Im not sure why arent all the stages open at once, this 2 stages at a time feels like a random idea
Its cool in the way that makes all people to play every map but you can do with a rotation also
It has been explained multiple times by the developers, including in the Splatoon Direct. Splatoon rewards the players who optimize their loadout based on the map rotation (and mode).
We have the developer POV which is technically an explanation but it's only their side of it. Personally I side with the argument that says: as long as you don't know which stage you are going into (between a choice of two or more) the random element exists, and overrules the design sentiment. The ideals of the thing are commendable, whether they create an impact in the overall strategic picture seems unlikely. Meaning the best weapons will be used regardless, until buffs or nerfs are introduced.
Apparently, that's the reason why there isn't more than 2 maps in each rotation (since 3 would result too much towards the good average gear).
But I also think the Aerospray is good in most situations which makes people just stick with the 1 weapon. I think if people would experiment more with the weapons we would see unique strategies but I think a competitive scene would need to start in order to see that. Once Private Matches are a thing, I bet the game will change a lot.
IMO, there are already private matches happening, and lots of discussions about gear and weapons. GAF/Squidboard/etc friendlist matches becomes pretty much private after a few rounds. There are many Splatoon sub groups out there.
But I also think the Aerospray is good in most situations which makes people just stick with the 1 weapon. I think if people would experiment more with the weapons we would see unique strategies but I think a competitive scene would need to start in order to see that. Once Private Matches are a thing, I bet the game will change a lot.
IMO, there are already private matches happening, and lots of discussions about gear and weapons. GAF/Squidboard/etc friendlist matches becomes pretty much private after a few rounds. There are many Splatoon sub groups out there.
Yea, but you can't really do a competitive scene that way.
People keep saying the Xbox One doesn't have Backwards Compatibility.
I don't think they know what Backwards Compatibility means...
The best teams I've been on have a nice mix of weapons and everyone knows their role. I'm an aerosprayer, so I know I've got to engage and splat a lot of enemies while laying down ink in-between. Snipers need to snipe and rollers need to coat and put down good super jump points. Helps if one of the rollers or snipers generally stays out of the fray so they stay alive and can serve as jumping points too. My two cents . . . .
@bluedogrulez: Yes, I cannot agree more, knowing your roll according to your weapon choice is so important. When I'm playing with a splatroller, I'm not afraid to get into the fray, but I also understand that it is my responsibility to ink any areas my teammates skip while they're busy playing defense at the chokepoint.
Similarly, if I'm playing any Splattershot, I'm primarily going head-to-head with foes in key points in the map, and in those small stages, making sure no one sneaks up on our charger if we have one. I also know I have the flexibility to pop over to one of my teammates if they need help. If my Splattershot is short-ranged, I know that I can spread ink almost as fast as a roller, and if my Splattershot is long-ranged and close to the fray, it's my responsibility to keep firing at almost all times, because my short-ranged teammates can really use the extra inking to gain the upper hand in fights.
As for chargers, I'm terrible with them, so don't ask for my advice
I still find it pretty pointless to try to be a good team in Turf War. The 300 points you gain for winning can easily be made up by just running around inking more rather than holding the chokepoint and simply playing your role, especially if you are a charger and don't ink much anyway.
So splatfest starts tonight in NA...don't know if I'm gonna be bothering with it this time around, still got 21 snails and upgrades all the things that I usually use.
So splatfest starts tonight in NA...don't know if I'm gonna be bothering with it this time around, still got 21 snails and upgrades all the things that I usually use.
It's midnight Thursday to midnight Friday? I thought it was midnight Friday to midnight Saturday?
Edit - oh wait, if you're in the UK then it is Friday, nevermind.
@Spoony_Tech: - So you're sticking w/ Friday midnight to Saturday midnight as the time? (midnight is so confusing, I really wish people would stop using it, though having the end time certainly helps in this case.) And you know I was just trying to give the guy an out about being wrong about the time.
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The lovers, the dreamers and me
Guess I vill get on to vote for that...not gonna play though since I'm just not in the mood to play it, butt since voting helps out a lot, then ya got my support.
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