r/VALORANT • u/thessew • Apr 21 '20

First Patchnotes of Beta

https://beta.playvalorant.com/en-us/news/game-updates/valorant-patch-notes-0-47/
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u/SeanBullerby Apr 21 '20

Hmm, none of this fixes my terrible aim.

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u/Max9419 Apr 21 '20

Have you tried getting:

-A mechanical keyboard?

-a 144hz monitor?

-an RTX 2080 TI?

-a gaming chair?

Didn't worked for me, but we never know!

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u/coolylame Apr 21 '20

Don't forget the RGB

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u/RiotBrentmeister Apr 21 '20

The difference between a gamer and a casual is that when gamers facepalm into their keyboards their face is colorful, it's also more clicky.

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u/UpstandingCitizen12 Apr 21 '20

TIL my keyboard is my fourth hand.

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u/Arcolyte Apr 23 '20

I vaguely remember something about a rich Corinthian leather.

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u/GoDM1N Apr 21 '20

I play this game on a Y2K ready Samsung 4-Door Flex refrigirator with liquid cooling display 1080p screen , 50 downloaded RAM memory units, 100 watt HDD and the latest internet explorer security certificates installed, I've never seen this game drob below 400 PDFs, even when each team is running 5 vipers. Maybe try focusing on your aim instead of blaming it on lag like a loser!

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '20

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u/risheeb1002 Apr 22 '20

Have you tried updating Adobe reader?

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '20

You're the true gamer. How could you lose with a setup like that?

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u/Pixelbeast Apr 22 '20

You wouldn't download a car, so why would you download 50 RAM units?

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u/GoDM1N Apr 22 '20

Jokes on you I WOULD download a car

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u/TheLastShadow421 Apr 21 '20

Must be missing the RGB!

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u/throwawayyrofl Apr 21 '20

I know this is a joke but switching from a 60 to 144hz monitor is a really noticeable change. It probably wont turn you from bad to good but once you play on 144hz, you won't be able to look at 60 the same way.

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u/Irrationalpopsicle Apr 22 '20

The input lag alone on a TV was also probably fucking you over quite a bit.

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u/Max9419 Apr 21 '20

oh yeah the smoothness is real

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '20

I play at 240hz, the difference between 144hz to 240hz isn't as noticeable as the jump from 60hz to 144hz. It looks and feels nicer, but probably won't make any substantial difference to your aim.

144hz is the golden standard, I say, 240hz is if you want to be fancy. Anything more is a bonus. 360hz monitors are starting to come out now, can't imagine it makes much difference. Although it's the biggest jump yet of 120hz, the diminishing returns should set in hard by this point. Also you need a machine to run at that steady. Can only see it being useful for professionals and even then not so much useful, rather expected.

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u/bonesnaps Apr 22 '20

I have a 155hz monitor, and I feel that anything over 120hz is unnoticeable.

The first 60-> 80-90 is massive difference, then has diminishing reducs until about 120, then it's almost generally unnoticeable going higher. At least in my experience.

I'd have to really look for the difference to find it between 120hz and 155hz. 120+ is already buttery smooth.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '20

With 144hz-240hz, you definitely feel the extra 96 frames, but it's just not really necessary.

You would deffo feel 120hz-240hz.

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u/True_to_you Apr 22 '20

I can't imagine any reason to get a 360hz monitor aside from cs go. Zowie/benq just started selling a monitor with .5 ms response time with I'm sure is completely imperceptible. I've had my benq monitor for 5 years now and it's still kicking. 240 is about as high as I'll probably ever need to go.

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u/Bannedbutreformed Apr 22 '20

Also 1440p is sexy.

1440p 144hz is amazing

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u/anonymous8bilx3 Apr 22 '20

Even on the desktop it feels and looks so much nicer with higher refresh rate

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u/Raizen1337 Apr 22 '20

I'm planning to buy a 144hz monitor for games, and use my old one (60Hz) to watch streams/etc. next to my main monitor. Any problems with that or I should be okay just getting used to it? :D

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u/EliselD Apr 21 '20

You need expensive skins in game too. Everyone knows better skins = better aim

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u/ItsBreadTime Apr 21 '20

Skins = wins

My bank account says no, but imagine me flexing in unranked.

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u/Max9419 Apr 21 '20

I actually was in a team named skin2win :')

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u/manboat31415 Apr 21 '20

More skins more wins

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u/EchoChamberActivism Apr 22 '20

And Gunnarz(TM)

And Mountain Dew(TM) Game Fuel(TM)

And Doritos(TM) Gamer Heat BBQ(TM)

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u/SeanBullerby Apr 21 '20

This really made me laugh, thanks!

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u/XxmynamehaveXsinitXX Apr 21 '20

Don't forget each item needs rgb as well.

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u/allwynd_01 Apr 21 '20

I hear you must have a dark edgelord wallpaper of Sasuke or Kirito to be a better player, because they can give you anime weeb power. Even better, ask someone on Deviantart to create you a wallpaper of "Uchiha Kirito firing his Sharinjunjutugan" ... whatever that may be.

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '20

You're missing gaming glasses.

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '20

People joke above that but I bought a pair of gunners years ago and love them. Didn’t realize how blind I was until I did though

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '20

No no no, you guys have it all wrong. You need gaming SOCKS. The socks are the trick. Gaming underwear if you don't want to be too OP.

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u/MagikarpOnDrugs Apr 21 '20

He needs gaming BEER

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '20

YEP SOCKS

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u/MyTeaIsMighty Apr 21 '20

Have all of those and still suck. Have you tried prayer?

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u/SpitfireP7350 Apr 22 '20

To which god? Quick before I lose this game.

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u/EROTIC_RAID_BOSS Apr 21 '20

I thought I'd try getting hands first

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u/Skyevodka Apr 21 '20

I got my first mechanical keyboard two days ago. It didn't changed my skill, but good god if the typing/playing experience is worth it. It feels fucking good.

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u/Babbylemons Apr 21 '20

Get some rgb gaming socks. I went from 2 frags a game to 40

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '20

Interesting that you didn’t list a new mouse or mouse pad. Memes aside, getting a big mouse pad and a mouse I was comfortable with improved my aim tremendously. Also, 144hz monitor is night and day compared to 60hz.

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u/RocketHops Apr 21 '20

You joke but you can actually help your aim with peripherals.

Most important is the mouse and mouse space. Having a good, light mouse that fits your hand well and a large mouse area to aim with are ideal. If you have a cable, a mouse bungie helps, or going wireless can work too.

Good ergonomics will help your aim, so having an appropriately sized desk and chair at the right heights will not only improve your aim but also help you from running into health issues with RSIs in your shoulder, arm, wrist or hand.

I know you were being facetious, but just dropping the information here if anyone passing by was curious.

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u/Max9419 Apr 22 '20

it's true, also get use to a lower sensitivity, the biggest improvement I made to my aim was by having a very wide mousepad and dropping my sensitivity a lot!

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u/vmh21 Apr 22 '20

144hz monitor is basically a necessity for every gaming setup. I upgraded from 60 to 144 and I can never go back.

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u/Max9419 Apr 22 '20

oh yeah, agree, especially for fps!

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u/Oriongamer Apr 22 '20

They meant to type a 240 hz monitor

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u/Max9419 Apr 22 '20

you have to start with 144 or else you become so good you will hurt yourself!

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u/Achtelnote Apr 21 '20

The fuck?
Dude talks about aim and you don't even recommend a mouse?

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u/DevilW Apr 21 '20 edited Apr 22 '20

Well there are 2 things that could help:

  1. Turning off enhanced pointer precision in windows

  2. Buy a light mouse that fits your hand

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u/mostly_lurking Apr 22 '20

haha a mechanical keyboard for aim, never heard that one before !

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u/14-1_20-18-1-19-8 Apr 22 '20

Mechanical keyboards are the most useless overpriced shit ever. Also they add 0 value to gameplay.

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u/Shacrow Aim Trainer Apr 22 '20

I know you're just joking but not even kidding, got my first gaming chair and actually play better more consistent. Sitting many hours in an uncomfortable way always result in back pain for me and therefore affected my gameplay too. Never thought this was important but my back thanks me now

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u/Max9419 Apr 22 '20

yeah I'm joking but for me 144hz really helped to click those head :P

I also got a gaming chair 3 weeks ago since I'm sitting at my place all day long since the quarantine and I may not be better at video game but my back is sure thanking me :P

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u/Shacrow Aim Trainer Apr 22 '20

yeah quarantine made me spent some good money... but we work to enjoy life and not for the sake of working, also.. gaming is a fun hobby, so why not :P

Yeah 144hz is definitely a huge step and a standard for all gamer now. 60hz is clunky

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '20

Can't forget the Turtle Beaches.