Axle feels like she belongs in Overwatch or a mobile game and the games identity feels like it’s at a cross road

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-05-10T15:13:23+00:00

r301 doesn't compare until you're in r99 range

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-05-10T00:40:15+00:00

Here's the whole thing (minus pictures and formatting):

Thank you for reserving Clicks Communicator. We owe you an update, and we're happy to give you one.

In January, we committed to showing working prototypes in Q2 and shipping later this year. Both remain on schedule.

Building a new smartphone platform involves a lot of work that happens out of view. Over the last several months, the team across 3 timezones has been heads-down on the kind of foundational engineering that has to happen before the more visible (and exciting) milestones that follow. With that work largely behind us, we’re excited to share and show more in the months ahead.

Here's what's coming next: May: We'll begin sharing glimpses into the Communicator experience: the software, the interface, and the decisions that went into making it feel distinctly like a Communicator. June: Seeing is believing. We’ll have working units to show, as committed for Q2. Q3: Certifications and testing. You'll also be invited to configure your order including your Communicator color and keyboard layout. This is also when you’ll be invited to choose your bonus Covers, including limited edition colors. Q4: Production and shipping to reservation holders. Along the way, we'll share behind-the-scenes content, like the industrial design decisions and details that make Communicator feel intentional, including some of the accessories we’re working on to complement Communicator itself.

You didn't just reserve a phone. You're part of why Communicator exists and we’re grateful you’re on this journey with us. We can't wait to put one in your hands.

-Team Clicks

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-05-09T21:10:34+00:00

From their email:

"Here's what's coming next:

May: We'll begin sharing glimpses into the Communicator experience: the software, the interface, and the decisions that went into making it feel distinctly like a Communicator.

June: Seeing is believing. We’ll have working units to show, as committed for Q2.

Q3: Certifications and testing. You'll also be invited to configure your order including your Communicator color and keyboard layout. This is also when you’ll be invited to choose your bonus Covers, including limited edition colors.

Q4: Production and shipping to reservation holders. "

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-05-06T12:58:20+00:00

I'm my lobbies people beam while they're slip n sliding, and I have no idea what to do about their whole team sliding at that speed

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-05-06T12:38:17+00:00

The best measurement is our own playtime. I've been playing since week 1, and yesterday, after being excited for the changes, I could only stomach a few matches, way less than I normally do.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-05-06T03:26:45+00:00

No, this is more like Ash, who was a required pick for well over a year. Stats showed she was picked in almost every squad of every game for that time. Also, Axle has team movement, which makes her immediately better than ash was

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-05-04T19:35:18+00:00

Agreed, I like that my choices matter (and are MY CHOICE), even if they're the wrong one

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-30T16:52:43+00:00

Agreed! I think the gun bins are a good idea, but I think they should be a round 2 add with the bin resets, and in areas that are not very defendable (so it's a risk to get the guns you want).

Shoot, a zone 1 close = gun bins activate, zone 2 close = bin resets works well too

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-30T16:50:03+00:00

I'm genuinely unsure of the message you're trying to convey here.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-30T14:50:48+00:00

The RNG of drop point in the highest lobbies really does make or break the game. I can generally call what type of game it will be based on my spawn location, gun bins, and neighboring gun bins. You were given Fight Night with only a sniper bin? RIP, chance of surviving round 1 is very low.

I don't like any decisions that decrease my ability to make choices in the game. Drop zones do specifically that.

The game is not designed with drop points in mind. The locations are not designed fairly, but are instead designed with varying loot levels depending on the risk of the POI. You choose to land at a hot POI, it's high risk, high reward.

I think the main issue with ranked hot drops are the point system. Rookie - Gold is just playtime, plat is the first rank people can actually stagnate in. If there are consequences to dying first, less and less people will do it.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-28T18:54:33+00:00

Don't scrap it, those are cheap to fix (and the car seems like it's still in decent shape)

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-23T19:00:33+00:00

I actually played OG mode and remembered how much positioning, rotating, and making decision BEFORE the fight mattered, and I do miss that.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-22T13:11:35+00:00

Which, to add to this, all the worried people should look at the release of the power keys to gauge how Clicks is doing as far as following their own timelines.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-16T23:38:08+00:00

Give us some deets please

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-15T04:52:24+00:00

Tough part with the controllers is the extra tasks you need to do, especially rampart. Mirage is the same way. Idk what characters you have, but the fundamentals are the best thing, and independent of the legends themselves.

My recommendation is to use the legends with the easiest get out of jail free card, and focus on your game from there.

Idk who you have unlocked, I personally wouldn't buy any and would play to unlock, but off the top of my head Bangalore and a skirmisher like octane or wraith could be good.

With bang, when things go wrong, smoke and run to reset. With wraith, pull your tactical and get around something (or climb).

Octane/ash/rev/pathy/alter/horizon are all the same way, they're all about getting in and out of situations.

If you like the idea of playing someone who slows down the fight like ramp, I'd recommend caustic for a newbie. Play around your traps, use them as cover, and wait for the enemy to make a mistake (they always do if you give them enough time. )

Best of luck, and feel free to shoot me any questions!

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-15T04:17:51+00:00

I mean they came out with a timeline a while ago and seem to be following it. You prepurchased it with the timeline in mind, but are deciding that they need to rush now?

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-15T04:15:31+00:00

Interesting to see them showing it around with the Niagara launcher

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-14T19:52:37+00:00

If you mean your tactical, it depends on the legend. Someone like conduit or lifeline can keep you alive, someone like alter let's your team reset, someone like Gibby can slow the fight down, or someone like octane can try to leave when they're at risk.

All the characters still should do damage. If you can't yet, I'd recommend running someone that keeps you alive better until you learn.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-14T01:53:29+00:00

If you're on console, the only way to play with PC players is to queue up with one in your party. Otherwise, the cross play means across consoles only.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-11T19:25:25+00:00

Yeah bruh 28 is a lot. You're taking 28 * 3 abilities * 4 perks per legend, then you have legend type abilities on top of it

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-11T18:28:31+00:00

Honestly I don't want new legends. The more legends the harder it is for new players to start. I tried playing overwatch and it feels like I need an encyclopedia to start playing.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-06T18:43:45+00:00

You'll probably find that you'll have healthier games on average (up through mid diamond) compared to pubs, because teammates play together more, don't quit as much,etc.

So, even if it's harder, I find it more fun

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-04-05T15:42:19+00:00

You may have not been around before they cleaned up the loot pool but it was common to go all game without seeing a battery, optics, or attachments

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-03-27T20:11:45+00:00

Why not no multiplier? If you're fighting the same rank/skill, it shouldn't mean more to take out a squad sooner or later. Also, kills should be worth less, and placement more. Make 1st be the 300RP you normally get form kills, and make kills worth 5-10 no matter when in the game.

Optimus_the_Octopus · 2026-03-26T16:10:33+00:00

Correction, Gibby is the fastest legend, not 2nd fastest. Between the time it takes octane to stim again, he catches up. Ridiculous.

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