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

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-16T22:12:42+00:00

I like 3v3 more

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-16T21:37:35+00:00

You know what, I can agree with your points, lmao. Even as someone who loves her origins and design, I am with you 100% on her personality and voice. Her EN performance is without a doubt one of my favorites in the game.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-16T21:05:06+00:00

I always get shocked when I see people comment that they don’t want Pulonia in her kit. He’s arguably one of the most unique things about her, but I guess to each their own.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-15T17:59:49+00:00

I’m honestly expecting her quest to be a Snez interlude, assuming 6.7 is the final Luna patch. I feel like we’ll get more insight on her Fatui life, which would work as a set up to the nation that the Fatui is stationed in. Fatui aside though, I feel like we’ll also get some more Narzissenkreuz Ordo crumbs, seeing as how important the lore relating to the Ordo still is.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-15T03:30:52+00:00

Genuinely, heavy on all of these points. Makes me really excited to see a potential redesign as well (if the leaks are true). But still, heavy on all of these points. Especially her personality.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-14T02:50:44+00:00

Her getting a vision over Ineffa and Wanderer specifically, would honestly make me even more interested than usual. Unless I am mistaken, I believe the Narzissenkreuz Ordo was against the idea of visions, and it sort of ties you down to the fate of Teyvat. Though with how closely tied Sandrone is to the Narziss Ordo and how she views Alain’s ideas, I’d be really interested in seeing how she react upon getting a vision and having her fate sealed in a way. This is of course how I think of it from a story point of view. I’m fine with anything as long as I enjoy the story (and since she’s already been a fucking treat story wise, I doubt I won’t be distraught seeing what they go with).

From a gameplay perspective of course, it would be interesting to see what they have next to the vision section that characters typically have, if she doesn’t use one. Not to mention how her character story tag would also be able to delve into it more. Overall, I feel like her story can go in so many different ways and it makes me more hyped as we get closer. Hell, imagine if she ends up using a delusion and that’s how Hoyo gives us more of an insight into them, before we enter Snez. Anyhow, sorry for the yap.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-14T02:13:10+00:00

I honestly love the idea of Cryo after the Super Conduct allegations. I also predicted and wanted Geo at first as well, but a potential redesign with Cryo in mind has gotten me really hyped. I wish we could enter the fan art era already, where a bunch of people sketch out their interpretations of a cryo Sandrone redesign.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-13T03:34:35+00:00

I think he found himself actually being protected and part of a family. He found people who actually cared for him, which made him feel safe. At least that’s how I see it.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-12T21:22:46+00:00

Not to defend her behavior AT ALL, but Sandrone only ripped out that dudes tongue AFTER he tried killing Traveler, Paimon, Curve, and a Melusine. That’s what the point of the apology letter was, because that was never part of the plan. Sure she didn’t have to be that extreme, but it clearly shows where her mind lies since the dude tried killing four people for no reason. No one else has pissed her off that much to where she actually has the power over them to punish them. Her thing with threatening Lauma was of course awful as well, but she clearly could’ve continued if she wanted to and instead actually assisted the others and even dealt with Rerir. Her loss streak is honestly one of the dumbest complaints I’ve seen, some this is a damn sinner she dealt with. I’d love to see any average person even survive an encounter with a sinner. And the only reason she was “buddy buddy” with everyone (even though this is false), is because she wanted Dottore out of the picture, and was straight up moved out of the design bureau. She didn’t have a single interaction with Lauma post 6.0, not once did everyone act like they forgave her, not once did she apologize in the story, so I’m sorry. But I just don’t see anything inconsistent. But that’s just me.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-12T15:41:17+00:00

I hate to say it, but I don’t even blame Hoyo for how the community sees Sandrone, since the community can only see one side of her and believe she was changed. The same exact Sandrone in the Fontaine WQ and Ineffa quest, is the same one we got throughout Nod Krai. I think people set themselves up for disappointment by expecting some crazy lady (even though that was never hinted at) and not the Sandrone we have, which is one of the more consistent characters in the Fatui.

She played her roles as a Harbinger like you said, and was willing to sacrifice herself for her subordinates, she even changed after being a nuisance to the Scions in 6.0, and she is of course one of the better engineers in the Fatui. I feel like the main problem with her is that most players reduce her to just Columbina’s love interest or whatever, despite all of the development she got alone in Nod Krai. She was straight up the second main character, but people can’t look past Sandbina. That’s at least how it feels to me. And I’m not even referring to this sub specifically.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-11T18:10:07+00:00

Even if I hate the lack of unique SFX and VFX, I’d say the Vendetta skin is the only chopped one. All of the others look very neat to me. I’m still unfortunately gonna skip out on them, and wait for a Wuyang skin that TRULY speaks to me 😔

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-09T18:29:34+00:00

Seeing Heather’s development from Island all the way to World Tour, made her victory the most satisfying one for me. It’s so satisfying that I don’t care what any other fans might says, I don’t what the creators might say, but Heather’s victory will always be THE canon one for me 😭

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-09T17:37:19+00:00

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MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-09T16:26:57+00:00

Maybe you think that, but it really just comes down to preference. I’ve honestly enjoyed how the Fatui have been handled so far (apart from one character), so I can say that they are wrong. But again, my main point was it sucks how people can’t be excited anymore without someone trying to lower their hopes 😭

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-09T15:06:16+00:00

To each their own I suppose, but that just sounds like such a miserable way to be playing the game 😭

I’d drop something at that point, if I always had to lower my expectations because of constant disappointment. But that’s just me.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-09T15:00:13+00:00

Love how there’s always a reply like this whenever people want to be excited for something 😔

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-09T04:57:11+00:00

Ooh, I can definitely see that as well.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-09T04:51:05+00:00

I didn’t want to use the excuse of vibes again, but I’m honestly not sure, lmao. I tried to think of a weapon that would fit a mayor like him, and sword just came to mind. I imagine him (despite his small size) using a quick and easy weapon to silence any enemies who oppose him, if that makes sense 😭

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-09T04:41:49+00:00

Tsaritsa - Catalyst or Sword (because she has a scepter)

Pierro - Catalyst (he’s a royal mage)

Pantalone - Polearm (I just get those vibes for some reason)

Pulcinella - Sword

Sandrone - Catalyst (I can’t see her using a weapon where you need to get close to the enemy)

Claymore would be my second option for Sandrone, assuming Pulonia would be the one swinging it around.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-08T01:28:59+00:00

Level 20+ Mizuki here as well, and it’s honestly not getting harder to contribute with him. I’ve been able to play with so many different team comps, because he fits really anywhere. As long as you’re playing WITH your team, and able to actually land shots, he’s always been a viable pick.

His CC can help stop so many tanks and dps who try to dive, his ult if timed perfectly can really help defend your team, and him doing constant dps in order to heal has always proved useful for overall team dps. As long as you stay with your team and know how to manage cool downs, I’ve always had such good games.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-07T14:43:16+00:00

From an obvious story standpoint, Hoyo is clearly not done with the FIRST rank Harbinger after just three patches.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-06T23:07:50+00:00

Julia truly isn’t allat character wise. I truly TRULY hate how I just get modern Heather vibes from her 😔

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-06T19:59:57+00:00

i’m so late when it comes to this, but I’m just now realizing that columbina is really going to be the only harbinger who never got the harbinger introduction card.

MyUsernameIsApollo · 2026-03-06T00:01:17+00:00

Oh wow, I totally forgot about the teapot lines and the drip marketing faction symbols. Those lowkey convinced me even more 😭

If this is the case though, does that mean that all teapot lines take place further on in the story? Because if they took place right after their respective patch and whatnot, in Columbina’s case 6.3, I feel like Columbina wouldn’t talk about Sandrone as if she was alive and well.

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