People pretty upset with the event. Cash grab tactics, increasing legendary prices, locking down forum complaints about the issue.
The lockdown in particular is funny. Blizzard "acknowledges" the issue, forces all posts into one separate thread and never posts about it again. Everybody at Blizzard have now been MIA on social media.
But it is amazing how well Blizzard does with them.
Personally, I think just about everything to do with the anniversary event loot is garbage, so I'm not too concerned about it, but for "collectors", not surprised they are having problems. That said, getting two loot boxes yesterday that contained five sprays and two avatar icons was a bit of a put-off.
It is such a minor piece to the game though. It is not like specific skins give you special abilities. Its a very secondary piece. Sure it sucks when you don't look cool in game but I never understood and will never understand the uproar about loot boxes.
I think a lot of the complaints revolve around duplicates and the tiny amount of currency you get for duplicates.
Dupes suck but that's not why I hate the system. If a person wants to "support" the game and buy something "cool" you can only buy loot boxes and hope you get something you want. That's stupid to me and it's a big reason why I would never spend a dime on them.
I much prefer the system Ubisoft implemented with Rainbow Six Siege. Everyone gets free maps and while you have to pay for the new characters you can do so either by spending in-game currency or money. And when it comes to cosmetics you can use that same in-game currency or you can specifically buy whatever you want with your money. Soon they'll be adding a loot system as well but it's in addition to their current system. My point is, I am not paying money to gamble. If blizzard wants my money then let me buy whatever I want directly.
It is such a minor piece to the game though. It is not like specific skins give you special abilities. Its a very secondary piece. Sure it sucks when you don't look cool in game but I never understood and will never understand the uproar about loot boxes.
Collectors are intense. Not logical, but intense.
Personally, I'm just surprised Blizzard hasn't made it so you can buy credits. That would alleviate much of the problem, though it would likely reduce Blizzard's revenue as people would buy enough credits for their desired hats instead of buying lottery tickets.
China had passed a gambling law requiring companies to list the percentage chance for DLC loot items. Leaks show Blizzard will now be adding a token (tiny) amount of credits to bypass this law now.
They're giving 120 credits when you buy 50 loot boxes to avoid the law and disclosure.
I think people were questioning Tracer's pose moreso because it didn't really fit her character, and therefore was the objectivism really couldn't be justified.
Widowmaker and Mercy have had skimpy outfits for a while now.
Some of you still playing?
I looking for some people on NA to Q with. Especially on days where the Flames play. I have to kill the time till the puck drop and EU Q after 1am is horrible.
Anyone interested in watching the Overwatch league? I've been reading about it and enjoyed watching the World Cup. Seems they are trying to set it up like the major pro sports with a regular season, post-season, and all-star weekend. I will definitely check it out but was curious about other's interest.
Games start Jan 10 and look to have 3 games each on Wednesday - Saturday. Each game is projected to be 2 hours, which seems good without too much time investment. Information can be found here for those interested:
Anyone interested in watching the Overwatch league? I've been reading about it and enjoyed watching the World Cup. Seems they are trying to set it up like the major pro sports with a regular season, post-season, and all-star weekend. I will definitely check it out but was curious about other's interest.
Games start Jan 10 and look to have 3 games each on Wednesday - Saturday. Each game is projected to be 2 hours, which seems good without too much time investment. Information can be found here for those interested:
For those interested in Team Canada from the World Cup, here are the teams they are on:
Agilities - LA Valiant
xQc - Dallas Fuel
Surefour - LA Gladiators
Joemiester - Philadelphia Fusion
Roolf and Mangachu don't appear to be on any of the teams
There is an app for Android and iOS that you can watch and keep track off matches and standings, also follow certain teams. I'm following the London Spitfire and Shanghai Dragons, don't know anything about them but for season 1 they are my teams.