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[Red Arremer]

Yuck ctf? That mode was awful

Given how massively popular the CTF mode was during the event (Blizzard called it the most popular brawl to date), a lot of people seem to disagree with your assessment.
Besides, even if you didn't like it, you don't have to play it. Let other people enjoy the game the way they want.

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

Are they not planning non- seasonal new skins? Was hoping to see some new stuff.

Season 4 update/changes video is still incoming.

 

[Shouta]

New update, huh? Gotta try this new Bastion, lol

 

[Veelk]

Torbjorn and Symmetra have their damage back! Some of it anyway. Still...

 

[Fersis]

Yuck ctf? That mode was awful and I understand why theyve had so many problems with it.

Also is this live for xbox?

I like CTF

 

[snack]

just got booted out

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Hilarious to see this after console players were JUST crying a few pages ago about how Blizz doesn't balance for console separately.

That hasn't changed tho?

They just undid the only two changes they did previously.

 

[Red Arremer]

That hasn't changed tho?

They just undid the only two changes they did previously.

Not really undone entirely. Torb's damage is still lower on console.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Not really undone entirely. Torb's damage is still lower on console.

Yeah, but it still doesn't address things like Soldier. I just don't see how these two small adjustments to the only adjustments theyve made since launch is "hilarious" in disproving complaints.

 

[Veelk]

That hasn't changed tho?

They just undid the only two changes they did previously.

Yeah, this is a pretty minimal change given what else is going on with Soldier and Widow. But it's something, and I'm glad that Torb will be a little more viable than "not at all"

 

[SilentRacoon]

Season 4 update/changes video is still incoming.

Ok that makes sense, was thinking the new server browser was the only new addition.

Here is hoping we finally get some good Genji and Soldier skins (apart from the Oni one)

 

[Skii]

Does Soldier's current state on console prevent Pharah from running riot? We know already she's very strong because McCree is weaker on console so you need to question if nerfing Soldier would be the best cause of action for the meta.

I haven't played console since season 2 so correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[jviggy43]

Given how massively popular the CTF mode was during the event (Blizzard called it the most popular brawl to date), a lot of people seem to disagree with your assessment.
Besides, even if you didn't like it, you don't have to play it. Let other people enjoy the game the way they want.

I never said otherwise; just that I thought it was gross.

 

[Red Arremer]

I never said otherwise; just that I thought it was gross.

How can a video game mode be gross?

 

[LiK]

Does Soldier's current state on console prevent Pharah from running riot? We know already she's very strong because McCree is weaker on console so you need to question if nerfing Soldier would be the best cause of action for the meta.

I haven't played console since season 2 so correct me if I'm wrong.

I take out plenty of Pharahs these days with Soldier. Good Pharahs are a challenge but if you have a few people who can aim, she's not a big issue.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Does Soldier's current state on console prevent Pharah from running riot? We know already she's very strong because McCree is weaker on console so you need to question if nerfing Soldier would be the best cause of action for the meta.

I haven't played console since season 2 so correct me if I'm wrong.

No, she is still very strong. They would both need to be adjusted probably.

 

[LucidMomentum]

Bastion coming in hot y'all. Get ready to get GAT.

This'll be fun.

 

[jviggy43]

How can a video game mode be gross?

Gross: adjective; (especially of wrongdoing) very obvious and unacceptable; blatant.

 

[Nocturnowl]

PS4 buggy as fuck right now, characters becoming invisible, post match menu non existent, dialogue wheel not responding.
What a mess, and I was so close to winning us a CTF match until I was murdered by INVISIBLE BASTION! Bastion clearly OP, pls nerf.

 

[Mutant]

I like CTF

Same. It's fun! And I enjoy how difference the hero and map dynamics are from the other modes.

 

[OdysseusVA]

Bastion coming in unchanged lol

 

[Wimps]

Damn. Those Bastion buffs. Nano with his ult will be a massacre.

Wonder how the pros will respond. Upcoming tourneys should be extra interesting.

EDIT: Just read full patch notes. Calmed down a little lol.

 

[LiK]

PS4 buggy as fuck right now, characters becoming invisible, post match menu non existent, dialogue wheel not responding.
What a mess, and I was so close to winning us a CTF match until I was murdered by INVISIBLE BASTION! Bastion clearly OP, pls nerf.

I guess I'll play more Horizon tonight lol

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

I will only play Bastion and Ana this season.

Spoiler

thats a lie, but I will take those roles in our stack comp matches

 

[Azoor]

Guys beware, winter Bastion is coming.

 

[LiK]

I will only play Bastion and Ana this season.

Spoiler

thats a lie, but I will take those roles in our stack comp matches

How good are you with Ana?

 

[Red Arremer]

Gross: adjective; (especially of wrongdoing) very obvious and unacceptable; blatant.

Yes, thank you, I know how to google word definitions.
Being a snarky asshole doesn't answer my question.

 

[MKIL65]

Yeah, I'm guessing Ana + Bastion can be a good combo.

Or Zenyatta with a healing orb on him. We'll see.

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

How good are you with Ana?

Pretty

 

[Mr Git]

Considering I already get quite a lot of turret kills with Symmetra, this patch should be pretty nice. Looking forward to trying out Bastion and improved defence matrix. Noticed Sombra's teleportation bug isn't in the fix list.

 

[caesar]

Ironclad didn't make it through untouched, 70% hard dmg resist cap. Bastion is nothing like soldier, he has no mobility and a huge hitbox.

Really dont see how he is amazingly strong outside of nano tank which is 2 ults.

 

[Solidsnakejej]

People not rendering in on PS4 CTF hopefully doesn't affect other modes.

 

[darklin0]

The enemy team captures one flag, 4 players on my team leave game.

Great mode Blizzard.

 

[KiraFA37]

Server browser needs to remember the settings of the previous filters, I'm getting sick of hiding full lobbies all the time.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

The enemy team captures one flag, 4 players on my team leave game.

Great mode Blizzard.

I understand that people wanted it but it is fundamentally poorly designed in its current incarnation

When you get one flag there is literally no reason not to to turtle for the rest of the game.

 

[exYle]

How good are you with Ana?

He's a great Ana, but if I'm playing with him as Genji you can just forget about nano-boost as a factor in the match

 

[Azoor]

Wait, is Junkrat doing the Dreamworks face?

 

[Ambient80]

I understand that people wanted it but it is fundamentally poorly designed in its current incarnation

When you get one flag there is literally no reason not to to turtle for the rest of the game.

That could be said about any CTF mode, yes? Happened all the time in CoD, UT, and others.

 

[LiK]

He's a great Ana, but if I'm playing with him as Genji you can just forget about nano-boost as a factor in the match

Oh good, I can play Bastion then.

 

[Shake Appeal]

I really enjoyed CTF with friends, but I think it needs some rule tweaks, and above all, it needs maps that are purposely designed for it.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

That could be said about any CTF mode, yes? Happened all the time in CoD, UT, and others.

Yeah but this game has characters specifically designed to defend points in that manner. All the mobility in the world isn't going to stop Torb's turret from killing you, for example.

 

[Ambient80]

Yeah but this game has characters specifically designed to defend points in that manner. All the mobility in the world isn't going to stop Torb's turret from killing you, for example.

Fair point. Just gotta work really well together to overcome those things.

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

He's a great Ana, but if I'm playing with him as Genji you can just forget about nano-boost as a factor in the match

Nano boosting Buttchin's Genju when he has no ult:

 

[Akuun]

I hope Bastion isn't as OP as he seems. It seems like in recon, he is like Soldier but with a massive hitbox, no sprint, and no helix rocket. So probably still somewhat useful in a fight but with greatly reduced options. In Turret form he seems nerfed to the point where he hopefully has to set up closer. Being able to smash barriers is a good thing though. Probably frees up Soldier to hunt after targets that are better suited to him.

I imagine everyone would just treat Bastion ult like Dva's or McCree's ults. No reason to take it on, and every reason to just seek cover for a few seconds.

...unless it spawns some kind of Beyblade meta where you have Tank Bastion in place of Reaper? That would be pretty scary, though one shot per second is still one shot per second.

 

[Plywood]

Given how massively popular the CTF mode was during the event (Blizzard called it the most popular brawl to date), a lot of people seem to disagree with your assessment.
Besides, even if you didn't like it, you don't have to play it. Let other people enjoy the game the way they want.

It's all fun and games until they shove it in competitive.

 

[finalflame]

That hasn't changed tho?

They just undid the only two changes they did previously.

They didn't undo changes, they adjusted them slightly up, probably based on game data that supports it being too weak and needing more of a buff. It's not just adjusting it back to what it was, it's rebalancing the damage.

 

[jviggy43]

Yes, thank you, I know how to google word definitions.
Being a snarky asshole doesn't answer my question.

I guess I am unsure how to more properly put that I was simply posting my opinions on the game mode (which by the way was not positing that other's opinion were wrong), or how to explain more clearly how that terminology applies to my feelings about the mode. I would engage you in a conversation if thats what you wanted to do regarding why I felt that way, but I wont do so when you make inferences about my posts I myself was not making, nor when were using unnecessary ad hominem attacks because you fail to understand how I'm applying gross to a game mode.

Have a good day.


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Regading the update, is this only up on PC and PS4?

 

[Cappa]

Overwatch completely unplayable after the patch.

 

[Flip4k]

God damn, that spawn delay change is huge.

 

[LiK]

Overwatch completely unplayable after the patch.

Guess I'll wait for them to fix it with another patch then.