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Splatoon (Wii U)
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- Ink areas to 'own' that part of the map. The team that inked the most areas win. - 4v4 online play. - GamePad keeps you updated with a full map view and real-time ink progress for both teams. - Travel across your team's ink in squid mode for faster movement. Also can be used for stealth as an alternative kind of crouching. - After respawn, launch right back to your last stand or join to a teammates side. |
Nintendo Direct for this may happen in a few days.
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That demo schedule shit was fucking terrible. Should have been the whole weekend. Anyway fun game.
- Not too crazy about being locked with using the GamePad. Much rather use the pro controller. What the second screen does now can be regulated to a respawn screen. This game does not need the GamePad. - 4plyr Splitscreen. This being Nintendo and looking at what kind of game this is makes lack of proper local multiplayer ridiculous. It's almost Auto-Fail, except... - This game is fun. Tons more strategic than meets the eye. - The roller will be nerfed either in movement, ammo expense, or both. It is very strong. - We did find that the SMGs have their use as well. - Paint the walls. People forget about the walls. - Sniper rifle was fucking useless. |
Paint the walls in terms of score or just for mobility? Doesn't actually do anything for overall score.
Agree on more hour sessions would have been good since it never hurts to have some extra testing especially for server stuff. The hour setup was good for the stress stuff. |
You sure walls don't count? I've won games where looking from the top down the other team looked dominant. I could be wrong but I feel like walls do factor.
If not then I guess mobility would be a good reason. |
Was one of the announcements from the Treehouse crew about the beta.
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Nintendo announced they are holding one more stress test for the game on May 23rd at 3-4pm PST.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/spla...one-last-round |
I'm having a ton of fun playing this.
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Just bought a WiiU and this game. I hope it is good
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The walls don't count Kalyx
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THEY SHOULD FUCKING COUNT
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So... this game is really damn fun. I just hit level 4 after a short play session, and I'm really digging it.
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The game would be even more fun without the constant disconnects.
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I haven't experienced any at all :-\
I reckon your region is probably a bit more populated than mine |
What gun(s) you all using so far? I've found the most success just using a standard Splatershot. Even just the Jr one I like, because the Shield is a great special I find.
Tried out a few different charge ones to varying success. I don't generally like the camping/sniper kind of playstyle so not really my kinda thing. Love going against Rollers though, because they're so easy to kill. |
Just hit level 8 this morning... crazy how some people are 20 already. I mean I guess it's not that far-fetched but whatever
No idea how to get better gears... all my shit is 1-star so far |
The matchmaking seems a bit off as well. But I am assuming that Ranked battles will fix that all right up. Last night I was in a lobby with a ton of people around my level (5-6 at the time), except there was one lvl 14 mixed in with us. Every game we played, probably about a dozen or so, the team with the lvl 14 on it pretty much dominated. Was very annoying. But again, once Ranked is unlocked I'm sure the matchmaking will be fine.
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Don't think there is any real matchmaking going on right now and instead just finds whoever is the first around for matches.
Nintendo probably cares more about getting a lot of people playing right now than balance stuff at least until Ranked mode arrives. Would make no sense for that mode to not have matchmaking. |
Yeah that's my basic assumption as well. Not too fussed about it at this point.
Can usually hold my own pretty well against people who are fairly higher level. Had one lobby with a guy who was lvl 19 and using a Charger and sniping people off. Went like 8-1 for the first three games or so, then I spent the next few games just hunting him down and wrecked him a lot. V satisfying |
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I also like the custom Splattershot Jr. The Disruptor subweapon is great against rollers (and anyone who likes to swim around you to attack), and the Echolocator is a nice special that I feel is never wasted if I just use it as soon as it's charged up. I started using the Aerospray MG after unlocking it yesterday. It seems pretty fun. Though I need to get better at using the Seeker, and I need to learn exactly how the Inkzooka works. |
I've had a couple of disconnects, but on average it's had an excellent connect rate/matchmaking speed. Faster than CoD. I guess it gets away with it by going global and not caring too much about ping.
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In my ~12 hours (estimate) over the weekend of playing I've had two straight up disconnects and about 2 or 3 matches where it had a bit of a hiccup but resolved itself. I've actually been quite impressed with the latency and server on my end
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Oh and also, fuck every single person's Miiverse and their fucking stupid-ass memes. Jesus
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OH and to add to my gun thoughts.. I'm digging the Splattershot Pro the most out of the Splattershot options. Great range and damage, not as good for covering ground IMO but still effective, and Inkstrike is incredibly OP. Use it at end of the match to easily swing the percentage a few points in your favour. Loving it.
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ranked tonight! woo
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The N-Zap '85 is coming to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Splatoon?src=hash">#Splatoon</a>, along with the new Port Mackerel map - and they're coming TONIGHT! <a href="http://t.co/BsIhFLL65T">pic.twitter.com/BsIhFLL65T</a></p>— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/605377285391151105">June 1, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">...and if that wasn't enough, Ranked Battle mode will also be unlocked for play! <a href="http://t.co/88LhNUxN5J">pic.twitter.com/88LhNUxN5J</a></p>— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/605377409232179200">June 1, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
So many fucking campers in Splat Zone. So satisfying to kill those pussies
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Update arriving later tonight includes the Paintbrush as a playable weapon.
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just what we need, more Inkstrikes lol
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Splatfest back on for July 4th
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I've realized in ranked battles I'm a camper. If there's a spot near their respawn point or where they like to go to fire their guns, I'll chill out in my ink with my roller, and get them from behind. It's a bullshit move, but when it pays off it really pays off.
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Patch coming July 1st. These are translated so it might not be right, but here's the balance notes:
- Special Tuning: - Inkstrike: Some kind of change to the impact area... not sure if it's too big or too small, lmao. (Think it might be too big atm?) - Kraken: When firing on kraken, (I think this means the knockback effect will be stronger against Krakens) - Gear Power - Ninja Squid: Slowing movement speed in ink further - Stealth Jump: Time to super jump increased - Ink-Resist Shoes: Reduced effectiveness - Other: Other things to ensure a pleasant user experience Kraken nerf, mo'fuckers. |
A couple new weapons drop tomorrow (or later today, dunno). A new Roller, and a new Dual Squelcher. As a roller I'm hoping to get either the sprinkler or mine as a sub, with the ink strike or bubble as a special.
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Normally in shooters I hate snipers but I must say in this game it's a bit refreshing from all the Aerosprays you see every Turf War match |
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Still probably the best ability even post-nerf (depending on how severe) |
I tried playing Splatoon a couple more times last weekend, so the guy I've been dating could try it. Still getting disconnected in every match.
When I go to Santa Cruz next week, I may bring my Wii U with me, to see if my parents'/sister's internet there is better. |
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Just played a bunch of matches where I was dominating... was on Underpass and some BROS were trying to backdoor our shit and I took them both out, and a Roller fucker was jumping in so I popped him too then reclaimed all our turf and then some.
Just went 8-1 in a game where I got a quad-kill on some bitches. Nerf Bubbler plz. |
Just went on a run of about 9 wins and 1 loss... some teammates are just unsalvagable
Did a pretty good MORALE-BOOSTING "C'mon!" in the dying seconds to rally our troops in a close game... 'ell yeah Still only rank 17, fuck need to play more |
#teamdog btw...................
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Squidney Crosby
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Chris Splat
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InkyTrickyDamo
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Big Vic working on his Miiverse posts
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This game and Smash Bros make me want to get a Wii U.
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It should. Feel bad for being on the outside. Feel very bad.
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Our splatfest was Rock vs Pop
I can't find any motivation to get behind that |
You get a shirt for voting.
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I did vote
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cat vs dog
#teamdog baby |
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Squid and Let Die
You Only Splat Twice GoldenTentical Octopussy |
For Your Squids Only
A View to a Splat |
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oh shit.
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waterslide full of jizz. i think i might vote roller coaster base on that
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http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/295727-splatoon.jpg
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Think I'm gonna get a Wii around the time Super Mario Maker comes out. Should be 200$ by then.
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Also, the Europe Splatfest is Eating vs Sleeping. |
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https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/brows...ryId=cat160004 |
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New map arriving tomorrow called Camp Triggerfish.
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Played a lil more... seems better.. ne1 want to play a game
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Went from using just a roller to swapping out between a roller and the NZap 89 (the orange zapper). Thinking of trying out a charger next, mainly for tower control.
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Nintendo announces the major update for the game will be arriving on August 5th. Included are two new modes and the level cap getting bumped up from the current 20 to a new 50 limit.
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Cool at the level cap announcement, I've already prestiged like 7 times.
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Next Splatfest to be Marshmellows vs Hot Dogs for teams. Currently planned to occur on August 8th.
http://www.destructoid.com//ul/296981-h1.jpg http://www.destructoid.com/next-week...e-296981.phtml |
Just dicked about a bit in the Splatfest. First time playing since the patch.
TEAM HOT DOG is good times. I went I think 8-2 or so tonight. Last match I had a game-changing play. Was on Moray Towers and a filthy Marshmallow scrub was using a bucket from high ground and sloshing the middle area... I had the wall below him inked from a previous incursion up that way, and waited for him to "reload" and swam right up to him and Splattershot him in the FACE. Then proceeded to ink all the way up to their spawn while my team Superjumped to me and we pinned them in. Was so money. Think I went 5-0 on Moray Towers tonight. I don't really like the map but I do well on it. /shrug |
Rainmaker mode set to arrive tomorrow for North America and Saturday for Europe.
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Been playing this more and there's so many things holding this from being a kick-ass shooter.
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I kind of get that feeling as well. It's got a tremendous foundation but could use a few more of the "little things" to really push it over the top.
When do you typically play? We should get in a session sometime |
I get on for a few matches early evening maybe 5-7ish EST.
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I just played a lot of games and went like +17 SO HAWT!! kewll.. dose anyone want to play together
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Because of the gamepad design, some awkward control decisions, and lack of lower sensitivity levels I pretty much suck dick at this game. But it's fun and I'm open if it's easy enough to gather 'round.
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Stop shooting the walls bro.
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They shoot back. They had it coming.
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About to get a Wii from nintendo.com along with
Splatoon Smash Bros. Mario Maker and Scribblenauts |
Sounds like a real solid fucking pickup. What did you pay for it all, if you don't mind me asking?
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@Kalyx/OssMan if you guys wanna play sometime this week I'm down... Wednesday evening is only night I'm unavailable but any other day I'm free
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I will add you tonight when I get home from 9-5 OFFICE LIFE |
Kalyx_triaD_U
May play TONIGHT |
Hmm the bundle also comes with "Nintendo Land".... is this a good game? If not, can I at least masturbate to it?
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Its decent. Think of it like Wii Sports as something more to show off the Gamepad while also being a virtual Nintendo theme park.
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Just bought it, felt RDD would be disappointed in me if I didn't do so this week.
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Order is STILL processing :mad:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/transformers">@Transformers</a> is coming to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Splatfest?src=hash">#Splatfest</a>! Battle as Team AUTOBOTS or Team DECEPTICONS for 24 hrs starting 8/28 9 PM PT! <a href="http://t.co/jPw4TlAeQo">pic.twitter.com/jPw4TlAeQo</a></p>— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/633654655004880896">August 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Wow.
Also managed to make lvl10 and did some ranked. Using what is basically an semi-auto air-burst grenade thing that's pretty beastly. With my aim being shit I'm now alternating between the melee focused paintbrush and the grenade launcher. Also learning to stalk the map better and ambush fools. That new objective mode where you hold this crazy tornado cannon is very fun. |
Only ranked mode I like is Splat Zone, therefore I rarely play Ranked Game
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New multiplayer map called Flounder Heights arriving later today.
http://cdn.destructoid.com//ul/307119-XX.jpg <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tomorrow at 7 PM PT - a mere 24 hours from now - Flounder Heights joins the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Splatoon?src=hash">#Splatoon</a> map rotation! <a href="http://t.co/94sttlRksv">pic.twitter.com/94sttlRksv</a></p>— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/634183465920000000">August 20, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> |
Sniper heaven. Maybe give it a try now.
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