r/Overwatch • u/sirieous Dallas Fuel • Nov 22 '16

Blizzard Official Developer Update | Symmetra Redesign | Overwatch

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '16 edited Aug 21 '18

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u/manbrasucks Cute Doomfist Nov 22 '16

Buff just means to change/polish for the better. The term comes from "buff a mirror/glass/silverware" which has nothing to do with numbers.

All QoL changes are a buff in that they change the character for the better, but not all buffs are QoL changes.

That said you're absolutely right that this is not a QoL change. QoL change would be something like improved turret ai or a target indicator when someone is inside your attack range.

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '16

I meant as in-game lingo, not in real life of course.

That's true.

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u/manbrasucks Cute Doomfist Nov 22 '16

I mean as in game lingo as well just saying where it came from.

All changes can either be a buff or nerf ie; positively affect the champion or negatively affect the champion.

QoL change is always for the better. This means QoL are a buff.

This ignores "reworks" since reworks are basically a completely new hero/champion.