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Big Gameplay Update! Patch Notes - 12/15/16

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First off, we want to announce our reddit page has been updated and will be our primary forum going forward. We also have a Discord server for players to find matches, discuss new mechanics, and give feedback.

Now, onto the good stuff!

Patch Notes

  • NEW: Overhauled the deflection mechanic.
    • Hold A to charge shield which now slows you down over time.
    • A fully charged shield guarantees a super.
    • The supers have all been buffed to compensate for the increased difficulty in execution.

  • NEW: Overhauled the lob mechanic.

    • Lobs no longer contribute to the perfect/juice system and in fact will break your perfect streak if deployed.
    • Aiming lobs is no longer restricted by horizontal damping. You should be able to place the lob anywhere on the court from any position.
    • Timing does not affect the success of the lob throw. You will throw the same lob if you hold it and run for a bit.
    • Visuals and physics completely reworked. The shot flies up high quickly then floats downward with very little forward movement.
    • This fixes issues catching lobs from very far in front of the landing point.

  • NEW: Perfect timing on supers results in a SUPER RETURN which fires back a super based on whatever throw button was pressed
  • NEW: Quick chat has been added on the D-Pad for easy mid-game communication. There are 4 categories (Cheers, Jeers, Bold, Cold) with 4 phrases in each. Taunt has been moved to RB as a result.
  • NEW: Added audio and visual cue for wall skips so it is much easier read when one is incoming
  • NEW: Added 10 new player emblems
  • NEW: Disc hologram is now a generic locator disc shape
  • NEW: Laser pylons now blast the disc on all winning points (previously only blasted on goals)
  • FIXED: Point starts correctly at (5) and aces are now worth double points (10)
  • FIXED: Deflections no longer bring you forward and are directed primarily for setting up the new charge/super mechanic. There is no longer an offensive advantage to quick tapping the shield
  • FIXED: Corrected material slots on the discs which was causing overly bright materials on Future disc (hopefully addresses the 'wobble' issue that was brought up)
  • FIXED: Quit buttons re-added for PC only (were removed for PS4)
  • FIXED: Spamming purchase button with insufficient funds no longer triggers audio nightmare
  • FIXED: Hid tutorial button from party clients
  • FIXED: Chat box scrolling no longer trims off the bottom line of long posts
  • FIXED: Rapid wall bounce issue on Pythagoras has been fixed
  • FIXED: Can no longer be scored on while charging a super from the edge of the end zone
  • FIXED: Removed "Rematch" option from spectators in post game screen
  • FIXED: Game camera now properly tracks the ragdolls during post-point fanfare
  • TWEAKED: Punched up Makenna's "Loser" pose and Stanton's "Yay" pose