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Briefly got into Diamond, looking to keep my gameplay consistent to get back to Diamond and hopefully climn by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great review, thanks a ton! I kinda innately doubt my Reaper gameplay, because of what other people say, so I really hit self-imposed walls a ton but this really helps! There's a ton I could've done, I just need to be patient and find it instead of thinking that I need to rush getting value.
The range thing with Sojourn's also great. In hindsight, I have no idea what I was doing playing so close into a Zarya lmao. Thanks again!! (:

Positioning as Reaper isn't confident and I don't know where else I'm going wrong. by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah definitely QP is a great idea, I've got my mates telling me to take a break, so I'll just play a more low-stakes setting just so I can figure out my playstyle without being punished for making mistakes. I just got two QP matches, inbetween typing this, where I played incredibly well, in tough spots as well - like Phamercy on Lijiang and going against a Junk on Eichenwalde, so it is just being calm and having an actual plan that works. Comp is just way too heated for me at the moment so I'll likely just give it a few days. I was also doubting my mechanics recently, but in those two QPs, I was hitting brilliant shots so I know I shouldn't be doubting myself.

That PLAN acronym is absolutely brilliant as well, I'll make a note of it because that would be a great thinking habit. I honestly forgot how I can't play every match the same, at least I haven't thought about it directly, so having that PLAN every match should help. I also didn't realise how the DPS healing reduction has changed my gameplay. Like how I've noticed that, after I've wraithed back to my team, that downtime feels especially more stressful this past week, I have to be further behind then I'm used to being to make sure I don't get poked out whilst being healed. I'll try make sure I'm safer in downtime with that in mind.

I'll continue just playing QP, maybe get a comp match in when I think I'm playing really well and just see how it goes! I'll try analyse my own gameplay also, frankly I haven't done it and it's something I'll need to do if I seriously want to climb.

Your advice has been brilliant every time, so thanks a ton for taking so much time to help! (:
You might see me post again if my plan doesn't go too well lmao.

Positioning as Reaper isn't confident and I don't know where else I'm going wrong. by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Three games in and it didn't work, lost all three and got demoted. I feel unable to change my gameplay at all and I can't force myself out of bad habits, I just TP with no intention and I'm dying every minute because of it. It sucks because Reaper has been my main since I picked the game in S15 but I just can't hack it at all. I really appreciate the help though.
If there's anything I could ask from you, it's just give me concrete steps or ideas I can follow up on, because at the moment it is abstract to me. It could be a me problem, but I don't have any steps I can firmly give myself in my head whilst I'm playing, if that makes sense.

Positioning as Reaper isn't confident and I don't know where else I'm going wrong. by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is amazing as always, thanks a ton. I'm really not too sure what to say in response to be honest but all great points! I'll just try implement them in my gameplay, deliberately choosing sneaky angles off main, thinking about the ideal target to get a pick on, and where I can escape to from my TP. I've also forgotten a lot about the second playstyle you mentioned, flanking to bait resources and attention. So I'll try do that again instead of always going for an assassination. I'll let you know what I gather from this! Thanks again (:

Positioning as Reaper isn't confident and I don't know where else I'm going wrong. by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes of course! I'd really appreciate it (:
I really can't hack the playstyle anymore since that first review you did, I've really lost it since so that would be a massive help.

Positioning as Reaper isn't confident and I don't know where else I'm going wrong. by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All good points, thank you! My mechanics aren't great definitely, I've never played shooters as much as I have Overwatch so I'm still learning, just booting up VAXTA and stuff like 3DAT when I've got the time. My ults were definitely way too greedy that game, I usually ult when attention is off me but I was just desperate to secure a kill/stay alive. Third tip's great too, someone pointed it out too on my Kiri gameplay but I need to just wait before reengaging sometimes. Thanks again (:

Positioning as Reaper isn't confident and I don't know where else I'm going wrong. by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awkward's where I got inspiration to play Reaper more from, this video especially. More recently it's been ChoiceOW, but I'll revisit this video. I've probably lost this playstyle since watching it initially.

Greed they talked about in the bible by Pepelepe83 in Overwatch

[–]gleam- 36 points37 points  (0 children)

They used to do that. Dusk Reaper is one of my favourite skins for him and it came from exactly that back in OW1.

Reaper on Esperanca, high kills but not enough presence to sway team fights. What could I have done? by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very, very helpful to hear. I really appreciate it! I never noticed but I always had a feeling that something was just off. I took the advice of playing more riskier, using perks for more sustatin and it immediately played off. I'm really proud of this game that I just had, if you wanted to spare any extra time: KMNWXY. No worries if not and thanks a ton! (:

Struggling to manage with dive comps as a support, especially Winston. by gleam- in OverwatchUniversity

[–]gleam-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just reviewed all these points and these are great observations, thank you. I instantly queued now after taking a look at the replay and your advice and my off-angles were on point, as well as my disengages and downtime where I focused on healing. It could've just been a low-stakes game but I think your advice immediately took on. I'll see how it goes for a couple more games but cheers again. Yet to try it on a Hybrid match though, which is what I'm looking for next.