The Game Director Jeff Kaplan addresses forum requests and criticisms regarding some maps of Overwatch.
The Director Takes the Floor
In recent weeks, Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director of Overwatch, has continuously made it clear that he takes community feedback to heart and wants to shape the game further according to fans’ wishes. He expresses this intention in the forum when he personally addresses criticism and suggestions and engages with the community’s design ideas. We have compiled some points that could change soon.
Map Adjustments
On some maps, particularly for the defending team, the path from the respawn room to the defense point is too short. This is particularly noticeable on the Hollywood map. Here, defenders only need about 4.5 seconds from their starting point to be back at the point to be defended, while attackers often have to take long routes. This creates an imbalance, making it an almost impossible task for the attackers.
Another problem can be seen on the map “Lijiang Tower.” Here, players are inadvertently lured into detours that can often cost them the victory. Right after the spawn room, a staircase enticingly calls to curious players, promising a shortcut to the control point – a misconception, as the path is significantly longer. The developers are considering how they can fix this. Perhaps way markers, similar to what is seen on the “Payload” maps, could be a solution.
Will spray logos soon be created by the community? The technology is still missing, but they are looking forward to it.
Spray Logos – Soon to be Created by the Community?
A forum user inquired about the possibility of being able to use their own spray logos in the game at some point, or to have the community create them. Blizzard is definitely looking forward to this development, although they also say that the “technology for that is currently not ready.”
As pure speculation, it is believed that players will be able to upload their own images – as this has not been possible in any Blizzard title so far and would also lead to toxic behavior with offensive images. Presumably, this refers more to artworks and fan art that would be suitable as spray logos.
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