Splatoon 2 |OT| HIGHTIDE ERA IS THE BEST

[Dyle]

I had some rough calibration matches and dropped to S+9 in clam blitz. If only it had happened in any other game mode, as much as I love the old mollusk football it's definitely the hardest mode to gain points in

At least we now know that Animal Crossing and Splatoon are in the same universe now. I assume the timeline must go like this

humans
apocalypse
Pikmin (?)
squids
apocalypse
humans and animals living together, mass hysteria

 

[Thatguy]

Sure, if someone else in your team disconnects. But what Thatguy is saying is that if YOU disconnect early enough you won't lose ranking, so you can exploit that to avoid losses and farm wins.

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I could be mistaken. I've never tried it. It just feels like way more disconnects than there used to be. Even if it's not true there might be some operating under the assumption that it is true. Or maybe now that the player base is smaller you get matched with poor connections more than in the past.

 

[Sheldon]

I could be mistaken. I've never tried it. It just feels like way more disconnects than there used to be. Even if it's not true there might be some operating under the assumption that it is true. Or maybe now that the player base is smaller you get matched with poor connections more than in the past.

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The latter is more likely then, as you're the first person I've met who operated under the assumption that losses don't count if you disconnect in the magic 1 minute window.

Also more time has passed for players to move into S+ or higher. If you're still in A+/S-, there's a reason for it, and a unstable connection could factor in just as much as lack of time or skill.

 

[Nitpicker_Red]

The only other possibility I see to disconnect or go AFC on purpose is if you are losing BUT the match is still going to last forever.
I'm sometimes guilty of dragging on a lost cause until the last second just because I don't want to end with a KO, instead of dropping the towel and starting a new match.

 

[Sagitario]

Did you guys watch the concert?

Day 1:


Day 2 (better sound quality, apparently):

I really like the new outfit colors. I need that black crown for my squid.

 

[RecRoulette]

Caught those live both days and was blown away when KK Slider opened for them. Was also cool hearing them add Splattack to the opening medley. Really awesome attention to detail with the alternate color outfits too.

Pearl- Neon Switch colors
Marina- Switch Lite colors
Callie- Famicom colors
Marie- Super Famicom colors

 

[maouvin]

I've been away from the game since Daemon X Machina came out, and DHL messing up my Final Fest t-shirt order (which got sent back to Nintendo, who refused to post it again - I was refunded though) really pissed me off, but the live shows always get me all doki doki and eager to play again~ really liked what they went for with the alt colors.

Day 2 (better sound quality, apparently):

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Woah. I only watched the day 1 show and felt something was off on the mixing on the opening medley. Day 2 sounds way better, so I'll need to watch that sometime.
Or wait for a proper upload instead of stream archive, ofc.

 

[ChrisD]

I can assure you D/Cing at any point loses you rank. And it friggin sucks. But I'm also glad that's how it is.

 

[HomespunFur]

I doubt anyone knows but is there any way to get frosyfest gear now?
The news article to get it seems to be gone.

 

[maouvin]

I doubt anyone knows but is there any way to get frosyfest gear now?
The news article to get it seems to be gone.

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They show up to purchase at Splatnet / NSO app sometimes.

 

[HomespunFur]

They show up to purchase at Splatnet / NSO app sometimes.

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Ok nice thank you. I will keep an eye on it

 

[Sagitario]

Quick question.

Do you keep ZL [swim] pressed and use ZR [shoot] intermittently or the other way around?

I'm curious about your preferred way to play? Do you find it more efficient?

 

[Robbin__]

Quick question.

Do you keep ZL [swim] pressed and use ZR [shoot] intermittently or the other way around?

I'm curious about your preferred way to play? Do you find it more efficient?

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As charger player I only press either when I need to

 

[Sheldon]

Quick question.

Do you keep ZL [swim] pressed and use ZR [shoot] intermittently?

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I do this but it's not a good habit if you want to get into some of the advanced movement options.

 

[Nitpicker_Red]

Quick question.

Do you keep ZL [swim] pressed and use ZR [shoot] intermittently or the other way around?

I'm curious about your preferred way to play? Do you find it more efficient?

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There's a pattern when I'm shooting clams and forget to release ZL and dip down between tosses (happens with ZR and the brush too). I'm not sure if it slows down the tosses.
Also when running from an enemy that's too close and they ink the floor below and I should be walking instead of trying to swim and fail and get stuck... I'm pretty sure it happens because I reflexively hold ZL.


The other way around would be weird, you'd be holding both to swim, but then when emerging without shooting to aim first (for your sub for example) you'd have to release both at the same time.

 

[Sagitario]

I do this but it's not a good habit if you want to get into some of the advanced movement options.

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Like what?

I still haven't quite mastered sub strafing/squid dashing :P
I see people doing it really fast and when I do it (if I'm doing it properly), I don't feel any speed.

 

[Sheldon]

Like what?

I still haven't quite mastered sub strafing/squid dashing :P

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Like those. Or even just because of this:

Also when running from an enemy that's too close and they ink the floor below and I should be walking instead of trying to swim and fail and get stuck... I'm pretty sure it happens because I reflexively hold ZL.

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I used to rage so much about one splotch of enemy ink stopping my momentum dead until I figured out why. And then my habit of keeping ZL pressed by default continued to get in the way of the reflex to immediately let go of the swim button.

The other way around would be weird, you'd be holding both to swim, but then when emerging without shooting to aim first (for your sub for example) you'd have to release both at the same time.

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Ideally in a fight you'd hold down either ZR or R to better dodge enemy fire with (sub) strafing, then tap/hold ZL as needed. And yes, it's weird and takes getting used to.

 

[Sagitario]

I was experimenting last night and I didn't really notice a difference between holding ZR/shoot instead of ZL/swim to squid dash (with the exception of your sub weapon being harder to reach and use).

 

[Sagitario]

Also when running from an enemy that's too close and they ink the floor below and I should be walking instead of trying to swim and fail and get stuck... I'm pretty sure it happens because I reflexively hold ZL.

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I played a lot this weekend and you're right. Oddly, I had never payed attention to this until now :P
I still don't notice any difference in speed when squid dashing, tho.

 

[Sheldon]

I played a lot this weekend and you're right. Oddly, I had never payed attention to this until now :P
I still don't notice any difference in speed when squid dashing, tho.

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I think it was a matter of the start-up. I remember having to let go of the swim button for some reason to get the momentum going, but I lend my copy of Splatoon to my brother, so I can't do the experiment right now to check for whatever it was I had trouble with or confirm I just made it up in my mind.

 

[Sagitario]

I think it was a matter of the start-up. I remember having to let go of the swim button for some reason to get the momentum going, but I lend my copy of Splatoon to my brother, so I can't do the experiment right now to check for whatever it was I had trouble with or confirm I just made it up in my mind.

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GET IT BACK!
I think I'm addicted to Splatoon, I can't stop playing it. I'd rather be playing Splatoon than start any new game right now, my backlog is huge. I'm even considering getting a digital copy so I can't use the "changing cartridges is bothersome" excuse and I actually play other physical games.

I see people doing it and they seem sooooo fast, to the point where I feel I'm not doing it correctly. I don't know if it's the net code/lag compensation or something that makes people [appear to?] swim/move at very high speed compared to when I do it.

 

[maouvin]

I'm even considering getting a digital copy so I can't use the "changing cartridges is bothersome" excuse and I actually play other physical games.

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Go to the next level, buy a dedicated Switch and keep Splatoon running 24/7 so you can skip the intro (almost) every time you want to play!

 

[Sagitario]

Go to the next level, buy a dedicated Switch and keep Splatoon running 24/7 so you can skip the intro (almost) every time you want to play!

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Hahaha! That's another excuse I use to not play other games: I'm going to have to watch the intro the next time I launch Splatoon D:
LET ME SKIP THE INTRO IN SPLATOON 3, YOU COWARDS!!!

 

[maouvin]

I used that excuse for a long while too, lol. My Switch library is tiny thanks to Splatoon 2, but now that the Splatfests are over I'm catching up to stuff I bought and didn't play much.

Also new Splatooween art

 

[Sheldon]

GET IT BACK!

I think I'm addicted to Splatoon, I can't stop playing it. I'd rather be playing Splatoon than start any new game right now, my backlog is huge. I'm even considering getting a digital copy so I can't use the "changing cartridges is bothersome" excuse and I actually play other physical games.

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This is why it was easy for me to give my copy of Splatoon away for a bit. Since it's no longer permanently taking up the cartridge slot, I finished Xenoblade 2 and am almost ready to start on Torma. I can't get it back now!

 

[winstein]

I have finally made it to X Rank in Splatoon 2! Not just for one mode, nor two, nor three. Yes, I've gotten X Rank in all four modes!

The ordering in which I achieve is a logical one:
- Splat Zones was obtained last year before Nintendo Switch Online paid subscription was in effect (26 August 2018)
- Tower Control was obtained back in 22nd January 2019
- Rainmaker was obtained back in 14th September 2019
- Clam Blitz, the last, is obtained today on 31st October 2019

Man, that felt like an achievement, but I don't think it will last if I continue playing, mainly because I couldn't even manage to stay in X Rank after I played a few Splat Zone and Tower Control matches. I didn't think I could even get those rankings, but somehow I managed to pull through, and I am thankful for that.

Thank you for reading.

 

[Dyle]

Splatoon is a good choice for a not-spooky Halloween game, since the only skeletons are safely buried deep in the ground and not walking around and spooking people

I have finally made it to X Rank in Splatoon 2! Not just for one mode, nor two, nor three. Yes, I've gotten X Rank in all four modes!

The ordering in which I achieve is a logical one:
- Splat Zones was obtained last year before Nintendo Switch Online paid subscription was in effect (26 August 2018)
- Tower Control was obtained back in 22nd January 2019
- Rainmaker was obtained back in 14th September 2019
- Clam Blitz, the last, is obtained today on 31st October 2019

Man, that felt like an achievement, but I don't think it will last if I continue playing, mainly because I couldn't even manage to stay in X Rank after I played a few Splat Zone and Tower Control matches. I didn't think I could even get those rankings, but somehow I managed to pull through, and I am thankful for that.

Thank you for reading.

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Congrats, now make sure you do the pose every time you play. Just like booyahing at the start of the match, if you don't do it you're less likely to play well and win

 

[Sheldon]

I have finally made it to X Rank in Splatoon 2! Not just for one mode, nor two, nor three. Yes, I've gotten X Rank in all four modes!

The ordering in which I achieve is a logical one:
- Splat Zones was obtained last year before Nintendo Switch Online paid subscription was in effect (26 August 2018)
- Tower Control was obtained back in 22nd January 2019
- Rainmaker was obtained back in 14th September 2019
- Clam Blitz, the last, is obtained today on 31st October 2019

Man, that felt like an achievement, but I don't think it will last if I continue playing, mainly because I couldn't even manage to stay in X Rank after I played a few Splat Zone and Tower Control matches. I didn't think I could even get those rankings, but somehow I managed to pull through, and I am thankful for that.

Thank you for reading.

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Booyah, congratulations!

The order you went with is the same I'd chose and reflects my preference of game modes, too.

 

[Deleted member 39479]

i just bought this game, who tf is joe

 

[Magnet_Man]

*blows cobwebs off OT*

Hello! We got another balance patch coming! January 5th tho...

Splattershot
+Reduced ink consumption by 8%

Luna Blaster
+Time before you can move normally / turn into a squid after firing reduced by 4 frames
+Reduced ink consumption by 17%

L3 Nozzlenose
-Increased ink consumption by 15%
-Reduced effectiveness of Main Power Up
*To increase damage to 33.3, the amount of gear power has been increased from 1.8 to 2.4 (1 main equals 1 point, 1 sub equals 0.3 points)

Splat Charger (scope)
-Slightly reduced ink spread of droplets from shots

Bamboozler
-Reduced effectiveness of Main Power Up
*To increase damage of full charge shot to 99.9, amount of gear power has been increased from 4.1 to 4.4

Splashdown
+Extended blast range vertically slightly
*Minimum damage range at center of splashdown is unchanged
+Increased damage to Baller by 21%

Baller
-Minimum time Baller can be active has been reduced from 7 seconds to 6 seconds

Special Points
+Tentatek Splattershot (Octoshot) 210-200
+Octobrush (Hero Octobrush) 180-170
+Emperry Splat Dualies 210-200
-L3 Nozzlenose 190-210
-L3 Nozzlenose D 180-200
-Bamboozler 180-200
-Soda Bucket Slosher 200-210
-Tentabrella Camo 200-210

There's also a little disclaimer that more changes are coming, but they're going to be based more on data of direct matchups from the looks of it and focusing on weapons with fewer weaknesses. Get ready for lots of "Reduced effectiveness of Main Power Up" notes! The next update is scheduled for April.

All you have to do, Splatoon, is take the "Main Power Up" folder and

And you'll be golden!

 

[Sagitario]

My Jet Squelcher is safe (for now)
Did Splashdown really need a buff? It's still my most disliked special, along with the baller (so, yeah, nerf that one all the way)

Wow @ the L3 nerfs. Now do the brellas! How do you guys deal with those?

 

[Sheldon]

All my gear load outs are still good!

 

[DrWong]

Cool for the splattershot!

Splashdown is a weak special on high level, easy to kill, even wirh this buff i think.

Hey Magnet_Man I think we won a Clam Blitz together yesterday :]

 

[Dyle]

I don't know about those bamboo nerfs and I really don't think the splattershots needed anything more than they already have. The splashdown buff is a good change, I feel like I usually only see the sploosh and clapples using it so hopefully it will be used by a more diverse set of weapons going forward

 

[NHarmonic.]

Where's my inkbrush buff?

 

[Magnet_Man]

Cool for the splattershot!

Splashdown is a weak special on high level, easy to kill, even wirh this buff i think.

Hey Magnet_Man I think we won a Clam Blitz together yesterday :]

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We did! I played like garbage! Good shit on those 21 kills. I swear every time I have time to hop on it's Blitz...

 

[sleepnaught]

Was going to Jump back into Splatoon 2 as it had been a while since I played. Wanted to fire it up on my Switch Lite. Just discovered this doesn't support cloud saves in 2020 for some asinine reason. Is there no other way to transfer my progress to my Switch Lite without doing a whole system transfer? If not, I'm just going to sell the game and cut my losses.

 

[Justin Iacobellis]

Was going to Jump back into Splatoon 2 as it had been a while since I played. Wanted to fire it up on my Switch Lite. Just discovered this doesn't support cloud saves in 2020 for some asinine reason. Is there no other way to transfer my progress to my Switch Lite without doing a whole system transfer? If not, I'm just going to sell the game and cut my losses.

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I believe the only method of moving progress is with a system transfer. It is definitely an undesired option by most. I think Nintendo chose to not allow cloud saves in order to prevent cheating.

 

[jefjay]

Was going to Jump back into Splatoon 2 as it had been a while since I played. Wanted to fire it up on my Switch Lite. Just discovered this doesn't support cloud saves in 2020 for some asinine reason. Is there no other way to transfer my progress to my Switch Lite without doing a whole system transfer? If not, I'm just going to sell the game and cut my losses.

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I believe the only method of moving progress is with a system transfer. It is definitely an undesired option by most. I think Nintendo chose to not allow cloud saves in order to prevent cheating.

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It is a system transfer, but when I go into Transfer Saves it lets me at least pick the specific saves I want to transfer. Granted you can't keep the save on both because Nintendo is dumb, but I think you can transfer individual saves. I don't have two Switches with me at the moment to test though so I'm not certain.

 

[Justin Iacobellis]

It is a system transfer, but when I go into Transfer Saves it lets me at least pick the specific saves I want to transfer. Granted you can't keep the save on both because Nintendo is dumb, but I think you can transfer individual saves. I don't have two Switches with me at the moment to test though so I'm not certain.

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I thought that the regular save data transfer did not apply to Splatoon 2? I was under the impression that only a full user transfer would carry over the data for the game.

 

[jefjay]

I thought that the regular save data transfer did not apply to Splatoon 2? I was under the impression that only a full user transfer would carry over the data for the game.

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Again I'm not an expert, but when I go into the Transfer Saves options it lets me pick my Splatoon 2 save to send to another console. I don't have another switch around right now to try that it works though...

 

[Nitpicker_Red]

Again I'm not an expert, but when I go into the Transfer Saves options it lets me pick my Splatoon 2 save to send to another console. I don't have another switch around right now to try that it works though...

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Looks like it's a relatively new option ("version 8.0.0 or higher"):
https://en-americas-support.nintend...-save-data-to-a-nearby-nintendo-switch-system

• This does not create a copy of your save data. Once the transfer is complete, the save data file on the source system is deleted.
• Save data can only be transferred between users that are linked to the same Nintendo Account.
• This feature allows you to move a save data file per game, per account from one Nintendo Switch system to another that is nearby.
• A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use this feature.

It seems separate from cloud saves which is the thing that doesn't work for Splatoon 2.

Was going to Jump back into Splatoon 2 as it had been a while since I played. Wanted to fire it up on my Switch Lite. Just discovered this doesn't support cloud saves in 2020 for some asinine reason. Is there no other way to transfer my progress to my Switch Lite without doing a whole system transfer? If not, I'm just going to sell the game and cut my losses.

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So If you don't mind transferring the save manually between the two every time you switch... create an account with the same Nintendo ID on the Lite (which you probably already have done to share the digital games).

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Nintendo Live 2019 concert with official subtitles:

 

[GiftBot]

Giveaway

Restrictions:

Hello, I am bot! I come bearing 1 gift from FaceHugger!

This is a raffle that will expire in 12 hours. The winner will be drawn at random! Any prizes leftover after the deadline will become available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Nintendo sent me a code for some Splatoon 2 cosmetics but I don't play this game - so enjoy:


Online Jersey and Online Squidkid V Shoes for your character to wear in the Splatoon 2

To redeem your code:

1. Select "Nintendo eShop" on the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console.
2. Select the account you want to use.
3. Select "Enter Code" on the left side of the screen.
4. Enter the download code and select "OK" to confirm. Your additional content will begin downloading once the code is confirmed.

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These are our awesome prizes:

• Nintendo Switch (USA): Online Jersey and Online Squidkid V Shoes - Won by Poltergust (1 entry)

This raffle has ended. Any remaining prizes can be instantly claimed by entering.

 

[DrWong]

That's for US players only, right?

 

[FaceHugger]

That's for US players only, right?

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As far as I know, yes. I specified USA as the region in the giveaway :)

 

[Sagitario]

I believe it works for all the American countries, not just the US.

According to my Switch log, I've played Splatoon 2 for more than 2000 hours.
I've barely done ranked battles, so that will add a few hundreds hours more, and I don't plan to stop playing turf wars any time soon (I've reduced a bit my Salmon shifts, tho)

 

[Grue]

Oh man.

I blame this thread for getting me back into Splatoon 2. I really thought I was out for a while.

 

[DrWong]

As far as I know, yes. I specified USA as the region in the giveaway :)

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ok thanks :]

 

[FaceHugger]

I believe it works for all the American countries, not just the US.

According to my Switch log, I've played Splatoon 2 for more than 2000 hours.
I've barely done ranked battles, so that will add a few hundreds hours more, and I don't plan to stop playing turf wars any time soon (I've reduced a bit my Salmon shifts, tho)

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So the entire America's? Cool. I can't edit the giveaway though, but I guess anyone in America should go for it then. If it doesn't work they can turn around and give it away again!