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[Cartho]

Just out of curiosity, were you using gyro only and the sticks or just the gyro, to aim? I've always found using a combination of both to be the best way.

I was using the combo joycon + gyro one with the joycons in the grip. I didn't like it because I felt like tiny twitches and movements of my hands were throwing my aim off and if I changed position it sent the whole thing out of whack.

When I get the full thing I'll properly devote some time to learning Gyro but only if I feel gimped using the pro controller. I couldn't afford one this month so waiting till payday to get one! Will try Pro no gyro first as I'm generally very comfortable with aiming using standard dual stick controls.

 

[hao chi]

Anyone know if this test lets multiple local players go online together?

There's no party function or anything like that.

 

[Cloudius12]

I downloaded the JP version of the game a couple of weeks ago then I deleted it and now every time I go to the eshop page for Splatoon all I get is a disabled, grey button that says "Purchased" with no ability to redownload. Am I screwed?

Apologies if this has been answered already, but this thread is moving kinda fast : P

Unlink your Japanese NNID and you should be able to download it in the NA eshop. You can link your JPN account after.

 

[atr0cious]

CONTROVERSIAL OPINION

From the music we've heard SO FAR, only the title music and it's variation live up to the first game.

Strongly disagree. You make not like the change, but i assure you, the switch to 90s era indie grunge influence and extrapolating from there is brilliant, especially if you listen to some of the originals songs. Wet floor is dope.

 

[grumpy]

Unlink your Japanese NNID and you should be able to download it in the NA eshop. You can link your JPN account after.

That did the trick. Tyvm!

 

[psyfi]

19 minutes to go, I'm excited to play some more.

 

[JustenP88]

Gonna start out in handheld mode this hour. Hopefully I remembered how to use the motion controls overnight.

 

[MikeyKlump]

Gonna try to sneak away at work and play this for a bit on my office wifi and see how it goes. If I can't play it this round not sure I will be able to at all.

 

[ShadowgeistX]

Gonna be my first time playing splatoon in either 15 mins or the next testfire. Not only am I gonna get wrecked by splatoon vets, but I'll get wrecked by people who have already gotten used to splatoon 2 lol

 

[psyfi]

Gonna be my first time playing splatoon in either 15 mins or the next testfire. Not only am I gonna get wrecked by splatoon vets, but I'll get wrecked by people who have already gotten used to splatoon 2 lol

If nothing else, just run around with the roller and ink the ground lol

 

[Jpop]

Have I missed the TestFire today?


I've never played Splatoon and want to try it out.

 

[MikeyKlump]

Have I missed the TestFire today?


I've never played Splatoon and want to try it out.

Starts in 10 minutes.

 

[t hicks]

Have I missed the TestFire today?


I've never played Splatoon and want to try it out.

Next one starts up in 10 minutes

 

[Com Truise]

Going to try that sniper thingie next. Barely anybody used it in the testfire so far, and those who did died pretty fast. Haven't encountered too many veteran Splatoon players so far I guess.

 

[psyfi]

I changed my display name to "psyfi GAF." If anyone teams up with me I apologize in advance, haha.

 

[weekev]

Jumping in for n the next test fire. Haven't played Splatoon since the last splat fest. Very excited.

 

[Geminosity]

Gonna be my first time playing splatoon in either 15 mins or the next testfire. Not only am I gonna get wrecked by splatoon vets, but I'll get wrecked by people who have already gotten used to splatoon 2 lol

I'm sure you'll get the hang of it fast enough :3

One tip I don't think I've seen anyone give new players is to try and quickly learn what parts of the map people miss as these can be quite tactically useful: for example, in one of the two maps in the current testfire there's little blocks that stick out of the giant ramp that takes up the middle. Painting the top of these counts towards % yet they often go untouched by both teams because nobody even thinks to go up on them

remember, every surface that can be seen from directly above counts towards victory, so while the side of walls doesn't help outside of giving you new routes to take, the tops of walls will help if they're paintable :3

 

[Deleted member 10571]

Germany's starting in like 7 minutes right? Never played any Splatoon before so I'm quite hyped.

 

[psyfi]

Germany's starting in like 7 minutes right? Never played any Splatoon before so I'm quite hyped.

All of us start in 6 minutes, yup. It's a global thing. Check the OP if you're confused. And have fun!

 

[Regiruler]

Nothing to do until it starts.

Switch is as barren as the Sahara.

 

[Jpop]

Starts in 10 minutes.

Oh, good timing on my part.

Can someone give me a rundown of the controls and some tips?

 

[MatthewB92]

Germany's starting in like 7 minutes right? Never played any Splatoon before so I'm quite hyped.

They all start at the same time. So yes!

Name is Matt gaf if you guys see me.

 

[timshundo]

<-- my username is my username!

 

[Ryouji Gunblade]

-yawn- Anyone else tired, but full of woomy-flavored salt from the last three sessions?

 

[Incitemaybe]

Ready

 

[JimJamJones]

It's live.

I'm JimJam, if anyone sees me on there.

 

[Biske]

I've played with the pro controller. Great


Played handheld with the Switch. Great.


Now I'm going to play with the Switch docked and the joy cons in my hands.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Guess whose back, back again

 

[13ruce]

I'm in! Lets a go!

 

[DarkWish]

Woot! Let's do this!

 

[Kodaman]

Go go go

 

[psyfi]

Search times are damn near instant this time around

 

[JustenP88]

I thought the game would feel way more gimped in handheld mode than it actually does. This is going to be addicting.

 

[Growlie19]

Off to a great start with a solid victory!

 

[Totakeke]

Oh, you can go to the home menu without interrupting the lobby. That wasn't in Wii U right?

 

[Jpop]

I suck haha

 

[akileese]

Man this feels really good to play. Yet to try portable though.

 

[BlakeofT]

Still not able to join a match. Pretty sad about it.

Can't get on eshop either so it's probably my network which is totally fine according to Comcast.

 

[Biske]

hate playing with just the joy cons in my hands. Too small and dont have good access to the buttons needed. Cause my fingers wrap around weirdly and such.


Now the joycon grip

 

[bachikarn]

Wait, is there a way to make a party so I can play online with my buddy on the same team?

 

[Regiruler]

The laser doesn't move with R stick wtf

 

[Violence Jack]

Lost my first match. Too many focused on killing and not enough on painting.

 

[Totakeke]

Tried the joycons both docked and in portable mode...


Immediate nope. Lol, I have to tune the sensitivity down with those I think.

 

[JustenP88]

Just noticed that the d buttons add vocals to the lobby music

 

[Regiruler]

Lost my first match. Too many focused on killing and not enough on painting.

Lmao

Kills is the name of the game. Don't delude yourself.

 

[DarkLegion]

Music so good

 

[QisTopTier]

Man the switches wifi is shit, need to get a adapter again, anything usb should work?

 

[Biske]

Communication errors every match this time.

 

[wanders]

CONTROVERSIAL OPINION

From the music we've heard SO FAR, only the title music and it's variation live up to the first game.

I agree

 

[DKL]

Man the switches wifi is shit, need to get a adapter again, anything usb should work?

I'm using a random one off of Amazon.

Not sure if I'm getting optimal speeds tho lol