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@JustTeddii I am incredibly happy with the shockwave vault as they have long overstayed their welcome. I think going forward, cycling out mobility items from the vault each season would be a major improvement and make each season feel far more unique, rather than it always being shockwaves.

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Appreciate the open dialogue! In my opinion, Battle Royale pacing shouldn't be as fast as Reload or Blitz. When there's shockwaves, especially with very high drop rates, the strategy of BR is washed away. You're not rewarded for outbuilding someone or rotating early or getting high ground. A player shockwaving changes all that. Not to mention there's so much mindless w keying and running away because every player has a bail-out (everyone has shockwaves). Reload feels right having shockwaves since a different skillset is on display: mostly w keying. Same with Blitz. But in Battle Royale, I think you should have to display competence/awareness to which fights you take and where you rotate—if you don't, you should be punished. But I do think items that offer some element of randomness (like nitrofists or shockwaves going through an enemy's builds) can be fun and satisfying. It's just having them for too long, season after season, can get repetitive.

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@JustTeddii Zero build shockwaves unvaulted Change the max to 3-4 (no extra slot stacks) Call it a day https://t.co/31rcELZSiw

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I do agree with you that shockwaves are not skill, it’s a very easy escape method from fights with no counter, but I also understand the people who want them back, since theyve been in the meta for almost 2 years already iirc, so I got a suggestion in case you add them back; - Simply add a cooldown in between every shockwave, and make the maximum amount of carried shockwaves to 4, that way, people can’t escape very far away, thanks to the cooldown

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Thank you for sharing. We want to be more intentional and regular with movement and weapon meta changes to keep the game feeling new and fresh. I’ll see if we can get a more expert write up here for the community in future, I think you’ll like our goals in this space. Thank you again 🙏

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I agree people just running away the moment a fight starts has been a problem for a long time, but removing the main fighting mobility items (shockwaves and the forsaken vow blade) make fights very slow paced in zero build. With less fighting mobility a lot of fights in zero build become very stagnant without a way to close the gap on enemies. Playing the past two days since the update this is a very common issue and like people running it also gets old very fast. In builds this isnt really an issue cause you can just build to the enemy but in zero build without decent fighting mobility options the game is just very slow. The purple version of the forsaken vow blade I think was perfect because it was an enjoyable item to use that checked all the boxes of what youd want in a mobility item but only have 2 charges at a time ment it wasnt so spammable that people could just run for free. Crashpads can be a fine option but the current problem is the spawn rate is quite bad and for some reason they are dropping in stacks of 2 rather than 3 as it was before. If the spawn rate was better I think they would be a fine fighting mobility option while also not being so op that enemies can be across the map the moment someone looks at them.

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@JustTeddii There needs to be a split loot pool between build mode and zero build mode. The majority of builders disliked shockwaves but the majority of zero build players like shockwaves I think its about time the split loot pool happens

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii That’s because you play build. Not everyone does, and shockwaves are an essential game mechanic for a smart player in ZB.

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@JustTeddii Ted loved ruining movement tech is warzone, he was the man who probably removed the movement tech from Fortnite, it’s in his DNA

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@JustTeddii You did the same when Ninja had a meltdown over the cars in Wrecked - nerfed the same day. As soon as one of these streamers cries about something, you change it. Its not a coincidence. Put the Shocks back. https://t.co/bS0FcLoQKL

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii That's YOUR opinion, at YOUR skill level. Everyone wants to enjoy that game, not just teams of sweats.

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@JustTeddii I personally am really happy shockwaves are gone. They were insufferable for many seasons not just this one. Crash Pad JR’s is a fine replacement. Now shockwaves is only annoying in Fortnite Reloaded

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@JustTeddii unvault please :) the game feels so slow. Or replace with a better mobility item. Surf cube? Add bouncers for trap slot? So many better items than crash pad jrs hitting a headshot for 196 then can’t even get the elim due to being too far and can’t get there fast enough.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii You crashed out and complained over shockwaves dumbass. When is the “family friendly” bullshit facade with you gonna end? It’s time to stop playing the role of a stupid online moron and actually start using some common sense

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Thanks for this post! The thing that I feel was not considered enough was the skill it takes to use a mobility item to *engage* in combat. It feels like addressing the *disengage*/fleeing aspect was definitely worth the experiment, but it left us without a skillful way to close the gap on someone in a fight quickly. I would make the case that crash pad jrs. are the least skillful and precise mobility item in the entire loot pool.

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@JustTeddii I love the direction things are going this chapter and I haven’t been able to say that for a long time. Storm sizes/timings going back to the pre-mid match objective values, and the vault or significant nerfing of the Deadeye would make this a genuinely top 10 season for me.

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@JustTeddii Really happy they got vaulted. Almost every fight felt like a chasing game. It would be so perfect if they got vaulted in reload too, it’s so much worse there.

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@JustTeddii Fundamentally a lie. If people can "flee combat" with Shockwaves then people can pursue with Shockwaves. Nothing was preventing the idiot from carrying it too.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii But for Zero Build players, we just keep getting 3rd partied and need a quick out. I hear you, and I dont disagree with your points.

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@JustTeddii As someone who plays Fortnite with their mouth only and his ranked unreal Builds = no shock waves Zero build = need shock waves

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@JustTeddii ZB and BR need separate loot pools. In ZB shocks are used to close fights just as much as they are to reposition for a fight. W/O shocks (or movement that allows you to reposition) the pacing of ZB slows to a crawl and the meta becomes camping.

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@JustTeddii It's so good to know the game is in great hands this chapter. Honestly, I wasn't very fond of some recent decisions in chapter 5 and 6, but since the Simpsons season I've seen a big improvement. Keep up the good work!

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@NickEh30 you’re a literal whiny grown ass bitch

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@JustTeddii Ted Timmins, I want to genuinely thank you, ever since you joined the Fortnite team, the game as been really good, you and the team make good decisions and we appreciate the feedback 💙

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Asking for someone to fix up your image after being a grown man crying over 12 year olds shockwaving over you

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What about the sword? Why was that vaulted out of no where with no communication? Can we get an explanation for that please? Honestly, shockwaves being vaulted wouldn’t be bad if it had a better replacement or the sword wasn’t randomly vaulted. Would have been better to replace it with the grappler which is a good balanced mobility item. The current two carriable movement items aren’t terrible for casual rotation, but a few negatives to them to use for fights or endgame, especially the wingsuit. People wanna play Fortnite casually, not play game like its a tournament or ranked. I know people are gonna argue about that statement, but that’s just my thought. There’s also should be different lootpools for ZB and Builds since they both play differently. Shockwaves in builds I can understand being annoying to deal with. But I feel like in ZB, they’re good to have for movement to quickly reposition if needed in a fight. Again, shockwaves being vaulted wouldn’t be a bad thing if a better replacement was taken place. Can we also address the random SBMM change that took place in the middle of Winterfest? There’s been no communication about it, especially with a lot of people in the community complaining about it. That’s just my thoughts. No negativity. :)

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii People getting rushed and then running isn't "fights they take" it's being unwillingly put into a situation when you are unprepared, hence using shockwaves to reposition or avoid a fight they will lose. I know you understand this, everyone runs from fights. Just hypocritical.

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@JustTeddii C R A Z Y how you are quick to answer to that drama but NOTHING about the SBMM issue … and of course like everybody in #that company you will ignore us 🤡🫵🏻 https://t.co/won4eZHEDw

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@JustTeddii How about you address skill base match making surely you’ve seen all the tweets of you support and care about the community answers would be nice

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@VPlayzin Yeah Simpsons was a wonderful leapfrog into the new Chapter. And thank you for sharing 🫡

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@JustTeddii Always refreshing to see you and others talk out the thought process and decision making that goes into making changes to the game in both the short and long term.

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@JustTeddii @FireMonkey Maybe impulse grenades would be a better alternative? Shockwaves don't really have any downsides, but impulses give fall damage. Which would make a player think more before using them.

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@JustTeddii Hope you read this! IMO this map needs more cars I KNOW they have a bad rep because of people that abuse their use but we have a map full of cities and gas stations and roads all mostly empty.. you guys have debuted lots of new cars lately but we cant use them in BR pretty much..

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@JustTeddii bro goes on a full in-depth analysis of shockwaves but won’t fucking fix SBMM lmao

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@Rockystan675 Thank you for sharing 🫡

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Ur not viewing it right. Super had infinite mobility and was very fun. There was the most fighting and even more than any other season and endgames were very stacked. So no mobility actually makes the game even more dead lmao

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@JustTeddii Shocks 100% should be in the game, specially for ZB, I also believe the ZB & BR loot pools should be separate & different as they’re 2 different game modes, like how ZB has bunks & BR doesn’t, just a thought 🤷🏻‍♂️ but ZB needs shockwaves, maybe just lower the amount we can carry

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@JustTeddii Then also change SBMM back to how it was, wtf am i supposed to da against 4 unreal players while my friends are silver level at best. Without shockwaves there is even less chance to get away and me and my friends dont even want to Touch this stupid game again in this state

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@JustTeddii The biggest issue of the season so far is skill based match making. Shockwaves were the only way to give casuals a chance in a much higher skill based lobby. Yes, shockwaves are used to reset a fight, but are much more commonly used to quickly push or engage an enemy.

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This might not be an accurate take given I directed Caldera (stim movement meta was pretty huge?), MW3 WZ (too many to list?) and BO6 WZ. I was particularly proud of the movement set for MW3 WZ honestly, I thought the team cooked on that one especially with running reload, ads sliding, slide cancelling and I think a patch notes list that was 25+ pages long, and something like 40 QOL’s on day one? Anyway maybe you didn’t like those increases in movement fluidity in which case apologies on that one 🫡

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Ted it's great to see how involved you are with the community, but I have a question that's been bugging me for years. Is there a reason why we don't have more seperation between builds and zero builds metas? I can understand shockwaves being removed form builds but ZB is an entirely different monster. Shockwaves are essential to the ZB experience and to have the removed because (From what it seems like) the builds players had the biggest issues with shocks doesn't feel balanced for ZB play. Maybe there's something I'm missing here, but I think there needs to be a greater understanding and separation of the 2 key battle royale play styles. No one would for example advocate for bunks to be removed from ZB but in builds it's definitely redundant. I'm also down for shaking up the meta, but I think there needs to be something of comparable value to replace shockwaves for zero builds. The kinetic blade or the shockwave hammer for example. I know balancing out the game is an impossible task at times and I appreciate the hard work you and the dev team put in, but I am curious about your perspective on this.

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@JustTeddii Learning how to use a shockwave to engage and rotate properly is a legitimate skill gap that casual players bring up all the time re: difference in a good player vs new player

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@JustTeddii problem is shockwaves were replaced with a far inferior mobility item. An item that is still prone to bugs, accidental uses, freezing in place, falling into the ground etc. put that together with them being almost impossible to find along with wingsuits now.

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@JustTeddii Removing shocks, you are just punishing 0 build players with god awfull movement items. You cary one launchpad now and thats it? the wingsuit was fun for a moment and now is borring. Shocks give you diversity in gameplay like punishing an enemy.. the other mobility items don't.

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@JustTeddii The timing is all too convenient, my guy. If you want to “change meta” at least add something fun to replace it because at the moment, the fun has been ruined. You added crash pads but players are lucky to find 2 in a game. Players are literally stuck on their feet.

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@JustTeddii It's obvious they prefer to blame themselves rather than have all the hate fall on NickEh30,here's a video showing what shockwaves are for, created by Epic Games Fortnite. https://t.co/NgbkLmPVvC

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@JustTeddii Generally, mobility that destroys or provides immunity have been shown to be unbalanced. Your thoughts are spot on with what most of the competitive community thinks. Rotation items like the wing suit provide a proper balance of mobility with risk. Keep up the great work!

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@mxvagrant @JustTeddii they should remove sbbm and make 100% real player without bots or make new mode with 100% bots enemy

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@JustTeddii To answer this as respectfully as possible have you folks thought about zero build at all with this decision? Additionally shocks are needed for the less skillful players. If I’m a casual I don’t feel like getting killed immediately just cause someone’s better than me.

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@dakotaz @JustTeddii most logical guy in the comm

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@JustTeddii horrible choice Ted. endgames are unbearably slow fights now where people just sit and wait for storm to push people because no one can do a proper rush and get away with it. this issue is made 10X worse w the stick of truth endgames, although I know that’s not comp

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@JustTeddii It's a necessary item in Zero Build, just like the Port-A-Bunker. This is a fact and that's why Epic has always kept Shockwave Grenades in Zero Build since the mode's launch. Everyone knows how essential this item is for this mode. https://t.co/2KGNyTloP3

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Actually I prefer fast paced gameplay maybe not blitz fast but still

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All good dude! I’ve seen misinformation before online so no worries, and sometimes it’s good to address it even if it’s in the past! Glad you enjoyed MW3, I thought Sledgehammer smashed the MP out the park too, plus Treyarch with Zombies was 🔥! Was a fun year, proud of the team for that one 🫡

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The problem with shockwaves is that they have a high skill ceiling and a lot of unique uses, but they’re also a free escape from fights since they destroy everything around you. What makes seasons really fun is when they have their own movement item, like C5S1 Grapple Blade, C5S2 Wings, C5S3 Nitro, C5S4 Hover Jets, C6S1 Void Mask, C6S2 Kneecapper, C6S3 Robin Grappler before the cancel mechanic removal, and Bass Boost. I’d love to see more items like that. I feel like the current item we have, the Wingsuit, makes it way too easy to beam people out of the air because you move slowly and in a very predictable way, that's why I personally never pick it up - only in really critical situations. I’d honestly love to see the Forsaken Vow Blade return since shockwaves are out, but with a purple rarity that has a chance to drop from chests.

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@JustTeddii Hi Tim, thanks for the insights on this matter. As someone who has been playing Zero Build since chapter 4 season 1, shockwaves have been a core part of the Zero Build experience. To me it is essential for all kinds of combat scenarios: offensively pushing someone effectively-

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@Loolo_WRLD @JustTeddii I'd just swap them out for impulse grenades. Force people to use them with skill, or not at all. No more reckless shockwaving away in any direction!

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@JustTeddii I don’t mind a shockwaveless meta at all, but yall made the best AR of all time, and the wingsuit feels unusable in high skill lobbies! For me, it’s less of an issue not having shockwaves and more of an issue of not having offensive mobility at all. Just my thoughts :)

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@JustTeddii Youve created less movement, less engagement, less fun. Shockwaves had plenty of use cases that werent running away. Someone above you in a building , shock throught the ceiling to them, someone hiding behind that wall, shock through that wall, someone in a bush, shock the bush.

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@JustTeddii if there's a good alternative, the vault would be fine. however, with a lower spawn chance for cars compared to previous seasons and the Wingsuit lacking in both distance and speed, the removal of shockwaves does nothing but slow the game to a near halt (especially in Zero Build)

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@JustTeddii This isn’t related to the game mechanics, and I know you may have no influence at all in what arrives in the Shop, but I have to ask, why has Jones Unchained been gone from the Shop for so long? I and many others would really like to buy this skin. Thanks for reading. https://t.co/FWYy35cCsp

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@JustTeddii I respect your opinion but why was it an issue now? Shockwaves have been in the game constantly for 400+ days. You cannot say with all honesty that the backlash from streamers did not play some part in that decision.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Man child

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@JustTeddii Just split the lootpool between BR build mode and Zero Build. I see that there's greater acceptance for build players. But for ZB, the vast majority are hating it.

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@JustTeddii Br already feels slow and boring. Removing shockwaves makes that even more true. Running from fights is a viable strategy so "fleeing" isn't an issue. You guys seriously need to start taking people who play for fun into consideration. Plus sbmm is way too aggressive in br

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@JustTeddii it's obvious that your team didn't consider ZB players. with 2 movement getting removed, you're exposed in the open most of the time. you guys didn't even bother to increase the spawn rate of the current movement items i still think this is 100% nick eh 30's fault

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Shut the fuck up Nick it's all your fault now the game is fucked all because your a whinging little bitch

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@JustTeddii My mistake, mw3 WZ was peak!!!!!! Didn’t realize you were still in charge then, sorry about that.

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@Loolo_WRLD @JustTeddii It’s dumb. If someone escapes then chase them with the same item. If they are common everybody can use them. And yes. They are skill based. You have to learn how to place them, sprint, run, hop whatever to get up, straight, go far as possible. Takes practice to use them right

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@Swearin_ Agreed, and thank you for sharing! 🤝 I know the team will have updates in this space in the future.

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@xarettis @JustTeddii This would require that they think about changes they make so this will not happen. Logic and Fairness isnt something that epic is capable of.

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@JustTeddii It doesn’t seem too hard to split the loot pool for build and ZB. ZB feels like it needs shockwaves. Not having them requires you to carry bubbles or bunkers or die in the open and there is very little finishing power from range without them.

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@JustTeddii @FireMonkey What this one ever considered https://t.co/BBI3KfUxGr

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@c8ake @JustTeddii They've already done this once during Wilds when they made Shockwaves only available in ZB. Everyone forgot they did that, though, but they proved it was possible & that they were willing to separate the loot pools more than just bunkers.

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@JustTeddii It’s not about it being skillful. It was quite literally the only way to escape an engagement bc every other movement item takes 5+ seconds to use and the guns kill faster than that 5 seconds.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii https://t.co/VWMhKqjEIi

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@JustTeddii While SBMM isn’t the topic of this discussion, it is the very reason shocks are being used way more frequently to flee. Crashpads are not an acceptable replacement for these players. Most casuals don’t have the dexterity to turn and shoot out their own pad, so they’re chased-

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@JustTeddii There is a game mode for this, it's called ranked. If you don't like people running with cars and shockwaves just go play ranked. Ranked is meant to be harder. Pubs is meant to be fun. It becomes less fun with people crying on Twitter for every fun item to be vaulted

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@dakotaz @JustTeddii Personal opinion but shocks should have been vaulted in the beginning of the chapter/season to let the new movement have its shine and then unvaulted now to change up the game. But, yea, limit the stack to one slot and it would help solve the run away issues.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii This is a poor take considering you of all people, W key every single fight, every single time no matter the game mode

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@JustTeddii well breaking news to you, boss: NOT EVERYONE IS A HIGHLY SKILLED PRO PLAYER us casual players need shockwaves to disengage and heal, do a quest or something else unless you’re saying that battle royale should be for pro players??? 🤔

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Here’s this bich crying again

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@JustTeddii regardless on if it was actually the teams idea and decision or a creators. it’s a shit change.

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For what it’s worth, I don’t believe shockwaves are a necessity as long as there’s a viable combat alternative! Balancing movement items has to be one of the hardest things any dev will ever do in a game like this lol. Here’s some random things I thought might have been fun, since offering solutions is better than straight up whining. (I’m a professional whiner tho)

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@darealestbird @AllyJax2 @JustTeddii That’s why it’s Very skillfull, not frustrating and VERY FUN

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@Loolo_WRLD @JustTeddii This is a really great suggestion and I hope Ted sees this!

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@JustTeddii Shocks were never an issue in the past, calling them an issue now is ridiculous. And the options on how to utilize them far outweigh crash pads. When crash pads can really only be used for movement.

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@JustTeddii If you want my vote, since the vault movement has been drastically slower and less fun in ZB especially with the Kill Bill sword being removed as well. I think vaulting shockwaves without a replacement wasn't the play and another item like Kinetic Blade should take their place

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@JustTeddii - relentlessly across the map by, once again, higher skilled players. Shocks at least gave them a chance to survive longer in game. Yes, shocks are the easiest movement to use. Because the loot pool should be easy for a beginner or a casual. Leave them in pubs, and remove them-

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@Moon_child62 @JustTeddii Correct. If SBMM was more balanced, I wouldn’t need “low skill” shockwaves to run away from players 10x my skill level who hold walls endlessly then edit & shotgun at the same time. 😑 that’s not even mentioning the visual sound effects BS. Massive fails.

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@JustTeddii What actually needs fixing is SBMM. That’s probably the “fleeing issue”every match you get thrown in with TimmyFNCSTTV sweating his heart out while people just trying to play after work

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@EvolveJake @JustTeddii We also use shockwaves to push people. Not being able to do this has killed all the pace in ZB BR

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@JustTeddii Combat fleeing issues is not the problem. Do you understand what made chapter 5 amazing? or nitro season arguably the best ZB season ever? Movement, please be creative and make something new. Simpsons needed barts skateboard. Now could be Marty mcflys hover board.

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@JustTeddii Defensively repositioning, and yes, to disengage the fight if need be. I believe this highlights the difference and perhaps importance to have a conversation to separate loot pools between Builds and Zero Build. We’re not able to build a box if we are caught in a bad spot-

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@Loolo_WRLD @JustTeddii This would be fine as long as it doesnt affect creative maps because that'd massively break stuff

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@HesFaceless @JustTeddii It's a great change. We've had shockwaves for a long time. Let something else be the meta for a change. The wingsuit is great

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@Loolo_WRLD @JustTeddii this will destroy so many creative maps that simply wont do

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@ItsBrodeck @JustTeddii @Rockystan675 The question has been answered by Epic several years ago. Merging is not coming back because it allows for account theft. You don't need every single employee at Epic to back that explanation up.

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@c8ake @JustTeddii I gotta disagree, I think it's the opposite honestly. Shockwaves were designed with builds in mind, not ZB. https://t.co/NE6VjnsXPL

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@Jonty_Quinn @JustTeddii The point it makes engagements stale i shockeave in get hurt shockwave out??? That's not fun for either party it's a forced reset that you control

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@JustTeddii Not to mention that it’s lobbies that these casual players should never see. I can do just fine in my own lobbies, but when I try to play with my friends they’re in my lobbies and they just plainly cannot handle. It’s causing them to not even want to play with me.

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@JustTeddii They allow for tactical retreating and repositioning so instead of getting pounced on by some predator they fight could be more fair. Or if I’m weak I can go and heal. People playing don’t wanna lose so obviously they’d run away

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@AimeeByteBrite @NickEh30 @JustTeddii Crash pads ? Launch pads ? Wingsuits ? Not taking dumb fights in the open ?

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@nssnjdnf97590 @Loolo_WRLD @JustTeddii An OP mobility item that has no downsides whatsoever and doesnt require an ounce of skill has nothing wrong with it ? Cant yall enjoy playing games ?

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@JustTeddii I’m sorry but crash pads just suck and don’t work well. Grapplers and impulses without fall damage would’ve been the solution. Zero Builds just isn’t that good without shockwaves since you can’t build cover and the wingsuit makes you vulnerable in Zero Builds

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@DizzyReal_ @Loolo_WRLD @JustTeddii It’s also easy for ppl in mid-high level skill lobbies who’ve been playing due to sbmm. Give a brand new Fortnite a player a shockwave and see if they can figure out how to land directly on the bridge 20ft away without either flying over it or not going high enough.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii fanny

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@JustTeddii shockwaves to ZB is what materials are to builds. Shockwaves are essential mobility. Way to ruin the season for ZB players. Gg see you next szn. #fortnite

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@Poetic_Reason_ @NickEh30 Confused to what you’re doing?

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Shockwaves are for pussies.... If you're using them for movement, I don't disagree. But to run away from fights is just lame.

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@aixyno @JustTeddii So, if you’re playing with your friends, the lobbies depended on the person in the lobby with the less SBMM, but randomly changed it where now it’s based on the person in the lobby with the highest SBMM. Pretty much how ranked works. Hopefully that made sense.

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@JustTeddii https://t.co/0odzmuVPV6

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@somebodysgun @JustTeddii Then they should keep them vaulted in ranked but unvault them in unranked. The casuals don’t wanna play like we’re in a ranked cup.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Whiny grown man! Maybe get better and then they won’t get away. This season absolutely sucks now! Thanks!

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@NaniYounesgfa @Degenerattrash @AimeeByteBrite @NickEh30 @JustTeddii Cover, freedom to heal, enemy pushes before I'm set to re-engage? Shockwave through the wall to buy a little extra time and some distance to boot.

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This reply should have gotten more likes. Nick just can't handle shocks. I've come in 2nd by being shockwaved into the storm but that was on me — I say bring them back. Epic doesn't even understand its own game. You don't win Battle Royale by killing the most people — you win it by surviving and killing the last guy. Is that play style less fun? Yes. But is it a valid strategy? Yes. If Ted and the gang don't like it, make the winner the one with the most kills.

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@JustTeddii Also super refreshing to see the team is looking at feedback and is willing to change things around for the sake of improving 🙏🏽

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@JustTeddii I’m not sure about everyone, but I believe most of us that are unhappy with it like using them to push. Wings can’t be used too successfully for that, so it leaves us with crash pads. Adapt and overcome of course though

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@JustTeddii That’s cool, but what about increasing the spawn rate for vehicles? Like what’s the point of roads if there’s hardly any vehicles on the map? Also please revert the gas mileage to the ch6 stats when you drive normal or boost. It’s way too quick for gas to be depleted rn.

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@JustTeddii Keep telling that lie

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@AllyJax2 @JustTeddii ^^^. Exacly Like Inflate a bulls, Any Grapplers Oni Mask, Blades even Shockwaves, imagine having a different mobility item unvaulted/vaulted every 2 months, that would make the game really fresh pretty often while having NEW Core Mobility items.

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@JustTeddii Or gain a quick height advantage. Crash pads (especially with their current bugs) do not offer this as effective as shocks do. Furthermore, it provides a way to quickly maneuver across the map. I think if shocks aren’t in, it could be useful to have another item similar to it-

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@Swearin_ @JustTeddii I agree completely. An example to a decent alternative to shockwaves would be to add some dash effect item that’s similar to a shield mini that gives players enough mobility to close those gaps in engagements. Allows prevents players from fleeing long distances as well https://t.co/6ht9fcVOPO

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@JustTeddii People who don't use shockwaves are happy about it. People who do use shockwaves are not. In ZB shocks are really important and can help get you out of jams. Now you just get eliminated instead. Wingsuit is slow and you get beamed mid-air most of the time. So there's that.

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@JustTeddii Notice how shockwaves have been the same fundamentally since launch but when Nick complained, it got removed? Harassing Nick still ain't the way to go, although I find it stupid how people randomly want a certain thing nerfed or removed despite a long tenure of no controversy

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@JustTeddii Fix SBMM matchmaking

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@JustTeddii You are literally the all might of Fortnite you've swooped in and actually 180'd this game in such a positive way I am so loving this communication.

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@JustTeddii half of the BR lobby is spamming a lightening gun? But we are worried about a shockwave? Fortnite has spent years catering to bad players with some spam weapon every season that requires 0 talent and no average or good player wants in the game. This is why reload is my main game

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@JustTeddii @FireMonkey The Crash Pad Jr is a great replacement, but it can get you out of combat almost just as easily, especially in zero build. The wingsuit is already a much better replacement, especially because it actually needs skill

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@JustTeddii Your team actively listened to streamers and pros, specially Clix, and lo and behold, we have one of the most boring, acinide-tasting new chapter seasons of all time. Vaulting shockwaves was just one of the many things the game desperately needed. Hope you can still salvage this.

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@JustTeddii Not to mention that shockwaves are not the only issues and another big one is SBMM yet you specifically choose to respond to shocks? Be so for real.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii spot-on, king eh 30.

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@Jonty_Quinn @JustTeddii That's the point the shock waves allowed you people not to think about your next move there's no risk to that if you Glide when know someone has a clear shot on you that's your fault Shockwave allow you to get away with no punishment

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@JustTeddii @AllyJax2 I thought you guys were better at taking feedback, players are outwardly very upset about shockwaves being vaulted. Just put them back

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@JustTeddii @AllyJax2 Ted, you've had to have seen the outcry about the Zero Build server merge on NA. Why hasn't that been addressed? I'm playing on double my ping for no reason. Early september NAE and NAW now play ZB on NAC. No acknowledgement. Also Fortnitestatus tweet didn't even mention sword.

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@JustTeddii @FireMonkey I use shockwaves offensively all the time. Use one to go straight up and come down on the enemy with some damage. A quick reposition like shockwaving through a wall to where your opponent is can throw them off. Throwing a shock to get your opponent out of cover.

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@BlxrryFN @JustTeddii Sbmm ruined this season lowk

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@JustTeddii It’s a dumb change. Crash pads suck.

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@JustTeddii - from ranked.

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@JustTeddii Man there just needs to be another melee rotation. The wingsuit is only good for early/midgame. You took away the sword, crash pad jrs suck because they only drop in 2’s and are very easy to accidentally use. Bring back the grapple blade or something as a replacement for shocks

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii Wrong

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@JustTeddii Who gives a crap, revert the changes made to SBMM on 12th December. Tons of people have reached out and expressed that they are unable to play with their lower skilled friends and you just ignore it and only respond to positive comments.

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@JustTeddii "Is it actually skillful to just throw one at your feet and immediately be able to escape an engagement?" When the goal is to be the last man standing, any tool one utilizes to achieve that goal is a part of skill. It's Battle Royale, not "get as many kills as you can".

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@JustTeddii For me who primarily plays Zero Build Shockwaves are important. This item allow us to rotate into fights more quickly and disengage when we reach our own limits. We’ve had this in the game for year and it hasnt caused any real issues or shown that players who use it have no skill

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@JustTeddii Thanks so much for this thought out and transparent reply. Lot of bellyaching in each direction but the game really is better w/o shockwaves - crash pads have similar utility with much more skill expression, commitment and less universal benefit. Shockwaves are just way too easy

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@JustTeddii SBMM should definitely be addressed as im seeing this issue pop up just as much on my timeline as the Shockwave issue. That aside, the bunker mayhem in ZB gets pretty old TBH 🤣. Just stating my opinion, I play around it, but I have family members that play that can't.

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@JustTeddii Ch7 has a major camping problem in ranked ZB - boring. Placement is mainly rewarded, so they just camp buildings & bushes for placement. Shocks were a good way to survive a rat attack. Now it's even less safe to be the one moving in unreal lobbies. Crashpads bug 30% of the time.

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@JustTeddii Out of all the MAJOR problems your game has, you decide to get rid of shockwaves? There is no point lying to your community's face.

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@NickEh30 @JustTeddii grow a pair you sniveling bitch grow a pair you sniveling bitch Stay ur dumbass on arc raiders

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@NaniYounesgfa @Degenerattrash @AimeeByteBrite @NickEh30 @JustTeddii I mean, really. I run two weapons, misc item in my third, shields and health in my last two. Shockwaves are movement and utility. Move yourself closer to the opponent for pressure, or move them and yourself apart for breathing room.

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@AllyJax2 @JustTeddii I just like seeing people complain about it tbh

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@JustTeddii Hey Ted, do you guys think you’ll consider adding stuff like forecast towers, augments, and rift encounters back to the game? Those things back in ch4 made every game feel different and I feel that adding that on top of rift encounters could REALLY spice up every match.

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@JustTeddii @FireMonkey I’m happy with the being vaulted. The crash pads still give plenty of movement. Also the shockwaves rewarded players for getting into a bad position. They could just easily shock out. Now you need to be more strategic. I don’t think that’s a bad thing.

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@JustTeddii CAN WE PLEASE HAVE TRAVIS SCOTT BACK https://t.co/KQJ9eSmqkh

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@JustTeddii I don't know, is it actually skilful to just build a two story building and immediately be able to escape an engagement?

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@JustTeddii I like how you want to address this because it involves a streamer but have not said one word about the sbmm that TONS of people have complained about for far longer? Hey @NickEh30 can you start complaining about sbmm so people can get some clarity

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@JustTeddii Vaulting shockwaves imo was a long time coming. Every fight most times felt like a game of cat and mouse. However I would look a little more into adding movement to replace shockwaves like grapple hooks or impulse nades. Especially zero build

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@HesFaceless @JustTeddii I'm in agreement that the sword shouldn't have gone though, not sure why it did. But as much as I like em, I'm glad shockwaves are vaulted.

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@JustTeddii This is great and all..... but can we make it so that it doesn't take 5 minutes to change my skin in the locker?

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@JustTeddii i think shockwaves are just far too overtuned. they have all the upsides of a "get off me!" type item without any of the downsides. their presence in the loot pool always more-or-less makes other mobility items obsolete but their absence opens a wide possibility space

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@JustTeddii THANK YOU

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@JustTeddii Are shockwaves more reliable and safer than other movement? Yes Is the game more fun/healthy without? No Reliable Gameplay elements stronger than the curve is a staple for enjoyment. Heck the Queen in Chess, Sol Ring in MTG, Power weapons in unreal/shooters, Fireball in D&D.

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@JustTeddii is nick part of the team https://t.co/tdtTO6Ea6K

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@JustTeddii Shockwaves arnt needs but crashpads arnt the solution Making something new an fun like a shockwave would be good But crash pads r just crap and wing suit isn't used in combat. Something new would be good,tired of old reused items when were literally 5+ apart from there releases

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@JustTeddii If you are really monitoring the game you will know that people do not want bots in the games and promised to remove them for chapter 7, however I still see them in the games. You announced the rankeds 2.0 and we still don't know anything about them.

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@JustTeddii @FireMonkey I personally think Impulse Grenades could be a good replacement.