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MorningMoon
Dec 29, 2013

He's been tapping into Aunt May's bank account!
Didn't I kill him with a HELICOPTER?

Fuligin posted:

I just got the game, and it seems fun, but uhh, is it normal to be constantly matchmade with max level teams entirely composed of japanese players? I'm not even joking, the last five or six games in a row I've been paired up entirely with glorious Nippon and I'm being shredded. It sucks because even if you can do well with lower level weapons these people clearly have vastly more experience than I do and I just end up being a lead weight for whoever gets the baka gaijin. At most it's like me and one other poor level 8 SOB.

Sounds like bad luck due to timing :/ but just to be sure, do you select "nah" after a match? because if you pick "yeah" you'll just play with the same people again.

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Rynex
Sep 26, 2007

Bluefin Depot is now officially Suicide Depot. Played a game of Ranked and killed myself by accident at least 6 out of the 9 times I died.

Regy Rusty
Apr 26, 2010

ComradeCosmobot posted:

Uh. Are you so sure? I just logged in and all signs of the Splatfest are gone and I'm wearing a yellow shirt since the Splatfest Shirt was removed from my inventory.

This is a double blind, team dog, don't fall for it!

Bread Set Jettison
Jan 8, 2009

Blue fin depot splatzones is really good. The there so many cool places to be as a charger and you can use other side of the map to ambush the enemy

Phone
Jul 30, 2005

親子丼をほしい。
What's the "toasty!" and "smokin" thing on the lobby screen? The number of flags?

ThisIsACoolGuy
Nov 2, 2010

Shaped like a friend

People in this thread posting fake rear end stories about war dogs here's footage of a cat saving a mans life

Silver Falcon
Dec 5, 2005

Two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight and barbecue your own drumsticks!

Phone posted:

What's the "toasty!" and "smokin" thing on the lobby screen? The number of flags?

That's your win streak. It goes up to "So Hawt!" You'll get a bonus from Judd once every map rotation based on your win streak. Make sure to collect it from him before the maps rotate, because it'll get reset then.

Roland Jones
Aug 18, 2011

by Nyc_Tattoo

Silver Falcon posted:

That's your win streak. It goes up to "So Hawt!" You'll get a bonus from Judd once every map rotation based on your win streak. Make sure to collect it from him before the maps rotate, because it'll get reset then.

Fortunately even if you lose he'll pay you based on the highest point your streak hit, rather than where you are when you talk to him. And if you talk to him after getting a higher streak he'll still pay you again, minus what you already were paid, so if you reach the highest level it doesn't matter if you talked to him once, twice, or not at all, you're still getting the same total amount of coins.

Bass Bottles
Jan 14, 2006

BOSS BATTLES DID NOTHING WRONG
Miiverse is so sad and confused right now.

Not a Children
Oct 9, 2012

Don't need a holster if you never stop shooting.

Bluefin is so, so good, if only for the fact that it gives a decent reason to be a kid rather than a squid while you're on the move. I really like the unpaintable surfaces, really adds a new layer of strategy.

Also, it's about time we got a map where having multiple chargers on your team is actually a good thing.

ElMaligno
Dec 31, 2004

Be Gay!
Do Crime!

ThisIsACoolGuy posted:

*shots fired*

I have not been slandering cattes, hell I even posted a few of them even if I am and will forever be part of #teamdogge. It would be really easy to engage in slandering cattes, so instead I will post about the best USCG dogge

K9C Sinbad


quote:

The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Campbell adopted a mixed-breed puppy in 1938. Little did they know that their canine companion would become a world famous Coast Guard veteran. He was, literally, a member of the crew, complete with all the necessary enlistment forms and other official paperwork, uniforms, and his own bunk. He sailed on board the combat-tested cutter through World War II and saw much action, both at sea and in port. As Life Magazine reported: "An Old Sea Dog Has Favorite Bars and Plenty of Girls in Every Port." Until recently he had the honor and distinction of being the only Coast Guardsman to be the subject of a biography! It was Sinbad of the Coast Guard, written by Chief Specialist George R. Foley, USCGR and published by Dodd, Mead and Company of New York during the war. The book made him an international celebrity.


quote:

Although he served honorably, he did run into a bit of trouble on occasion, as any sailor might during a long career at sea. He caused an international incident in Greenland, another in Casablanca, and was busted in rank a few times for minor infractions. As another author noted:

"Sinbad is a salty sailor but he's not a good sailor. He'll never rate gold hashmarks nor Good Conduct Medals. He's been on report several times and he's raised hell in a number of ports. On a few occasions, he has embarrassed the United States Government by creating disturbances in foreign zones. Perhaps that's why Coast Guardsmen love Sinbad, he's as bad as the worst and as good as the best of us."


quote:

Regardless of the fact that he liked to blow off a little steam while on liberty, he was a brave and capable sailor when he was on duty. He earned the respect and affection of his shipmates during one famous battle when the Campbell fought it out with the Nazi submarine U-606. The cutter was severely damaged during the fight and the commanding officer ordered all but essential personnel off the ship. They transferred to a nearby destroyer but a tough and hardy few stayed on board the Campbell while the cutter was towed to safety, patching her hull and ensuring that she stayed afloat during the voyage. Among that few was Sinbad.


quote:

Sinbad meets one of his many admirers. He wore his extensive collection of service ribbons and awards on his collar. Sinbad earned each of the five ribbons he wore, just as his shipmates did. These included the American Service, European Theatre, and Pacific Theatre ribbons. He survived attacks by U-boats and enemy aircraft.


quote:

The original caption stated: "Every Coastie has a favorite tavern. Sinbad relaxes on the front steps of Kubel's Bar, Seventh, Street, Barnegat Light, NJ." Sinbad was well known in waterfront bars around the world and he could handle his own when drinking with the saltiest sailors.


quote:

The original caption stated: "A salty seafarer savoring his suds. Sinbad, known in over one-hundred world ports for his ability to consume beer, enjoys a brew at Kubel's Bar, Seventh Street, Barnegat Light, NJ."

Sinbad was known to appreciate a good shot of whiskey with a beer chaser.


quote:

Sinbad continued to serve his shipmates, the Coast Guard, and his country to the end


quote:

He served faithfully on board Campbell for eleven years, garnering more sea time than most of his contemporaries, before finally retiring to the Barnegat Light Station. He passed away 30 December 1951 and was laid to rest beneath the station's flagstaff.

TD;DR:

Internet Kraken
Apr 24, 2010

slightly amused
Played Bluefin with my brother tonight. 5 seconds into his first match on it he walked off the edge into the ocean. It was hilarious up until my turn when I managed to kill myself at least 5 times walking off edges like a moron :saddowns:

Eugene V. Dubstep
Oct 4, 2013
Probation
Can't post for 8 years!

ThisIsACoolGuy
Nov 2, 2010

Shaped like a friend


wow nice fanfiction nerd here's a real trooper



look at that bold determination and maybe a bit of confusion



try to keep up

Reiley
Dec 16, 2007


Please don't disrespect those Navy Dogs they had a big job to do.

bobjr
Oct 16, 2012

Roose is loose.
🐓🐓🐓✊🪧



Dogs will save you even when you don't need it. Go team dog.

Dizz
Feb 14, 2010


L :dva: L
Here's a spoiler about those war dogs,

THEYRE ALL DEAD!

Cats are Immortal.

skeletronics
Jul 19, 2005
Man
Yes, dogs are definitely good and not terrible.

Definitely.

Rocketlex
Oct 21, 2008

The Manliest Knight
in Caketown
I hope Splatfest never happens. I hope the thread is literally this forever.

codenameFANGIO
May 4, 2012

What are you even booing here?

Man I was really looking forward to resolving this debate.

Jarogue
Nov 3, 2012


ThisIsACoolGuy posted:




look at that bold determination and maybe a bit of confusion

Looks like more of why the hell do am I out here.

Here a Dog in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQvGDSNcfR0

Now back to Splatoon. How do you fall off Bluefin Depot. I can see falling through the railing. Also Bluefin is really good for "Roller From Above".

Internet Kraken
Apr 24, 2010

slightly amused

skeletronics posted:

Yes, dogs are definitely good and not terrible.

Definitely.

This is not fresh at all.

Jarogue posted:

Now back to Splatoon. How do you fall off Bluefin Depot. I can see falling through the railing. Also Bluefin is really good for "Roller From Above".

Poor spatial awareness combined with a lack of barriers to keep you from bumbling into the sea like a dumbass.

Count Uvula
Dec 20, 2011

---

Jarogue posted:

Now back to Splatoon. How do you fall off Bluefin Depot. I can see falling through the railing. Also Bluefin is really good for "Roller From Above".

There's a little space where you can jump from your base's middle floor to the zone-floor. I personally keep trying to just squid down it only to realize there's a hole and it's the same goddamn hole I've fallen down like 6 times :(

ElMaligno
Dec 31, 2004

Be Gay!
Do Crime!

ThisIsACoolGuy posted:

wow nice fanfiction nerd here's a real trooper



look at that bold determination and maybe a bit of confusion



try to keep up

Dizz posted:

Here's a spoiler about those war dogs,

THEYRE ALL DEAD!

Cats are Immortal.

skeletronics posted:

Yes, dogs are definitely good and not terrible.

Definitely.

Wow look at theese unfresh slandering tryhards for #teamcatte. All I have done so far is poke fun at cattes, praise #teamdogge and posted cute picture of mil dogges and cattes. In return all i hear is the slanderous shrill and yelling voices of the crazy catte posters. So i have to steel my resolve and continue posting cute pictures of dogges and cattes not because its what you guys deserve, but its what this thread needs.


quote:

"ALASKAN DOG MEETS A SOUTH SEAS CAT: TWO MASCOTS ARE TOO MANY: Aboard the Coast Guard-manned LST, 'Kodiak' the dog from the Alaska waterfront, and 'Tarawa,' the cat from a Tarawa pillbox, just didn't get along. The dog stuck to the enlisted men, the cat high-hatted him and trailed entirely with the gold braids. 'Kodiak' sulked. 'Tarawa' hunched her back and spat, 'Keep your distance, big boy.' Then the LST came home for a spell and 'Tarawa' jumped ship. Not so 'Kodiak.' He's happy once more and saltier than ever. The ship is his and he's sticking for the duration."

ThisIsACoolGuy
Nov 2, 2010

Shaped like a friend

Actual discussion but I'm hearing some pretty negative impressions about Bluefin Depot. I won't be able to play till tomorrow afternoon when it might be too late to try it out, are there any thread impressions?

Jarogue
Nov 3, 2012


Internet Kraken posted:

This is not fresh at all.


Poor spatial awareness combined with a lack of barriers to keep you from bumbling into the sea like a dumbass.

So SNES Rainbow Road.

Trash Boat
Dec 28, 2012

VROOM VROOM

Hey, so I haven't really played or kept up with the game in in the last week or so, since probably about a day or two after the release of Kelp Dome. Aside from the new maps/weapons and the delay of Team Dog's glorious uprising, have there been any other developments worth noting that I may have missed?

Trash Boat fucked around with this message at 08:34 on Jun 20, 2015

skeletronics
Jul 19, 2005
Man

ThisIsACoolGuy posted:

Actual discussion but I'm hearing some pretty negative impressions about Bluefin Depot. I won't be able to play till tomorrow afternoon when it might be too late to try it out, are there any thread impressions?

I enjoyed it, but I only got to play two games. I played Splatzones, so I don't know about turfwar, but the zone placement forces a lot of close range combat but with plenty of sniper perches. Like I said, I only got to play it twice (Damned Port came up 5 times in a row) but both games were really fun and close.

noirstronaut
Aug 10, 2012

by Cowcaster
they should start a k9 police force but for cats just so cats can get hosed up

skeletronics
Jul 19, 2005
Man
they should pardon Michael Vick

noirstronaut
Aug 10, 2012

by Cowcaster
michael vick is a free man and has been forgiven by team dog. we do not condone his actions, but forgiveness is pivotal in living a life of loyalty.

skeletronics
Jul 19, 2005
Man
Real talk it's actually extremely hosed up that he's free after murdering many dogs in real life and not in a cartoon video game for kids.

Folt The Bolt
Feb 21, 2012

Nothing exciting to see here. Move along.
Could the guy who's in charge of the Splatoon goon document thing edit my entry on it? I've finally found a weapon that I use moreso than any other, and it's the Hero Replica Splattershot (the one unlocked by the Squid Amiibo).

I. M. Gei
Jun 26, 2005

CHIEFS

BITCH



skeletronics posted:

Real talk it's actually extremely hosed up that he's free after murdering many dogs in real life and not in a cartoon video game for kids.

and that he's (probably) not really sorry for it either.

Kilometers Davis
Jul 9, 2007

They begin again

Dr. Gitmo Moneyson posted:

and that he's (probably) not really sorry for it either.

But he said sorry on ESPN and looked sad so it's all better now

TEAMDOG

Keiya
Aug 22, 2009

Come with me if you want to not die.
Is it just me, or is blue overpowered on bluefin depot? Every game I've played on it has had a blue team, and that team won.

edit: never mind just won green v purple

Keiya fucked around with this message at 10:52 on Jun 20, 2015

Keiya
Aug 22, 2009

Come with me if you want to not die.

ElMaligno posted:

K9C Sinbad



A fine seadog and any ship's cat would have been proud to sail with him.

Eindyin
Mar 23, 2004

#1 Son

ThisIsACoolGuy posted:

Actual discussion but I'm hearing some pretty negative impressions about Bluefin Depot. I won't be able to play till tomorrow afternoon when it might be too late to try it out, are there any thread impressions?

I really like it, the verticality is unlike any of the other maps. The tiered style of it is great too, feels like little stages your teaming is going through. I've played probably ten rounds on it so far, I like it more than kelp dome at any rate.

This is just turf war though, I haven't tried it on splat zones.

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE
Bluefin Depot is pretty good, but that's because I've been owning on that map. Weapons with a long range really shine on this, and hence gyro controls really set you apart from twin stick peasants.

No. 1 Callie Fan fucked around with this message at 13:39 on Jun 20, 2015

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ZeButler
Oct 2, 2013

I have to say, the slander from both sides is horrendous and terrible. However, just like in politics, the slander's coming from only the vocal minority, and most of the people on team cat and team dog don't actually think that slander and false accusations are the way to go. It saddens me to see my fellow kids/squids fighting so viciously over something that should honestly bring us together in a common love of animals. It saddens me even more to know that I'm going to have to see more of this because of the fact that Splatfest was postponed. Please, think of all the innocent cats and dogs whose minds you're poisoning with this hatred.




As for Bluefin Depot, it's a large, fun map that has tactical options. To me, it feels like Arowana Mall done right. Anything negative you're hearing is probably from people not paying attention and walking into the sea. Well, that and it's a bit easy to have lopsided games on Turf War because once one team has pushed into the other's base, it's hard to both clear them out and take the territory between the two bases.

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