The Nyx Avatar Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Does anyone know when the Symmetra changes are coming to the Live server? It's been well over 2 weeks now since they announced the changes to Symmetra. Usually, when something is tested on the PTR it comes out the next week, but this one seems to be taking a long time...What are the Symmetra changes going to be? Or do those have yet to be revealed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 What are the Symmetra changes going to be? Or do those have yet to be revealed?Symmetra's E was replaced with a Shield Barrier that projects forward, similar to Reinhardt's shield. It blocks all damage from enemies but allies can still shoot through her barrier. Her ulti can now cycle between two different applications: her standard Teleporter, and a Shield Generator which gives anyone within its radius 75 extra Shields. Her primary fire range was also increased from 5m to 7m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nyx Avatar Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Symmetra's E was replaced with a Shield Barrier that projects forward, similar to Reinhardt's shield. It blocks all damage from enemies but allies can still shoot through her barrier. Her ulti can now cycle between two different applications: her standard Teleporter, and a Shield Generator which gives anyone within its radius 75 extra Shields. Her primary fire range was also increased from 5m to 7m.So will she have both, choose between shield and teleporter, or replace the teleporter aaltogether with the shield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 You choose between which one you want: Teleporter or Shield Generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nyx Avatar Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 You choose between which one you want: Teleporter or Shield Generator.Awesome! It'd help keep her turrets from getting hit, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Oh yeah, that's the other thing I forgot. You start with 6 turrets instead of 3. Their CD time is also 10 seconds instead of 12 seconds like how they are now. Whether these changes stay or not makes no difference to me personally, since I hardly play Symmetra, but her Shield Generator is OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nyx Avatar Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Oh yeah, that's the other thing I forgot. You start with 6 turrets instead of 3. Their CD time is also 10 seconds instead of 12 seconds like how they are now. Whether these changes stay or not makes no difference to me personally, since I hardly play Symmetra, but her Shield Generator is OP.Is this only going to be implemented on the PC version? Also, what is CD time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(GigaDrillBreaker) Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Cooldown. And the shield generator is very strong, yeah. The real question is whether is is actually broken, considering it can just be destroyed and sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Is this only going to be implemented on the PC version? If they keep the changes for Symmetra, they'll probably be on all platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nyx Avatar Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 If they keep the changes for Symmetra, they'll probably be on all platforms.Good. I'd like to try her out with these changes implemented. As is right now, it's usually preferable for me to play as any other hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(GigaDrillBreaker) Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Good. I'd like to try her out with these changes implemented. As is right now, it's usually preferable for me to play as any other hero.Pre-changes, she is the worst hero by a wide margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nyx Avatar Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Pre-changes, she is the worst hero by a wide margin.That would explain a lot. Also: When will Christmas content be available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Don't know on that one yet. So I played a bit today.....my first map was Numbani so I was like "Oh, it only gets worse from here". Because everyone knows how much I hate Numbani... I went 22-1 with Widowmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goddamnit names are a pain Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Symmetra is already like my main right now, these changes are funking glorious. Old news, but tbh, I would have been fine with just the range buff on her gun (which last I checked, she still got anyways). With all of these things....she's gonna be nuts, and now people can't complain when I take her on attack. That shield and shield maker are all really good for attacking. I feel like her turrets having a shorter cooldown and more being able to be carried might be pushing her on those defense maps, though. It's still not giving them any health, and any smart player will deal with the turrets easily, but having more in a short period is pretty good, all things said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nyx Avatar Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Don't know on that one yet. So I played a bit today.....my first map was Numbani so I was like "Oh, it only gets worse from here". Because everyone knows how much I hate Numbani... I went 22-1 with Widowmaker.I know the feeling.Symmetra is already like my main right now, these changes are funking glorious. Old news, but tbh, I would have been fine with just the range buff on her gun (which last I checked, she still got anyways). With all of these things....she's gonna be nuts, and now people can't complain when I take her on attack. That shield and shield maker are all really good for attacking. I feel like her turrets having a shorter cooldown and more being able to be carried might be pushing her on those defense maps, though. It's still not giving them any health, and any smart player will deal with the turrets easily, but having more in a short period is pretty good, all things said.Is this on the PC version, or should I try it out myself when I get the chance (mine's the PS4 port). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Is this on the PC version, or should I try it out myself when I get the chance (mine's the PS4 port).This is all on the PTR right now which is only exclusive to PC players (I believe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(GigaDrillBreaker) Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Christmas update drops tomorrow. I would honestly love for there to be a santa skin for literally every hero, but I think that is a pipe dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Oh cool, Christmas stuff. To be honest, I probably won't be able to play much OW because I'll be busy with other stuff, but I'm hoping if they give you a free loot box, my luck will just be great enough that I get a legendary skin with the free box. Like I did with the Halloween event and immediately got Witch Mercy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atypical-Abbie Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Gotta pick a new golden gun, not sure what to pick, I have Pharah and Zarya already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(GigaDrillBreaker) Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Gotta pick a new golden gun, not sure what to pick, I have Pharah and Zarya already.Ana. They are just insanely gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atypical-Abbie Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Winter event is live! I don't think I can handle all this Mei! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr47t Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Winter event is live! I don't think I can handle all this Mei! You should have seen it coming :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atypical-Abbie Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 You should have seen it coming :PWhat makes you think I didn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-so-Radiant Arin Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Well, I didn't get any Christmas skins but Nutcracker Zenyatta is possibly the single best thing about this update. He throws nuts in your face. Not just balls, but nuts. Also, I played on Christmas Hanamura, but not on Christmas King's Row yet. Christmas Hanamura is so pretty. Haven't tried the new brawl but then again I'm not crazy about brawls. All of them just feel tacky except for Junkenstein's Revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(GigaDrillBreaker) Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Nutcracker Zenyatta is literally the best skin to ever exist. Tfw item prices tripled for this event. I have now acquired the skins for Mei, Zenyatta, Pharah, and Winston. This event game type is so funking fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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