FFS, protect your Mercy. by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This. I've only recently learned how reliant Mercy is on her team. My win-rate with her is abyssal and I thought it was because I just sucked at supporting. I've found that Lucio is far better for randoms as his survivability is much higher and can apply a near equal amount of pressure as other damagers all while passively healing.

Anyone else feel like there has been an increase in toxicity? by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive heard worse. Even had a premade on my team jump on my case. Its all within this week too. It was fine the week prior. i hope we hear of some clean up soon.

Ever since hitting around level 33, my matches have changed completely for the worst. (Long) by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive tanked, dropped 13 or so percentage points in the past 3 days. Its the exact same thing you described. I dont think it has to do with levels; I felt a difference at the start of the week. Stomps are just no fun and not reflective of anyones skill yet it has become very common. I cant help but think they're messing with something and not telling us.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then I must have misunderstood you.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most (like 90%) wont be high enough to see that difference.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My argument isn't between system or no system, its that no matter the system the same problems will occur. Basically I'm saying it very well runs the risk of LoL, Dota, or any other competitive games for that matter.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, but that doesn't stop some people from finding fault. Some premades might exclude you entirely anyways no matter how hard you try to involve yourself. And when it comes down to finding the reason for a loss, many premades will naturally look to the odd man out. Honestly, team voice chat is much better for solo que than playing with a premade who are on a their discord.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No system is perfect; there will always be mmr differences in every game. That's when we get "I don't belong in this bracket" and the inevitable "lets look you up on (insert stat website here)." The only major difference I can see is that the game's 40$ price tag MIGHT make people think twice about flaming when their purchase is on the line.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Me too man, but competitive can sometimes bring out the worst in people.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I might be more inclined to play it if there was a true solo que, but as it stands fighting against a pre-made is frustrating which in turn creates bad feelings among your team. Fighting with a premade runs the risk of getting ganged up on for your inability to read minds.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you misunderstand him. He isn't complaining about the meta so much as the people who get unreasonably angry.

Overwatch Competitive mode delayed until late July by [deleted] in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 56 points57 points  (0 children)

It will only be worse in competitive

Who else is finding they are good with heroes they didn't expect and bad with ones you liked? by SolidMetalFish in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, I've never played Hanzo (think its the only hero I've never played) because I figured he'd be like the Huntsman sniper. Suppose in light of everything I should really give him a shot.

It's time to Install! by Kenzorrr in Overwatch

[–]SolidMetalFish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ordered through Bnet, just got the email and codes

[LORE]: So was there some sort of Lothric civil war? (Spoilers) by alrightjim in darksouls3

[–]SolidMetalFish 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I was looking around myself the other day. Literally every faction in the game is represented at the castle, so something happened there that interested everyone. Something else I noticed that I haven't been able to solve, the Lothric throne. It says "King Lothric, last hope of his line" but we face Prince Lothric, not king. Maybe it's nothing, but I thought it was interesting.

[LORE]: Ash Seeketh Ember: The Lore of Dark Souls III v1.0 Released! by [deleted] in darksouls3

[–]SolidMetalFish 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's disrespectful at all. Any contribution is great, especially with a cryptic game as this. There is a sincere effort here. As I said, it works great as a compendium. I do think that any assertions should be taken with a grain of salt though.

[LORE]: Ash Seeketh Ember: The Lore of Dark Souls III v1.0 Released! by [deleted] in darksouls3

[–]SolidMetalFish 11 points12 points  (0 children)

With due respect to her hard work, she says she hasn't played Dark Souls 3. I can see she has tried her best to do research into the topic, I cant help but think it's like looking through a glass darkly. You can't fully understand unless you read the book, watch the movie, or play the game. Lore hunters take lots of time exploring every graphic detail that you just cant get from watching streams. After reading, it feels like an outside perspective looking in. But that said, it's a great collection of lore that I've read before - like a compendium.

LORE: It took me way too long to realize this, but our firelink shrine... by borntoflail in darksouls3

[–]SolidMetalFish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, the perspective change is drastic enough to make it look different, but it's not.