4 years ago

Respawn is nerfing the entire movement mechanic, not just tap strafe

Watch this video first

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1eCDCUFxUE

I have a small question, in the last tweet about you guys removing tap strafe, you guys did say "After much debate and discussion"

Who were you guys talking to? Andrew Wilson? EA share/stockholder? Or your own 9 years old children playing this game 2 hours a week?

Just joking, I already know the answer, it is the casual Warzone player coming from the "C" platform right? People who are so used to playing "boot on the ground" that the moment they see someone can fly like a jet fighter in the sky, they immediately lose their nut

When you announce the removal of tap strafe, I already predict you would do this to nerf all the other things that the glorious PC can do while the "C" platform can't.

What is next?

Moving while looting death box is inaccessible, lacks readability/counterplay, and is exacerbated by movement mechanic?

Wall bouncing is inaccessible, lacks readability/counterplay, and is exacerbated by movement mechanics?

Super zipline glind is inaccessible, lacks readability/counterplay, and is exacerbated by movement mechanics?

I said it once, a lot of people already said it, You are doing EXACTLY what Fortnite has done to themself by destroying the entire skill ceiling, a big shotgun boomstick directly to the knee. Don't turn this game into Warzone 2.0

discussion

18 Replies

BaldWraithSimp
4 years ago
@KissYourHomieUwU https://twitter.com/RSPN_JayBiebs/status/1433211670093082628?s=19
pandareno1999
Hero+
4 years ago
@BaldWraithSimp Wait, did you watch the video first?
BaldWraithSimp
4 years ago
@pandareno1999Nope. But the response below seemed like it's only based off of first tweet by Apex Legends and focused on some keywords, instead of the reasoning behind it given by jaybiebs so I linked it. (btw I checked the vid, I am subbed to Garrett so already watched it.)

I think I should link the tweet again, after I checked the vid ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
pandareno1999
Hero+
4 years ago
@BaldWraithSimp It was said in jest. I didn't watch it either, so I have no opinion.
BaldWraithSimp
4 years ago
@pandareno1999 that was a valid point. I should have checked the vid regardless, thankfully in this case it didn't matter hence my explanation 👍
SILVERisSORRY
4 years ago
In my opinion, Tap Strafe should have been removed a long time ago, when it comes to Apex Legends or Titanfall, i think keeping momentum based on REAL WORLD, and its laws of physics, should be what Respawn bases thing on.
TAP STRAFE is an impossible movement.
You cant just change trajectory mid air without having propulsion equipment like VALK, also ive had the same opinion about Octanes JUMP PAD, and its Double jump feature.
Again this is just my opinion but I think outlandish physics should be only applied when it comes to Legends Abilities. Generic movement shouldn’t be breaking the laws of physics.
BaldWraithSimp
4 years ago
@SILVERisSORRYlegends have basic jump kits attached to their back, you know the one we use to fly. That's why double jump works(it makes the sound too if you pay attention) and why you don't take fall dmg.

In Valkyrie ult, her jetpack overcharges teammates basic jump kit by attaching to them via cords. She isn't dragging you, but giving you some of her power.

But it's a very weaker version of the titanfall 2 jump kit, so it only works in limited capacity. Unless given some boost by legend abilities like jumppad or Valkyrie ult.
(not referring to tap strafe)
SILVERisSORRY
4 years ago
@BaldWraithSimp That makes total sense, but yeah activating you jump pack post drop shouldn't apply to tap strafing, it has always felt and looked like an exploit to me.
BaldWraithSimp
4 years ago
@SILVERisSORRY The problem is binding mouse wheel to some actions, like binding to shooting or looting or W in tap strafe case. It lets you get past your natural cps(clicks per second) ability, only few people can do that by just tapping repeatedly.

I don't think every game allows that freedom when it comes to binding mouse wheel, and you can bind it from outside the game regardless using your mouse software.
hayhor
Hero
4 years ago
@KissYourHomieUwU Are you really claiming fortnite is going down? They make 5 billion+ yearly 🤣 EA wishes Apex had the revenue of fortnite.

As for that video. People should read the actual tweet from the dev where he actually gives reasoning why some decisions are made. They actually asked and had pro players test the change, not casuals.

Also looting on a deathbox is the most overrated mechanic on the game. As a controller player I hate when other controller players whine about it. You can still beam those people. They can't move that much.