Overwatch

[Jomama]

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

[Klaus]

I had a great weekend with 4-1 mostly mornings. Then last night I had a chance to play 5 games in a row.... all losses expect 1. I got into a group with some guys that were really good and we rolled the first team in record time but after that all losses. They were complaining about the "gold" players the other team had. I am not sure how the matchmaking works but I thought it was only within like 500. I think I am actually under 1600 now (top 99%)! lol maybe next season

[Jomama]

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..

[Klaus]

I guess this is the story with the icons:

• Bronze: 1-1499
• Silver: 1500-1999
• Gold: 2000-2499
• Platinum: 2500-2999
• Diamond: 3000-3499
• Master: 3500-3999
• Grandmaster: 4000+

A Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond player will never drop below that tier after they have achieved it, though their skill rating may fall below the threshold. Players in Master and Grandmaster may lose their tiers if they fall below their tier's minimum. Additionally, players in Diamond, Master, and Grandmaster tiers that have not played a competitive match in seven days will lose 50 skill rating every 24 hours, until they reach 3000 skill rating or play a competitive match.

[Jomama]

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..

[Klaus]

Broke my mouse (G700s) this weekend. Well it's still works but the scroll wheel is lose and it's not a reliable button anymore. I use the middle mouse for "sprint" in most games and in Overwatch it's the special that does sprint on solider and rocket on Dva. I was about to order another G700 when I saw the G900. Figured I would go check it out at Best Buy. Ended up buying it here is my quick review after a few games with it:

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I insist on wireless and the 700 has been the best wireless mouse IMO for a long time (I am on my 3rd). The 900 promises a better sensor I think the 700 is fine but can't hurt. Originally with the 700 I used all the buttons especially in WOW but as time went by I probably only use 1/2 of them. Hard to find a couple of the buttons on the side with my thumb reliably. That's the biggest drawback of the G900 I am losing 5 buttons. In Overwatch this is fine as I don't use more then 4 buttons but when I get back into WOW I can see it's going to change my play style (more screen clicking). The G900 has two buttons you can put on either side (held in by magnets) - I am using the left side but you can install the other side buttons (at the same time) and use them also. The G700 has the three little buttons on the left side of the top of the mouse that I LOVE in Battlefield for my three weapons. I don't like using the scroll-wheel for weapon switches. Not sure how I am going to handle weapons in BF1 when it comes out. Might put the right side buttons in and try to use them.

Overall the smoothness of the mouse is very very nice. The 900 is a bit lighter compared to the G700. The scroll wheel has spokes and kinda a rubber feel. I think it's a big upgrade from the 700 (especially my broken wheel 700). You get a nice satisfying click feel when you press the middle mouse. The overall feel of the 900 is decent but I think the 700 is a bit nicer because it's a right hand mouse. My favorite mouse is the MX Master I use at work that has a thumb rest but that's not needed for gaming.

The other complaint I have about the 700 is the battery life. With high DPI I am getting just a few hours from one battery. Not a huge deal with a charger plugged in with 4 batteries always charging but I am getting annoyed at swapping batteries during games all the time. The 900 has a built in battery that I am sure is going to be annoying to charge when it runs out (but like the 700 you can plug in the cable and use it as a corded while charging). The 900 is rated at 24 hours of game play at highest setting and it shows the estimated hours remaining which is nice. Time will tell if it's that good.

Pros:
Better wheel
Easy to find the 2 thumb buttons compared to the 700
Large battery
Better wireless sensor
Tilt scroll wheel (most gaming mice don't have)

Cons:
Non swap able battery
Less buttons
Expensive
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[Klaus]

I have tried Eveready and recently purchased the higher capacity Eneloop. Battery life was about the same. I do think there was something wrong with my mouse it got much better battery life a year ago. Highly recommend the Eneloop charger as it will charge a single battery and doesn't require a pair.

I am sure I will be pissed the first time the 900 runs out of battery while I am in a game. It does have a few LEDs you can set to glow red when the battery reaches a preset level.

[Klaus]

We have that charger at the cabin but I haven't had a chance to try it. I just have the standard wall wart version.

[Jomama]

Have you gotten to play since those changes went live?

[Klaus]

Been on a bit of a winning streak. I think 5-2 last night. I decided I would learn Lucio and just heal and dps when I can. 3 quick plays and I had Lucio down. Getting pretty good keeping everyone healed and going 2:1 k:d. Now I just gotta learn to walk ride and focus on bumping people off the maps. I think I got three on that one map with the "well" in the middle.


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