#96 - Into the Nexus: “Title”
• Garrett • Kyle
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Dehaka is Next
BRUSHSTALKER [Z]
ESSENCE COLLECTION [D]
DRAG [Q]
DARK SWARM [W]
BURROW [E]
ISOLATION [R]
ADAPTATION [R]
Blizzard's Gameplay Tips
Links
New Battleground: Lost Cavern
Welcome to Lost Cavern
This new battleground eliminates Map Objectives and creates a slimmed-down play area in order to remain laser-focused on one constant, single-lane team fight. The Hearthstones and Starting Area heals have been removed so that Heroes have no reason to fall back from the fight. Regeneration Orb spawns and brushes, meanwhile, have been strategically placed around the lane to keep the fights active and interesting.
We've seen that players have been creating one-lane matches on Heroes' existing maps, so we wanted to create a full-fledged Battleground that makes things a little easier--and maybe even a little more exciting--for everyone who enjoys these games. Lost Cavern is meant to be a free place to experiment and play however you like. Think of this map as a sandbox in which you can express yourself creatively—as well as have fun playing.
How to Access Lost Cavern
Lost Cavern will only be available in custom games to start. You can create a custom game through the “Custom Game” tab of the play screen and then invite your friends, or use our Lobby Link system to invite players through chat channels. Here’s how:
http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/blog/20064917
Balance Update 3/16/16
The final patch before the Spring Finals in Korea
Last Week’s Patch Results
Nova
Currently up 2.4%
Developer Comments: We have been giving Nova slow and steady buffs in order to increase her viability without pushing her burst damage to uncomfortable levels. Each round of changes has shown us positive results—albeit not large ones. A lower cooldown on Snipe and a stronger slow on Pinning Shot should help Nova players secure kills more frequently while also helping her to contribute more during engagements and skirmishes.
Xul
Climb slows. Only up 2.3% this week.
Developer Comments: Xul deals too much damage for the amount of utility he has in his kit, and his pushing Talents are vastly outperforming their competitors. He also has the highest win-rate currently and it’s still climbing, so we needed to be pretty heavy-handed with these nerfs.
Rehgar
Currently Down 2.2%
What are supports suppose to be in Heroes of the Storm?
Developer Comments: Rehgar is too hard to kill for how much value he brings to the table. Adding more counterplay options for Ancestral Healing should help to trim down the frustrating moments when you can’t seem to catch the Shaman. We also wanted to do this without nerfing Rehgar’s Ghost Wolf form, which could cause his playstyle to feel less active.
Links
Heroes of the Dorm Finals in Seattle
The last four teams will compete in an epic two-day event to be held on April 9–10 at the sports mecca of the Pacific Northwest: the CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle, Washington.
Meet up to be announced
http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/blog/20063485/get-schooled-during-heroes-of-the-dorm-2016-3-13-2016
Dustin Browder Tweets
DB wants Snake Sanders and Malthael
Leoric’s Kit was originally for Matheal
Rank 1 point display under construction. Tough UI to program
New System will be Bronze-Grandmaster
Minor Note: Disable Sound Reverb to Dramatically Increase FPS
In some cases.
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Patron Thanks
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Mailbag and Therapy
Vrbatim
Would you rather have underpowered new heroes that are scaled up? Or overpowered new heroes that are scaled down?
Freezle
Should silence players just be ban? I have been in games with such *silenced* players who refuse to work with the team and thus lead to numerous 4v5's and a subsequent loss.
Should players be forced into roles that need filling? Last pick forced to tank if there is no tank?
Troy
Is there a way to deliver criticism in game that is least likely to elicit this kind of "screw you and your team" attitude?
I feel like the majority of players in QM just can't take any kind of criticism, regardless of how correct and/or polite it is, OR I'm improperly delivering this criticism.
This email was inspired by an Artanis I was matched with in QM the other night.
We get the dragon knight and are pushing the top lane hard. We get to the second line of towers with no deaths, the dragon knight is defeated, we start pinging retreat and backing up. Artanis stays and wails on the gate, losing health fast, dashes behind the gate, and dies. (To me, it seemed like an intentional death.)
My friend types "Too aggressive, Art : /" and Art types back "No follow up from team." They start bickering, and I weigh in, hoping to settle the argument and type "Rehgar's right. If you don't retreat with your team from a hard push like that, you're gonna die." Art types "f-you guys."
Brockness
I'm wondering what you think needs to be done in order to make Rexxar more viable. A buddy of mine who is a Rexxar player is thinking perhaps he should get some talent changes and fill a specialist role of sorts. What are your thoughts? Love all the content you both produce ITN and Solo Q&A are the highlights of my week.
Guilherme
I got to thinking "How could I promote this sense of community, team playing and even the game itself?" and I ended up with the idea of organizing a tournament.
Having said that, I look to you two for advice for this potential endeavour of mine, you guys know the game, you are up-to-date and are active participators in various events of the community. I am not asking you guys for a business plan, but rather some general guidelines, is it something that actually players look for, would they show interest, what should I focus on, what should I avoid? Or any other advice you have, is more than welcome.
Tralamin
I would like to hear your opinions on BM in eSports
My thoughts is that it should be banned and punished hard.
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Personal Stuff
Garrett
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Kyle
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