Как пишется трейсер

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  • 1 Русский
    • 1.1 Морфологические и синтаксические свойства
    • 1.2 Произношение
    • 1.3 Семантические свойства
      • 1.3.1 Значение
      • 1.3.2 Синонимы
      • 1.3.3 Антонимы
      • 1.3.4 Гиперонимы
      • 1.3.5 Гипонимы
    • 1.4 Родственные слова
    • 1.5 Этимология
    • 1.6 Фразеологизмы и устойчивые сочетания
    • 1.7 Перевод
    • 1.8 Библиография

Русский[править]

В Викиданных есть лексема трейсер (L171195).

Морфологические и синтаксические свойства[править]

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Д. тре́йсеру тре́йсерам
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тре́йсер

Существительное, одушевлённое, мужской род, 2-е склонение (тип склонения 1a по классификации А. А. Зализняка).

Корень: -трейсер-.

Произношение[править]

  • МФА: [ˈtrɛɪ̯sʲɪr]

Семантические свойства[править]

Значение[править]

  1. неол., спорт. человек, занимающийся паркуром ◆ Отсутствует пример употребления (см. рекомендации).

Синонимы[править]

  1. паркурист, паркурщик

Антонимы[править]

Гиперонимы[править]

  1. спортсмен

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Родственные слова[править]

Ближайшее родство

Этимология[править]

От англ. tracer, далее от ??

Фразеологизмы и устойчивые сочетания[править]

Перевод[править]

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Библиография[править]

  • Шагалова Е. Н. Словарь новейших иностранных слов. — М. : АСТ-Пресс Книга, 2017. — ISBN 978-5-462-01845-9.
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Tracer
Overwatch character
An illustration of a young, Caucasian woman with spiky, brown hair. She is wearing orange goggles over her eyes, a brown jacket, a blue lamp on her abdomen, brown gloves and orange leggings. There is some augmentation of the arms. She stands slightly angled, but facing the viewer with both of her hands clenched into fists and arms straight down to her sides.

Promotional Overwatch 2 image featuring Tracer

First appearance Overwatch Cinematic Trailer (2014)
First game Heroes of the Storm (2016)
Created by Blizzard Entertainment
Designed by Geoff Goodman
Voiced by Cara Theobold (English)
In-universe information
Full name Lena Oxton
Occupation Adventurer
Pilot
Affiliation Overwatch
Royal Air Force (formerly)
Weapon Pulse pistols
Pulse bomb
Nationality British
Class Damage

Tracer is the alias of Lena Oxton, a fictional playable character who appears in Overwatch, a franchise centered around first-person hero shooter video games developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Tracer was first seen in the 2014 Overwatch Cinematic Trailer short. She was introduced as a playable character in an April 2016 update for the crossover multiplayer online battle arena game Heroes of the Storm, nearly a month prior to the release of the first Overwatch game. She appeared again in Overwatch 2, a 2022 sequel to the original game.

The character, who is of British origin, has been noted by video game outlets to be peppy and energetic. In the game, Tracer has low health, but is highly mobile with her skills including a teleportation-like ability and time-travel. Those abilities were caused by an accident that left her unable to maintain a physical form in the present until Winston invented the chronal accelerator, a device that allows her to control her own time frame.

Prominently featured in the franchise’s official media and serving as the first game’s cover girl, Tracer is one of the most recognizable Overwatch characters. She is one of the more commonly featured characters in the franchise’s fan art. Tracer has attracted media coverage related to online controversies surrounding one of her in-game victory poses, as well as her prominence in fan-produced pornography, which Blizzard has tried to remove. The character has appeared in Overwatch animated media and a digital comic series based on the game. In her comic debut, she is revealed to be a lesbian, a depiction that was positively received by media outlets and players.

Development and design[edit]

Gameplay and art[edit]

Tracer was one of the first twelve Overwatch characters introduced at BlizzCon in 2014.[1] Her in-game character model notably features tight orange pants, goggles and Crocs-like shoes.[2] Her design is based upon an element from Blizzard’s canceled project, Titan.[3] Overwatchs game director Jeff Kaplan said Titan included a class of character called «Jumper», which developed into Tracer because Overwatch focuses on creating individual characters instead of generic classes. The Jumper class was depicted as male in most of the concept artwork and its player version.[4][5] Like Tracer in Overwatch, the Jumper was equipped with the Blink and Recall abilities, as well as a Pulse bomb and dual-wielding machine pistols. The design of Tracer’s pistols were influenced by the G18 pistols featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.[5]

Tracer’s design was influenced by Geoff Goodman, the lead hero designer for Overwatch.[6] Tracer was the first hero designed for the game and was used to test the basic gameplay.[6][7] Kaplan recounted the first Overwatch playtest, stating, «The entire level was gray and blocky and the only hero was Tracer. We had no visual effects or attachment points on her guns so she just shot laser beams out of her eyes.»[8] Overwatchs assistant game director Aaron Keller has said Temple of Anubis was the first map developed for the game, and that the map and Tracer were worked on concurrently. Keller said, «One day we got both of them in, and just with Tracer running around an unfinished map it was fun».[7] Keller said that, unlike other characters, Tracer’s three abilities were maintained throughout the game’s development, noting, «from the beginning, she originated as a ‘whole’ hero».[6] However, her health pool was nerfed during the game’s late closed beta stages.[9] Concerning Tracer’s gameplay style, Kotakus Kirk Hamilton said «she’s quick and squishy, designed more to harry the opposing team from behind than to survive a frontal assault».[10]

Lead artist Arnold Tsang said the character’s body size and running pose were considered during character design to make each hero easily identifiable.[11] Tracer has a wild running animation and a unique trail of blue light extending behind her.[11] Nathan Grayson of Kotaku said her jump animation appears «hyper-exaggerated and kinda goofy looking», a result of the smear frame and squash and stretch animation techniques used in Overwatch.[12] Blizzard senior animator David Gibson pointed out frames from her jump animation: «We’re trying to just push it a little further than normal. Something as simple as stretching the torso out, having her hang [in the air] just a little bit longer than normal. Really squashing her when she lands.»[12]

A youthful, female, Caucasian, computer-generated character holding automatic firearms and wearing orange leggings stands upright and looks over her left shoulder. In the left image she has both feet on the ground and is viewed from the back while in the right image she stands on her left leg with her right leg raised and placed beneath her buttock.

Comparison between Tracer’s original pose (left) and altered replacement (right)[13]

On the return of Overwatch‘s closed beta in February 2016, victory poses and other cosmetic changes were added to the characters.[14] In March 2016, a controversy arose about Tracer’s «Over the Shoulder» victory pose after a user on the game’s forums said it was out of character and «reduces Tracer to just another bland female sex symbol».[15][16] The post generated a discussion on the forums, which gaming outlets noted for its civility; several users added their own critical opinions of the pose while others disagreed with the original poster.[17] Kaplan posted an apologetic response in which he announced Blizzard’s plans to replace the pose because they did not want to «make someone feel uncomfortable, under-appreciated or misrepresented».[18][19]

The decision was met with mixed reactions from the gaming community. Some argued that Blizzard had surrendered its creative control over the game, censoring content to appease an offended user,[16] while others praised Blizzard’s willingness to listen to the community and adhere to standards for portraying characters according to their personalities.[20] Kaplan later said the game’s development team was not «entirely happy with the original pose» and that internal creative struggles over its inclusion had occurred.[16][18] The following week, a replacement pose was released; one commentator said this was «different, butt [sic] not by much», referring to the prominent buttocks of the original pose.[13][21] According to Jessica Lachenal of The Mary Sue website, the replacement pose was inspired by a cheesecake pin-up illustration by Billy De Vorss.[21][22] Kaplan called the replacement pose cool, cute, and playful, and said he wished the team had chosen it originally.[23]

The developers of Overwatch later introduced seasonal events, including themed cosmetics such as skins and sprays for players to equip the character with.[24] Tracer received two skins during the game’s first seasonal event, «Summer Games 2016», which was themed after the 2016 Summer Olympics.[24] In the game’s first year of release, she received themed skins during the game’s subsequent «Winter Wonderland», «Year of the Rooster 2017», «Uprising», and «Anniversary» events.[25][26][27][28]

Like the other Overwatch characters, Tracer underwent a character redesign during the development of Overwatch 2; the redesign retained her trademark orange pants and goggles, albeit visually tweaked.[2]

Story and character[edit]

Outside the game, Blizzard’s fictional biography for Tracer lists her real name as Lena Oxton, her age as 26, and her base of operations as London, England.[29][30]

Tracer is an adventurer and former agent of the international task force, Overwatch.[29] In Overwatch lore, Tracer is known for her piloting skills; after being a member of the British Royal Air Force, she became the youngest person ever inducted into Overwatch’s experimental flight program.[1][31] She was chosen to test the Slipstream, a prototype of a teleporting fighter; during the test flight, the Slipstream’s teleportation matrix malfunctioned and Tracer was pronounced dead.[30] She later reappeared, having been desynchronized from the flow of time, preventing her from keeping a physical form in the present until a scientist named Winston created the chronal accelerator, which gives Tracer control over her own time.[30] These events occur during a period in which the Overwatch organization was increasingly protested and criticized by the public.[32] In an April 2017 patch, the game’s «Hero Gallery» was updated to include short biographies for the characters and background information on the skins that the player can equip onto characters.[33] Though in the franchise’s narrative Overwatch was forcibly dissolved, Tracer’s biography notes that she continues «to right wrongs and fight the good fight wherever the opportunity presents itself».[1][29]

Tracer was one of the first characters to have her backstory fleshed out. In an interview with PC Gamer, the game’s creative director, Chris Metzen likened her to a Spider-Man–type character and stated, «Tracer [was] one of the first characters we really got to know. And while she wasn’t particularly created to be a starring role, if you will, […] it feels good to leverage her in the front of story ideas.»[34] Tracer has been called a peppy character;[35] Hardcore Gamers Kevin Dunsmore described her as a «spunky Brit [who is] […] full of little quips as she zips around the battlefield».[36] Kaplan described Tracer as cute and playful, noting that she does everything with a wink and a smile.[23] In an interview with PCGamesN, game designer Michael Chu said he feels Tracer embodies the game’s theme of heroism, adding, «she has a personality which is out of the norm for most people. She is incredibly optimistic, she is incredibly bubbly—it’s part of her hero persona.»[37] Matching her English origin, Tracer is voiced by English actress Cara Theobold.[38]

At BlizzCon 2015, Metzen was asked about the presence of gay heroes in the Overwatch universe; he confirmed there were such characters but elaborated, «we want it to play out organically, we don’t want it to be a data point or feel contrived in any way.»[39] In December 2016, Tracer became the first Overwatch hero to be canonically revealed as LGBT in Reflections, an issue of the Overwatch digital comic; she identifies herself as a lesbian.[40][41] She is depicted in the comic as a partner in a romantic relationship with a woman named Emily, who is not part of the Overwatch team.[40] Blizzard noted the importance of variety in character background, which helps deepen and enrich the game’s broader fictional universe.[42] Blizzard stated about Tracer’s development, «As with any aspect of our characters’ backgrounds, their sexuality is just one part of what makes our heroes who they are. From the very beginning of our work on Tracer’s story, it just felt right to make this an aspect of her character.»[43]

Gameplay[edit]

Overwatch[edit]

In Overwatch, Tracer is classified as an offense character.[44] She is listed as a two-star (medium) difficulty character for players.[29] She is equipped with dual pulse pistols that reload quickly and deal damage rapidly at a short range.[44][45] According to video game media, she is the fastest character on the game’s roster.[46][47] Her speed is often described as one of her biggest advantages and an annoyance to the opposing team.[48][49] Although Tracer has a speed advantage, she has the lowest health pool in the game.[46][47] Her Blink ability, which comes with three charges, allows her to teleport a short distance in the direction she is traveling.[35] Using this ability she can «zip behind an enemy in an instant for surprise attacks, or dodge completely out of the line of fire».[44] Her Recall ability allows Tracer to return to her position three seconds prior, resetting her health and reloading her gun. Both abilities have a cooldown period.[44][46] Tracer’s ultimate ability is Pulse Bomb, a sticky bomb that clings to the first surface or hero it touches before detonating with area of effect damage.[44][45]

Jeff Kaplan has commented on her harassing gameplay style, noting that:

[The game has] characters like Tracer and Genji … who are really unique in how Overwatch is played, and sometimes the absolute right thing for Tracer to be doing is to be off on her own, completely away from the objective or completely away from the team, harassing other players who are running back from the spawn. And she might not even be killing those players … She’s a distracting, ambushing skirmisher. And that doesn’t really fit in necessarily with objective time. … You can be the absolute MVP of the match when you’re doing some of those things, and there’s no way to really score it accurately.[23]

Heroes of the Storm[edit]

Destructoid noted that her unconventional design in Heroes of the Storm is similar to her Overwatch design, writing that «she has the same basic abilities, and even powers up her Heroic [ability] just like an ultimate—by dealing damage».[50] A Heroic ability in Heroes of the Storm is player-chosen and is unlocked once the hero reaches level 10.[51] In Heroes of the Storm, players have no control over Tracer’s Heroic ability, which is unlocked immediately.[51] Her core skill-set is teleportation, which includes a quick blink strike and a Recall ability that functions similarly to the one in Overwatch.[50] Chris Thursten of PC Gamer wrote that he was impressed by her Heroes of the Storm design, which defies the normal rules of the game and allows her to «literally [run] circles around certain heroes».[52] Acknowledging that she can be an «absolute terror to the enemy team», Blizzard rolled out a nerfed version of the character on May 4, 2016, less than a month after her introduction.[53]

Appearances[edit]

Video games[edit]

Tracer debuted as a playable character in the video game Heroes of the Storm in its April 2016 update, nearly a month prior to the release of Overwatch.[54][55] PC Gamer‘s Chris Thursten called her inclusion in the game a marketing move but noted that Tracer felt different than other MOBA characters as a result of her origin in a first-person shooter. He praised her inclusion as a legitimate addition to the roster, writing that she «introduces a bunch of new ideas to Heroes of the Storm that elevate her above traditional preorder bonus fluff».[52]

The video game Overwatch lacks a traditional campaign or story mode; its lore and character backgrounds, including Tracer’s, are instead shown through its map design and character voice lines.[56][57]

In April 2017, Blizzard launched Uprising, a seasonal event that included an eponymous player versus environment co-op game mode.[58] The default version of the mode limits players to four characters; Tracer, Torbjörn, Reinhardt, and Mercy.[58] The limitation to these characters was due to the mode being a portrayal of the King’s Row Uprising event from Overwatch‘s past.[59] In this story element set seven years before the events in the main game, Tracer—then known as Cadet Oxton—works alongside the other three characters in her first mission as a member of Overwatch.[60] The strike team is tasked with thwarting an attack on London perpetrated by an extremist group.[60]

Animations and films[edit]

In November 2014, Tracer appeared alongside Winston in a cinematic trailer for Overwatch. The two characters fought against Widowmaker and Reaper, agents of a terrorist group called Talon.[32][61] The trailer, which officially announced Overwatch, debuted at BlizzCon 2014.[62] Widowmaker and Reaper invade a museum and try to steal Doomfist’s gauntlet; Tracer and Winston thwart the heist.[32]

In March 2016, Tracer had a voice-only appearance in Recall, the first in a series of animated Overwatch shorts. Tracer responds to Winston’s recall of Overwatch agents, allowing her voice to be heard.[63] The events of Recall occur prior to those of the 2014 cinematic trailer.[30] In April, Tracer made a physical appearance in Alive, the second in the series of animated Overwatch shorts.[64] The short is set in London’s King’s Row, which is the setting one of the game’s maps.[65] In the short, Tracer attempts to stop Widowmaker from assassinating Tekhartha Mondatta.[32][66] Tracer fails to protect Mondatta and is incapacitated by Widowmaker, who damages her chronal accelerator.[32]

In April 2017, Tracer appeared in a video showing the events of the King’s Row Uprising event, which Blizzard described as «a pivotal moment in history from before the fall of Overwatch».[67] Tracer narrates the video as Cadet Oxton.[67] In July, Blizzard released another animated origin story focusing on the character Doomfist; in the video, Tracer, Genji and Winston battle Doomfist.[68]

Tracer appears as a background character and avatar in Steven Spielberg’s 2018 film Ready Player One, based on the novel of the same name by Ernest Cline.[69]

In November 2019, Tracer appeared in the Zero Hour animated cinematic, which functioned as an announcement for Overwatch 2.[70]

Comics[edit]

Overwatchs tie-in digital comic series featured Tracer in its December 2016 issue, Reflections.[40] Reflections is a holiday-themed issue written by Michael Chu and featuring art by Miki Montlló.[71] Tracer is depicted in a romantic relationship with a woman named Emily, who is not on the Overwatch team.[42] This confirmed Tracer as the first of several characters that Blizzard noted have diverse sexuality.[40] To avoid legal conflict with Russia’s ban against gay propaganda, Blizzard blocked access to this comic from the Russian Federation.[72] Tracer is depicted with her chronal accelerator removed; the game’s Twitter account confirmed the accelerator still works if removed as long as it is charging nearby.[73]

Tracer appears in the April 2017 issue, Uprising.[74] The issue, set seven years before the game, is about a terrorist attack by an extremist group on King’s Row in London.[74] In the comic, Overwatch is forbidden from operating in England but Strike Commander Jack Morrison, also known as Soldier: 76, sends Tracer—then new to the Overwatch team—along with Reinhardt, Torbjörn, and Mercy to assist with the situation in London.[75] Tracer’s catchphrase, «Cheers love, the cavalry’s here!» is derived from a comment made by Torbjörn when they first meet.[76]

In September 2020, Blizzard began publishing Tracer—London Calling, a five-issue comic series.[77] The comic served as a tie-in for an in-game seasonal event.[77] The comic series delves into Tracer’s interactions with the omnics of the London Underground, as well as human–omnic relations.[78]

Merchandising[edit]

Tracer has appeared in Overwatch merchandising. In 2017, Japanese manufacturer Good Smile Company partnered with Blizzard to release Overwatch action figures in their Nendoroid and Figma lines, which included figures of Tracer.[79][80] In 2018, Lego announced an Overwatch set featuring Tracer.[81]

Reception[edit]

A young, Caucasian woman with short, spiky hair wearing a brown jacket and yellow leggings is facing the camera and extending two fake pistols; one in each hand.

Cosplay of Tracer at the Animethon Convention in 2016

Tracer is often cited as the «poster girl» for the Overwatch franchise, with many publications referring to her as the original game’s mascot or noting that she essentially fills that role.[note 1] The magazine Hardcore Gamer described her as «Overwatch’s single most iconic character».[84] Kotakus Kirk Hamilton concurred, writing that she is «easily the most iconic Overwatch hero», and calling her his favorite character.[10] In 2016, Glixel staff ranked Tracer as fifth-most iconic video game character of the 21st century.[85] The Daily Dots Joseph Knoop ranked her as the second-best Overwatch character, writing «Tracer is at many times the heart and soul of Overwatchs unerring optimism» and calling her the «indisputable face» of the franchise.[86] Polygon included her as one of the 70 best video game characters of the 2010s with the publication’s Nicole Carpenter writing, «Not only is she the cover woman of a competitive shooter, but she’s a gay woman — and that’s been important for a lot of fans who may not have otherwise seen queer characters in blockbuster video games.»[82] In 2021, PC Gamer ranked Tracer as 15th of «the 50 most iconic characters in PC gaming,» stating that «Tracer has been a favourite among the Overwatch community since the game’s launch, and her popularity hasn’t waned in the slightest as the game’s character roster has expanded.»[87]

Before the game’s official release, VentureBeat wrote, «if you’ve paid any attention to the early fan culture for Overwatch, you’ve likely noticed that Tracer seems especially popular».[88] Kotakus Nathan Grayson described her as «peppy and fun, but also courageous and badass», adding that, «In creating their own works involving Tracer, fans have turned those characteristics up to 11. Some depict her as childlike, naive and carefree. She can even be kind of a doof, a punchline.»[89] Kotaku noted that Japanese gamers received Overwatch positively, finding the characters of Tracer and Mei especially cute.[90] Tracer’s popularity had unintended consequences; Overwatch-related searches increased by 817% on Pornhub after the game’s open beta went live, making «Overwatch Tracer» the top search term related to the game.[91][92] Discontent with this fan-generated porn, Blizzard made efforts to have it removed.[93][94] Nonetheless, Tracer porn remained popular after the game’s release, as she was the third-most-searched video game character on Pornhub in 2017, after fellow Overwatch characters D.Va and Mercy.[95]

Artwork from a comic showing two young, Caucasian women with short, red hair kissing each other.

Panel of the Reflections issue, in which Tracer is seen kissing her girlfriend, Emily (art by Miki Montlló). Tracer’s depiction as a lesbian in the comic was generally well received by media outlets.[96]

Tracer’s canonical depiction as a lesbian was generally well received by media outlets and players alike.[96][97] USgamer called it «an impressive move for Blizzard, given that Tracer is their flagship character».[98] Polygons Allegra Frank described the revelation as one «that fans have waited a long, long time for».[40] Peter Amato of Paste commented that, with the exception of a vocal minority, most fan reactions «ranged from indifferent to cheering».[99] Several Kotaku writers discussed the revelation, leading to a positive consensus.[100] Kotaku‘s Cecilia D’Anastasio pointed to a previous statement from Blizzard that clarified the developers’ intention to have an LGBT character revelation play out organically, commenting: «I feel that the comic did that. Tracer buys her partner a scarf. Her partner likes it. They kiss. The comic moves on. I think it was handled quite well, although the idea of Blizzard announcing a queer character feels sort of … gimmicky.»[100] Gita Jackson concurred with D’Anastasio, noting she «was definitely concerned that revealing a queer character would come off as a gimmick, and [was] very pleased at how they pulled this off. This doesn’t feel tokenized.»[100] Fellow Kotaku writer Heather Alexandra commented, «I think having something explicit was necessary … Having something definite gives queer players a proper point of contact».[100] Andy Chalk of PC Gamer wrote:

…the comic itself is a fairly straightforward heartwarming tale of what really matters during the most hectic season of all. But the reaction to Tracer’s identity has been anything but. Messages decrying Blizzard’s «mistake» have cropped up all over the Overwatch forums and other social media, countered by others praising the studio for explicitly stating—in a low-key fashion—that the face of one of the biggest games of the year is gay.[101]

Of her gameplay mechanics, Inquisitr commented that Tracer’s «quick and evasive ways make her an annoyance to deal with».[49] ESPN described her as «the classic in-and-out harasser», referring to her speed and ability to blink around the map.[9] Mike Minotti of VentureBeat said; «Tracer [is] a lot of fun to play. Her whole teleporting/rewinding mechanics [are] so unique and fast-paced. I feel like [Blizzard’s] done a great job making a varied, relatively balanced cast.»[83] In 2017, Screen Rant ranked Tracer 8th out of the then-24 playable characters in Overwatch, writing that «a good Tracer that goes unchecked can wreak havoc on the back-lines, causing teams to fold before they even know what’s happening».[102] Shortly before the game’s five-year release anniversary, The Washington Post wrote that despite her Pulse Bomb not carrying «the same ‘boom’ it did in the old days,» players still consistently picked Tracer for competitive matches.[103] The publication cited Yaki, a professional Overwatch League player who attributed Tracer’s in-game appeal to her consistency, as she has the ability to perform well on any map.[103] Upon the release of Overwatch 2, Den of Geek ranked Tracer as the fourth-best damage hero in the sequel, writing: «Tracer is an obvious star of the speedy Overwatch 2 meta, though the fact she spends less time frustrating slow tanks than she used to means that Tracer players will have to pick on DPS characters a bit more than they used to.»[104]

See also[edit]

  • Characters of Overwatch
  • List of video games with LGBT characters

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Sources that cite Tracer as such, or share similar sentiments like calling her the game’s «cover girl» or «cover woman» include:[15][36][44][45][80][82][83]

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Tracer
Overwatch character
An illustration of a young, Caucasian woman with spiky, brown hair. She is wearing orange goggles over her eyes, a brown jacket, a blue lamp on her abdomen, brown gloves and orange leggings. There is some augmentation of the arms. She stands slightly angled, but facing the viewer with both of her hands clenched into fists and arms straight down to her sides.

Promotional Overwatch 2 image featuring Tracer

First appearance Overwatch Cinematic Trailer (2014)
First game Heroes of the Storm (2016)
Created by Blizzard Entertainment
Designed by Geoff Goodman
Voiced by Cara Theobold (English)
In-universe information
Full name Lena Oxton
Occupation Adventurer
Pilot
Affiliation Overwatch
Royal Air Force (formerly)
Weapon Pulse pistols
Pulse bomb
Nationality British
Class Damage

Tracer is the alias of Lena Oxton, a fictional playable character who appears in Overwatch, a franchise centered around first-person hero shooter video games developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Tracer was first seen in the 2014 Overwatch Cinematic Trailer short. She was introduced as a playable character in an April 2016 update for the crossover multiplayer online battle arena game Heroes of the Storm, nearly a month prior to the release of the first Overwatch game. She appeared again in Overwatch 2, a 2022 sequel to the original game.

The character, who is of British origin, has been noted by video game outlets to be peppy and energetic. In the game, Tracer has low health, but is highly mobile with her skills including a teleportation-like ability and time-travel. Those abilities were caused by an accident that left her unable to maintain a physical form in the present until Winston invented the chronal accelerator, a device that allows her to control her own time frame.

Prominently featured in the franchise’s official media and serving as the first game’s cover girl, Tracer is one of the most recognizable Overwatch characters. She is one of the more commonly featured characters in the franchise’s fan art. Tracer has attracted media coverage related to online controversies surrounding one of her in-game victory poses, as well as her prominence in fan-produced pornography, which Blizzard has tried to remove. The character has appeared in Overwatch animated media and a digital comic series based on the game. In her comic debut, she is revealed to be a lesbian, a depiction that was positively received by media outlets and players.

Development and design[edit]

Gameplay and art[edit]

Tracer was one of the first twelve Overwatch characters introduced at BlizzCon in 2014.[1] Her in-game character model notably features tight orange pants, goggles and Crocs-like shoes.[2] Her design is based upon an element from Blizzard’s canceled project, Titan.[3] Overwatchs game director Jeff Kaplan said Titan included a class of character called «Jumper», which developed into Tracer because Overwatch focuses on creating individual characters instead of generic classes. The Jumper class was depicted as male in most of the concept artwork and its player version.[4][5] Like Tracer in Overwatch, the Jumper was equipped with the Blink and Recall abilities, as well as a Pulse bomb and dual-wielding machine pistols. The design of Tracer’s pistols were influenced by the G18 pistols featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.[5]

Tracer’s design was influenced by Geoff Goodman, the lead hero designer for Overwatch.[6] Tracer was the first hero designed for the game and was used to test the basic gameplay.[6][7] Kaplan recounted the first Overwatch playtest, stating, «The entire level was gray and blocky and the only hero was Tracer. We had no visual effects or attachment points on her guns so she just shot laser beams out of her eyes.»[8] Overwatchs assistant game director Aaron Keller has said Temple of Anubis was the first map developed for the game, and that the map and Tracer were worked on concurrently. Keller said, «One day we got both of them in, and just with Tracer running around an unfinished map it was fun».[7] Keller said that, unlike other characters, Tracer’s three abilities were maintained throughout the game’s development, noting, «from the beginning, she originated as a ‘whole’ hero».[6] However, her health pool was nerfed during the game’s late closed beta stages.[9] Concerning Tracer’s gameplay style, Kotakus Kirk Hamilton said «she’s quick and squishy, designed more to harry the opposing team from behind than to survive a frontal assault».[10]

Lead artist Arnold Tsang said the character’s body size and running pose were considered during character design to make each hero easily identifiable.[11] Tracer has a wild running animation and a unique trail of blue light extending behind her.[11] Nathan Grayson of Kotaku said her jump animation appears «hyper-exaggerated and kinda goofy looking», a result of the smear frame and squash and stretch animation techniques used in Overwatch.[12] Blizzard senior animator David Gibson pointed out frames from her jump animation: «We’re trying to just push it a little further than normal. Something as simple as stretching the torso out, having her hang [in the air] just a little bit longer than normal. Really squashing her when she lands.»[12]

A youthful, female, Caucasian, computer-generated character holding automatic firearms and wearing orange leggings stands upright and looks over her left shoulder. In the left image she has both feet on the ground and is viewed from the back while in the right image she stands on her left leg with her right leg raised and placed beneath her buttock.

Comparison between Tracer’s original pose (left) and altered replacement (right)[13]

On the return of Overwatch‘s closed beta in February 2016, victory poses and other cosmetic changes were added to the characters.[14] In March 2016, a controversy arose about Tracer’s «Over the Shoulder» victory pose after a user on the game’s forums said it was out of character and «reduces Tracer to just another bland female sex symbol».[15][16] The post generated a discussion on the forums, which gaming outlets noted for its civility; several users added their own critical opinions of the pose while others disagreed with the original poster.[17] Kaplan posted an apologetic response in which he announced Blizzard’s plans to replace the pose because they did not want to «make someone feel uncomfortable, under-appreciated or misrepresented».[18][19]

The decision was met with mixed reactions from the gaming community. Some argued that Blizzard had surrendered its creative control over the game, censoring content to appease an offended user,[16] while others praised Blizzard’s willingness to listen to the community and adhere to standards for portraying characters according to their personalities.[20] Kaplan later said the game’s development team was not «entirely happy with the original pose» and that internal creative struggles over its inclusion had occurred.[16][18] The following week, a replacement pose was released; one commentator said this was «different, butt [sic] not by much», referring to the prominent buttocks of the original pose.[13][21] According to Jessica Lachenal of The Mary Sue website, the replacement pose was inspired by a cheesecake pin-up illustration by Billy De Vorss.[21][22] Kaplan called the replacement pose cool, cute, and playful, and said he wished the team had chosen it originally.[23]

The developers of Overwatch later introduced seasonal events, including themed cosmetics such as skins and sprays for players to equip the character with.[24] Tracer received two skins during the game’s first seasonal event, «Summer Games 2016», which was themed after the 2016 Summer Olympics.[24] In the game’s first year of release, she received themed skins during the game’s subsequent «Winter Wonderland», «Year of the Rooster 2017», «Uprising», and «Anniversary» events.[25][26][27][28]

Like the other Overwatch characters, Tracer underwent a character redesign during the development of Overwatch 2; the redesign retained her trademark orange pants and goggles, albeit visually tweaked.[2]

Story and character[edit]

Outside the game, Blizzard’s fictional biography for Tracer lists her real name as Lena Oxton, her age as 26, and her base of operations as London, England.[29][30]

Tracer is an adventurer and former agent of the international task force, Overwatch.[29] In Overwatch lore, Tracer is known for her piloting skills; after being a member of the British Royal Air Force, she became the youngest person ever inducted into Overwatch’s experimental flight program.[1][31] She was chosen to test the Slipstream, a prototype of a teleporting fighter; during the test flight, the Slipstream’s teleportation matrix malfunctioned and Tracer was pronounced dead.[30] She later reappeared, having been desynchronized from the flow of time, preventing her from keeping a physical form in the present until a scientist named Winston created the chronal accelerator, which gives Tracer control over her own time.[30] These events occur during a period in which the Overwatch organization was increasingly protested and criticized by the public.[32] In an April 2017 patch, the game’s «Hero Gallery» was updated to include short biographies for the characters and background information on the skins that the player can equip onto characters.[33] Though in the franchise’s narrative Overwatch was forcibly dissolved, Tracer’s biography notes that she continues «to right wrongs and fight the good fight wherever the opportunity presents itself».[1][29]

Tracer was one of the first characters to have her backstory fleshed out. In an interview with PC Gamer, the game’s creative director, Chris Metzen likened her to a Spider-Man–type character and stated, «Tracer [was] one of the first characters we really got to know. And while she wasn’t particularly created to be a starring role, if you will, […] it feels good to leverage her in the front of story ideas.»[34] Tracer has been called a peppy character;[35] Hardcore Gamers Kevin Dunsmore described her as a «spunky Brit [who is] […] full of little quips as she zips around the battlefield».[36] Kaplan described Tracer as cute and playful, noting that she does everything with a wink and a smile.[23] In an interview with PCGamesN, game designer Michael Chu said he feels Tracer embodies the game’s theme of heroism, adding, «she has a personality which is out of the norm for most people. She is incredibly optimistic, she is incredibly bubbly—it’s part of her hero persona.»[37] Matching her English origin, Tracer is voiced by English actress Cara Theobold.[38]

At BlizzCon 2015, Metzen was asked about the presence of gay heroes in the Overwatch universe; he confirmed there were such characters but elaborated, «we want it to play out organically, we don’t want it to be a data point or feel contrived in any way.»[39] In December 2016, Tracer became the first Overwatch hero to be canonically revealed as LGBT in Reflections, an issue of the Overwatch digital comic; she identifies herself as a lesbian.[40][41] She is depicted in the comic as a partner in a romantic relationship with a woman named Emily, who is not part of the Overwatch team.[40] Blizzard noted the importance of variety in character background, which helps deepen and enrich the game’s broader fictional universe.[42] Blizzard stated about Tracer’s development, «As with any aspect of our characters’ backgrounds, their sexuality is just one part of what makes our heroes who they are. From the very beginning of our work on Tracer’s story, it just felt right to make this an aspect of her character.»[43]

Gameplay[edit]

Overwatch[edit]

In Overwatch, Tracer is classified as an offense character.[44] She is listed as a two-star (medium) difficulty character for players.[29] She is equipped with dual pulse pistols that reload quickly and deal damage rapidly at a short range.[44][45] According to video game media, she is the fastest character on the game’s roster.[46][47] Her speed is often described as one of her biggest advantages and an annoyance to the opposing team.[48][49] Although Tracer has a speed advantage, she has the lowest health pool in the game.[46][47] Her Blink ability, which comes with three charges, allows her to teleport a short distance in the direction she is traveling.[35] Using this ability she can «zip behind an enemy in an instant for surprise attacks, or dodge completely out of the line of fire».[44] Her Recall ability allows Tracer to return to her position three seconds prior, resetting her health and reloading her gun. Both abilities have a cooldown period.[44][46] Tracer’s ultimate ability is Pulse Bomb, a sticky bomb that clings to the first surface or hero it touches before detonating with area of effect damage.[44][45]

Jeff Kaplan has commented on her harassing gameplay style, noting that:

[The game has] characters like Tracer and Genji … who are really unique in how Overwatch is played, and sometimes the absolute right thing for Tracer to be doing is to be off on her own, completely away from the objective or completely away from the team, harassing other players who are running back from the spawn. And she might not even be killing those players … She’s a distracting, ambushing skirmisher. And that doesn’t really fit in necessarily with objective time. … You can be the absolute MVP of the match when you’re doing some of those things, and there’s no way to really score it accurately.[23]

Heroes of the Storm[edit]

Destructoid noted that her unconventional design in Heroes of the Storm is similar to her Overwatch design, writing that «she has the same basic abilities, and even powers up her Heroic [ability] just like an ultimate—by dealing damage».[50] A Heroic ability in Heroes of the Storm is player-chosen and is unlocked once the hero reaches level 10.[51] In Heroes of the Storm, players have no control over Tracer’s Heroic ability, which is unlocked immediately.[51] Her core skill-set is teleportation, which includes a quick blink strike and a Recall ability that functions similarly to the one in Overwatch.[50] Chris Thursten of PC Gamer wrote that he was impressed by her Heroes of the Storm design, which defies the normal rules of the game and allows her to «literally [run] circles around certain heroes».[52] Acknowledging that she can be an «absolute terror to the enemy team», Blizzard rolled out a nerfed version of the character on May 4, 2016, less than a month after her introduction.[53]

Appearances[edit]

Video games[edit]

Tracer debuted as a playable character in the video game Heroes of the Storm in its April 2016 update, nearly a month prior to the release of Overwatch.[54][55] PC Gamer‘s Chris Thursten called her inclusion in the game a marketing move but noted that Tracer felt different than other MOBA characters as a result of her origin in a first-person shooter. He praised her inclusion as a legitimate addition to the roster, writing that she «introduces a bunch of new ideas to Heroes of the Storm that elevate her above traditional preorder bonus fluff».[52]

The video game Overwatch lacks a traditional campaign or story mode; its lore and character backgrounds, including Tracer’s, are instead shown through its map design and character voice lines.[56][57]

In April 2017, Blizzard launched Uprising, a seasonal event that included an eponymous player versus environment co-op game mode.[58] The default version of the mode limits players to four characters; Tracer, Torbjörn, Reinhardt, and Mercy.[58] The limitation to these characters was due to the mode being a portrayal of the King’s Row Uprising event from Overwatch‘s past.[59] In this story element set seven years before the events in the main game, Tracer—then known as Cadet Oxton—works alongside the other three characters in her first mission as a member of Overwatch.[60] The strike team is tasked with thwarting an attack on London perpetrated by an extremist group.[60]

Animations and films[edit]

In November 2014, Tracer appeared alongside Winston in a cinematic trailer for Overwatch. The two characters fought against Widowmaker and Reaper, agents of a terrorist group called Talon.[32][61] The trailer, which officially announced Overwatch, debuted at BlizzCon 2014.[62] Widowmaker and Reaper invade a museum and try to steal Doomfist’s gauntlet; Tracer and Winston thwart the heist.[32]

In March 2016, Tracer had a voice-only appearance in Recall, the first in a series of animated Overwatch shorts. Tracer responds to Winston’s recall of Overwatch agents, allowing her voice to be heard.[63] The events of Recall occur prior to those of the 2014 cinematic trailer.[30] In April, Tracer made a physical appearance in Alive, the second in the series of animated Overwatch shorts.[64] The short is set in London’s King’s Row, which is the setting one of the game’s maps.[65] In the short, Tracer attempts to stop Widowmaker from assassinating Tekhartha Mondatta.[32][66] Tracer fails to protect Mondatta and is incapacitated by Widowmaker, who damages her chronal accelerator.[32]

In April 2017, Tracer appeared in a video showing the events of the King’s Row Uprising event, which Blizzard described as «a pivotal moment in history from before the fall of Overwatch».[67] Tracer narrates the video as Cadet Oxton.[67] In July, Blizzard released another animated origin story focusing on the character Doomfist; in the video, Tracer, Genji and Winston battle Doomfist.[68]

Tracer appears as a background character and avatar in Steven Spielberg’s 2018 film Ready Player One, based on the novel of the same name by Ernest Cline.[69]

In November 2019, Tracer appeared in the Zero Hour animated cinematic, which functioned as an announcement for Overwatch 2.[70]

Comics[edit]

Overwatchs tie-in digital comic series featured Tracer in its December 2016 issue, Reflections.[40] Reflections is a holiday-themed issue written by Michael Chu and featuring art by Miki Montlló.[71] Tracer is depicted in a romantic relationship with a woman named Emily, who is not on the Overwatch team.[42] This confirmed Tracer as the first of several characters that Blizzard noted have diverse sexuality.[40] To avoid legal conflict with Russia’s ban against gay propaganda, Blizzard blocked access to this comic from the Russian Federation.[72] Tracer is depicted with her chronal accelerator removed; the game’s Twitter account confirmed the accelerator still works if removed as long as it is charging nearby.[73]

Tracer appears in the April 2017 issue, Uprising.[74] The issue, set seven years before the game, is about a terrorist attack by an extremist group on King’s Row in London.[74] In the comic, Overwatch is forbidden from operating in England but Strike Commander Jack Morrison, also known as Soldier: 76, sends Tracer—then new to the Overwatch team—along with Reinhardt, Torbjörn, and Mercy to assist with the situation in London.[75] Tracer’s catchphrase, «Cheers love, the cavalry’s here!» is derived from a comment made by Torbjörn when they first meet.[76]

In September 2020, Blizzard began publishing Tracer—London Calling, a five-issue comic series.[77] The comic served as a tie-in for an in-game seasonal event.[77] The comic series delves into Tracer’s interactions with the omnics of the London Underground, as well as human–omnic relations.[78]

Merchandising[edit]

Tracer has appeared in Overwatch merchandising. In 2017, Japanese manufacturer Good Smile Company partnered with Blizzard to release Overwatch action figures in their Nendoroid and Figma lines, which included figures of Tracer.[79][80] In 2018, Lego announced an Overwatch set featuring Tracer.[81]

Reception[edit]

A young, Caucasian woman with short, spiky hair wearing a brown jacket and yellow leggings is facing the camera and extending two fake pistols; one in each hand.

Cosplay of Tracer at the Animethon Convention in 2016

Tracer is often cited as the «poster girl» for the Overwatch franchise, with many publications referring to her as the original game’s mascot or noting that she essentially fills that role.[note 1] The magazine Hardcore Gamer described her as «Overwatch’s single most iconic character».[84] Kotakus Kirk Hamilton concurred, writing that she is «easily the most iconic Overwatch hero», and calling her his favorite character.[10] In 2016, Glixel staff ranked Tracer as fifth-most iconic video game character of the 21st century.[85] The Daily Dots Joseph Knoop ranked her as the second-best Overwatch character, writing «Tracer is at many times the heart and soul of Overwatchs unerring optimism» and calling her the «indisputable face» of the franchise.[86] Polygon included her as one of the 70 best video game characters of the 2010s with the publication’s Nicole Carpenter writing, «Not only is she the cover woman of a competitive shooter, but she’s a gay woman — and that’s been important for a lot of fans who may not have otherwise seen queer characters in blockbuster video games.»[82] In 2021, PC Gamer ranked Tracer as 15th of «the 50 most iconic characters in PC gaming,» stating that «Tracer has been a favourite among the Overwatch community since the game’s launch, and her popularity hasn’t waned in the slightest as the game’s character roster has expanded.»[87]

Before the game’s official release, VentureBeat wrote, «if you’ve paid any attention to the early fan culture for Overwatch, you’ve likely noticed that Tracer seems especially popular».[88] Kotakus Nathan Grayson described her as «peppy and fun, but also courageous and badass», adding that, «In creating their own works involving Tracer, fans have turned those characteristics up to 11. Some depict her as childlike, naive and carefree. She can even be kind of a doof, a punchline.»[89] Kotaku noted that Japanese gamers received Overwatch positively, finding the characters of Tracer and Mei especially cute.[90] Tracer’s popularity had unintended consequences; Overwatch-related searches increased by 817% on Pornhub after the game’s open beta went live, making «Overwatch Tracer» the top search term related to the game.[91][92] Discontent with this fan-generated porn, Blizzard made efforts to have it removed.[93][94] Nonetheless, Tracer porn remained popular after the game’s release, as she was the third-most-searched video game character on Pornhub in 2017, after fellow Overwatch characters D.Va and Mercy.[95]

Artwork from a comic showing two young, Caucasian women with short, red hair kissing each other.

Panel of the Reflections issue, in which Tracer is seen kissing her girlfriend, Emily (art by Miki Montlló). Tracer’s depiction as a lesbian in the comic was generally well received by media outlets.[96]

Tracer’s canonical depiction as a lesbian was generally well received by media outlets and players alike.[96][97] USgamer called it «an impressive move for Blizzard, given that Tracer is their flagship character».[98] Polygons Allegra Frank described the revelation as one «that fans have waited a long, long time for».[40] Peter Amato of Paste commented that, with the exception of a vocal minority, most fan reactions «ranged from indifferent to cheering».[99] Several Kotaku writers discussed the revelation, leading to a positive consensus.[100] Kotaku‘s Cecilia D’Anastasio pointed to a previous statement from Blizzard that clarified the developers’ intention to have an LGBT character revelation play out organically, commenting: «I feel that the comic did that. Tracer buys her partner a scarf. Her partner likes it. They kiss. The comic moves on. I think it was handled quite well, although the idea of Blizzard announcing a queer character feels sort of … gimmicky.»[100] Gita Jackson concurred with D’Anastasio, noting she «was definitely concerned that revealing a queer character would come off as a gimmick, and [was] very pleased at how they pulled this off. This doesn’t feel tokenized.»[100] Fellow Kotaku writer Heather Alexandra commented, «I think having something explicit was necessary … Having something definite gives queer players a proper point of contact».[100] Andy Chalk of PC Gamer wrote:

…the comic itself is a fairly straightforward heartwarming tale of what really matters during the most hectic season of all. But the reaction to Tracer’s identity has been anything but. Messages decrying Blizzard’s «mistake» have cropped up all over the Overwatch forums and other social media, countered by others praising the studio for explicitly stating—in a low-key fashion—that the face of one of the biggest games of the year is gay.[101]

Of her gameplay mechanics, Inquisitr commented that Tracer’s «quick and evasive ways make her an annoyance to deal with».[49] ESPN described her as «the classic in-and-out harasser», referring to her speed and ability to blink around the map.[9] Mike Minotti of VentureBeat said; «Tracer [is] a lot of fun to play. Her whole teleporting/rewinding mechanics [are] so unique and fast-paced. I feel like [Blizzard’s] done a great job making a varied, relatively balanced cast.»[83] In 2017, Screen Rant ranked Tracer 8th out of the then-24 playable characters in Overwatch, writing that «a good Tracer that goes unchecked can wreak havoc on the back-lines, causing teams to fold before they even know what’s happening».[102] Shortly before the game’s five-year release anniversary, The Washington Post wrote that despite her Pulse Bomb not carrying «the same ‘boom’ it did in the old days,» players still consistently picked Tracer for competitive matches.[103] The publication cited Yaki, a professional Overwatch League player who attributed Tracer’s in-game appeal to her consistency, as she has the ability to perform well on any map.[103] Upon the release of Overwatch 2, Den of Geek ranked Tracer as the fourth-best damage hero in the sequel, writing: «Tracer is an obvious star of the speedy Overwatch 2 meta, though the fact she spends less time frustrating slow tanks than she used to means that Tracer players will have to pick on DPS characters a bit more than they used to.»[104]

See also[edit]

  • Characters of Overwatch
  • List of video games with LGBT characters

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Sources that cite Tracer as such, or share similar sentiments like calling her the game’s «cover girl» or «cover woman» include:[15][36][44][45][80][82][83]

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Трейсер

Трейсер

«Эй, друг, я уже здесь»

Информация о герое

Роль:

Урон

Настоящее имя:

Лена Окстон

Возраст:

26 лет

Род занятий:

Искательница приключений

Оперативная база:

Великобритания Лондон (Англия)

Принадлежность:

Overwatch

Связи:

Эмили (девушка)

Дата выхода:

27 октября 2015

Базовые характеристики

Суммарное здоровье:

150

Базовое здоровье:

150

Броня:

0

Щиты:

0

Быстрый удар:

30

Скорость
передвижения:

6

Тре́йсер (англ. Tracer, настоящее имя Лена О́кстон (Lena Oxton)) — это герой с дальним типом атаки, относящийся к роли Урон. Трейсер отлично показывает себя в атаке с фланга, благодаря своей мобильности — она может быстро перемещаться вперед с помощью Скачка или путешествовать обратно во времени, используя Возврат . Застигнув врага врасплох, Трейсер может прикрепить к нему Импульсную бомбу и скрыться.

Содержание

  • 1 История героя
    • 1.1 Испытания «Супервспышки»
    • 1.2 Мятеж на Кингс Роу
    • 1.3 Сражение против Кулака Смерти
    • 1.4 После распада Overwatch
  • 2 Разработка персонажа
  • 3 Факты и пасхалки
  • 4 Способности
  • 5 Видео
  • 6 Примечания

История героя

Испытания «Супервспышки»

Лена Окстон была самым юным добровольцем в испытательной полетной программе Overwatch. В ходе первых испытаний прототипа межпространственного истребителя «Супервспышка» произошел сбой в телепортирующей матрице. Истребитель исчез вместе с пилотом, Лену Окстон посчитали пропавшей без вести и погибшей.

Трейсер страдает от «хронологической диссоциации»

Через несколько месяцев оказалось, что девушка жива, но в результате аварии возникла «хронологическая диссоциация», и молекулы её тела рассинхронизировались с временным потоком. Трейсер то появлялась, то исчезала на несколько дней или месяцев. При этом, даже находясь в настоящем времени, девушка не могла сохранять свою физическую форму. Долгое время научные сотрудники исследовательского центра Overwatch не знали, как помочь Лене, пока за дело не взялся ученый по имени Уинстон. Уинстон, старый друг Трейсер, создал для неё устройство, которое помогало девушке удерживать её тело в настоящем времени. Это устройство было названо хроноускорителем. Оно позволило Трейсер не только оставаться в настоящем, но и контролировать своё время — самостоятельно замедлять или ускорять его. Эта способность сделала девушку одним из самых успешных агентов Overwatch.[1]

Мятеж на Кингс Роу

Несмотря на то, что после крушения «Супервспышки» Трейсер пришлось отказаться от летных испытаний, она не пала духом и верила, что в рядах Overwatch она сможет сделать мир лучше. Девушка начала усиленно тренироваться под присмотром доктора Ангелы Циглер и Уинстона. Однажды после одной из тренировок с Гэндзи, девушку вызвал к себе Джек Моррисон, глава Overwatch. В кабинете командира Трейсер заметила на мониторах горящий Лондон и сообщения о мятеже, который устроила экстремистская группировка «Нуль-сектор».

Девушка возмутилась бездействию Overwatch и сказала, что готова бороться за спасение родного города и мира. Сначала Моррисон напомнил, что правительство Великобритании запретило деятельность Overwatch на территории своей страны, но потом проникся словами Трейсер и отправил ее на спасательную миссию в Лондон вместе с Ангелой Циглер, Райнхардтом Вильгельмом и Торбьорном Лидхольмом.[2] Миссия агентов завершилась успешно.

Сражение против Кулака Смерти

Еще одна миссия, в которой приняла участие Трейсер была связана с опасным преступником по имени Кулак Смерти. Девушка сразилась с ним вместе с Гэндзи и Уинстоном. Их противник обладал не только невероятной силой, которую давала ему особая перчатка, но и гибким умом и наблюдательностью. Во время боя Кулак Смерти внимательно следил за перемещениями Трейсер и, подгадав момент, смог поймать ее и уничтожить хроноускоритель.

Увиденное настолько разозлило Уинстона, что он бросился на Кулака Смерти и одолел его.[3] Преступник был помещен под стражу,[4] а хроноускоритель починили.

После распада Overwatch

После того, как Overwatch прекратил своё существование, Трейсер продолжила бороться с несправедливостью в мире. Так, она попыталась предотвратить покушение на духовного лидера омников Текхарту Мондатту на Кингс Роу, в ходе которого ей пришлось сразиться с Роковой вдовой.[5]

Позже в паре с Уинстоном она провела успешную операцию по предотвращению похищения перчатки Кулака Смерти террористической организацией «Коготь».[6]

Разработка персонажа

  • Трейсер была первым героем, добавленным в игру на ранних этапах разработки.[7]
  • При ее создании разработчики решили объединить образы пилота и бегуна (оба они передают ощущение скорости).[8]
  • С самого начала создания игры Трейсер считалась неофициальным символом «Overwatch». Говоря об этом, Крис Метцен сравнил её с Человеком-пауком.[9]
  • Известная поза Трейсер «Взгляд через плечо» раньше выглядела иначе и была изменена в патче от 5 апреля 2015 года в связи с обращением на форуме. Позже разработчики признали, что им самим не нравилась старая версия позы, потому что она не соответствовала характеру героини.[10]
  • Трейсер позаимствовала свои способности (Скачок, Возврат и Импульсную бомбу) от класса Jumper из отмененного проекта «Титан».[11]
  • Ранние концепты Трейсер

  • Старая версия позы Трейсер «Взгляд через плечо»

Факты и пасхалки

  • Изображение Трейсер можно найти на костюме Тайкуса в «Heroes of the Storm», если выбрать третий вариант расцветки стандартного облика этого героя.
  • В «Hearthstone» есть карта с отсылкой к Трейсер — «Серебряный всадник». Когда Серебряный всадник выходит на стол, он говорит «Эй, детки, я уже здесь!» («Don’t worry, loves, the cavalry’s here!»). Точно такую же фразу произносит Трейсер во вступительном ролике «Overwatch».
  • В патче от 19 апреля 2016 Трейсер появилась в игре «Heroes of the Storm» как играбельный персонаж. Она стала первым героем из вселенной Overwatch, участвующим в битвах Нексуса.[12]
  • Трейсер — представительница нетрадиционной сексуальной ориентации (лесбиянка). Об этом было официально объявлено 20 декабря 2016 года в комиксе «Отражения».
  • Если на героине облик «Эльф-помощник», то при выборе героя и при совершении Скачка Трейсер напевает «Новый год к нам мчится!» на мотив песни «Новогодняя» группы «Дискотека Авария».
  • Свою коронную фразу «Спокойно, помощь пришла» (Cheers, love! The cavalry’s here!) Трейсер получила от Торбьорна. Когда она встретилась с ним перед своей первой боевой миссией, тот сказал ей: «Я смотрю, тут помощь пришла» (Looks like the cavalry’s here) и девушка запомнила эту фразу.[2]
  • Трейсер несколько раз появляется в фильме Стивена Спилберга «Первому игроку приготовиться» (2018).

Способности

Импульсные пистолеты
Импульсные пистолеты.png

ЛКМ

Трейсер стреляет из обоих скорострельных пистолетов.
Особенности

Урон:

3-12[13]

Обойма:

40 п.

Скорострельность:

20 п. в/c.

Перезарядка:

1 сек.

  • Оружие Трейсер наносит хороший урон лишь на близкой дистанции. Учитывая это и низкий запас здоровья героини, старайтесь использовать тактику «наскок-отход».
  • Урон от пистолетов начинает снижаться с расстояния в 13 метров.
Скачок
Скачок.png

SHIFT

Трейсер мгновенно перемещается в пространстве в горизонтальной плоскости по направлению движения и появляется в нескольких метрах от первоначальной точки. Одновременно она может накапливать до трех зарядов способности. Новый заряд накапливается каждые несколько секунд.
Особенности

Заряды:

3 заряда.

Перезарядка:

3 сек (1 заряд)

Возврат
Возврат.png

E

Трейсер перемещается назад во времени, перемещаясь в точку на карте, где она находилась несколько секунд назад, и возвращая свое состояние здоровья и боезапас на тот момент.
Особенности

Перезарядка:

12 сек.

Длительность:

1.25 сек.

Импульсная бомба
Импульсная бомба.png

Q

Трейсер бросает большую бомбу, которая прикрепляется к любой поверхности или противнику при попадании. Через мгновение бомба взрывается, нанося значительный урон всем противникам в области поражения.
Особенности

Урон:

5 (урон от прикрепления), 350 (от взрыва)

Время применения:

1 сек.

Радиус:

3 метра

Видео

Примечания

  1. Трейсер (описание с официального сайта игры)
  2. 2,0 2,1 Официальный комикс «Мятеж»
  3. Ролик «История героя: Кулак Смерти»
  4. Кулак Смерти (описание героя на официальном сайте игры)
  5. Короткометражка Overwatch «Жизнь и смерть»
  6. Официальный видеоролик к игре «Overwatch»
  7. Интересные факты со стендов в калифорнийском офисе Blizzard
  8. Интересные факты со стендов в калифорнийском офисе Blizzard
  9. Статья PC Gamer «Как Blizzard придумывают историю мира Overwatch»
  10. Видеоролик «История Overwatch: Поприветствуем 21 героя»
  11. Серия вопросов и ответов на Reddit: Джефф Каплан о новых обликах, разработке игр и Nintendo Switch
  12. Объявление на сайте Heroes of the Storm «ТРЕЙСЕР ТЕЛЕПОРТИРУЕТСЯ В НЕКСУС В КОНЦЕ МЕСЯЦА!»
  13. Урон снижается по мере расстояния.
Герои
Урон:
  • Бастион
  • Гэндзи
  • Жнец
  • Крысавчик
  • Кулак Смерти
  • Кэссиди
  • Мэй
  • Роковая вдова
  • Симметра
  • Соджорн
  • Солдат-76
  • Сомбра
  • Торбьорн
  • Трейсер
  • Фарра
  • Хандзо
  • Эхо
  • Эш
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  • Сигма
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  • Турбосвин
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  • 1
    tracer

    tracer 1. меченый атом, изотопный индикатор; индикаторный; 2. следящее устройство

    English-Russian dictionary of biology and biotechnology > tracer

  • 2
    tracer

    2) запро́с о поте́рянных ( при перевозке) веща́х, о гру́зе

    и т.п.

    3) иссле́дователь

    4) чертёжник-копиро́вщик

    6) прибо́р для отыска́ния поврежде́ний

    7)

    воен.

    трасси́рующий снаря́д

    Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > tracer

  • 3
    tracer

    tracer
    n

    изотопный индикатор ()

    pipe tracer

    Англо-русский строительный словарь. — М.: Русский Язык.
    .
    1995.

    Англо-русский словарь строительных терминов > tracer

  • 4
    tracer

    tracer n

    прокладчик

    dead-reckoning tracer

    прокладчик курса методом счисления

    English-Russian aviation dictionary > tracer

  • 5
    tracer

    Персональный Сократ > tracer

  • 6
    tracer

    [̈ɪˈtreɪsə]

    cargo tracer запрос о выдаче груза cargo tracer запрос о местонахождении груза cargo tracer запрос о ходе перевозки груза cargo tracer запрос об отправке груза tracer запрос о потерянных (при перевозке) вещах, о грузе tracer агент по розыску утерянных вещей (особ. на железной дороге) tracer должностное лицо, ведущее расследование уголовного дела tracer запрос о выдаче груза tracer запрос о местонахождении груза tracer запрос о ходе перевозки груза tracer запрос об отправке груза tracer исследователь tracer меченый атом (тж. tracer element) tracer напоминание о задержке ответа tracer прибор для отыскания повреждений tracer пристяжная лошадь tracer воен. трассирующий снаряд tracer форейтор на пристяжной tracer чертежник-копировщик

    English-Russian short dictionary > tracer

  • 7
    tracer

    1. n агент по розыску пропавших вещей

    skip tracer — агент по розыску безвестно пропавших,

    2. n должностное лицо, ведущее расследование уголовного дела

    3. n исследователь

    4. n копировщик

    5. n чертёжный прибор; пантограф

    6. n меченый атом, радиоизотопный индикатор

    7. n прибор для отыскания повреждений

    самописец, самопишущий, самозаписывающий прибор

    8. n тех. следящее устройство

    9. n воен. трассирующий состав

    10. n воен. трассирующий снаряд

    11. a воен. трассирующий

    12. n пристяжная лошадь

    13. n форейтор на пристяжной

    English-Russian base dictionary > tracer

  • 8
    tracer

    Англо-русский словарь технических терминов > tracer

  • 9
    tracer

    1. цветная маркировочная нить (в оболочке провода)
    2. следящее устройство
    3. самописец
    4. прибор для отыскания повреждений
    5. прибор для определения обрыва в цепи
    6. меченый атом
    7. метка (радиоактивная)
    8. копирное устройство
    9. детектор повреждений

    прибор для определения обрыва в цепи

    [Я.Н.Лугинский, М.С.Фези-Жилинская, Ю.С.Кабиров. Англо-русский словарь по электротехнике и электроэнергетике, Москва, 1999 г.]

    Тематики

    • электротехника, основные понятия

    EN

    • tracer

    следящее устройство

    [Я.Н.Лугинский, М.С.Фези-Жилинская, Ю.С.Кабиров. Англо-русский словарь по электротехнике и электроэнергетике, Москва, 1999 г.]

    Тематики

    • электротехника, основные понятия

    EN

    • tracer

    Англо-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > tracer

  • 10
    tracer

    Англо-русский технический словарь > tracer

  • 11
    tracer

    1. копир; копирное устройство;

    2. отметчик, регистратор; регистрирующее устройство

    4. меченый атом, изотопный индикатор

    * * *

    детектор повреждений; прибор для отыскания повреждений

    * * *

    * * *

    * * *

    2) детектор повреждений; прибор для отыскания повреждений


    — failure tracer
    — fault tracer
    — radioactive tracer
    — requirements tracer

    * * *

    Англо-русский словарь нефтегазовой промышленности > tracer

  • 12
    tracer

    English-Russian electronics dictionary > tracer

  • 13
    tracer

    Англо-русский словарь по машиностроению > tracer

  • 14
    tracer

    1. копировщик

    2. чертёжный прибор; станок для очерчивания клише; пантограф

    3. следящее устройство

    English-Russian big polytechnic dictionary > tracer

  • 15
    tracer

    трассирующий состав; трассер; трассирующий снаряд [пуля]; pl. трассирующие боеприпасы; запрос по ранее направленному документу [заявке]; проверка исполнения документа; разг. разведывательное подразделение для оценки результатов нанесенного удара

    English-Russian military dictionary > tracer

  • 16
    tracer

    I

    2. агент по розыску пропавших вещей (

    на железной дороге)

    3. запрос о потерянных () вещах, грузе

    4. должностное лицо, ведущее расследование уголовного дела

    5. исследователь

    6. копировщик

    7. чертёжный прибор; пантограф

    8. меченый атом, радиоизотопный индикатор (

    tracer element)

    9. прибор для отыскания повреждений

    10.

    самописец, самопишущий, самозаписывающий прибор

    трассирующий

    II
    [ʹtreısə]

    1. пристяжная лошадь

    2. форейтор на пристяжной

    НБАРС > tracer

  • 17
    tracer

    English-Russian dictionary of mechanical engineering and automation > tracer

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  • tracer — [ trase ] v. <conjug. : 3> • XVe; tracier XIIe; lat. pop. °tractiare, class. trahere « tirer, traîner » I ♦ V. tr. 1 ♦ Vx Suivre à la trace, poursuivre. 2 ♦ (mil. XVIe) Indiquer et ouvrir plus ou …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Tracer — may refer to: *Histochemical tracer, a substance used for tracing purposes in histochemistry, the study of the composition of cells and tissues *Isotopic tracer, a substance with an isotope that has been enriched to a greater level than that… …   Wikipedia

  • tracer — Tracer. v. act. Tirer les premieres lignes d un dessein, d un plan, sur le papier, sur la toile, sur le terrein. Tracer un plan. tracer un dessein. tracer une allé, un parterre, un fort, un bastion, des travaux &c. tracer de la tapisserie. tracer …   Dictionnaire de l’Académie française

  • Tracer — Tra cer, n. One who, or that which, traces. [1913 Webster] 2. A person engaged (esp. in the express or railway service) in tracing, or searching out, missing articles, as packages or freight cars. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 3. An inquiry sent out (esp …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • tracer — Tracer, Inuestigare, Vestigare. Que les gens de village dient tracher. Tracer aussi est grossierement peindre et desseingner les traicts qu on doibt suyvre à faire quelque ouvrage à l esguille sur cannevas ou au pinceau sur autre chose, Delineare …   Thresor de la langue françoyse

  • Tracer — [tre̱ißer; aus engl. tracer = Aufspürer] m; s, : Bezeichnung für radioaktive Markierungsstoffe, mit deren Hilfe u.Tracera. biochemische Vorgänge im Organismus verfolgt werden können …   Das Wörterbuch medizinischer Fachausdrücke

  • tracer — (n.) c.1500, one who tracks or searches, agent noun from verb form of TRACE (Cf. trace) (n.1). Meaning bullet whose course is made visible is from 1910 …   Etymology dictionary

  • tračer — trȁčer m DEFINICIJA reg. onaj koji trača ETIMOLOGIJA vidi trač …   Hrvatski jezični portal

  • tracer — A form (Form 1510, Mail Loss/Rifling Report) that customers fill out to locate delayed or undelivered mail …   Glossary of postal terms

  • tracer — ► NOUN 1) a bullet or shell whose course is made visible by a trail of flames or smoke, used to assist in aiming. 2) a substance introduced into a system so that its subsequent distribution can be followed from its colour, radioactivity, or other …   English terms dictionary

  • tracer — [trās′ər] n. 1. a person or thing that traces; specif., a) a person whose work is tracing drawings, designs, etc. on transparent paper b) a person whose work is tracing lost or missing articles, persons, etc. c) an instrument for tracing designs… …   English World dictionary

Как правильно пишется слово «трейсер»

тре́йсер

тре́йсер, -а

Источник: Орфографический
академический ресурс «Академос» Института русского языка им. В.В. Виноградова РАН (словарная база
2020)

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Синонимы к слову «трейсер»

Предложения со словом «трейсер»

  • В этом краю тусовались трейсеры и любители воркаута.
  • – Ты ведь мне не врёшь?! – недовольным тоном произнёс рыжий трейсер.
  • – А я за компанию, – виновато произнёс трейсер и отставил кубок с вином подальше от себя.
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tracer

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tracers

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You left a trail like a tracer bullet.

Ты оставила след, как от трассирующей пули.

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“I wrote a little ray tracer and some processing code,” he says.

«Я написал небольшую программу трассировщика лучей и какую-то программу обработки, — рассказывает он.

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Словосочетания (58)

  1. tracer bullet — трассирующая пуля
  2. tracer chemistry — химия индикаторов
  3. Alcatel Tracer — Alcatel Tracer
  4. armour-piercing projectile with tracer — бронебойно-трассирующий снаряд
  5. automatic position tracer — автопрокладчик
  6. bacterial tracer — бактериологический индикатор
  7. battle tracer — боевой курсограф
  8. cable tracer — определитель местоположения кабеля
  9. call assembly tracer — трассировщик трансляции вызовов
  10. call assembly tracer record — запись трассировщика трансляции вызовов

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You left a trail like a tracer bullet.
Ты оставила след, как от трассирующей пули.

As part of AC & C Activity 2, which was focused on characterizing the processes that determined atmospheric composition in the upper troposphere, the participants recommended designing a set of additional tracer simulation experiments focused on scavenging processes (using sulphate and nitric acid tracers) and convection processes (using propane and methyl iodide).
В рамках вида деятельности 2 АХиК, который ориентирован на описание характеристик процессов, определяющих состав атмосферы в верхней тропосфере, участники рекомендовали определить ряд дополнительных экспериментов по моделированию поведения трассеров с уделением особого внимания процессам очистки (с использованием сульфатных и азотнокислотных трассеров) и конвекционных процессов (с использованием пропана и йодистого метила).

“I wrote a little ray tracer and some processing code,” he says.
«Я написал небольшую программу трассировщика лучей и какую-то программу обработки, — рассказывает он.

Automatic weapons with tracer bullets were fired over their heads.
Поверх их голов из автоматического оружия была открыта стрельба трассирующими пулями.

The Rule debugger form acts as a rule tracer and, therefore, does not accept direct input from the user.
Форма Отладчик правила действует как трассировщик правил и поэтому не принимает прямого ввода от пользователя.

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