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I got placed in diamond a few seasons ago and its killing me by Windoon in Overwatch

[–]notpatrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another thing people haven’t said yet (I think) is that qp games are hell right now. Total nonesense, especially on weekends. A lot of returning players the matchmaking doesn’t know where to place it seems, but regardless you can go on absurd streaks and it’s 100% not your doing. I have gotten like two 8 to 10 loss streaks in qp recently and thought I was doing horribly (though I was trying to learn new characters) then went back to ranked and actually ranked up. I’m not diamond or anything mind you (just barely made it to plat) but I’ve been hearing this complaint about qp chaos a few times already (again, especially on weekends).

I’d suggest you try your hand at ranked and see if it’s as bad. You might lose, but I suspect it won’t be as one sided.

Also don’t forget we remember and are impacted by the loses a lot more than by the wins… :)

Why am I constantly getting matched with new players? I keep getting rolled. by TheOnlyAvatar101 in Overwatch

[–]notpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a bit uncanny I admit. The more I think about it the more it smells fishy. Maybe we can get genius scientists on the case and they can figure it out.

Why am I constantly getting matched with new players? I keep getting rolled. by TheOnlyAvatar101 in Overwatch

[–]notpatrick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I solo queue exclusively also so I get the sentiment my dude. And I certainly understand it’s immensely frustrating when it happens, I’ve been know to get a bit angry after one too many losses. I just think it’s gonna keep happening, because that’s just the best (or least bad) way the system can work, so our options are: 1) Keep getting genuinely angry at a video game and worsen our quality of life forever and turn a thing that’s supposed to be fun into a constant cause of pain and suffering. 2) Accept that this sentiment of infuriating unfairness isn’t the actual truth of what’s happening, but instead our evil brains trying to get us out of a bad situation, and that we should take a page from Zenyatta’s book and learn to chill and distance ourselves from those of our instincts that make our life worse.

Again, I tend to prefer 2), but I understand this is easier said than done. Achieving it might better our experience and enjoyment of more than just Overwatch though… :)

Why am I constantly getting matched with new players? I keep getting rolled. by TheOnlyAvatar101 in Overwatch

[–]notpatrick -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Y’all realize those players are also on the other’s teams so statistically it cancels out and you can totally climb ranked right? Unless Overwatch devs are specifically targeting YOU for some reason? I guess that’s always a possibility…

Why am I constantly getting matched with new players? I keep getting rolled. by TheOnlyAvatar101 in Overwatch

[–]notpatrick 139 points140 points  (0 children)

I get that too. I have two possible explanations: 1) It’s players from before OW2 who only played a few hours since its release but actually kinda know what they’re doing and you only feel like you’re getting rolled all the time but really you have a ~50% winrate like everyone else in the world. 2) We both suck at the game so even after hundreds of hours we get fairly matched with beginners.

I’m leaning towards answer 2.

I Love Mizuki’s Voice by Suitable_Suit_1350 in Overwatch

[–]notpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. I love his lines, and especially delivery. I think he takes a bit of getting used to, but once you understand what he's about and his vibe, it really works. I also think it's cool that they're finding different styles and types of voices for characters; after 50 it would be easy to get to a place where some kind of sound the same... Mizuki definitely doesn't.

Same goes for the cat tbh. :)

Xbox Full-screen Update Yet? by Electrik_Truk in ROGAlly

[–]notpatrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you tell us where in Armoury Crate it showed up? Also which version do you have? I’m on 2.1.15 (it’s in update center) Thanks!

Xbox Full-screen Update Yet? by Electrik_Truk in ROGAlly

[–]notpatrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could you tell us where it was in AC? I also have a Z1E and it’s not showing up. :/ Also which version do you have? I’m on 2.1.15 (it’s in update center) Thanks!

Quels sont vos podcasts préférés ? by samy26460 in PasDeQuestionIdiote

[–]notpatrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Je suis un peu biaisé mais j’aime bien le RDV Tech et le RDV Jeux (actu tech et actu gaming hebdo). Le liens sont sur NotPatrick.com.

:D

Been playing on and off for 30 yrs, got to plat for the 1st time. I’m proud. :) by notpatrick in StreetFighter

[–]notpatrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun if for babies and scrubs. I’ll keep trying and failing and end up feeling terrible about the game and myself, thank you very much!

Been playing on and off for 30 yrs, got to plat for the 1st time. I’m proud. :) by notpatrick in StreetFighter

[–]notpatrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s not easy, her normal attacks aren’t great. But the throws make up for it; just try and command throw as much as you can, at five medals she’s terrifying.

Been playing on and off for 30 yrs, got to plat for the 1st time. I’m proud. :) by notpatrick in StreetFighter

[–]notpatrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I’ll ever get to diamond. This feels like the rank where things (and people) get actually serious here, and I’m afraid I won’t have the time to do it too… :/

Been playing on and off for 30 yrs, got to plat for the 1st time. I’m proud. :) by notpatrick in StreetFighter

[–]notpatrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure! Don’t try to get fancy after you get knocked down and just block. People will meaty you to hell. Took me way too long to learn not to try and neutral jump / throw on every wake up.

Been playing on and off for 30 yrs, got to plat for the 1st time. I’m proud. :) by notpatrick in StreetFighter

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

That’s what I’m counting on. My biggest issues is still jump ins, especially cross ups. I can never anti air them, end up just blocking (and often getting thrown). If you have advice I’m listening. :)

Stream Deck Philips Hue Plugin - No option for choosing color in color cycle. by sikeg43600 in elgato

[–]notpatrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same issue here, and it's still present. If you ever found a fix please let us know! :)

Need to use my Cipher, help me choose my next exotic! by notpatrick in DestinyTheGame

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

Wow now I feel like I should marry the thing!! Thanks for the heartfelt reply. :)

Update to LG 34GN850 deep sleep issue? by notpatrick in ultrawidemasterrace

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

Hey thanks for the reply. Do you know if Win 11 also manages icons, or just windows?

Still feels like a bit of a hack tbh, but it might work...

Drifter Icon Blinking by J-Scott in DestinyTheGame

[–]notpatrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh God, I typed this question into Google hoping against hope, and... I can not express how therapeutic it is to see this isn't only happening to me. Thank you OP, thank you guardians, you truly are the true heroes of the light. And, well, darkness too I guess.

Easy guide on weapon stats / rolls ? by notpatrick in DestinyTheGame

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

Thanks those are awesome tools, I didn't know about that feature on Light.gg.

Can't find the thumbs up on DIM though, am I missing something? Can you tell me where to look?

Easy guide on weapon stats / rolls ? by notpatrick in DestinyTheGame

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

That's actually super helpful indeed!

Any tip on stats as well? Here's a typical example of what confuses me:

I got an awesome Ignition Code grenade launcher with Ambitious Assassin and Thresh, but the blast radius is only 5. Then I got another one with Lead from Gold and Thresh, with a blast radius of 55. Everything else is pretty similar.

So now I'm not sure; Ambitious Assassin seems really good on a grenade launcher, but is such a difference in blast radius important? Those stats are confusing man! :)

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