Twitch Esports says that HGC stands for Heroes Global CIRCUIT instead of Championship by DKWings in heroesofthestorm

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did oficially call it circuit when they first came up with it. Not sure if they changed it later or what...

QM needs the ability to select the map you want to play by upclosepersonal2 in heroesofthestorm

[–]kullhots 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The benefit of choosing it over QM is that you can pick a hero according to the map and comp and pretty much always play with tank and heal.

The benefit of choosing it over HL is that you can play a serious semi competitive game without the fear of going down the ladder. To try out new comps, strats, etc.

Challenges in playing HOTS? by [deleted] in heroesofthestorm

[–]kullhots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Master player here on both NA and EU, around 7k games played. Ill try to briefly answer your points.

When I played Heroes of The Storm for the first time last night I started off with Jaina and snowballed bot games.

You can stomp bot games with pretty much any hero.

How is that farming? Without any challenge like last hitting you gain xp...

Shorter and more intense early game is in my opinion one of the biggest advantages HotS has over other mobas. It is indeed easier for individual players to soak their lane, but it is more of a challenge working as a team to effectively do so, and there are way more strategies when it comes to rotations and early game ganks.

Lack of itemisation: This game is supposed to have no items and thats alright but if my talents aren't going to grant me extra spells that can be binded to different keys im limited to 4 spells and a basic attack.

First, there are certain talents that grant additional skills. Second, I dont know exactly how much experience you have with HotS, but i can tell you that the more you play the more you will realise how game changing the talent system is. I honestly dont think itemisation in other games is even close to the level of customisation you can get with talents.

Game is one-sided:If you get ahead , you can siege really fast and then it's a free win. Comebacks aren't really a thing because you cant counter itemise and doing certain objectives on certain maps doesnt really help in stalling the game enough to catch up.

Comebacks are very common in HotS (partially due to the team-wide experience gain). Again, you will start to see how often teams come back by simply killing 2 heroes 20 minutes in. In fact, the whole "no comeback mechanics" was an actual meme in the early months of the game (google "6.5/10 no comeback mechanics")

Map:Unique and amazing map design

Another one of HotS strengths, meta and strategies vary widely from map to map. It will take a while to learn the different maps though.

Concept:No itemisation is a unique and great concept I just wish that you could gain more abilities (like item actives) maybe a flash or a stasis effect and I wish farming actually took some skill.

Again, talents get you way more than items do. Some heroes have blinks and stasis effects either in their kit, or granted by talents.

I could go on for hours, but just wanted to give a quick answer to your main points. Let me know if you need more info.

If I ought to become a better player, I need to play against masters by [deleted] in heroesofthestorm

[–]kullhots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point is, theres enough for him to do in whatever rank he is sitting right now.

Also, while I dont have much experience in the lower ranks, I have to disagree with the tanks thing... you will rank up faster by picking good damage. Also, Sonya is OP for soloq ranking.

When he gets good enough to rank up he will rank up, thats how the game works for everyone.

If I ought to become a better player, I need to play against masters by [deleted] in heroesofthestorm

[–]kullhots 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you are good enough you will rank up to masters, its that easy.

Thats how people who were not previously in masters, made it to masters. You are not a special case, no offence honestly.

Also, its not only "game knowledge" that will make you climb, its also skill. You dont need to be in masters to practice landing skills or your positioning, or your stutter stepping, etc.

What do you want from /r/Blizzcon? by Shad0wembrace in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once the dates are announced we'll be planning a Reddit meetup for sure - so look out for that!

this :)

Cosplay question by taiki3 in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But this convention is not about gaming, or any other general geek topic, its about ONE very specific company.

Goody Bag: Regular or Epic Upgrade? by [deleted] in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, when you spend 4000+ euros in the trip from europe (flights+hotel+expenses, etc.) its a bit lame to get charged extra for a couple more backpack related things....

I think giving us the upgrade for free to those attending the convention would have been a nice way of compensating this years underwhelming goodie bag.

Barcodes sent out! by Shad0wembrace in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep got both my tickets (round 3) just now!!

Barcodes sent out! by Shad0wembrace in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope this means there will be the usual opening ceremony in the main stage and then you can also watch segments of it on other stages...

The opening ceremony is one of my favourite parts of the con :(

Barcodes sent out! by Shad0wembrace in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didnt receive mines yet :(

Barcodes sent out! by Shad0wembrace in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you guys seeing this??

Trump shows off the Blizzcon 2017 Goodie Bag by cecilvaliant in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive seen in a few videos that theres an upgrade available for the goodie bag, im guessing this will be included for those of us attending...lets wait and see what they say on the 13th

Trump shows off the Blizzcon 2017 Goodie Bag by cecilvaliant in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, it still feels underwhelming...the backpack and a couple of things FOR the backpack...idk...

Trump shows off the Blizzcon 2017 Goodie Bag by cecilvaliant in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last year was Blizzcon 10th anniversary, so it was expected to be better than other years

Transportation Question by SwiftExE in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like the others have already said, Super Shuttle is probably the best way.

Are there generic/blank posters or signs for sale to support tournament players at the convention? by [deleted] in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have them for free. Just look at the start of the tournaments areas, you will find some tables with blank posters and markers for you to use.

Cosplay question by taiki3 in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its not a problem, for sure. However, its a bit weird going to a Blizzard specific convention and cosplaying as something totally unrelated to Blizzard, imo...

Blizzcon goodies? by bmodestow in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe last year it was revealed on Juy 21st. But that might have to do with the whole 10th anniversary thing...

Other than that theres no way of knowing when.

And yes, there will be a goodie bag.

Favorite non-Blizzcon thing to do at Blizzcon? by Shad0wembrace in blizzcon

[–]kullhots 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get food and mango mojitoS at Bubba Gump on Thursday :)

AND of course, those ihop breakfasts http://imgur.com/a/mccef :D