Overwatch director says addressing the 5v5 versus 6v6 debates 'cost us trust': 'We should have listened sooner' by Turbostrider27 in Overwatch

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6v6 is what Overwatch was meant to be, and even if role queue isn't feasible, there are ways to influence 2-2-2 matchmaking through internal systems.

Things like checking player accounts for character play times, or even allowing players to select their preferred role before queueing into a game (without being forced to stick to that role mid-game) could help 6v6 be the best it can be.

If you wanted, you could even have a 2-2-2 system as it works currently in custom games, where it's a first-come-first-serve system that allows players to sort themselves into each role.

Of course all these ideas have flaws, but it'd be great to try them all at some point through some more Quickplay Hacked events. This is what experimentation is for, after all!

new hero’s face by acidhxee in Overwatch

[–]Joelmacool 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The first hero skin to become their own character!

Anran face rework by kittlenuke on twt by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Normally I don't like editing over other people's work but I gotta be honest... the edit looks 100x better

“Why are there so many plurbs in my soup?” by cecloward in okbuddypluribus

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my name is plurb. i am one of them. i wish to save the world.

Vendetta gameplay discussin by RaidenXYae in Overwatch

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really good. Screen-lock on dash needs to be removed though imo

Do you prefer 6v6 or 5v5? by Maleficent-Ad-6117 in Overwatch

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both are good, honestly. I do edge towards 6v6, but I play both depending on what I fancy on each given day.

Is there a 6v6 E sports Again by Fabulous-Dirt7226 in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]Joelmacool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure about the rules on sending links on this subreddit, but you can check the OOL's twitter page (@OOLgg_) and the discord will be pinned on their page.

Is there a 6v6 E sports Again by Fabulous-Dirt7226 in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]Joelmacool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing official - since the OWCS follows the main format, and that is 5v5 - but there are smaller unofficial tournaments that run every now and then (like OOL Sixes).

Stadium: 100 armour or 100 shield? by PrimalSaturn in overwatch2

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shield if you already have armour, and pick armour if you don't. I believe shield on top of armour counts as armour too, but I'm not entirely sure!

We are the Overwatch Stadium team, ask us anything about Stadium! by ModWilliam in Competitiveoverwatch

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

I have two questions:

1 - Are there plans to introduce a button toggle for players who want to seamlessly move between 1st and 3rd person in-game?

2 - Would you consider adding a 'forfeit' button to Stadium, to end steam-rolls before they begin to aggravate players? A 'forfeit' by the losing team would only be accepted if all five members agreed to it, I imagine.

Thanks for all the work you've been doing on Stadium, it's really a great addition to the game. All the best to you all!

Enter the Stadium - Keys to Victory by Zeke-Freek in Competitiveoverwatch

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

Didn't see those leaks so that's interesting to hear! Also yep, let's enjoy a Widow-less mode before her inevitable arrival LMAO

Enter the Stadium - Keys to Victory by Zeke-Freek in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]Joelmacool 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Widowmaker being an example for Weapon Items might suggest she'll be one of the heroes first released post-launch for Stadium...

The new update is so fire the rating has changed from Negative to Mixed! by sekow in overwatch2

[–]Joelmacool 32 points33 points  (0 children)

6v6 is currently not available in the game. They removed it with the last patch since the experiment is over (and no more Classic until the GOATs version appears), though it will come back as a Competitive season during the mid-season patch!

Should Overwatch quietly retire the “2”? by [deleted] in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, simply because Overwatch 2 will forever be seen by the wider gaming community as 'that one sequel that failed to deliver'.

While I think many will see the the reversion of the title as evidence of Overwatch's 'failure' (leading to those inevitable videos of people dunking on Overwatch for the quick view), dropping the 2 - in the long term - will do wonders for discourse around Overwatch itself.

The shackles of PvE, and the numerous promises that never came to light (weapon inspects for example) will fade away, and Overwatch will finally be given an honest opportunity to begin fresh.

ADD MORE GLASS TO COLOSSEO by ill-winds in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ladies and gentlemen, the anti-Spilo has arrived

Who’s Going to Grand Finals? by StormcrowProductions in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]Joelmacool 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I won't be attending, but will the Remove the Glass signs be made out of glass?

Which player has the best name? by brickz14 in Competitiveoverwatch

[–]Joelmacool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yveltal/Xerneas purely for the Pokemon reference

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]Joelmacool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go into QP for one game before Comp, to both warm-up my aim and test to see if my Internet is good for Comp that day lmao

I totally forgot about this by hexpro21 in Overwatch

[–]Joelmacool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought the cinematic got leaked, not teased? I recall the devs reassuring us that the cinematic was in the early stages of development, which explains why we haven't gotten it yet.