⚠︎Attention: Before I begin, I would like to clarify that my native language is not English; I used a translator to write this. I'm very sorry if there are any spelling mistakes. Thanks for your understanding.
🪷 Well... I tried to get used to smaller Lifeweaver… I didn’t. What was the point of doing such a stupid thing? You just need to reduce its hitbox, not its size or change the aesthetic that CHARACTERIZES to the character.
No matter how much time passes, it still fills me with immense—truly immense—frustration to know that Lifeweaver was reduced by 10% from his original size, and yet it doesn’t feel like any meaningful improvement came from it. If anything, it feels like the opposite.
I don’t want to hear anyone claim the absurd notion that he’s now “harder to kill.” In my experience—playing almost exclusively Lifeweaver— In fact, he felt he had much more survival when he was taller than he is now.
It’s frustrating to constantly have to jump just to see my allies positioned on high ground or hidden behind cover—cars, walls, anything that blocks my view. It’s even worse when that jump accidentally triggers my dash, leaving me vulnerable to a stray bullet (console player problems, where jump and dash share the same button, lol). And when I don’t have my platform available, I’m left helpless, hopping in place, unable to even see my teammates.
I hate no longer feeling like a “mini-tank” who could shield allies with his own body. I hate not having the height to properly face enemies who approach me head-on. And I hate how abilities like Orisa’s javelin or Roadhog’s hook still seem to connect with me as if my movement never mattered—as if I were standing still seconds ago. Excuse me!! I moved just in time and it caught me!!? Oh, but a Zenyatta just moved to the side and it didn't catch him, right? Bah >:V
What bothers me most is losing that distinct presence. I can’t stand sharing the same eye level as other supports. I can’t stand having to look up just to see allies on high ground. I can’t stand knowing that I now share the same stature as heroes like Moira or Mercy.
I simply hate—truly hate—this change with all my heart. It’s frustrating to the point of wanting to cry. I’m sorry, but I have not gotten used to this smaller version of Lifeweaver. If I had one wish, it would be for him to return to his original height and for no one to ever alter it again. He was perfect as he was.
As much as I love Lifeweaver, I don’t like him this way. I met him as a tall hero. I played him when he was tall. He stood out because he was the ONLY tall support—and that uniqueness meant something. At this point, I’d rather believe this change was just a terrible nightmare I haven’t woken up from yet.
Apologies if this comes across as offensive to anyone.
I just... needed to get this off my chest, so sorry 😭.