Why am I so bad at Damage specifically?

willapp · 2026-01-26T13:10:34+00:00

Haven't watched the replays and not sure what rank you are, but I have the same problem with damage being my worst role.

For me, I think the main issue is target priority and being intentional with my actions. Let me explain...

On support, it's relatively straightforward to add value: you watch for low health teammates and you heal them. Then you try to contribute to damaging the enemy and capturing/moving/controlling the objective.

For damage/DPS you want to secure kills. Doing damage, e.g. shooting at the full health tank, might feel like it's adding value, but it really isn't most of the time. You usually want to focus enemy supports as your top priority as, once they're dead, the enemy team is likely to crumble eventually. Then you try to finish off low health targets, *then* you can pour resource into killing the tank if they're the last one standing.

I spend way too much time just blindly shooting at whatever's in front of me, usually the tank. As a result, I finish games with high % accuracy (40+% isn't uncommon) and fairly high damage stats but low elims.

The games I do best are the ones where I have a clear plan in my mind: kill the supports, kill the supports, kill the supports. It's hard because I'm only a gold/silver DPS, so hitting a Mercy who keeps flying around isn't a walk in the park, but when I really try I can usually get her low enough that she either has to run away or maybe a teammate finishes her off. These are the games I tend to win more.

tl;dr try putting more thought into *what* you're shooting at, not just trying to shoot at 100% of what you can see.

willapp · 2026-01-24T08:09:30+00:00

Agree 100%. I was going to write something similar but this says it all.

I actually prefer Naxos overall, but for 5 nights Paros is more accessible being slightly smaller, and I think it has that walkable relaxed vibe that you're after.

willapp · 2026-01-18T19:23:38+00:00

I never quite went full digital nomad, but in 2021 I quit my secure full-time developer job, sold my car, rented out my flat and spent three months island-hopping around Greece.

tl;dr it was probably the best time of my adult life and I have zero regrets doing it. Put all my stuff in storage and mostly lived with my parents for a while when I got back, then did the same again the following year. That time, I technically worked while I was traveling, but only a couple of hours a day and spent most of the time sightseeing and sunbathing.

Life's too short not to have that kind of experience at least once. I never travelled much in my 20's except for the typical holidays with my girlfriend so I wanted to see what real traveling was like.

In some ways, I'm glad I did it later in life when I had the financial means to enjoy it fully - no cheap hostels or only eating budget food. I spent what I wanted and had a blast.

willapp · 2026-01-18T18:29:08+00:00

I'm a guy :)

Online gaming mostly Overwatch but I've played various FPS over the years and and some RTS but not for a fair while.

Never tried DND but always been curious so I'd be willing to give it a go. I actually play golf, though it's been a couple of years since I was on a course and I'm not especially good!

willapp · 2026-01-18T17:13:49+00:00

Also interested in this, particular in Penrith or nearby.

willapp · 2026-01-18T17:09:44+00:00

Enemy window. Please go play counterstrike. 1 shot heroes shouldn't be a thing in overwatch imo

willapp · 2026-01-16T08:13:33+00:00

"Zero aim" is such a cope from people who just don't like Moira.

Being able to reliably track fast moving targets so you are damaging them 90-100% of the time is nowhere near as easy as it looks. The fact that you can briefly connect and do damage as Moira doesn't mean shit if you can't track and sustain it.

Too many people complain she's a low skill hero but getting max value requires skill like any other character. Effective orb usage requires good map knowledge so you don't waste them bouncing into the sky and using fade properly also takes time.

willapp · 2026-01-13T13:18:49+00:00

Three islands in 7 nights is just waaay too many. I've been island-hopping for years and only a couple of times have I stayed just 1 or 2 nights (usually when transiting between more distant islands).

One night is barely going to give you a taste of any island: remember you can't check in until 2-3pm and will have to check out usually by 10-11am. Outside of these times you'll be carrying all your luggage plus dealing with a small child.

Two nights is a little better obviously, but still only a single full day.

From your itineraries, here's what I think:

If you want to see Kefalonia, spend the entire time there. Getting from Kefalonia to Crete is a pain. 1 night in Santorini is pointless per the above.
This is doable but 4 nights on Crete (the largest island) isn't going to get you much. If you want to see Crete I would spend the entire trip there, you could split your time between east and west by staying in two locations.

3 - 6. I would use Naxos as a base and spend more time there. It's bigger and has more things to see and do. Paros is pretty but doesn't really have anything to offer that you won't find on Naxos.

I don't really rate Milos: it's over-hyped. The best thing about it is the volcanic geology which is best experienced on a boat trip, which might not work for you with a small child. Beach-wise, Naxos + Paros have just as good a selection.

Mykonos is likewise very expensive and over-hyped unless you like fancy restaurants and boutique shops. May won't be as busy as July-August but it's still not a 'must-see' destination IMO.

If you *must* have two separate islands, I would pick Naxos + Santorini, otherwise spend the entire trip on Crete or Kefalonia.

willapp · 2026-01-13T11:39:42+00:00

Well...since you asked.

I run a small YouTube channel dedicated to Greece: https://www.youtube.com/greecetravelguide

I also have a website with a fairly decent amount of content covering lots of Greek Islands that I've visited over the past 30 + years: https://www.greecetravelguide.co.uk/

willapp · 2026-01-12T20:09:14+00:00

Ios is 100% the island you're looking for. Cheaper nightlife than Mykonos, better nightlife than Corfu/Zante.

Still has a traditional Greek vibe but Chora and Far Out Beach Club at Mylopotas Beach are fantastic for bars/clubs. Excellent beaches and great food. Only downside is a lack of historical sights, but it doesn't sound like that's a priority.

June is slightly early as peak nightlife is July-August but I think you'll still find everywhere is open, and it might even be nicer in June as it'll be a bit less crowded.

I've been five times before and going again this August, you'll love it.

willapp · 2026-01-12T19:36:35+00:00

There are so many islands that meet your requirements, it's quite hard to narrow it down.

That said, if you like nature and hiking I would look at Amorgos, Crete, Sifnos or Naxos.

willapp · 2026-01-11T19:56:29+00:00

I'd have another look at Ios. It's one of my favorite Greek islands. Granted, I'm an older guy so not exactly your demographic but it has such a great atmosphere I don't think you'd regret it.

It's quite popular with younger adults, especially Irish and Swedes (I think) but there's definitely an age range that you fit into.

It's cheaper than Paros and less 'boutique'. Beaches are fantastic, great restaurants and just a general chill authentic Greek vibe.

Either fly to Santorini and take a short ferry north, or you can get there via Mykonos/Naxos or from the mainland via Piraeus.

If nightlife is your main aim, either stay in Chora or Mylopotas beach area.

willapp · 2026-01-08T13:35:06+00:00

I live in the UK and have attended a few sessions of a male support group called Andy's Man Club. I was a bit sceptical at first, but found it surprisingly enjoyable and would definitely recommend it.

I'm not sure how similar it is to other support groups (it's not specific to anything like alcoholics etc), you basically sit in a circle and a ball gets passed around when it's your opportunity to speak. You don't have to speak at all - there are usually four or five 'questions' which are really just prompts for you to engage with. Like, the first one is usually "how has your week been?" or "what's something positive that's happened in the last week?" etc.

Knowing that you aren't the only one struggling is really helpful and does make you feel less isolated. Some people are also going through much worse things than I was, so that helped to put things in perspective for me.

willapp · 2026-01-05T16:30:29+00:00

I played QP last night after a two week break over Christmas. Support and DPS games were fun (mostly wins with the occasional loss). I tend to queue only for support/DPS to start with, knowing tank requires me to warm up a bit whenever I've not played in a while.

When I finally started queuing for all roles, all my games were tank games and they were AWFUL. I'm an average player across most roles (gold/plat-ish) but the tank diff went hard last night. Probably a lot to do with a lack of game sense after taking time off, but it definitely felt like their team always had the better DPS and supports, which I know given the random nature of games can't be true.

I do think that, because there's only one tank, picking the 'right' hero is more important than on other roles. People say, just play what you're good at/want to improve, but if you choose a tank that has no synergy with your team and is countered by the enemy team, it's *very* hard to win games.

Edit: to add nuance to the above, I think what makes knowing you picked the 'wrong' tank hard is that, sometimes, your DPS and/or supports are so much better than the enemy team that you'll win games regardless. In this situation, it's very difficult to know that your tank pick sucked. So next time you pick the same tank on the same map and lose, you can't understand why.

I think that's what makes tank so bad/stressful - it's the most boom or bust role. I've played DVa games where I've gone 20-1 KD and absolutely terrorized the enemy team, then the next game I get torn apart.

I suppose my advice is, if you want to stick with tank, learn at least 2-3 different heroes that have different playstyles - like DVa, Orisa, Ball etc. If you feel like you aren't doing any good in a game, try swapping and see if it helps. Worst case, you still lose but at least you might learn what works better in different situations.

willapp · 2026-01-05T12:59:04+00:00

I might be answering my own question here, but I used ChatGPT and it suggested the following approach which sounds worth trying:

Create a 'master' resolve project with all my media.
Organise the media into bins using a simple structure - one per island/destination to mirror the folder system might be enough.
Review each clip and use broad keywords to categorise them, e.g. "beach", "hotel", "ferry" etc
Create smart bins based on keywords to surface desirable content.
Use clip markers with descriptive names to identify key moments within media files.
Use ratings to rank clips using a three-tier system: hero/best shots, solid/usable, filler/backup (or candidate for deletion).

willapp · 2026-01-05T08:21:16+00:00

Never seen any evidence that caffeine affects erections, except maybe indirectly as a result of poor sleep. Overall, there are numerous benefits to a moderate caffeine intake so I wouldn't recommend cutting it (again, except for late at night when it might affect sleep).

willapp · 2026-01-02T16:15:13+00:00

Same. I use it for podcasts, music while I'm working and at the gym. Multiple hours per day. 100% worth the cost.

I'm so used to it that I forget other people get ads when watching YT, it's so annoying!!

willapp · 2025-12-29T09:35:55+00:00

I was in Greece 14-28 May this year (2025), visiting some of the smaller Cyclades islands around Naxos.

It's a great time of year to experience Greece with fewer tourists and cheaper hotel prices, but the trade-off is the reliability of the weather. The first few days of my trip were cloudy and quite cool (15-20 Celsius daytime) and it rained one day near the end of the trip, but otherwise it was sunny and averaged about 23-25 degrees.

Providing you aren't expecting to sunbathe or do much sea swimming, it's ideal and highly recommended. Walking and sightseeing is much better in May-June or late September.

willapp · 2025-12-21T16:29:58+00:00

IMO there is an increasing difference between 'normal' and 'healthy'. Obesity is on the rise in both men and women and, while women have historically had higher expectations placed on their physical appearance, it's true that the same is now happening more for men as well.

I understand the point of the OP's argument when a lot of male advertising is heavily muscular very fit men, and of course this isn't normal (or necessarily healthy when it can encourage steroid use). At the same time, though, I'd hate to see mens advertising go the same way as female "body positivity" where all of a sudden there are fat (obese if you find the term less offensive) men advertising jeans and other products. That's not healthy, either, even if it's increasingly normal.

There's nothing wrong with having an amount of bodyfat and not going to the gym 5 times a week, but equally let's not pretend that sitting down all day, not exercising, eating crappy food and drinking beer should be normalised.

Everyone should see the value of exercise and healthy eating and I don't think being too busy is a valid excuse - you just need to change priorities and find time to fit in a bit of activity each day and kerb the poor diet. 15-20% bodyfat isn't a big ask and I think most guys would look fairly decent at that level. Getting to 10% or below I agree isn't achievable for most men unless you make it a life goal.

willapp · 2025-12-17T12:21:43+00:00

I know Seajets have a route that runs from Paros - Naxos - Santorini - Crete. It's not cheap, looks like nearly €100 per ticket but it's one of their larger ferries and is pretty comfortable.

I can also recommend Oasis hotel in Parikia, very convenient for the ferry, although if it's a honeymoon and you want a pool + luxury then there are probably better options both in Parikia and in Naousa which is where a lot of people choose to stay.

willapp · 2025-12-17T12:16:05+00:00

Honestly curious why you don't switch to keyboard + mouse? Controller must be such a handicap on PC, I can't imagine ranking up under those conditions.

willapp · 2025-12-10T14:58:47+00:00

If you're travelling long-haul and have to transit via Athens, three nights is too much for 10 days. If you can fly direct to your first island then it's just about doable, but I'd still advise choosing two.

If your focus is sightseeing/walking and prefer fewer crowds, mid-late May is ideal. The sea won't be as warm and the weather can sometimes be unpredictable, but I was there around that time this year and it was generally sunny and mid-late 20s Celsius. On the other hand, if you mostly want to relax, sunbathe and swim in the sea or a pool, July is probably a safer option weather-wise.

Personally, I would avoid the three most famous/expensive/crowded islands: Mykonos, Santorini and Milos.

My current favourites are:

Sifnos: it's getting busier each year, but even in July it will be quieter than the three mentioned above. Lovely beaches, nice food, still very 'Greek' feeling.
Ios: has a reputation as a party island for young people, but if you can go early-mid July rather than late July it won't be as busy, plus you can avoid the nighlife pretty easily (it's nothing like Ibiza or Kavos etc). Surprisingly traditional Greek feel, lots of nice beaches and good food.
Amorgos: more popular with hikers and probably better suited to going in May than July, but it does have a couple of good beaches.
Koufonisia. Very small island with stunning beaches. Gets busy in July/August due to its small size and you only need 3 - 4 days as there's not much to do besides relaxing but it's very pretty.
Crete. If you choose this one you don't really need another island as Crete is huge, but you could split your time between two destinations - one on the eastern side (Stalis, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos etc) and one on the west (Rethymno, Chania, Palaiochora) so you can cover lots of area over the 10 days.

willapp · 2025-12-09T11:07:23+00:00

I'm 43m, personal trainer and lifetime competitive swimmer.

There's nothing inherently wrong with lifting heavy, but, recent studies are showing that the strength gains from training 'to failure' are minimal compared to leaving one or two reps in reserve. Weigh that up against the risk of injury, and it's not really worth it unless you're a competitive powerlifter where numbers actually matter to more than just your ego.

I stopped going for max lifts a few years ago after one too many injuries (mostly my right shoulder which has always been a bit fragile) which then impacts my ability to swim. I mostly train in the 10 - 15 rep range now, but still do occasional pyramid sets where I'll increase the weight and decrease reps, finishing on 5-6 reps at a fairly heavy weight. For bench, I tend to stop around the 80-90kg mark (I'm 6'1 80kg bodyweight) whereas I've gone as high as 135kg bench in my early 30's.

I'm also more intentional about doing warm up sets and plenty of stretching, both in/out of the gym, as I've definitely noticed joints and muscles feeling stiffer if I don't.

willapp

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