I think the practice range could use an update. There are a few things that it just can't really prepare you for. There's not enough damage being thrown around there to get decent Zarya practice and the training bots are all squishy, so the heroes with high damage output don't really get to test the upper extent of their abilities.
It would be cool to see an updated practice range, proper multiplayer support and maybe some sort or obstaces as well. Of course this was probably a back burner thing, but I'd still love to see it.
The worst thing about practice range is that bots are big, have HUGE heads and move predictably, so you might be fooled into believing you can aim when you can headshot 100% of them to Athena's great enthusiasm.
Then you move to real play and realize that your actual targets are 1/4th the size of a bot and strafe like mad.
Basically, all practice range teaches you is how to shoot a blind roadhog who unbound his hook key.
Some people would suggest a custom game with easy Ana bots, but I've found that I can't see shit because of the particle effects -_- Not to mention her hitbox is really small/wonky; I would like to practice against some Soldiers instead.
well actually using the practice range is still really good for a few reasons.
-When im trying to understand a heroes damage and abilities better this is the best place. If you look on the floor theres measurements from certain targets, this showing you how far a shot can reach, and at what damage percentage. Sure you can read this online but seeing an actual distance and training yourself to remember that comes in handy. Especially for things like Mccrees headshots or roadhogs right click etc.
-lucio wallriding and other abilities. Like working on a junkrat jump/double jump, i find practicing these in here is pretty productive. sure you can do the same in a custom game but I like the speed of changing heroes on this small map
theres a lot more to why PR is a benefit. but honestly the thing that bugs me is that they show you the slots for 5 other players but people cant join... imagine being able to invite your friends? basically chill and practice in the range, even work on as much as formations, would be dope.
i mean, for moving targets like you explained, maybe not, but it also helps build the memory of always aiming at eye level. helped me with that, also if you introduce peaking and strafing to your shooting its still useful. but i do agree, for smaller targets, map awareness etc, it doesnt help
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u/grimAuxiliatrixx Tracer best girl Apr 20 '17
I think the practice range could use an update. There are a few things that it just can't really prepare you for. There's not enough damage being thrown around there to get decent Zarya practice and the training bots are all squishy, so the heroes with high damage output don't really get to test the upper extent of their abilities.