Jonster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, joffocakes said: Ahaha, I knew you'd have gotten a 1st place finish already. On your first go though? You make me sick. Sorry (I’m not sorry). 6 minutes ago, McCoy said: Once question though, the article linked to earlier implied that it is only lines of 2 or more than get sent to other players. Is that true? Assuming it’s working on the established Tetris rules (which it seems to), the simple answer is yes. That said, if you clear lines (including single line clears) with consecutive pieces you’ll start a combo which also sends lines. The longer the combo goes the more lines are sent. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Well I've spent ten minutes or so trying to get into the shop so I can buy a month of online, but its not working. Not exactly encouraging for their general online stability when I'm trying to play a game with a hundred other people. Maybe there's something in my walls or the Switch hates my router, but these are the exact same issues I had with online connectivity on 3DS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Jonster said: I downloaded this before work this morning and had a game before leaving. First place, with 14 KOs! I set the targeting thing to KO and left it as I guessed it would target higher stacked players. Looking forward to playing more. It’s a shame the controls aren’t customisable but I soon got used to it. Who'd have guessed Mr 7th in the world would be good at this too... Well done! Rllmuk represent! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probotector Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Don’t understand the complaints? Barebones? Instructions? This is Tetris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Pickford Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I used to think I was good at Tetris. 17th is my best so far. I'm getting old. Great fun though. Complaints about no offline mode? This is a free online game. Buy a copy of Tetris if you want to play regular Tetris! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eighthours Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 35 minutes ago, McCoy said: Yeah, a bog standard offline mode does seem a strange omission for a partly handheld portable device. If you actually want the game to be £24.99, just say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Why would you expect a battle royale game to have a single-player mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probotector Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Connect it to your mobile when out and about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Managed a few goes last night between finishing work and getting to bed. 8th was my best, but I loved every moment. Hope this has legs t last. I did feel at times I was being targeted so need to work on a defence strategy. Which would appear to be having a long piece in reserve. But that means I can't use the T-Spin and have to wait on a piece falling instead. Could do with knowing what clears do what damage to opponent, It certainly requires a very different strategy to 1vs1 Tetris for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 If you want an offline Tetris, then hand over some money to SEGA for Puyo Puyo Tetris. It is the best version of Tetris in recent years. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joffocakes Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just now, bradigor said: If you want an offline Tetris, then hand over some money to SEGA for Puyo Puyo Tetris. It is the best version of Tetris in recent years. Pretty sure it's on sale on the eShop just now too. (Also that better not be a sly dig at Tetris Effect). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Jonster said: Sorry (I’m not sorry). Assuming it’s working on the established Tetris rules (which it seems to), the simple answer is yes. That said, if you clear lines (including single line clears) with consecutive pieces you’ll start a combo which also sends lines. The longer the combo goes the more lines are sent. Yeah on one of my goes I tried building a side gulley (2 wide) and got a good combo going and with my attacks set to KO I managed to get 7 from that. Previously, set to random and just trying for Tetris clears I got 2-3 KOs at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, joffocakes said: Pretty sure it's on sale on the eShop just now too. (Also that better not be a sly dig at Tetris Effect). Oh, has it been removed? Must learn to read! Yes get it if it is on sale for sure. And no... I have no PS4 so haven't played Tetris Effect However, I still look at that as a variant of the game, rather than a standard version. I could be wrong though and will know when I get to actually play it. It would likely be my GotY 2018. By the way... GotY 2017: Puyo Puyo Tetris GotY 2018: Tetris Effect GotY 2019: Tetris 99 Also, if this is a success.... Puyo Puyo 99, Panel De Pon 99.... Droplitz in any form 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I'm never sure which things I'm doing in multiplayer Tetris are actually helpful. Playing normally got me to the top ten a few times but when I'm specifically targeted I have no idea what to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 29 minutes ago, bradigor said: Yeah on one of my goes I tried building a side gulley (2 wide) and got a good combo going and with my attacks set to KO I managed to get 7 from that. Previously, set to random and just trying for Tetris clears I got 2-3 KOs at most. I’ve just concentrated on going for Tetrises so far, with opportunistic T-Spin Doubles (mostly because I forget the controls at the start of each match and mess up openings). It’s served me well so far with 4 wins from 6 games, and the other two were second places. I’ve not been targeting anyone specifically, just switching between KO and attackers. I think the incoming garbage clear is generous, or clears multiple attackers’ garbage equally. There was one point I had 12 incoming lines and cleared them all with a single Tetris. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Danster said: Who'd have guessed Mr 7th in the world would be good at this too... Well done! Rllmuk represent! Just as I think I’ve escaped the grasp of Tetris, something new comes along and pulls me back in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW_Jimmy Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, bradigor said: If you want an offline Tetris, then hand over some money to SEGA for Puyo Puyo Tetris. It is the best version of Tetris in recent years. I've just found out Tetris 99 is developed by Arika. That automatically makes this the best playing/feeling version of Tetris in years. All the Pros are freaking out, and hoping (again) for a grand master title next. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulando Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Gonna get my arse into gear and sign up to Nintendo Online, mainly just for this! Sounds amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePixelbarks Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 is it 98 random people, or can we enter in as a group yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just randoms at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Had an awful run this morning, finishing between 50th-20th and getting hammered with attacks. Felt like I was being specifically targeted at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Jonster said: I think the incoming garbage clear is generous, or clears multiple attackers’ garbage equally. There was one point I had 12 incoming lines and cleared them all with a single Tetris. This also may not be true given some of the games I’ve had. Further investigation is needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, bradigor said: Had an awful run this morning, finishing between 50th-20th and getting hammered with attacks. Felt like I was being specifically targeted at times If you have lots of KO’s (or are a high rank apparently) anyone targeting “badges” is more likely to target you. I had a game earlier where I felt the same as I had 6 people at once after me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Jonster said: If you have lots of KO’s (or are a high rank apparently) anyone targeting “badges” is more likely to target you. I had a game earlier where I felt the same as I had 6 people at once after me That makes sense. Suppose I'll have to adjust to counter that then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unofficial Who Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 This has turned the online sub from something that seems overpriced to an essential purchase for the Switch. What an amazing implementation, I love all the mini screens of the other challengers at the sides. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradigor Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The one thing I think will need adjusting is the speed increases. They are fine for single player, but need to be consistent for battle modes. I am positive in other versions it doesn't increase like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirubagan Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 7th place is my best so far. Tetris EDIT: 3rd Place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stock Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 So how does this work then? The trailer is really vague. You play on a normal Tetris field and can send junk to other players when you clear lines? How do you do that? Confused (note I've never played any multiplayer Tetris before) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Here is a very good post about the mechanics, attack strength and the fact there is actually a sort of loot system in play: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/aqgmwk/how_to_win_at_tetris_99_battle_royale_mechanics/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonster Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, Alan Stock said: So how does this work then? The trailer is really vague. You play on a normal Tetris field and can send junk to other players when you clear lines? How do you do that? Confused (note I've never played any multiplayer Tetris before) Basically yes. If you clear two or more lines you send Garbage Lines to other players - these appear at the bottom of their field and has a gap in a random spot. You knock someone out when you cause them to overstack (ie die), so you need to find a balance between building up to make Tetrises to clear lines but not being too high that an attack will kill you. Before an attack hits you though you have a chance to cancel it out by clearing lines, this so instead of attacking others you’re stopping the attack on yourself. Tetris 99 complicates things because there’s so many players and as such there’s various targeting methods in this depending on if you want to go on offence or defence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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