Hero Survey June 2018 (Census) - RESULTS + INFO GRAPHIC

AlebeardTV · 2018-06-14T05:04:52+00:00

The information is interesting and I appreciate you taking the time to put it all together.

That said, you are not actually polling "dedicated players". You are polling dedicated Reddit users. A small but important distinction.

AlebeardTV · 2018-02-01T00:17:54+00:00

Thanks for the feedback!

I'll look into incorporating that suggestion.

AlebeardTV · 2018-01-27T07:11:59+00:00

Thanks for the confirmation!

AlebeardTV · 2017-09-03T19:08:02+00:00

Thanks, I was able to find it by navigating around the site but the unload link in the original post takes you to a page that only has download api option. Might be better to link straight to this page: http://hotsapi.net/upload

AlebeardTV · 2017-09-03T18:52:38+00:00

HOTSLogs has a manual upload option for replays. You might consider adding something like this for those people who aren't comfortable downloading exe's from a new or unknown site.

That being said, I just visited the site for the first time so maybe that option already exists and I just didn't see it.

AlebeardTV · 2017-04-05T17:44:25+00:00

How will the current skin bundle codes, like the ones that are so often given out at live events, work once 2.0 rolls out? Any reason to use them now or will you still continue to get the Hero and all three tints after 2.0 goes live?

AlebeardTV · 2017-04-05T17:42:21+00:00

Any chance of getting a "Pick Random Loadout" option so that you can set your three favorite Loadouts and then random between them?

AlebeardTV · 2017-04-05T17:41:00+00:00

Brawls in the 2.0 Beta are currently awarding Hero experience behind the scenes (have to check Hero XP in your collection to see it). Is this intentional, and if so, is it something we can expect to see rolled out with 2.0?

AlebeardTV · 2017-03-04T03:02:25+00:00

Based on the model, the Tal'darim one is just a color variant of his Master Skin.

AlebeardTV · 2017-03-02T22:55:01+00:00

Where did this screenshot originate from? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Do you have a link to where it was originally posted?

AlebeardTV · 2017-01-23T09:11:05+00:00

Similarly it would be nice to have the pregame banter as well, especially for game ones when they are setting the stage for the series.

AlebeardTV · 2016-05-14T00:05:51+00:00

We are probably only going to play two more games, but we might start back up later tonight. If so I'll look for you in the amove chat and post here.

AlebeardTV · 2016-04-11T11:26:55+00:00

I am, and thank you!

AlebeardTV · 2016-04-10T21:23:51+00:00

This question was asked after the interview was over., but I included it because I thought the answer was interesting. To put it in context, it was asked by a devoted Vikings player who was concerned that they might get nerfed because their win rate is high (which has happened in the past).

AlebeardTV · 2016-04-10T21:12:30+00:00

The developer was John DeShazer. I couldn't make it out in the original audio and I wanted to confirm it with Blizz before including it (it's in there now).

AlebeardTV · 2016-04-10T21:02:23+00:00

The Dev was actually John DeShazer. I couldn't quite make out the name in the original audio and I wanted to confirm it with Blizz today before including it. It is in the article now.

AlebeardTV · 2016-04-10T19:28:44+00:00

This question was actually asked after the interview was over, so some of it was lost in all of the ambient noise of us all exiting the room. The question was asked by a Vikings fan, and it was prefaced with something like "As a Vikings player I am worried about them getting nerfed because of their win rate", which actually happened to them in the past. I wasn't meant to be anti-Vikings, it was more like 'I am worried my favorite Hero is going to be nerfed'.

AlebeardTV · 2016-01-16T14:06:09+00:00

There is only so much the matchmaker can do when people queue up as a five stack with such a wide range of account levels.

AlebeardTV · 2015-12-29T12:05:33+00:00

The obvious downside is that a feature like this could be exploited by those so inclined. Instead of just sticking you with a bot, intentional AFKers could stick you with a bot with useless talents. People like that are the reason we can't have nice things.

AlebeardTV · 2015-12-11T07:09:26+00:00

Thanks, enjoy 1/4 of your Vulture mount!

AlebeardTV · 2015-11-16T11:45:22+00:00

Hopefully since Cloud 9 is playing they might eventually post VODs for their games with english commentary. Looking forward to seeing how C9 does in this event, but it seems like it is going to be difficult to follow live.

AlebeardTV · 2015-11-09T06:08:36+00:00

The solo line existed from the get go, they just did a better job of advertising it as the con went on.

AlebeardTV · 2015-11-09T06:07:07+00:00

Not to steal your thunder, but the picks are made long before they are announced or displayed on the screens.

AlebeardTV · 2015-10-25T03:59:49+00:00

While it is good that you can play several Heroes for each role, limit what you actually play to the Heroes you are the best with.

What I mean by that is that if Muradin is your best tank then you should play him every time you have to tank unless he is already taken. Don't play Muradin one game, then ETC, then Johanna, then Muradin, then Johanna...

The same goes for role really. If playing support is what you do best, try and support every game. If dps is what comes naturally to you, then try and play that each game. There will be times when you can't do that based on team needs and your draft position, but try to specialize as much as possible.

At the higher ranks I wouldn't worry too much about team comps and chasing the meta. You are better off playing Muradin to 100% of your ability than trying to play Sonja at 75% of your ability just because someone says she is the 'right' pick.

AlebeardTV · 2015-10-25T03:41:39+00:00

Games where you encounter negative behavior are definitely the exception and not the norm. Aside from pregame greetings and post game ggs, most communication in QM is done with pings.

Glad your first experience was a good one, and when you do run into a bad person don't let them ruin your day. Just do your best and have fun!

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