Here is the biggest mistake new players are making, particularly those who come from Overwatch compared to CS:GO . It takes a short moment to be eliminated in a round and running causes so much noise that you might as well yell loudly that you’re inbound to the opposing t
Closed beta footage has shown many reasons to get excited about Riot’s next major title. It seems fans of Counter-Strike adaptation , Overwatch , or even 2008’s Shadowrun have a new title to sink their teeth into. At the same time, the closed beta has shown a few flaws ranging from key drops to game issues. Here are 5 reasons we are excited for Valorant and 5 why we’re worr
It can be difficult for players to complete a game with others who have no idea what they are doing. Players want to ensure that half of their team won’t leave the game before the end, and the best way to do this is by adding a penalty system for those who decide to quit ea
Each Agent has a total of four abilities: one is a Signature Ability that is free each round, two others that must be purchased but can overlap rounds if not used, and one Ultimate ability that is progressively charged up through eliminations. Both the Signature and Ultimate abilities draw the comparison to Overwatch , since that is how all characters operate in that g
Even with the game’s similarities to CS:GO , Riot designed VALORANT to be a unique experience. Although it’s possible an established pro from another game will come and prove themselves the best, it’s more likely that some fresh young talent will emerge and find his calling in VALOR
As for what to buy, that’s going to take some trial and error. Many weapons are strikingly similar to CS:GO , so it’s best to experiment to find the best weapons for your own skill set. Don’t skimp out on shields each round, but again, experiment to see if light or heavy are adequate for your playst
The tournament was chock-full of excitement, with no shortage of head clicks and insane clutches that kept viewers on the edge of their seats the whole way through. But it wasn’t just the crazy plays that made T1’s tournament so significant. The community learned a lot about VALORANT as an esport through watching the game’s top talent square off. Here are five of those things that we lear
With Riot unveiling their early plans for VALORANT esports, we know there will be more tournaments to come in the near future. As teams fill their rosters with players both known and unknown, the tournaments will become more competitive and more exciting, following in the footsteps of the T1 x Nerd Street Gamers Invitatio
Although fans did get to see some of their favorite players showcase their skills, it were the lesser-known teams that made names for themselves. Gen.G will likely be one of the favorites in every tournament they play now. MouseSpaz took down Team Shroud twice, and traded punches in a very close game against Team Brax in the loser’s bracket fi
A great addition to VALORANT would be the recording of more stats, especially in relation to the Agent’s special abilities. Some stats that would be nice include how many heals a player has successfully completed and the number enemies they have slowed, shocked, or even caught in a tripw
Communicating with your team is not rooted in having a microphone, but just being active with your team. Using game chat or the ping system in Valorant are all effective ways to talk to your teammates. So not having a microphone is no excuse for not talking to your teammates. Just like any other team-based game or activity teamwork is the single most important way to get results. Being able to work well with your fellow players can yield some excellent results, allowing for easy rank
Some players hate talking over the microphone or they just don’t have one that they can use. This makes it difficult for teammates to help one another or coordinate strategies, which is why a ping or instant chat system would improve the gamep
The matches are long and the SBMM system is subpar, which is why a surrender system should be implemented. This would go hand-in-hand with the honor system as it gives players an out without making them wait a set amount of time before being allowed into a new g
A good balance is needed in order to create a game that every player can enjoy. It will obviously take some work, and tweaking after the official release, but a jumpstart on this aspect of the game would go a long way with their fanb
With that being said, running has its uses when no one else is around, to help allies, and a fun strategy that is by no means competitive is to designate a player as the loud runner, one who has no intention of actually fighting the opposing team. This player only serves to lot of noise while the rest of the team tries to catch the enemy off guard. It does not work often, but it’s a lot of
One complaint many players have with the beta is how many cheaters are already making an appearance. This (unfortunately) always comes with the territory of online games, but Riot should put a greater focus on keeping them at
Closed beta footage has shown many reasons to get excited about Riot’s next major title. It seems fans of Counter-Strike adaptation , Overwatch , or even 2008’s Shadowrun have a new title to sink their teeth into. At the same time, the closed beta has shown a few flaws ranging from key drops to game issues. Here are 5 reasons we are excited for Valorant and 5 why we’re worr
It can be difficult for players to complete a game with others who have no idea what they are doing. Players want to ensure that half of their team won’t leave the game before the end, and the best way to do this is by adding a penalty system for those who decide to quit ea
Each Agent has a total of four abilities: one is a Signature Ability that is free each round, two others that must be purchased but can overlap rounds if not used, and one Ultimate ability that is progressively charged up through eliminations. Both the Signature and Ultimate abilities draw the comparison to Overwatch , since that is how all characters operate in that g
Even with the game’s similarities to CS:GO , Riot designed VALORANT to be a unique experience. Although it’s possible an established pro from another game will come and prove themselves the best, it’s more likely that some fresh young talent will emerge and find his calling in VALOR
As for what to buy, that’s going to take some trial and error. Many weapons are strikingly similar to CS:GO , so it’s best to experiment to find the best weapons for your own skill set. Don’t skimp out on shields each round, but again, experiment to see if light or heavy are adequate for your playst
The tournament was chock-full of excitement, with no shortage of head clicks and insane clutches that kept viewers on the edge of their seats the whole way through. But it wasn’t just the crazy plays that made T1’s tournament so significant. The community learned a lot about VALORANT as an esport through watching the game’s top talent square off. Here are five of those things that we lear
With Riot unveiling their early plans for VALORANT esports, we know there will be more tournaments to come in the near future. As teams fill their rosters with players both known and unknown, the tournaments will become more competitive and more exciting, following in the footsteps of the T1 x Nerd Street Gamers Invitatio Although fans did get to see some of their favorite players showcase their skills, it were the lesser-known teams that made names for themselves. Gen.G will likely be one of the favorites in every tournament they play now. MouseSpaz took down Team Shroud twice, and traded punches in a very close game against Team Brax in the loser’s bracket fi
A great addition to VALORANT would be the recording of more stats, especially in relation to the Agent’s special abilities. Some stats that would be nice include how many heals a player has successfully completed and the number enemies they have slowed, shocked, or even caught in a tripw
Communicating with your team is not rooted in having a microphone, but just being active with your team. Using game chat or the ping system in Valorant are all effective ways to talk to your teammates. So not having a microphone is no excuse for not talking to your teammates. Just like any other team-based game or activity teamwork is the single most important way to get results. Being able to work well with your fellow players can yield some excellent results, allowing for easy rank
Some players hate talking over the microphone or they just don’t have one that they can use. This makes it difficult for teammates to help one another or coordinate strategies, which is why a ping or instant chat system would improve the gamep
The matches are long and the SBMM system is subpar, which is why a surrender system should be implemented. This would go hand-in-hand with the honor system as it gives players an out without making them wait a set amount of time before being allowed into a new g
A good balance is needed in order to create a game that every player can enjoy. It will obviously take some work, and tweaking after the official release, but a jumpstart on this aspect of the game would go a long way with their fanb
With that being said, running has its uses when no one else is around, to help allies, and a fun strategy that is by no means competitive is to designate a player as the loud runner, one who has no intention of actually fighting the opposing team. This player only serves to lot of noise while the rest of the team tries to catch the enemy off guard. It does not work often, but it’s a lot of
One complaint many players have with the beta is how many cheaters are already making an appearance. This (unfortunately) always comes with the territory of online games, but Riot should put a greater focus on keeping them at