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Splatoon 2 Invitational Tournament now Live
- Thread starter Skelter
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Thanks for the thread. I feel it will take some time until the Observers actually master how to perfectly showcase a match, so it will probably be a bit confusing for a while. Regardless, at least now we have the tools to do it. I still feel we need a permanent mini-map, even if the camera can be zoomed out.
SatoAilDarko
Member
Cool.
Rock And Roll
Member
Nice to see a team of teenagers getting in on the fun!
JB-the-Hunter
Member
Spectator mode was a clutch addition by Nintendo. Competitive Splatoon 2 might have legs.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
I know right?!! Is that going to be in the game or just this tournament mode? It's so cool!
also unrelated to this stream: I know there's a story mode, have they said anything about a local multiplayer mode, like the lame one that was in Splatoon 1?
how to get into spectator mode? 8 Switches are connected now right? so the 9th Switch can get in the game and watch?
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
These commentators are real good. They are explaining the game really well along with the action. I would watch more eSports if it was like this...
IronicSonic
Member
This
Spectator mode has a ton of potential. Really helps the game read better. Would be nice for a little more zooming out during the match to see how momentum is shifting, or maybe a splitscreen popping up with the overhead view once in a while.
Really positive on this tournament now. The commentary is good.
Japan going to clean up.
Really positive on this tournament now. The commentary is good.
Japan going to clean up.
Jeff Vader
Member
And this is why Turf War is IMPORTANT
boiled goose
good with gravy
Legit Nintendo esports... Wow
Good spectator mode.
Good commentators.
Splatoon continues to be Nintendos most modern franchise
Good spectator mode.
Good commentators.
Splatoon continues to be Nintendos most modern franchise
SinCityAssassin
Member
That announcer is a crazy boy
Tavernacle12
Member
I think ideally there would be a large overhead map onscreen at all times with separate screens showing individual players they could zoom in or out on for spectating in tournaments.
blame space
Banned
this is way more entertaining than i thought it would be
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
Eatin sushi watching this
Edit: Spectator mode is glorious!
Edit: Spectator mode is glorious!
boiled goose
good with gravy
A small map visible at all times would be great
Yeah, if multiple people can be spectating a game in "tournament mode" or whatever, this would be a great way to show the game.
friskykillface
Banned
This map is pretty cool
Yoshimitsu126
Member
US stays losing
Rock And Roll
Member
This has actually been really good, I can't wait to get back into Spla2oon.
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
The Switch Launch trailer was all truth. I wonder did they use the a whiteboard in the back before going on stage?
Jupiter_Shrooms
Member
I think if they presented the game with one of the ranked modes, the game would be easier to follow, since there's more of a "front" where most of the action is focused. Turf war makes it so that fighting breaks out across the whole map
boiled goose
good with gravy
Bouldering map? Perfect haha
I wonder how many spectator viewer they can have.
I could see in the future some awesome instant replay montages of big kills and final second pushes.
Would also be cool to see to see them following players who are on a hot streak with splats. If they don't have real-time data of that in the game, it would be cool for them to add that. I don't know if that would change the game too much or mess with the balance since it could cause people to single out players on a hot streak, but it could definitely help players take out the strongest players on the opposing team, which could help teams that didn't have the strong stand out players if they could at least gang up on other teams that do have the strong players carrying the team.
I could see in the future some awesome instant replay montages of big kills and final second pushes.
Would also be cool to see to see them following players who are on a hot streak with splats. If they don't have real-time data of that in the game, it would be cool for them to add that. I don't know if that would change the game too much or mess with the balance since it could cause people to single out players on a hot streak, but it could definitely help players take out the strongest players on the opposing team, which could help teams that didn't have the strong stand out players if they could at least gang up on other teams that do have the strong players carrying the team.
They said 10 systems max per match for 2 spectators iirc. Not sure how that translates to online though.
2 spectators/cameras seems decent.
Could have one showing mainly an overhead view while the other zooms in on the action or having one following each team. Should be interesting to see how it's typically used.
Compared to other shooters? Or just shooters in general?