Bring back the lunar new year event
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I would love to hear more on defense matrix (the report system)
I think it needs some developments as well and seeing hhow it’s progressing.
Things i think would be nice for the feedback loop
- Name and Shame (other games do it. Not full bnet tags but an account names
- Date and Map of the person being actioned so we have some idea WHEN its being effective
- Increased options for reports ie smurfs (it’s super apparent rn there’s a problem with the number of low levelled accounts in comp since you dunked the restrictions)
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They can break it down, but much better would be to put all the stats up on the official stats site instead of the pathetic site they currently have with absolute minimal stats available.
I mean, now that some intern started the site for them, maybe they could make it more useful.
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Balancing. And not the usual “we just look at the stats” talk.
Are you playing the game yourself?
What rank are you?
What are you trying to achieve with your balancing changes?
Why is there an obvious strong bias towards and against certain heroes?
Why are hitscans allowed to be dominant over almost everyone else?
Don’t you think heroes with higher banrates, e.g. Sombra or Widowmaker, need reworks - are any in the works?
What’s up with completely unwanted and unneeded buffs to heroes like Ashe and Sigma?
Would you say you are overwhelmed? Especially the last patches have been alarming, with balancing only through perks and everything.
When are we finally seeing changes getting us out of the long-range poke meta?
Why are you so adamant about keeping certain heroes in the top tiers, while openly keeping others down?
And where exactly do you get your feedback from? I don’t think anyone except for self-swallowing Ashe mains has asked for an Ashe buff…
Who exactly is on the balancing team? Judging by the changes and explanations given, my best guess really is someone who has no clue about how this game works. Not even joking, the explanations hint at incompetence, to be honest. That Ashe buff is a text book example.
It’s very nice of you to let us pick our topics. But are you willing to uphold the promise?
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Thanks for the timely alternative link on the poll.
I wish there was more interaction/engagement from community staff on the forums, even if it’s only a few replies a week on trending threads or posts of interest. Oftentimes it feels like they’re used as read-only and we talk amongst ourselves and I think that plays a part in some people’s frustration at times.
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Thank you for the commitment to increase communication with the community. It seems like the Overwatch team is doubling-down on reaching out to us and delivering more content. It’s greatly appreciated!
Topic: Drives. They drove me crazy last season. I experienced THE WORST matchmaking (and most smurfs) I have ever seen since I started playing in 2016. Either get rid of them or find another way implement the incentive throughout the season rather than the last week. Or maybe create a separate game mode for Drives apart from regular Comp so I don’t have to queue into playing Smurf City for a week.
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Moderation team definitely needs looked at.
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My votes are on
Map voting data
We all have a pretty good idea of what modes are popular and not, but I’m curious how the devs interpret that data
Map design processes
Just something I know very little about so it’d be interesting to hear more. Like I can tell you some individual aspects of maps that can make for fun or unfun gameplay but I’d be curious to hear a bit about how they all come together or all the other little considerations you have to make
Lore-based blogs (like recaps for those new to Overwatch)
Trust me even some of us who aren’t new to Overwatch need a recap on some parts of the lore
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After looking at all the options, I have to agree with you.
I want them to keep hammering on the fact that loss streaks, while unfun, are not intentional. You dont ‘earn’ a loss streak after going on a win streak.
I also want them to reiterate that now matter how well they optimize the match maker, it’ll never be able to account for the actual humans playing the game, in other words, it can’t see “oh this player only had 2hrs of sleep last night and is drinking beer, let me match them accordingly” or “these two players just lost a few games in a row and are tilted, therefore they’re going to play worse”.
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Yeah, like the entire dev team because they clearly don’t get it either.
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Just explain how your matchmaking is so awful. Nothing else is interesting.
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Na lets rework cassidy into a support, that way AKJ can actually hit shots on something lol.
They already did!
if you lose games you go down in rank, if you win you go up in rank! And in comp you will be match with people of a similar rank range.
Rank adjustments might vary do differences in skill ranges between teams.
QP has very lose MM, so the range of players will vary quite a bit. But should have people of a similar range in the same role slot if you are playing RQ.
Note this doesn’t mean you have a smooth game, because peoples map and hero knowledge can change a on dime do to picking unfamiliar heroes or up against players that counter their picks. Where your team mei or may not build or play around you.
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My proposed topic is “How Long Until We Pull the Plug on Overwatch?”
Another good one would be “Mythics.. Can They Get Any Worse?”
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We the devs have heard your complaint and listened.
Due to the immense urgency noted for Sigma’s rework, we have elected to change how his shield operates.
Now he can deploy his standard experimental barrier as he likes, but when he does so, he also gains an experimental barrier helmet and barrier Nike’s for his cold feet.
Additionally, we have elected to convert 200HP into Armor, to add a little needed survivability.
We hope you enjoy our rework.
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Don’t be absurd, supports don’t heal the payload.
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Would like to know how the report system actually works so people aren’t piecing together vague clues from older Blizz employee posts on how its automated and then read by a CS agent, or what affects endorsements and what doesnt to quash some rumors
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Show us a 2026 content timeline.
You can even put in some “?” for big changes or whatever.
And don’t be scared to tell us about a hiccup in plans
If something was originally planned for March or whatever, and it gets pushed another season, just say something. Probably a couple times, because not everyone reads everything.
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Roll back Mercy’s GA to Season 1?
Or just set the current perk as a baseline?
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Something at blizzard not working properly? That would NEVER happen.
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Does it actually work?
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