Topic: Splatoon - OT

And I'm back up to A+ 70 (Well, A+ 68). If there isn't a sniper on the opposite team, I'm much more likely to win. I'm stopping for now, as last time I had a bad luck streak.

@OorWullie: Aha!! I am the master of distraction! lol. 7 more points for a rank up!
@OorWullie: Okay, that's just frustrating. Why was I the only one chasing the guy with the Rainmaker?

@Nicolai: Yep they totally lost me.Going to take a break just now,don't want to risk ranking down after all our hard work.I was hoping at one point too we might rank up together with another couple of wins.

@OorWullie: Yah, I was hoping for that too. That's the closest I ever got to A rank, though!

Anyone want to squad battle?

Bluefin Depot on Rainmaker AGAIN. the absolute worst level to rank up on since each match is almost certain to go the distance. I'm shocked to see how often this is the Rainmaker map that they choose

I went from A+60 to A 60 in about an hour of Splatzones. Also, thanks for the disconnects Nintendo. I was at A+12 fighting hard, we just overtook the team and we had them on the ropes with 40 seconds to go and I got disconnected and instead of being at A+22 I was at A+2. Nintendo, please sell this game to Xbox where I won't get disconnected so often. Thank you

@Jorjaymad-6715: I'll squad with you if you can carry me, I'm really frustrated right now and just want some consecutive wins. If you don't think that's likely I'm out

I wonder if they will look at the percentage of knockouts in that stage and fix it one day. If it's 10% in the higher ranks I would be surprised.

New Japanese Splatoon commercial.

@wisdomsprince: lol I doubt I can carry you as I'm a very bad S rank player, maybe on TC I could help but that isn't on rotation atm!

@Spoony_Tech: That is the rainmaker level that I end up playing the most and it's not even close. When was the last time Saltspray had Rainmaker mode, for example

Well, I was at A+60 and ended up at A 47.
Note To Self: I will stay away from Arowana Mall (Splat zones,Tower Control), I will will stay away from Blufin Depot (All), I will stay away from Moray Tower (All) I will stay away from Hammerhead Bridge (All). It's not that I don't like them (Blufin Rainmaker is starting to become an exception) but for Levling up these are my no go levels. It would be nice if they had a non-ranked mode with other modes where I didn't have to be so competitive (sigh)

Things actually went well tonight when I played Rain Maker. I'm back to a B+

Question: do you guys pick gear based on the abilities more or the look? I made my Inkling wear the varsity jacket, fine panel cap, and some blue and white shoe. I'm more about the look, and most of my abilities are defense and strength boosts and it's been working for me with the Kraken Roller. I used the snail shells to give them 4 abilities per item.

I used to make him wear the Carnivore T-Shirt because it's something that nobody really wears but I like the set up I have now better.

Rainmaker is definitely my favorite out of the three types of games but not a big fan of the new level, Alfonso Plaza or whatever it's called.

@yokokazuo:

Cool video. When Splatoon first came out, I remember reading this store had Splatoon themed ice cream when promoting the game, but I think it was only in Canada or something.

@Rexcalibr: I used to be about the look,but I've started to experiment more recently.I do tend to stick with the same weapon but I now change gear depending on the mode or map.I still always use my stealth jump boots,without them I struggle and for RM will usually have Ninja Squid active but I might also use bomb range up for TC and a couple of SZ maps,Quick superjump can be very useful on Port Mackerel SZ same with swim speed up,defence up is handy on maps where the action is relentless,tenacity is handy on maps like the Skatepark where you and your team will die a lot.It's definitely worth experimenting,the difference it can make to your game is very noticeable.As for the sub abilities,I need to dig deeper with that.I kind of just accept what it gives me.How much difference those can make with the right combo I'm not too sure?

At the same time though,I do still try to look the part with what I've got to choose from haha

@Rexcalibr Both. I have invisible contacts, school jacket and cream hi-tops, which is an amazing combo in terms of abilities. (Special Up, Quick Respawn, Ninja Squid, Quick Super Jump, Stealth Jump, Swim Speed Up, which means Ninja Squid and Stealth Jump have virtually no drawback on them), and is close to what I might actually wear. (If the School Jacket counts as a fleece).

With Stealth Jump, it's FAR more important to have Quick Respawn than Quick Super Jump, as you can quickly jump to a dying teammate and take out some of the opposition.

You'd be surprised at how much complimentary abilities can improve your game.

I'm building a complete new set-up for the tournament though, just so I have the element of surprise.

Anyone up for a twin. I have about an hour.

I think it's always more important to have quick respawn than quick super jump. I've been saved so many times by actually not having quick super jump. A lot of times, I would jump to somebody, and as I'm jumping in the air, I see that someone set a killer wail or instrike to where I'm about to land. Luckily, without the quick super jump, I land just as it ends and don't get splatted. If I jumped any faster, I would've gotten splatted. So that's why I actually find super quick jump no as helpful as respawn. I think respawn helps a lot!

As for me, I like having good abilities, but my Inkling's look is more important to me. Unless a piece of gear has a ability that I hate, like the 30 second opening one, I'll most likely use it. I really like the bandanas they added with the update, I think my Inkling will be wearing that for a long time. I also really want those snow boots, they look super cute! I also like the ability that comes with it, so I might switch between those and my blue sea slugs once I get the boots.

Quick Super Jump is helpful on Tower Control (Super Fast Stealth Respawning Jump), but not so much on Splat Zones or Turf War, where you see so much more variety in weapons, and a lot more Inkstrikes and Killer Wails.

@Jorjaymad-6715: I saw you on soujis stream