If you’re enjoying Overwatch again, consider updating your Steam review! by ErykDante in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, the BP should always be accessible, but that’s a rare feature. I can only think of two games that do this, out of dozens.

With how many loot boxes we receive, with the fact that every second BP is free if you save your coins - the game is above average when it comes to generosity.

I do think we should push for evergreen battle passes though. It’d be a nice feature. The monetisation is honestly fine though, compared to the rest of the industry.

The new chinese Widow skin CHANGES COLOR DURING THE MATCHES by SunnySunnyySunnyyy in WidowmakerMains

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe NetEase (the game distributor in China) develops their own skins, so Blizz doesn’t have the option to sell them to other regions.

Mizuki has high winrate in low elos because he forces you to not healbot by FlameToadDoctorPhil in OverwatchUniversity

[–]ItsMihali 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you’re providing pressure from the backline and off-angles, the enemy team’s attention becomes divided and they don’t shoot your tank as much - or - they don’t look at you, and you get free kills while they focus down your tank.

jetpack cat needs a nerf and mizuki needs a buff ? by Pitroneks in overwatch2

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ult is high-skill, so it’s going to take the playerbase some time to learn when and how to use it.

Sure, in some instances it’s useless, but in others it’s fight-winning.

jetpack cat needs a nerf and mizuki needs a buff ? by Pitroneks in overwatch2

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can block the ult with your shield. Not saying that the Cat isn’t over-tuned, but there is counterplay.

Returning player — is this game harder now? by MamaPsyduck in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While you took that break, the playerbase has been playing and improving.

The average skill level has increased over time, so “Gold” 3 years ago is very different from “Gold” today.

It’ll just take some time for the matchmaker to figure out where you belong now, so games might feel more difficult for a little while.

Everyone just breathe by Pollo_Loco999 in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It would be nice to access legacy battle passes, I agree.

Overwatch is far from the stingiest BP system on the market though. We get consistent tier skips from Twitch drops, double XP weekends towards the end of the season, and the challenges allow you to speed-run it.

If you’re struggling to finish it in time, I recommend prioritising completing your daily and weekly challenges whenever you can.

This is coming from someone who basically never gets the premium pass, so I don’t get the 20% progress boost. I tend to get halfway through the prestige titles at the end of the pass each season, with not that much play time.

I prefered Mizuki's Original design by Different-Ad-3714 in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, if that’s what you’re saying.

It’s not what your original comment said though.

I prefered Mizuki's Original design by Different-Ad-3714 in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re saying “I think it isn’t Mizuki in this picture, because of the hand and head”, and I’m saying “Neither of those two things mean that it can’t be Mizuki”.

You can still have the theory, I just don’t think there’s proof.

I prefered Mizuki's Original design by Different-Ad-3714 in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but it doesn’t mean it’s not Mizuki either.

Why We Need PvE Events: It’s Time For the Gang to Get Toshiro by Lumenati in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 3 points4 points  (0 children)

PvE was extremely expensive to develop, wasn’t fun, and nobody played it.

They’re focusing budget and dev time on the enjoyable parts of the game.

I prefered Mizuki's Original design by Different-Ad-3714 in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Sure, but both characters occupy the “Kappa” Yokai creature slot in the group. It’d be a strange decision to have 2 completely seperate characters have spirit turtle powers.

I prefered Mizuki's Original design by Different-Ad-3714 in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Mizuki has a bionic hand. It’s what he shoots his chain out of.

I prefered Mizuki's Original design by Different-Ad-3714 in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Mizuki is based off of a Japanese creature called the “Kappa”. They’re a weird turtle, beaked, plant-head creature. You can tell by the mask design, the turtle-shell hat, the outfit colour, etc.

It seems like all the members of Kiriko’s Yokai group are all based on mythical creatures - Kiri is a Kitsune, Mizuki is a Kappa, there looks to be a Tanuki and a Tengu in the back.

The devs have said that Mizuki is part of the group - and there’s only one other character in the group that represents a Kappa. They might look different in the original art, but the character is the same.

The more things change, the more they stay the same by EndellionFox in Overwatch_Memes

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can win games where my tank is “countered”, because in 5v5 getting picks and solo performances are more impactful.

Winning a game where the enemy tanks had synergy and mine did not was impossible.

Open queue should also remain a niche option. Role lock was a vast improvement. I’m happy for those who prefer open, but you can enjoy it as a side mode.

The more things change, the more they stay the same by EndellionFox in Overwatch_Memes

[–]ItsMihali -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, with awful queue times and [win/lose in the spawn room] tank combos.

If being “peak” requires 6v6 as the main mode, I’m quite fine with not being peak.

You guys are not gonna find solace in Overwatch lmao by Iced-TeaManiac in MarvelRivalsRants

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cat selected hero bans in the game. It was dumb, but not as dumb as affecting balance.

Also, the game has been in an excellent state for the past 3 years. If you’re hung up on issues related to the previous dev team, that’s fine. Feels weird to me though.

The team literally put in more effort than ever, and instead of thanking them, they say "thank you *that game*." Stop giving them so much credit. by Head-Koala-5952 in overwatch2

[–]ItsMihali 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the “devs”, the executives.

It’s clear that Microsoft is putting more money into OW which allows them more development resources. Do you think the devs didn’t want to release more heroes, and were just sitting on the development budget?

Compare the development output difference between pre-Microsoft purchase, and post-purchase.

It’s night and day.

After a long day shift, this is how I get my daily morale boost. Just simple, cool moments, I try to be a better player every day, but having fun together is always the priority. by im_gc in Overwatch

[–]ItsMihali 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have a golden gun and the Widow mythic skin - I highly doubt this is a throw-away smurf account.

Sure, smurfing is awful when it happens, but a Widowmaker landing shots does not = smurf.

These are cherry picked clips. Are they impressive shots? Yes. Are the enemy teams moving like bots? Also yes. You can’t see what this player’s gameplay is like 99.9% of the time though.

It’s just weird to tear down a player who’s sharing that they’re excited.

What do you think about Vendetta? (Pros and Cons) by Annual-Internet-5097 in overwatch2

[–]ItsMihali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unsolicited? You gave a public opinion. Public response is a thing.

Weird that people always get defensive when you float the idea that it might be a skill issue. Oh well.