The markings on Chamber's hands used to turn gold from their typical brownish yellow when he was in range of his tp. Now they don't. Why is that?

As the title asks, why do some players switch between their melee weapons and their guns when it isn't necessary and if anything could be harmful to them because they'd have to play the equip animations?

Just recently got into the game (level 25 currently) and I just absolutely love Viper. Her kit/util is just so much fun, and I love her aesthetic as well as some of the lore and voice acting. I've been watching videos for learning some good...