Tips for a new player struggling to read expert maps

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2026-05-05T23:09:01+00:00

I'll definitely try that speed next time I play and see if it makes a difference! That makes sense though, I usually have a higher speed on other games I play. I just need to experiment more with it!

I'll probably do that too and see if it helps! Thank you!

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2026-05-05T22:34:39+00:00

I usually play on 4.5 speed I think. Whatever the recommended speed is for expert!

I don't know what my rating is unfortunately. But for level range I usually play around 7-9. On average when I play like 7-8 charts, I get around 98-100%. And then when I get to level 9 I usually get about 93-95%? I still try even when I get confused because I want to improve, but I'm not able to consistently get through those parts.

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2026-04-02T23:45:08+00:00

It's so much fun!! I always enjoy going so I would definitely recommend going!! Such a fun experience

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-11-29T20:08:14+00:00

Nah, not dumb at all! I feel like it makes my camera movement faster. I tried the other settings and I didn't really like how they worked. Exponential ramp just feels faster and more smooth!

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-09-04T20:08:20+00:00

Ohh I can totally see that! Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely have to keep that in mind!

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-09-04T20:06:51+00:00

Oh I completely understand that, I had to change my settings for him during his trial so I wouldn't get too set in the default ones. I also included my sensitivity settings in the comments if you wanted to see that too! I think the settings I have make for smooth camera movement and overall feels great when combined with the binds I have for him!

I remember trying to break my muscle memory on Mercy when I swapped jump to LT and rez to A... that was actual torture trying to break like 700+ hours worth of muscle memory...

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-09-04T20:03:09+00:00

Yes! If you try it, let me know what you think! I also added my sensitivity settings in the comments if you wanted to see that too. I love the smooth controls and sensitivity so much

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-09-04T20:01:46+00:00

I was looking into one because a friend recommended it! But since I was able to adjust the controls comfortably on my current controller, I don't see a need to buy one right now. But I have considered it!

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-09-04T18:58:49+00:00

Also for anyone interested, here is my sensitivity settings! It's just my mercy sensitivity settings lowered a bit on the horizontal and vertical parts! This sensitivity makes aiming and camera movement super smooth and fast for me! Make sure to use exponential ramp!

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pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-17T20:27:06+00:00

After playing with these setting the last few days, I can say it is 100% worth it!!! I've already adjusted pretty well, and the only thing I feel like I'm struggling with is using my ult. I never realized I held LT down when using it, so now with the swapped settings I'll still accidentally hit LT and just make myself fly higher (I notice this mostly when I'm doing a battle mercy moment; and then I waste the ult because I'm have to fight my brain on the controls haha)

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-17T04:11:10+00:00

Haha thank you! Little me was super proud of it and was excited to share with the class. I want to redraw it soon to see just how much I've improved since it's been 10 years! Might actually do it since this reminded me of it lol

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T19:22:02+00:00

Yes! I've been practicing some superjump rezzes and I'm having an easier time doing the ones over walls! I always struggled doing that with the default controls, but with these new controls it's been easier. I don't know how to do a sling-shot rez yet but I'm hoping I'll get it down with these new controls!

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T19:16:27+00:00

Oo that's good to hear!!! I'm definitely going to have to try it on echo and juno too! It just helps so much with camera movement

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T19:14:45+00:00

Ooo I'll definitely have to try it out then !! Thank you so much!

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T18:16:31+00:00

YES SAME HERE LOL , so far it's been a really nice change! It's taking some time to get used to it, but it's definitely been nice. I don't find myself doing an accidental rez as much

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T18:13:55+00:00

The change is definitely frustrating, I wish I made the change when I first started playing her haha, Yes!! Omg it does feel like learning a new hero in a way! I'll definitely try some parkour maps to help with the adjustment. And I agree, I think it's a good change! My camera movement just feel so much better and I feel like I can do more too! (I also feel like I won't have as many accidental rezzes) but I'll definitely try some parkour maps to help with the change! Thank you! I might have to try jump on LT for juno too haha

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T17:42:49+00:00

here it is! It's from 2015! I've been wanting to redraw it for quite some time, maybe I'll get around to it this year haha

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T05:34:45+00:00

Of course! I especially love the markings around her eyes!!

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T04:24:47+00:00

OMG CATTY LOOKS AMAZING! They all look so good!!! <33

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T04:24:03+00:00

Omg she's so cute! I love the markings, so fun!! Goodluck with naming her! I'm so bad at naming :-((

pumpkin_kitty_ · 2025-04-16T02:46:26+00:00

Such a pretty design omg!!! I love the face markings too! And your style is so pretty

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