#game balancing

[conkreetmonkey]

Splatoon 3 really should have had a better thought out food ticket system. It's pretty well known that if you play Salmon Run or Shell Out at all, you're going to accumulate them far faster than you can use them up without wastage.

It's weird because every other "currency" is pretty well thought out, and most are annoyingly grindy to acquire as opposed to the frankly overly-generous Crab-N-Go system.

Shelldon Liscenses can be converted to Shell Out tokens once you've unlocked everything in the shop, a feat that would require you to have absolutely no life at all outside of the game. Super Sea Snails can be acquired after Splatfests have ended by leveling up, as a contingency for after the game inevitably stops receiving updates. A lot of edge cases are accounted for, and yet food tickets piling up with no way to spend them without deliberate wastage is the norm.

My solution? Well, first let's establish the problems:

1. Food and drink tickets build up faster than they can be spent

2. Lesser tickets are flat-out less valuable than greater tickets with no redeeming qualities, and due to the previously mentioned issue, rarely see use as a result.

3. It's too hard to get the drink tickets you want, and once you do they often don't make enough of a difference in ability rates to feel worth foregoing a food boost for.

How would I solve this? I'll start with more obvious, common sense solutions I think would flat-out fix everything wrong here:

- Allow an amount of lesser tickets to be "combined" into a greater ticket of the same type, with some "wastage" to keep them from just being a stepping stone (for example, perhaps three 1.5x tickets for one 2.5x tickets).

- Allow players to have both a food and drink boost active at the same time. There's no real reason you need to choose one or the other, the effects don't interact with each other.

- Boost drink effect efficiency.

This would solve everything, I'm sure of it.

NOW for some less-advisable bonus ideas...

- A system for conversion of tickets into cash or other currencies (Splatoon doesn't really do this for any currency, and it would be weird if only tickets were affected, but then again they are by far the most expendable currency, and in-universe would definitely be sought after due to being exchanged for food, something practical alongside the boost... after all, is the xp/cash/ability boost not just a gameplay representation of a post-meal energy boost? I've thought this for years, and even used to have an OC who bought and sold tickets for cash (and also allegedly did just a smidge of ticket forgery) back in the days of Splat 2)

- LET THE EFFECTS STACK. ENDLESSLY. (Definitely a bad idea, but it would be so goddamn fun. Leveling up wouldn't mean anything anymore. Cash would flow like water. It might come under fire from concerned parents for promoting overeating, to which I say look at my character, he's thin as a rail, he probably needs this)

[fogaminghub]

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🍂💥 Hey, Overwatch fans! Big things are happening this Autumn in Overwatch 2! Season 13 is brimming with upgrades like new hero adjustments, fun skins, and matchmaking tweaks to enhance your gaming experience. 

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[techdriveplay]

The Ultimate Guide to Solo Board Games

In recent years, solo board gaming has quietly emerged from the shadows of its multiplayer counterparts, carving out a distinct and vibrant niche within the board game community. Once considered a pastime for the introverted or those struggling to find a gaming group, solo board gaming has transcended these stereotypes to become a celebrated and integral aspect of the hobby. Whether due to the…

[mossedrock]

I love the design of the Heavy Edit Splatling and how awesome it plays, but it’s just a full blown balancing disaster!

The cut explains my thoughts

It nearly has the range of the Heavy Splatling, it moves faster than the Mini Splatling, and has the gimmick of firing as fast as the Ballpoint Splatling at short range mode, all while being accurate, painting aggressively, and having a really good ink efficiency.

Really it’s only cost is it’s slow charge up on its second charge. Second charge. That means you can run this thing using only your first charge and you’d still be better than the Heavy Splatling because of mobility.

The Mini Splatling’s main gimmick is its fast charge up and movement speed, but the cost is having a much shorter range and horrible ink efficiency in order to keep it from holding a choke point hostage forever.

The Hydra’s DPS increases on its second charge as well, as it’s damage value increases instead of its fire rate. It has a ridiculous damage output as a result. This comes with the cost of slow mobility and charge time, so it also has longer range than the Heavy.

The Edit has insane DPS and range for the mobility, efficiency, and charge time it has (about 1 second for heavy splatling range with mini mobility).

Sheldon mentions that the Heavy Edit has a lower damage value than the other splatlings but has a faster fire rate, but while it is lower than Heavy’s 30, it is still a 4 shot splat. I feel or think that a nerf to its damage value to become a 5 to 6 shot splat would make it feel better, considering how Edit basically has a 25% DPS boost for no real reason.

This makes it a very mobile weapon that can do it all: mobility, painting, range. However if someone were to surprise you, then it would take 6 shots to splat them, an abysmal 24 frames. It’s possible, sure, or maybe you shouldn’t have let them get so close before you got to your second charge, which flips the story on its back. It’s second charge fire rate turns that 6 shot TTK into a mere 18 frames. This is only 2 frames slower than the heavy, but considering how fast you move combined with how long you can pick off someone from, this is a good compromise. Now this is a splatling that is much more awkward to deal with sudden opponents than other splatling, but can completely dominate when it brings itself to the situation and not the other way around. It should maintain its really good accuracy, it makes tracking up close harder as well as compensating for its lower damage per shot.

Now it really is a Heavy Edit Splatling. Use its heavy fire rate to oppress any opposition back, giving the world to yourself and your teammates. Edit the battlefield with your presence, moving the frontline back and forth to your whim. And if someone would dare step out of line, it’s splat with a lingering satisfaction.

[suakkomarigamichibitarulumity]

"The devs don't even play their own game, only relying on statistics for balance decisions-"

THAT IS LITERALLY HOW GAME BALANCE FOR COMPETITIVE VIDEOGAMES WORKS, YOU DIPSHIT

[deep-space-lines]

IT'S FINALLY FUCKING DONE. I'M FINALLY FREE

UNTIL FRAUD COMES OUT

Tumblr shrinks it down pretty bad so please. please. I am begging you. look at the full sized image and zoom in. This art piece made my friends worried for my mental health I need someone to witness the amount of detail and effort I put into this

also the original sketch under the cut bc I think comparing them is really funny

[ciearcab]

other misc gnshn stuff from while i’ve been playing this summer

[xbuster]

It’s so funny how controversial the EXP share is among Pokémon fans as if every RPG ever doesn’t distribute EXP among your whole party. Pokémon fans would know this if they played another RPG.

[d0d0-b0i]

keep on meeting these guys on my runs, what’s their deal??

[enlitment]

[very-small-giant]

finally got around to listening to the adventure zone and OH MY GOD i have been missing out

[very-much]

HOLY SHIT THEY FUCKING KILLED GRIFFIN MCELROY

[pinacoladamatata]

blink and you'll miss it moments around skyhold....

[techdriveplay]

How to Improve Your Gaming Skills

In the competitive gaming landscape, where esports tournaments and online multiplayer games dominate, every gamer aspires to level up their abilities. Whether you’re a casual player looking to climb the ranks or a dedicated gamer aiming to compete professionally, knowing how to improve your gaming skills is crucial. This guide will explore the strategies and techniques that can transform your…

[prokopetz]

People who weren't gaming in the early 2000s sometimes have difficulty telling the Ratchet & Clank and Jak and Daxter franchises apart, but it's actually very simple: Ratchet is the creature you end up with when a furry can't decide what species they want their fursona to be, and Jak is what you get if you take this creature and shave it.

[thealchemyofgamecreation]

Understanding In-Game Economies: Part II

I'm excited to share my latest article on game design - "Understanding In-Game Economies: Part II"! If you're interested in game design, be sure to check out the article! #GameDesign #Gaming #GameDevelopment #GameEconomy #AdobeFirefly