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Understanding the Weapons and Meta in Splatoon
A topic made to give players an insight into how you should view the Weapons and Meta without disregarding both
Please note
This is in no way a guide on how to deal with weapons in the game. It talks about how players should treat the weapons and not dismiss them based on what some might say.You all have different mindsets and preferences and that is perfectly fine. Just take the following information into consideration before trying to judge and undermine the weapons in this game.
We don’t know everything about the weapons yet
People in the Splatoon community have taken the time to learn certain weapons or classes and have given us a good idea of what the meta looks like right now. It hasn't even been a year since Splatoon came out and we just received our final weapon in January. Right now people have an idea of where the current meta-game is but don’t have a complete answer as to where it is now.
What has been missing in the meta in general is the overall shared knowledge of these weapons. The lack of detailed and research driven guides has set us back quite a bit and has created more problems for us for a while.
Guides are needed. We have them, but they don’t give us what we are looking for.
Splatoon Weapon Guides
Weapon guides are pretty rare, but RESEARCHED guides are even harder to find.
People aren’t looking for personal preference and what I mean is “what you feel is good about the weapon” other than “What IS good about the weapon”. People want to know the facts about the weapon is and what it’s strengths and weaknesses are, not what gear you use and what maps you think are best suited for it. If you know other info about the weapon that will help players use it differently or get them to think about the many different possible uses for it then that's fine.
A guide isn’t an opinion, it’s a walkthrough, a “How This Weapon Works” showcase, and a way to give advice and teach people something new. If you know each of the functions of a weapon meaning what it does, what it lacks, its strength and weakness, the gear that it benefits from, the maps suited for it, and what other weapons it works well with, then you have a pretty well rounded guide that has information that the people of the community can use for their own personal reasons. Just remember, nobody cares about an opinion or preference. People want facts, info, and examples of what you're talking about.
An example of a well made guide for players who want to learn about a weapon or strategy would be this E liter Positions guide made by Octarian Legion members, Specter and Locke
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EJc5ZOWhZ565OrjpxFsB3sCXydyMDAFJMnyBsFkBQfI/edit?usp=sharing
This is in no way a guide on how to deal with weapons in the game. It talks about how players should treat the weapons and not dismiss them based on what some might say.You all have different mindsets and preferences and that is perfectly fine. Just take the following information into consideration before trying to judge and undermine the weapons in this game.
We don’t know everything about the weapons yet
People in the Splatoon community have taken the time to learn certain weapons or classes and have given us a good idea of what the meta looks like right now. It hasn't even been a year since Splatoon came out and we just received our final weapon in January. Right now people have an idea of where the current meta-game is but don’t have a complete answer as to where it is now.
What has been missing in the meta in general is the overall shared knowledge of these weapons. The lack of detailed and research driven guides has set us back quite a bit and has created more problems for us for a while.
Guides are needed. We have them, but they don’t give us what we are looking for.
Splatoon Weapon Guides
Weapon guides are pretty rare, but RESEARCHED guides are even harder to find.
People aren’t looking for personal preference and what I mean is “what you feel is good about the weapon” other than “What IS good about the weapon”. People want to know the facts about the weapon is and what it’s strengths and weaknesses are, not what gear you use and what maps you think are best suited for it. If you know other info about the weapon that will help players use it differently or get them to think about the many different possible uses for it then that's fine.
A guide isn’t an opinion, it’s a walkthrough, a “How This Weapon Works” showcase, and a way to give advice and teach people something new. If you know each of the functions of a weapon meaning what it does, what it lacks, its strength and weakness, the gear that it benefits from, the maps suited for it, and what other weapons it works well with, then you have a pretty well rounded guide that has information that the people of the community can use for their own personal reasons. Just remember, nobody cares about an opinion or preference. People want facts, info, and examples of what you're talking about.
An example of a well made guide for players who want to learn about a weapon or strategy would be this E liter Positions guide made by Octarian Legion members, Specter and Locke
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EJc5ZOWhZ565OrjpxFsB3sCXydyMDAFJMnyBsFkBQfI/edit?usp=sharing
Acknowledgement
There’s a chance you aren’t going to like a weapon. There’s an even greater chance that you won’t play certain weapons because they don’t interest you or that they aren’t your style. That’s absolutely fine. The one thing you don't want to resort to is using a weapon because someone else is or someone else tells you to. It's different if they recommend it however.
Live streamers and well known players in the competitive community have been vocal about certain weapons and how they are “bad, cheap, not viable, and downright impossible to use” they’ve gone so far as to say that some are literally the worst in the game.
The problem with this is the fact that not only have certain people not acknowledged that they aren’t good with every weapon but that they are also telling the people who watch/listen to them to completely disregard those weapons. Only because they can’t use them, and people believe them.
The main issue here is that people will blindly listen without actually being shown the information. It doesn't matter if you are a pro player, you aren't good with every weapon and you can't tell people otherwise.
It is true that some weapons are better than others, but you don't need to preach to the quire about a personal opinion that only affects you.
This is where Bandwagoning comes into play. People will become unwilling to acknowledge that there are other weapons that could be just as good as what they are playing all because they heard that it was ok to ignore everything else. Everyone will choose the same three or so weapons and the Meta will not develop at all which is slightly detrimental to the growth of the community itself.
Once people acknowledge that you can learn more about the weapons in this game they will have a better understanding of how the game works. Players will get better if they put in the time and the work.
There’s nothing wrong with taking the time to learn something.
Nothing is easy at first. So don’t expect otherwise.
Dealing with other players input on weapons
Everyone has their own little salt management issue about weapons in a game. For splatoon there are weapons that players believe are only good to due lag and RNG. The thing is, none of that actually matters.
The only way to deal with someone telling you that the weapon you like is bad because of “salt, salt, and more salt” is to literally ignore them. Just like with guides and walkthroughs, an opinion and perspective is not important at all. Each player is different and the weapon does not determine the player. Saying that you prefer something for the weapon helps less than saying what DOES help.
Overall, feedback is good to enhance your knowledge of your play style. However, it is up to you to determine if someone is being realistic with their feedback or if they are being a clown who is just messing with you.
There’s a chance you aren’t going to like a weapon. There’s an even greater chance that you won’t play certain weapons because they don’t interest you or that they aren’t your style. That’s absolutely fine. The one thing you don't want to resort to is using a weapon because someone else is or someone else tells you to. It's different if they recommend it however.
Live streamers and well known players in the competitive community have been vocal about certain weapons and how they are “bad, cheap, not viable, and downright impossible to use” they’ve gone so far as to say that some are literally the worst in the game.
The problem with this is the fact that not only have certain people not acknowledged that they aren’t good with every weapon but that they are also telling the people who watch/listen to them to completely disregard those weapons. Only because they can’t use them, and people believe them.
The main issue here is that people will blindly listen without actually being shown the information. It doesn't matter if you are a pro player, you aren't good with every weapon and you can't tell people otherwise.
It is true that some weapons are better than others, but you don't need to preach to the quire about a personal opinion that only affects you.
This is where Bandwagoning comes into play. People will become unwilling to acknowledge that there are other weapons that could be just as good as what they are playing all because they heard that it was ok to ignore everything else. Everyone will choose the same three or so weapons and the Meta will not develop at all which is slightly detrimental to the growth of the community itself.
Once people acknowledge that you can learn more about the weapons in this game they will have a better understanding of how the game works. Players will get better if they put in the time and the work.
There’s nothing wrong with taking the time to learn something.
Nothing is easy at first. So don’t expect otherwise.
Dealing with other players input on weapons
Everyone has their own little salt management issue about weapons in a game. For splatoon there are weapons that players believe are only good to due lag and RNG. The thing is, none of that actually matters.
The only way to deal with someone telling you that the weapon you like is bad because of “salt, salt, and more salt” is to literally ignore them. Just like with guides and walkthroughs, an opinion and perspective is not important at all. Each player is different and the weapon does not determine the player. Saying that you prefer something for the weapon helps less than saying what DOES help.
Overall, feedback is good to enhance your knowledge of your play style. However, it is up to you to determine if someone is being realistic with their feedback or if they are being a clown who is just messing with you.
In Conclusion
Right now the way we look at the weapon roster in splatoon is with different and conflicting preferences that people seem to either take to heart or completely disregard. (Ex: Tier Lists)
Nobody can tell someone what to play or what to like. But it helps if people acknowledge the fact that disregarding weapons does nobody any good.
Like I said before. Lag doesn’t make anything good, if anything it makes things worse in all cases. Not every weapon is equal to each other. To some there may be “Best or Worst” weapons and “Simple and Complex” weapons, and they both do exist but you should keep in mind that not everyone is going to agree with you. Should you care? No, but you should take their input into consideration. Just because you THINK doesn't mean you KNOW. You don't main every weapon. You don't understand every weapon. Most importantly, You never will.
Just play the game however you want. But please, don’t be that one guy that makes the community believe something is worse because you couldn’t play with it and lost your first couple of games with that weapon. That’s called salt. Don’t back up your opinions or findings with salt. Nobody Cares
Now the question is, What do you think? Does this give you some kind curiosity that might make you want to explore or learn more about the game? It's all up to you! Leave your thoughts down below, it is a discussion after all, so don't be afraid to express your thoughts. Just be courteous and respectful.
Thanks for reading! There will be more topics and discussions From Splat Central in the future!
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Right now the way we look at the weapon roster in splatoon is with different and conflicting preferences that people seem to either take to heart or completely disregard. (Ex: Tier Lists)
Nobody can tell someone what to play or what to like. But it helps if people acknowledge the fact that disregarding weapons does nobody any good.
Like I said before. Lag doesn’t make anything good, if anything it makes things worse in all cases. Not every weapon is equal to each other. To some there may be “Best or Worst” weapons and “Simple and Complex” weapons, and they both do exist but you should keep in mind that not everyone is going to agree with you. Should you care? No, but you should take their input into consideration. Just because you THINK doesn't mean you KNOW. You don't main every weapon. You don't understand every weapon. Most importantly, You never will.
Just play the game however you want. But please, don’t be that one guy that makes the community believe something is worse because you couldn’t play with it and lost your first couple of games with that weapon. That’s called salt. Don’t back up your opinions or findings with salt. Nobody Cares
Now the question is, What do you think? Does this give you some kind curiosity that might make you want to explore or learn more about the game? It's all up to you! Leave your thoughts down below, it is a discussion after all, so don't be afraid to express your thoughts. Just be courteous and respectful.
Thanks for reading! There will be more topics and discussions From Splat Central in the future!
YouTube
(Coming Soon)
https://twitter.com/Splat_Central
Discord
https://discord.gg/0d2oP2Iw3a1A9lmO
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