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zrader22's avatar
zrader22
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4 years ago

Add Backup Options to Character Select

I am a relatively new player as I just started playing the game in February of 2022. With that said, so many times I find myself missing character select either due to using the bathroom during queue or looking at my phone since you only have about 4 seconds to decide. Thus, I am suggesting that it would be an extremely nice QOL feature for not only new players like myself, but experienced players who find themselves in similar situations. 

The feature itself could possibly be implemented by allowing us to bookmark 2 characters in the lobby much like we can bookmark Loadout Skins. This would help to mitigate the above scenario, so then myself and others aren't stuck playing a character they aren't comfortable with. If you're wondering why I say 2, it's because if you happen to be 3rd in line and your first 2 choices get selected, then you still have a 3rd that would be available. I believe it would be a simple addition and would benefit many more players other than just myself. 

If you read all of that, I appreciate you and hopefully this can be added at some point in the future.

Cheers! 

8 Replies

  • EA_Mako's avatar
    EA_Mako
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    4 years ago
    @zrader22
    Definitely a common request and one I'd personally find pretty useful as well.

    Thanks for the feedback, we'll continue passing that along!
  • zrader22's avatar
    zrader22
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    4 years ago

    Mako, I appreciate you taking the time to read and respond. I'm glad I am not alone on the matter, thanks for passing it along. Cheers!

  • @zrader22 I like the idea as well, though since you are so new I have to ask, you know you can have 1 pre selected legend lined up?
    It's the legend that shows up on the main screen when you're waiting to join a game and it will automatically be picked if noone else has selected it.
  • Midnight9746's avatar
    Midnight9746
    Hero+
    4 years ago
    @XxColdFangxX When I stare off into space, then hear Valkyrie's voice line, and not realize that someone else picked her, and then the game just goes "today, you get to play as Gibraltar". I don't like playing Gibraltar.

    I rather it let me pick Valkyrie -> Lifeline -> Ash.
  • XxColdFangxX's avatar
    XxColdFangxX
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    4 years ago

    @Midnight9746I know what you mean, I've had it happen too. I don't like gibby either. People say that the legends all move at the same pace, but he feels so frigging slow.
    Gimme Lifeline-maggie-ashe-bloodhound

    Honestly anyone but gibby.

  • Midnight9746's avatar
    Midnight9746
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    4 years ago
    @XxColdFangxX Its the animation speed of how fast Gibraltar's arms move comparied to other legends.

    When I have to play as him, I feel like the following:

    - A bullet sponge
    - Can be seen around corners
    - Slower

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