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[QUOTE=ryfry99;52184654]I think if the timer goes past 5mins it just matches you with whoever[/QUOTE] They had a system to match equal sized premade parties against one another but removed it for the hidden MMR matchmaking they have now as far as I know.

[QUOTE=Navarchus;52184674]They had a system to match equal sized premade parties against one another but removed it for the hidden MMR matchmaking they have now as far as I know.[/QUOTE] I believe the only party matching it currently does right now is make opposing team parties be of 2 man difference. eg a solo player should only be matched vs 3man at most with the exception of when a 4man party is in his team then it can be anywhere from a 2man to 5man on the enemy team. a 3man party can be matched with either full solo queue or 5man. Sorry if the way I worded it is incomprehensible, I'm having trouble picking the right words

My main issue with the matchmaking at the moment is how the heroes are divided into categories. Varian is the obvious example, as he seems to count as an assassin (but has the ability to be a very strong tank). Other annoying examples are if you end up with an Abathur, while they have one of the pseudo-healers (and your Abathur is unskilled at his job no less). I just wish they placed Aba in the specialist category again. Speaking of specialists: it seems the game has no intention of balancing out the amount of specialists versus assassins. I often end up playing my team of two specialists and two assassins versus Varian and a bunch of other assassins. If I'm not mistaken, things were better in that regard before.

They were better before, but I believe Blizzard are currently redefining a bunch of heroes. Warriors are being split especially between Bruisers and Tanks, with heroes like Sonya becoming Bruisers. I believe the idea is that matchmaking won't pit a single Sonya against a Johanna or Arthas as the solo-tank. They're doing the same thing with supports, largely because of the introduction of Medivh. Push specialists and more support oriented Specialists. I think Matchmaking is throwing a lot of specialists out just because a lot of them are getting played right now, they're the ones with the cool gimmicks like 3-in-1 Heroes, turning into a bird, freezing towers and dunks from downtown.

I dont remember if it was here or on reddit that someone mentioned gazlowes turret placement but holy shit it's so bad right now, cant place turrets 50% of the time because minions and shit walk in your placement

[QUOTE=Yahnich;52185450]i kinda like this game but the way it handles matchmaking is retarded imo, i should be able to pick my hero INGAME to counter their heroes, not hardlock choose one in advance[/QUOTE] That's what Unranked mode is. You draft Heroes and it's one hell of a lot more fun than rolling the die in Quickmatch.

[QUOTE=Bucketboy;52182011]Speaking of turn arounds, here you have an example :cool: [video=youtube;aCDWXUZRAYU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCDWXUZRAYU&t=2s[/video][/QUOTE] I don't think i will ever top this one for turnarounds. [vid]https://files.catbox.moe/e32acb.mp4[/vid] Or this thing by enemy tyrael (why is it always tyrael): [vid]https://files.catbox.moe/0vvj6y.mp4[/vid] (Sorry for finnish, we were in voice chat.) [editline]4th May 2017[/editline] [QUOTE=cyclocius;52185501]That's what Unranked mode is. You draft Heroes and it's one hell of a lot more fun than rolling the die in Quickmatch.[/QUOTE] Always play unranked draft. Much more fun than rolling a dice and getting shit comp for map or for enemy team.

[QUOTE=creec;52185806] Always play unranked draft. Much more fun than rolling a dice and getting shit comp for map or for enemy team.[/QUOTE] I just need to convince my friends to play it, they're adamant that a QM queue time is shorter than having to do all that drafting rubbish and someone might pick who they want to play and aaaaaaaaagh

Opinions on the new brawl? Funny I did a break of Overwatch only to end playing an Overwatch mode :v: Also, I saw a Genji do a quad-kill with his heroic ability, just like in the videogame!

I had a match in it where everyone was cassia, so many balls, so many balls.

seems pretty one sided for the defenders unless you manage to get an attacking team that can get rid of all defenders just a few seconds apart since the respawn time and distance is way to short to actually make it possible to whittle them down.

Hey could any of you maybe play HOTS with me a bit so I can get the Overwatch rewards? I've never played before but really want the Genji and D.Va skins and none of my friends play it. Tag is Snoberry#1959

[QUOTE=Snoberry Tea;52192860]Hey could any of you maybe play HOTS with me a bit so I can get the Overwatch rewards? I've never played before but really want the Genji and D.Va skins and none of my friends play it. Tag is Snoberry#1959[/QUOTE] Yeah sure.

[QUOTE=Snoberry Tea;52192860]Hey could any of you maybe play HOTS with me a bit so I can get the Overwatch rewards? I've never played before but really want the Genji and D.Va skins and none of my friends play it. Tag is Snoberry#1959[/QUOTE] I would but I'm assuming you're on Americas region in which case we can't really play together.

Started playing zeratul again since i last played him in beta, he's still so strong it's crazy. Why do i always see novas and valeeras instead of zeratul?

[QUOTE=Toyhobo;52193956]Started playing zeratul again since i last played him in beta, he's still so strong it's crazy. Why do i always see novas and valeeras instead of zeratul?[/QUOTE] People always pick sexy ladies over sexy aliens.

[QUOTE=RainbowStalin;52193971]People always pick sexy ladies over sexy aliens.[/QUOTE] I mean i can understand valeera since she has a stun or silence opener and isnt useless in case opener fails, but nova is so utter trash i dont understand at all.

[QUOTE=Toyhobo;52193979]I mean i can understand valeera since she has a stun or silence opener and isnt useless in case opener fails, but nova is so utter trash i dont understand at all.[/QUOTE] Nova is for very timid players.

Nova mains are like Genji mains in Overwatch.

[QUOTE=Zadrave;52194432]Nova mains are like Genji mains in Overwatch.[/QUOTE] now there are genji mains in hots as well :v:

You know I'm really trying with this game, but it's not the least bit rewarding to play.

Play with friends. I literally refuse to play with more Than 2 public players on My team.

[video=youtube;HlrAD_fkZ74]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlrAD_fkZ74[/video] Another not-Zenyatta OW character. I like how they giving their all to make her as annoying as she is in OW.

Azmodan Symmetra skin please.

I'd like a Roadhog skin for Stitches because I cannot stand looking at stitches. Even chinese stitches is disgusting to me. It's such a good and fun character to play but god it's sickening seeing the drool everywhere. [editline]8th May 2017[/editline] [IMG]https://vgy.me/nhTRB1.png[/IMG] is Pyrion really streaming a competitor while sponsored by blizzard for a charity

[img]http://i.imgur.com/ZZ24bZ5.png[/img] who are you. on topic though, does anyone have any tips for probius? everytime I play him I feel like someone else could be pushing and teamfighting better, and i just end up using his rift as a zoning tool

Hero 2.0 has brought back a lot of toxic players, I hope they leave soon. Every time I look at their game history it's always the same thing: someone who didn't play for at least a year before this big update.

Hanamura is a totally terrible map and Dva looks obnoxious like every other Overwatch character. Really hope they chill it on Overwatch for a while.

I just want more Starcraft characters like Stukov, Fenix/Talandar, Karax and whatever Terran units they want to make into heroes. (Hellbat plz)

[QUOTE=Hammernipples;52208495]Hanamura is a totally terrible map and Dva looks obnoxious like every other Overwatch character. Really hope they chill it on Overwatch for a while.[/QUOTE] Mephisto and Baal when?