adamdivine wrote: Aside from the limited amount of info available from the leader boards, is there any way to tell if the person you are about to hit is shielded? I don't use line, and was wondering if there is any other way to know.
Ludaa wrote: Try skipping to see if you can find them again. If not, then they're shielded.
Quebbster wrote: adamdivine wrote: Aside from the limited amount of info available from the leader boards, is there any way to tell if the person you are about to hit is shielded? I don't use line, and was wondering if there is any other way to know. No, not really. That's why it's customary to wait a little while so the target has a chance to shield up, but of course you don't always have that luxury...
Konman wrote: Quebbster wrote: adamdivine wrote: Aside from the limited amount of info available from the leader boards, is there any way to tell if the person you are about to hit is shielded? I don't use line, and was wondering if there is any other way to know. No, not really. That's why it's customary to wait a little while so the target has a chance to shield up, but of course you don't always have that luxury... Customary? Whose custom? No one ever waits to see if I'm shielded.
Quebbster wrote: Konman wrote: Quebbster wrote: adamdivine wrote: Aside from the limited amount of info available from the leader boards, is there any way to tell if the person you are about to hit is shielded? I don't use line, and was wondering if there is any other way to know. No, not really. That's why it's customary to wait a little while so the target has a chance to shield up, but of course you don't always have that luxury... Customary? Whose custom? No one ever waits to see if I'm shielded. How long are you usually unshielded?
HaywireII wrote: I see an 8 hour cooldown listed on the shield screen. I have no idea how that mechanic works but how can people shield hop if you have to wait 8 hours?
Konman wrote: Longer than "a little while" apparently. And if I am supposed to wait to make sure other players are shielded, then I'll get hit even more. When I get over 800 pts, in fewer than 2 matches I get hit multiple times.