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Splatoon update Aug 6th - Team Ranked, custom game, level/ranked cap raise, new gear
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Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Getting to S+ with GAF teams is going to be a lot easier than the nightmare that was reaching A+ solo.
just recently I bought the game, didn't know about the ranked mode rotative modes.. I guess I'll try to get there...
it's just so intimidating...
I've been waiting for the friend match ups, but they went even further beyond. This is like receiving a five course meal. Hell no to S rank though. I've never even scraped A-.
I pretty much gave up on ranked once I fell out of A- and spent three hours in the B+ trenches trying to get back up. I love the modes but struggle over getting a high rank is more stress than it's worth
MissCauthon
Member
I was under the impression the controls were bad not the auto aim. I was refering to people saying that the horizontal speed is slower than the vertical issue and that you canot fix it.
Confusing bad controls with auto aim seems ... impossible no?
As for auto aim i don't like games with auto aim, not a fan of COD. I play allot of Plants vs Zombies garden warfare so i'm used to no relying on that. But still i really doubt thousand of people that complained about the controls were actualy confusing that with auto aim ...
Ohh you're right I didn't even notice that. That's a bit disappointing.
Though if those games actually affect your rank that'll be helpful for coasting up the ranks playing on gaf teams
Smooth Operator
Member
I really want to get this game, but i've been reading on how TERRIBLE the stick controls are. Gyro is a no go for me. Any word if they will be fixing the sensitivity issues the game has on gamepad?
Saying you will get used to it is not an option.
You won't get used to it, especially if you used to play a lot of shooters on PS/XBOX controllers.
But the game is really fun.
I really want to get this game, but i've been reading on how TERRIBLE the stick controls are. Gyro is a no go for me. Any word if they will be fixing the sensitivity issues the game has on gamepad?
Saying you will get used to it is not an option.
As someone that uses sticks only I'll go ahead and say that stick controls are fine it's just that lack of aim assist that throws people off. And yes I've put hundreds of hours into other shooters on other consoles as well.
Edit: I missed your 2nd response above. Yes there is a vertical and horizontal speed difference. I had forgotten as this was only an issue for the first 15 or 30 minutes before it became transparent. Still give the game a chance if you can, but yes the vertical/horizontal speed difference exists.
Ugh, I don't know, I'd feel terrible if I dragged a GAF team to a loss, I'll probably sit most matches out due to this.
Chezzymann
Member
I wonder if this game could have gotten a 90 on metacritic if it released in the state it will be in the August 6th update (and didn't have that stupid 2 map 4 hour rotation system and instead was something more normal)
MissCauthon
Member
Are people really that COD'ified? lol
Well if that's the issue darn i think i will give this game a chance.
Thank you.
The new level cap and gear make me excited to jump back into Splatoon (once I beat the chalice dungeons in Bloodborne). I kind of lost interest in Splatoon once I fully leveled my character and optimized gear that was fresh and functional. I mean, the game is always a blast to play, but it's nice to have goals to work toward. Well-done, Nintendo.
Oh shit you're right. Goodbye B+ hell! Y'all know I'm good, you'll team with me right? I just get so frustrated in playing with randos in ranked I can't move up.
blue_phazon
Member
I'm not saying they confused them, just that it felt "off" from what they're used to.
PadWarrior
Member
I can vouch for this sticks are fine in this game
lol
Chezzymann
Member
I'm gonna actually try and play with GAF now that theres teams. Before I avoided doing it because I'm pretty sure it would go down similar to my experiences in Smash Bros and Mario Kart
most of y'all are god tier compared to the average player
(getting my ass kicked),
PadWarrior
Member
I thought you be painting boots?
This
But you're playing against other premade teams so it's the same no?
papercan55
Member
I really want to get this game, but i've been reading on how TERRIBLE the stick controls are. Gyro is a no go for me. Any word if they will be fixing the sensitivity issues the game has on gamepad?
Saying you will get used to it is not an option.
This is not true at all, i play shooters all the time and they are fine, the only problem (for some) is a lack of aim assist.
You will be fine if you turn down the camera sensitivity and practice for a bit, they are not broken at all.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I am ready.
You're right, horizontal aiming speed is different than vertical, you can't alter it aside from changing the general sensitivity and it's bizarre. Must be an effect of how the gyro aiming is integrated or something because there's really no logical reason for it to be that way. You're also right in that for some reason people tend to read right through that specific complaint and feel the need to counter with "no aim-assist" etc. Sounds like I'm winding up to take a huge shit on the controls -- but I'm not -- you can do just fine with the sticks and if you're interested in the game that shouldn't stop you from playing. But it certainly is a seemingly unnecessary thing that does exist.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Awesome news. I know I'm not good enough for some (most) of you so I am going to need to team up with the ~B+ level gaffers and wreak some havoc
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I just became the freshest a couple days ago(lv 20), now im back to being trash
This. Can't believe this game was conceived relatively quickly and they managed to create a game with a truly unique gameplay wich is also addictive, fun and competitive af. Games with this caliber of awesomeness appear every 10 years or so. Soon, Splatoon is gonna become as popular and exciting as Mario Kart or Smash. Just imagine how Splatoon 2 is going to be! hnnggnng
What would be the point of raising the level cap if people just instantly hit the new cap after the update?
Mmmmm, that's the stuff. New favorite weapon type right there.
Really doubt they would retroactively add experience.
Eh, the amount of points gets bigger with every level. You would hit LVL50 that fast.
Driveclub was raided from 50 to 60 with the old numbers counting. I'm still at 59....
Haven't played that much though
Magnet_Man
Member
Can't wait for rooms of all Lvl 50s and a single Lvl 7.
"You came to the wrong lobby, boi"
"You came to the wrong lobby, boi"
So basically you want Splatoon to take the Pikmin 3 approach.
Yes please
While you'd avoid the issues of not having the GamePad, having to reach for the GamePad every time you want to spawn on someone or use an Inkstrike could get annoying.