Anyone want my Trail Boots?
I went through my equipment and noticed I accidentally had a rare combo sitting in my equipment backlog. Ink Recovery + Ink (Sub) Saver, despite the boots being Inkline. I hadn't started re-rolling stuff, so they must've just been that way.
(Ew, I look like such a nerd.)
Ended up making a .96 Gal Deco "Stay alive forever" build for Rainmaker. The boots + Splash Wall to buy time. Tenacity + Special Charge Up for lots of Krakens. .96 Gal Deco is utterly broken on Port Mackerel Rainmaker, so that was fun to try out.
Thinking maybe the boots would be good for a Ninja Burst Bomb build? Maybe Ninja Squid + Bomb Throw Up?
edit: damn it double post.
Do you guys think turf wars should be allowed in competitive matches?
The final of the Ink or Sink was pretty much all turf wars and not everyone seems happy about it.
The final of the Ink or Sink was pretty much all turf wars and not everyone seems happy about it.
It is still growing actually
With the constant updates and events happening every 2~3 weeks, I doubt it will slow down soon
I would not be surprised if the community outlives the Wii U itself
Personally, I'm kinda of glad that games like Xenoblade X, Zelda and Final Fantasy XV are far from release.. I would end up not playing them if they released now lol
Ah OK, I ordered it from Spyke just in case, but he's way too expensive.You just have to buy it from the shop
But since what is in each shop each day is random, it may or may not take a while to appear
Saint Gregory
Member
Yeah, I've got so many games sitting in my backlog now that I stopped buying new ones. I should probably thank Nintendo for saving me money LOL
Considering that it's the game's main mode I don't really understand why it should be excluded from competitions, unless having a mode where the main focus isn't always splatting is counter to competitive play or something. I think it's different and will force a wider display of skills into these competitions personally.
I'm gonna tear myself away from Splatoon to play MGSV in September but it'll be hard
But yeah I was originally planning to spend a lot of my summer replaying a few games I haven't touched in a while because there wasn't anything releasing between Splatoon and MGSV I was interested in but I was not expecting to get addicted the way I did
But yeah I was originally planning to spend a lot of my summer replaying a few games I haven't touched in a while because there wasn't anything releasing between Splatoon and MGSV I was interested in but I was not expecting to get addicted the way I did
OK, I'll have to bring 'em next time I go into a GAF room.
Is it just because of the perception that only the last 30 seconds of the match counts? I guess I see the competitive problems with it. But at the same time, if you're allowing your team to get wiped at the most important point of the match... Well, maybe your team shouldn't have won that one.
As being a grand finals format, though, not so sure about that.
Negotiator
Member
Does anyone know if the Testfire client has access to the same pool/modes as the retail version?
Well, it wasn't supposed to be, it just happened due to the mode banning rules they had in place for grand finals. But yeah, I think they should have it so that at least in the finals every mode should be played.
I can guarantee, if anyone was curious, that losing connection varies in its penalty. Lost 1 point last time it happened. But just now I lost 5 points, tried another hoping it was a fluke, and lost 6(!) points for getting a "Connection is unstable" disconnect.
S 41 to S 30. My money supply.
S 41 to S 30. My money supply.
Beta Saltspray and Arowana look amazing. They seem to use different assets.
Captain_Spanky
Member
Can Captain_Spanky get in on these Squid Squads?
I saw it and felt bad every time it happened to you.
I'm practicing 96 Deco/Splash Wall randomly right now. I'll turn on the stream in a short bit so we can chat as I fuck around. :lol
I saw it and felt bad every time it happened to you.
I'm practicing 96 Deco/Splash Wall randomly right now. I'll turn on the stream in a short bit so we can chat as I fuck around. :lol
im liking my new set though. 2 ink saver mains. 2.333 dmg up. 1 ink recovery. and one sub for run and swim.
Ayyyy finally made it out of C-level hell and proved that at the very least I'm not distressingly incompetent at the game. B- boyz now, not like it's much of an accomplishment but it was the goal I set for today. Somehow found a good amount of success using my half-troll Sploosh build while I was at it (at least, success once I had teammates who had at least a slight idea what they were doing). Hurrah progress, maybe I'll actually be able to show my face in some GAF rounds from time to time now.
It's really good man. I'm also in love with this new "balanced" gear I worked out. Even makes the Neons halfway bearable. Dark Urban Jacket <3
Finally up to A+! Thanks a bunch to Emil, Kasumi, and Kas for the almost undefeated squad.
I played kind of badly during some of those but I know for a fact that all our beakons served as a good distraction for the enemy
edit: Tried to frame this the same as the old screenshot I took when I made A-
I played kind of badly during some of those but I know for a fact that all our beakons served as a good distraction for the enemy
edit: Tried to frame this the same as the old screenshot I took when I made A-
I'm going to eat for 20 minutes and then join your stream.
Hey SquidGaf, I was wondering if any of you guys encountered Japanese players using wall squid jumps to bypass the wall barriers. Had this happen against me in a rainmaker ranked match in the Mall. Along the side pathway on the upper level, a player got the jump on me, climbing up a wall that is normally impassible. Seems like a pretty powerful exploit considering it lets you essentially glitch right into the enemy base.
Also, who should I add to get into some GAF games? I added my name to the Google Doc, but there's so many names.
Also, who should I add to get into some GAF games? I added my name to the Google Doc, but there's so many names.
OK, take it easy!
This is a recently discovered glitch, and it's not just the Japanese players doing it. But yeah it's a pretty big game changer that will hopefully get patched at some point. They obviously never intended that wall to be passable
Hello! Decided to join gaf due to the splat community. Hope you won't mind me adding you guys in the coming days. Only rank B if it matters.
Played with you guys before, I lucked into a random turf war lobby. I was trying out the Carbon Roller and you lot made that very difficult haha. Had some fun moments though. Infiltrating Moray Towers, splatting SM in the wall at Arowana Mall and chasing Azure half way across the map only for Boss to kill me from behind.
As a side note has there been any inklination that the brands have changed their percentage rolls? Might be coincidence, but since the update I have acquired a few triple rolls but none prior.
Played with you guys before, I lucked into a random turf war lobby. I was trying out the Carbon Roller and you lot made that very difficult haha. Had some fun moments though. Infiltrating Moray Towers, splatting SM in the wall at Arowana Mall and chasing Azure half way across the map only for Boss to kill me from behind.
As a side note has there been any inklination that the brands have changed their percentage rolls? Might be coincidence, but since the update I have acquired a few triple rolls but none prior.
BlueSilver
Member
Weeeeeeell, you and I already added each other after one of the Splatfests, sooooooo... >_>
It's a small world. You still a Charger main?
Toadsili T
Neo Member
Pretty much.
Wanted to see if I could join in on all the fun whilst I waited; looks like the gamble paid off. Azure J never did add me though, which made things harder, although I understand his Friend List is already at 100 people. D:Welcome from a fellow newcomer! I'm sure SplatGAF accepts all kinds of players; no need to worry if you're not S/S+ Rank.
As for the rolls, it's probably just placebo, although I've been getting some pretty nice rerolls myself lately.
EDIT: Ah, just remembered. Huge GGs to Doc and Sendou last night for the amazing Quad and Tri-Squad games. Going up against teams 3v4 and coming out on top felt really satisfying.
BlueSilver
Member
Nothing complicated about gyro controls. Just move the controller like this:
Changing the sensitivity will reduce the amount of motion needed to move the camera. It works for left and right movement also. Or did I misunderstand the question?
Yes, but my tastes are more well-rounded now. I caved and started using the Tentatek Splattershot. I tend to jump from weapon to weapon.
Thanks for the welcome! I'm only A+ I'm afraid. I'm glad I'm still accepted. I flirted with S rank, but my ineptitude in the Rainmaker mode saw an end to that. I'm starting to grasp it though. (The mode, not the rainmaker... that thing still seems to slip out of my hands)
Incitemaybe
Member
Finally got to try the splatling gun and the bucket today but new weapons combined with new maps and modes (still haven't tried Rainmaker) has left me being an extremely weak link.
What're some opinions on those two new weapons?
What're some opinions on those two new weapons?
Don't wear run speed up with the heavy splatling it's totally useless it certainly does not turn the weapon into a huge overpowered pain in the ass or anything
Ryechu, sorry for the long delay on starting the stream up, I took a shower then wound up running some errands (the last of which I'm still in the middle of). I'll probably start the stream up in about a half hour or so. At that time, wanna squad up? I feel like I can handle tower control on the maps we have now.
For the slosher, run enough damage up to kill with 1 bucket hit and 1 indirect burst bomb hit. You may want to run with additional damage up to deal with those pesky players who decide to run defense up. I think this set up makes slosher very dangerous and maybe a bit too strong. I definitely need more practice with it, I haven't played it enough yet though.
For splatling, I've seen some people run with a lot of run speed up. You don't have to play with those perks though, experiment around and see what works for you. Overall, I think majority of the players that play with this aren't too hard to deal with, but I've seen some people play it very well.
I'm down to play if you want to do quad rapid blaster or run a try hard tri squad.
We usually play about 4 hours of private match at night and there's plenty of quad squad and duo squad happening at all times of the day. You should look into discord if you haven't yet, there's always someone looking for more players for squads or private matches. You can find the invitation on the 2nd post of this thread.
Incitemaybe
Member
Thanks for the input Heng and Geg!
So now that the August update is out how has Gaf been typically playing together now that there are more options out there?
So now that the August update is out how has Gaf been typically playing together now that there are more options out there?
Jeff Vader
Member
Getting knockouts on tower after scrubbing it up in rainmaker feels good man.
BlueSilver
Member
Mostly Squad battles or joining each other via random Turf War. Private rooms are usually for those goofy games or for when we want to play a specific mode.
We mostly do Quad squads in ranked, since it's kinda hard to get a full 8 people together for a private lobby.
We usually arrange squads on the gaf discord server. There's a link to it on the first page.
Inquisitive_Ghost
Member
I have wanted this for ages.
Incitemaybe
Member
Got it thanks guys
thanks guys