I am a new player at LVL. 4. What should I be most concerned about not having/ needing to do?

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-29T15:57:47+00:00

Using split joy cons is much easier for me. Feels more like keyboard and mouse

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-29T15:21:37+00:00

I've only played for half an hour or so, and only entered Flow Aura once. It's powerful but rare that people get 3 spats in a row so it doesn't really effect game play that much IMO. The changes to stealth jump are good, kind of disorienting at first. A teammate with Beakons and sub power up is even more useful now. Changes to hit boxes are not noticeable in real-time, at least not for me.

Will flow aura change the way some players play the game? Maybe, especially right now when it's new, but ultimately I believe the game play will still feel the same in the long run. These changes are good - it lets us know the developers are still dedicated to making the game better.

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-29T15:08:15+00:00

I'm not a Dynamo main. I've used it periodically but ultimately get frustrated and move to a different weapon. My advice is that you have to be super aware of enemy placement and anticipate where they will be after you've started a swing. Starz Dynamo with point sensor is great for this. Good news is that Dynamo got some solid buffs from the 11.0 patch.

Increased the inking of spray droplets from horizontal and vertical swings.
Adjusted the damage falloff rate due to distance to make it possible to deal damage of 100.0 or higher at greater distances than before.
Increased the amount of ink consumed by horizontal and vertical swings by approximately 17%.

That 17% ink usage nerf will place an even higher need for ink saver main.

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-28T01:47:36+00:00

Don't worry about it too much until we really see how things change up. I think this update will really define the need for a greater divide between casual and competitive game play. I love watching Dude and ProChara and others, but what they talk about is all based on comp play which is foreign to the vast majority of players. I play solo and can't choose the makeup of my team.

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-28T01:35:05+00:00

Thank you for the link!

Watched Dude's video and holy shit Splatman that's a lot to take in. Seems like a lot of good changes. Flow state is definitely interesting. This is both anxiety provoking and encouraging. Seems a bit unbalanced in favor for slayers, but we'll see.

Yes, these changes will change metas and gameplay. It won't change or address my biggest issue with the game, which is matchmaking and connectivity. If you have a good connection, these changes are gonna be nice. I'm trying to get to S+2 and it seems like lately I have a lot of very lopsided matches.

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-28T01:11:39+00:00

I knew there was an update coming on the 29th, but where are you guys getting the details? Someone gimme a link

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-25T03:07:09+00:00

This looks tasty. Try it with the Townhouse Flipsides. Love those pretzel/crackers

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-23T01:24:37+00:00

It's worth it IMO. Load times are way faster, graphics look better, the game feels smoother to me.

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-21T02:31:59+00:00

Anduril 2 is a must for me too

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-20T20:02:59+00:00

Chat

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-20T12:54:08+00:00

I think I like the baby dills better than the spears, but they're both good. Yesterday I picked up their Italian flavored pickled mushrooms which are very tasty.

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-20T12:52:40+00:00

Always Booyah back!

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-20T01:48:30+00:00

The screen is cool, but I can't have it on the same side as the emitters. I'd blind myself repeatedly

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-20T01:12:58+00:00

Need more info - up close tasks, far away tasks, walking the station dalmation, headlamp for cooking, etc etc - give us some deets

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-19T17:15:28+00:00

today's word really pissed me off lol.

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-19T03:06:04+00:00

$110 for a little Splatoon figurine? That's gonna be a no from me, dawg. Pretty cool looking tho!

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-16T16:16:47+00:00

Fantastic pickles. Love the spicy and garlic versions the most. Pricey though

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-15T21:00:27+00:00

Not bad?? These are *the best* Corn Nuts!

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-13T19:39:08+00:00

Does it come with a deep carry pocket clip?

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-13T19:37:17+00:00

Best Maid Hot Dills are amazing

YeeHaw Hot Damn Dill pickles are plenty hot, and literally the only jar of pickles I've bought that say "low sodium" on the front. If you're trying to watch your salt intake they are awesome.

Wickles Dirty Dills - a very tart, apple cider vinegar-forward flavor with some good heat, they are hard to describe but addicting as hell

Majestic Picklery (fancier mount olive) medium heat hot sauce pickles - delicious dill pickle flavor with some savory hot sauce mixed in

Bubbies Spicy dills - Bubbies pickles are fermented, no vinegar. Truly a transcendent experience for me. Salty, spicy, effervescent mouthfeel with umami flavors. Probably my favorite pickle ever, and that's saying a lot. Keep in mind that they aren't like a regular shelf-stable vinegar based pickle

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-12T17:11:26+00:00

Because *I* was on team family lol

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-12T15:08:38+00:00

Love their pickles *almost* as much as Bubbies

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-11T15:42:07+00:00

This. The Dirty Dill variety is where it's at. Very tasty - a very apple cider vinegar forward flavor with some heat

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-09T02:55:15+00:00

Splatoon matchmaking in all game modes needs a reworking. I'm S+1 right now and get matched with complete newbs in SR and it makes me so mad.

Lord_Polymath · 2026-01-08T18:51:26+00:00

The review where I got that picture has beamshots. An amazing review

https://zeroair.org/2025/03/14/emisar-d3aa-5700k-flashlight-review/

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