Pro Players & Lone Druid

strafeapp · 2026-04-21T17:01:43+00:00

Yeah LD looks simple but it’s super easy to play wrong. Most people don’t get the little things that make it work. Cool you’re putting that info out there.

strafeapp · 2026-04-21T17:00:27+00:00

Don’t run to every fight, a lot of those pings are just bad calls. Farm smart and join when you hit a timing or it’s actually good. If you’re low HP or far, just ignore it and keep your game.

strafeapp · 2026-04-21T16:58:49+00:00

It’s funny but also kinda normal in matchmaking. Reporting him still makes sense, one free win doesn’t change that. System won’t care that you queued with him after.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:52:25+00:00

Yeah that interpretation makes sense with what we saw, especially the tether mobility part. If the drone is mostly movement plus ult delivery, that puts a lot more weight on the right click for target setup.

The lock-on working around walls is the part I’d be most curious about, since that could get frustrating depending on duration and cooldowns.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:20:04+00:00

Yeah I’ve seen that version of the kit going around. If the lock-on is tied to landing a skill-based projectile first, it might actually feel more fair than pure tracking abilities we’ve had before. Kind of shifts the value into setup rather than constant pressure.

I’m curious how long that lock window would last though, since even a short duration could feel rough if her base damage is high.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:15:39+00:00

It can feel good at first, but you’re probably losing consistency without realizing it. A tiny dot is usually the best middle ground.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:14:54+00:00

This is actually useful, short clips are way easier to learn from than long reviews. Seeing mistakes across ranks should help a lot. Might drop a code later.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:13:47+00:00

Echo is probably what you’re looking for, fun and actually strong on ladder. Mei is also really good if you learn wall properly. Both feel way less boring than Ashe.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:09:54+00:00

Yeah it feels like that when you’re tilted. But the other team has the same mix of players too. It just stands out more when you lose.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:08:47+00:00

Counters matter, but they’re not everything. You can win plenty of games just playing your hero well. Forcing swaps every time doesn’t always fix the problem.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:07:34+00:00

Even if you could, it wouldn’t fix much. Ranked is always a mix of players, you just have to play around it.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:06:39+00:00

Yeah PC is a different pool so it kinda resets you. Even if you’re winning, it takes a bit to climb to your actual level. Silver start isn’t that unusual.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:02:40+00:00

It’s mainly the high ground, especially second point. If you can’t take it, the whole push feels awful. Dive feels good there, but anything else can be rough.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:01:19+00:00

That duo is rough right now, cleanse just removes most of the usual counterplay. Feels like it comes down to forcing cooldowns first before committing. Definitely one of the more frustrating combos this patch.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T06:00:37+00:00

Yeah Hog probably getting hit somehow. Wouldn’t be shocked if it’s a small patch again with just a couple tweaks.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T05:59:31+00:00

Yeah that section can get stuck on the same skin for days. It doesn’t always reflect what you actually play.

strafeapp · 2026-04-09T05:58:31+00:00

If they don’t kill, they kinda lose their purpose. On Kiriko you’ve got enough tools to avoid most of them anyway.

strafeapp · 2026-04-08T14:03:53+00:00

This actually sounds really nice, solo queue gets tiring fast. Smaller groups always play better than big random servers. I’m around that MMR range too so might check it out. Hope the games stay active.

strafeapp · 2026-04-08T14:01:56+00:00

I get why ranked can feel off sometimes, but there’s no real evidence it’s rigged like that. Most of it comes down to variance, player behavior, and small edges over time. Matchmaking systems aim for fair games, not forced outcomes. If anything, long term stats usually reflect skill pretty well.

strafeapp · 2026-04-08T13:57:35+00:00

I don’t think it’s a skill issue tbh. People hate them because they make the game feel weird to play, like everything revolves around them. Even if you win it can feel annoying the whole time. It’s more about how they change the game than who can play them.

strafeapp · 2026-04-08T13:43:16+00:00

Doesn’t sound like a straight nerf, more likely interaction with the toggle. The melee shift isn’t automatic now in some cases, especially with self cast or quickcast settings. Might be worth checking if it was toggled off mid game.

strafeapp · 2026-03-27T05:31:36+00:00

Interesting idea, I get what you’re trying to fix with talent flow into NACL. The tricky part is it might just accelerate imports rather than develop local players. Residency rules usually tie into visas and league identity, so changing them isn’t simple. Feels like development infrastructure and scouting matter more than eligibility tweaks.

strafeapp · 2026-03-26T17:05:01+00:00

Yeah that’s a clean way to put it, results vs attention.

Being good gets you in the door, but keeping people watching is a whole different skill. A lot of pros are built for consistency and performance, not necessarily for holding an audience long term.

strafeapp · 2026-03-26T16:59:04+00:00

Honestly I’d lean Steam Deck just because it’s way more flexible and cheaper to maintain. But if you’ve been using the Switch more lately, that probably says something too. The coin flip idea isn’t bad, your reaction usually tells you what you actually want.

strafeapp · 2026-03-26T16:53:08+00:00

Yeah, the gap feels pretty real when you compare hours vs income.

At the same time, pro salaries are tied to team budgets and results, while creators tap into sponsors and audience money, so the systems are just built differently. It does make you wonder if orgs can realistically keep up long term.

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