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I'm Team Ice Cream. smh at anyone who prefers ice cream but thought that Team Cake would get them in matches quicker. I likely won't be able to play the Splatfest anyway since I'll be away. 
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irlZaphod posted:I likely won't be able to play the Splatfest anyway since I'll be away. Same. These super limited demos are retarded because in most cases those who are following the game enough to know when they're happening are buying the game anyway.
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Jul 10, 2017 13:50
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Frankston posted:Same. These super limited demos are retarded because in most cases those who are following the game enough to know when they're happening are buying the game anyway. The testfires were primarily server stress tests, though. I think this is the same sort of deal, just dressed up with some extra marketing hype.
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Jul 10, 2017 13:52
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oopsie rock posted:The testfires were primarily server stress tests, though. I think this is the same sort of deal, just dressed up with some extra marketing hype. Ah ok, that makes a lot more sense.
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Also, it makes it so you actually have people to play against, since everyone will be online at the same time.
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That seems dumb but as a fairly new Nintendo consumer I've quickly learned Nintendo do fuckin' weird poo poo sometimes.
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Pierson posted:That seems dumb but as a fairly new Nintendo consumer I've quickly learned Nintendo do fuckin' weird poo poo sometimes. If you just let an open beta run 24-7 you won't get anywhere near a server-challenging population to actually test your poo poo. Forcing it into an isolated window actually gets a large-sized population simultaneously for a decent stretch of time to push the hardware properly. Also if you just let people have it for free weeks in advance all you're doing is burning off launch hype and sales.
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Jul 10, 2017 14:00
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Also if you just let people have it for free weeks in advance all you're doing is burning off launch hype and sales. Worked for Overwatch
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Jul 10, 2017 14:02
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Team Cake since I do a lot of baking anyway.
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Andrast posted:Worked for Overwatch Different playerbase, a shitload of hardcore-dedicated fans, and twenty years netcoding experience of online multiplayer games. Nintendo's also still got that old-style marketing mentality that they should push for a solid on-day launch, rather than a soft release with an open beta all the way to launch.
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Jul 10, 2017 14:20
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oopsie rock posted:The testfires were primarily server stress tests, though. I think this is the same sort of deal, just dressed up with some extra marketing hype. Yea, and this one being 4 hours long obviously means this is the last chance before launch to really make sure the servers are up to the task. Nintendo is hit or miss with their online endeavors, but I really like what they've done with Splatoon. It's a win-win -- fans and skeptics can try it out before launch without having to preorder or anything, and those who do buy it enjoy pretty solid connectivity from day one.
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Jul 10, 2017 15:05
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Oh poo poo the demo's up? Gotta get in on the ground floor this time
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Jul 10, 2017 15:11
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Bean posted:How the hell does this happen in the year 2017? Shouldn't preorders indicate to them how many to make? It only happened like a week ago and manufacturing lead times for cartridges are probably a month at the least.
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Jul 10, 2017 16:13
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Rexroom posted:Continuing from past Splatoon traditions, Perl is the bratty one, she should be pop  Frankston posted:Same. These super limited demos are retarded because in most cases those who are following the game enough to know when they're happening are buying the game anyway. They're way longer than the old time limited demos, and the real game comes out a week after  They're really more stress tests than demos, if that makes you feel better. So they're not really 'retarded' they're just not serving the point you think. Which is... why they're time limited. E: Massively beaten.
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Jul 10, 2017 16:42
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Forcing it into an isolated window actually gets a large-sized population simultaneously I'm guessing this is why Salmon Run is only available at limited times so they don't split the matchmaking queue and/or people will get bored quick since there's only one stage at the moment
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Jul 10, 2017 16:47
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Lakbay posted:I'm guessing this is why Salmon Run is only available at limited times so they don't split the matchmaking queue Yeah basically. Somebody said you can always play it with friends so that seems logical to me. Having the splatfests and also salmon run as events to get people to run to the game seems to work pretty well for keeping the multiplayer community active. Lots of multiplayer games have been struggling with maintaining the community over time after the game has been out, but Splatoon 1 did an amazingly great job with its drip-feed of free updates and the splatfests.
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Jul 10, 2017 16:52
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While I'm bummed about not being able to matchmake into salmon run at will as long as we can make online groups and play it that way then that's fine I guess.
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Overbite posted:While I'm bummed about not being able to matchmake into salmon run at will as long as we can make online groups and play it that way then that's fine I guess. You can matchmake into salmon run (unless I watched the video wrong), it's just that it's only at certain times
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Jul 10, 2017 18:34
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Lakbay posted:You can matchmake into salmon run (unless I watched the video wrong), it's just that it's only at certain times Overbite said "at will". They understand this. The thing we're all talking about is not being able to do them at any time.
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Jul 10, 2017 18:37
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You can make a case for speeding up the rotation (which they did) but gating things at certain times and having a rotation was a good thing in Splatoon.
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Jul 10, 2017 18:51
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Have they explained how you get meal and drink tickets?
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Jul 10, 2017 19:00
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As long as the gear you get from salmon run is not required to compete I'm all for it. It will bug me if theres a BIS that you can only get from a certain salmon run boss that only opens up every 6 months
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Jul 10, 2017 19:00
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Dr Cheeto posted:Have they explained how you get meal and drink tickets? I'm worried because they look like microtransactions you see in skinner box phone games
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Jul 10, 2017 19:04
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Dr Cheeto posted:Have they explained how you get meal and drink tickets? I don't think so. Most of the meals seemed to give XP bonuses, so my guess is its a sort of catch-up mechanic. We'll probably all get a set number of meal tickets over time, so people who only play every so often can catch up to those who grind the game all day long everyday. Lakbay posted:I'm worried because they look like microtransactions you see in skinner box phone games That would be bad, but I don't think Nintendo has done any of that yet, other than Amiibos. Could be amiibo rewards though yeah.
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Coolspaz posted:As long as the gear you get from salmon run is not required to compete I'm all for it. It will bug me if theres a BIS that you can only get from a certain salmon run boss that only opens up every 6 months That would be incredibly un-Nintendo-like
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Jul 10, 2017 19:04
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Zaphod42 posted:I don't think so. Yeah the meals give either XP or cash bonuses. Drinks make your gear level faster and make it more likely that they'll get a certain ability when they level up. I'm far more excited about drinks, I'm hoping it's a cheap way to tilt the scales towards whatever abilities I'm gunning for. The ability shards system looks real cool but it does take a lot of shards to get an ability.
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This loving squiddo doesn't even have the Apocalyptic Dualies of the Mechshark from the June Salmon Run smdh. Get the gently caress off my team. Booyah.
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https://twitter.com/NinWire/status/884482357465677825
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Jul 10, 2017 19:41
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Is the squiddish written on it translate to Hori?
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Jul 10, 2017 19:42
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Calaveron posted:Is the squiddish written on it translate to Hori? No, it's the logo of Forge
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Jul 10, 2017 20:08
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Also Amazon has more stock of the physical version now
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Jul 10, 2017 20:09
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Will I have to buy the dumb headset if I want to play with goons
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Jul 10, 2017 20:09
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I am just going to wear earbuds plugged into my phone with headphones plugged into my Switch, that should be fine right
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Jul 10, 2017 20:14
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Lakbay posted:Will I have to buy the dumb headset if I want to play with goons lmao if everyone here would ever use the official poo poo instead of something more logical like mumble or discord
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CharlieFoxtrot posted:I am just going to wear earbuds plugged into my phone with headphones plugged into my Switch, that should be fine right  maybe
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Jul 10, 2017 20:17
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Lakbay posted:Will I have to buy the dumb headset if I want to play with goons No, only if you want to talk to goons while you play. I plan on spamming "booyah!"
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Jul 10, 2017 20:18
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I'm the pubby/rando that doesn't talk and plays poorly while getting destroyed by pre-made goon groups using discord
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Jul 10, 2017 20:20
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Lol at squids who talk on phones.
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Jul 10, 2017 20:22
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Zaphod42 posted:No, only if you want to talk to goons while you play. I mostly want to talk to non goon friends I really have IRL that are real
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Zaphod42 posted:No, only if you want to talk to goons while you play. I will also spam "booyah!" But it will be with my voice over chat. And also woomy.
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