I played last night but didn't notice the new game mode "CTF" or the Roadhog 2.0.. but this could be fun.
http://kotaku.com/overwatchs-new-ctf...aws-1791586483
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I played last night but didn't notice the new game mode "CTF" or the Roadhog 2.0.. but this could be fun.
http://kotaku.com/overwatchs-new-ctf...aws-1791586483
Didn't see it either. I will try it tonight if I can. Weird that they didn't require your flag to be "home" to cap... Maybe it was even worse when that was a requirement.
Yeah his review isn't stellar, but I actually dont mind that that they allowed the cap like that, I would think it has to open up the gameplay a little more, as its not as easy for a good group to do the protective shell across the map while not worrying about their flag.... Its not like old Team Fortress CTF didn't have its fair share of standoff/stalemates... I recall guys getting the flag and turning the whole event into a giant game of keep-away lol..
I kinda miss the Push-capture game play dynamic too.. Definitely think OW could do that.. Remember RTCW at your first LAN parties, where you had to push thru the maps 3-4 cap points.. I know its not unlike the escort, but everyone having to be on the point moving forward can be kinda restrictive on flanking strats and such..
Played one last night. Not too bad. I defended the flag once I figured out where it was located. We lost 2-1 but it was close when time ran out.
OMG have you seen the new controversy with Mei's waist...... This PC shit has gotta end at some point.
I've won like 4 of 12, or there abouts.. Its a tough dynamic.. With one or two people guarding your flag, those other 4 need to be quality players that can actually push the other team.. Seems so many people play dps class yet dont get kills...
I also think the one map (in the big office building) is way easier to win than the other two. Thats where I've gotten multiple caps as Dva, the flags are so close via the side hallway.
Fun playing the new Symmetra on this one to, I've used her and Torj to just sit back and defend and its pretty fun too if you dont mind a draw...
They should make you get partial points for a Draw or something, that shit take skill..
I like that, does he say how he set it up?
Yes and it looks somewhat complicated..... I bet a program will come out to control lights soon.
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Have you gotten to play since those changes went live?
Not yet. I loaded it up yesterday but then the kid woke up before I could even get into a match..... Hopefully, tonight.
Played last night but I got on a horrible team (quick match) and wasn't able to try Bastion.
2-1 in my first 3 ranking games..
And got to try (what I assume is the buffed version) Bastion on a 6v6 random player match. Its seems way more playable with the bump to transform speed and the way the repair ability was changed. I did well, but it didn't come off as OP to me. Did the type of damage one should expect from a fixed-def based character.. But one good flanker(s) around to his side and its over... I'd rather see them working on balance this way than leaving weak characters weak...
I plan to start my matches this weekend. Wanted to wait until all the Gold+ players are done. I know it will pretty much keep me at 1500 plus/minus 300 pts. Almost considered starting a new account like so many other people but it's not worth it. I will give Bastion a try.
Thats a good idea, I hadn't even thought of that. I probably wont get to play again till the weekend so let me know when u are playing.
Finished placement last night. 1100 after going 2-8 (2 matches with leavers). I tried a mixture of picking my best class and filling in the class that was needed. Didn't matter for the most part. I am really rusty with my aim after taking off a few weeks. I am kinda happy I placed so low and I will see how high I can climb. Hopefully silver. Current classes:
Lucio - main
D.va - tank
Soldier/Pharrah - dps
Junkrat - retired main (really bored with him)
Want to learn better -
Reinhardt
Ana
Zarya
I watched a video yesterday with a theory for how to approach each 3 month season. Basically, fuck around learning new heroes at the start and settle on just a couple to make a push for higher ranking. My first thought was "no - only learn new heroes in quick play!" But then he went over why quick play is the worst place to learn because there is no competition and no one cares. Good point. But is it fair to play widowmaker in competitive to learn and maybe lose?
I think its fair to play a class you're still working on. I know I've been forced into a roll I dont know well regardless with some teams comps. I definitely agree its better "training" as the competition and coordination is better/focused.
I play Rhein quite a bit. He is all bout tactically keeping a charge on your shield (dropping it enough to keep a good charge).. A bit moreso than Dva as you dont get the luxury of the ranged attack. I'm always trying to find a position where I can duck in and out of cover. On Defense I like to cover the main choke point off to one side, and try to do a charge across the front of the choke when attackers try to push through. Instead of pushing straight at them where you will ultimately range your healer.. If anyone gets close its swing away while trying to juke around and not take too much damage yourself.
I climbed 100 or so points over the weekend. its not impossible.
Played a few on Saturday. I must have a higher hidden rating because it keeps putting me in matches with higher level players. I am 1100 and I play with 1200-1300. The nice thing is when I lose a match I only lose like 30 pts but a win is like 80 pts. Or there just aren't any players at 1100 :)
Another good Rhein tip. Is have a fireball ready when you use your ultimate smash/knockdown ability as a follow up... If you can knock a group down in a nice line-ish fashion, and then follow with a fireball across the tops of all the downed opponents, you can easily get a multi-kill, and if anyone isn't dead at that point, I try to charge right down the same line an take out whoever is left.
I am terrible at Rhein. Tried a bit last night after no one would play tank (gotta love comp matches with all dps....) I will try your tips.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jomama
Rhein w/out support is tough and mostly useless.. Doesn't matter how many hp you have if the other team just focuses you down... If I'm getting smeared as Rhein I will usually switch to Dva for her range and mobility... As Rhein, if you are the sole tank about the only chance you have is with a Mercy stuck to you. Otherwise DVa or Zarya are nice 2nd tanks that compliment Rhein well when on Def.. Roadhog & Dva on attack imo.
I think the new tank update dropped too.
It did yesterday but only in quickplay. I just played 3 games but wasn't able to grab the new tank yet. Definitely changes things as the stationary wall is really nice for defending. I was able to kill her when she was in the open pretty easy (with DPS).Quote:
Originally Posted by Jomama
I got on the new tank 2x, gonna take some learning. The shield seemed awesome tho, and I know I'll love to use her second ability to pull people from behind cover.. But could definitly tell she's on the squishy side for a tank... (but really, every tank out in the open gets smoked).
I got in another match where someone else was playing her well. They had another tank, Dva I think to help block incoming, but the new tank was kinda hanging back and deploying her shield about 20m out front of the group and most the dps was actually in front of her.
Great tips.
I like Orisa on the Attack side of escort/ctf. Some of Rheins capabilities with the shield, but the ability to do ranged attack to help push back the Def. can be a useful addition. Need good support and some heals tho or you will get smoked by any organized attack. Had a few good rounds with her, used her well to cap a few flags by getting in a corner with the shield out, little mini bubble for everyone to gather under. I will use her power-up just as the shield drops and by the time it ends another shield should be up.
If the def is smart and is swarming I will always go back to Rhein for his hammer to clear out close-range Def tactics.
Pecking away at placement matches for the new season. 1-2 so far. Trying to play DPS as support supposedly doesn't place as high. I still think solo que is a coin flip in placement and competitive.
Yeah it certainly is. I was on a winning team last night that almost blew it because people started switching up classes for no reason, then suddenly we had 3 dps and I'm getting smoked as the tank due to no heals. Went from 2-0 to 2-2.... I shamed everyone into going back to the classes we started with (lol) and then we finished up with the win... Frustrating... Its amazing how many insist on playing dps that suck at it. Especially the squishy classes, they literally do nothing if they cant get kills. I cant count the times I'm leading with a gold in damage while playing Rhein...
Yeah one of my losses we had a guy that refused to not play sniper on offense.
Started playing again last night. Did 4 placement games with Lucio. 2-2 not too bad. Have no idea about the new maps or classes.
Finished my placement matches....... 7-3 and I was on the leader board at the end of every game (as Lucio). Bronze :( I just can't get out of bronze and the lower players that won't communicate. Sucks because I would play more if it was with good players.
Played for the first time since PUBG came out really. Did pretty well for how out of practice I was, stuck with Dva and Rhein. Man the hampster mech-wreckingball tank is brutal in the right hands though..
Yeah I don't even know how to defend against that ball thing. I just wait for it to stop and shoot it.