Omnic Lab: A Strategic Overwatch Podcast

In the Lab today we have our long-awaiting 1-year anniversary show of the Omnic Lab. We bring on Switchfox, one of our mods to talk about his Omnic Meta website that gained some traction, top 500 PS4 Player CS, and run a fun Overwatch Quiz to celebrate! Reference Links: Switch: The Omnic Meta Website Omnic Meta: Twitter Switch’s Twitter Special Thanks to Patrons! RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic Ben W., MILK, Zampano, Cody K, IceWeasel, & Sketchy Nonsense Podcast New Patrons this week (2 NEW): Lisome, Steerboy Omnic Lab Links: *Twitter, Facebook, Patreon *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube *Twitch, RSS, MERCH *Full Extended Show Notes Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio

In the Lab today we have another Going Deep episode! This week, we have Jake from Luminosity Gaming’s team LG Evil to help us out and ask some more intriguing questions about transitioning to improving at some of the top tiers of play from Diamond to Grand Masters. Questions for Jake: Who is Jake of LG Evil? What's it like playing at the top? Talk to us about team building. How do you train? How do you develop strategies? Soldier 76 Discussion: General Overview Strengths & Weaknesses What separates good from great 76 players? Targeting Priorities Using the Heal Positioning Varying play at different SR's Hero Switching Reference Links: Picking for yourself, or the team? Soldier too strong, Kaplan says maybe.   Special Thanks to Patrons! RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic Ben W., MILK, Zampano, Cody K, IceWeasel, & Sketchy Nonsense Podcast New Patrons this week: Tori G, Rick H, Kyle P Omnic Lab Links: *Twitter, Facebook, Patreon *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube *Twitch, RSS, MERCH *Full Extended Show Notes Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio

In the Lab today we are gunna science the CRAP out of the sounds in Overwatch. We have some discussion on how to better understand sounds in the game, adjusting sound settings to maximize listening capabilities, how to take advantage from what you hear, and even run a fun quiz for identifying sounds! ANNOUNCEMENTS: Game Night Giveaway for Patrons BEGINS Monthly Game Night -- March 31 1pm EDT to April 1 4am EDT (or till people quit :p) Blizzcon 2017 Tickets:  Apr. 5 @7pm PDT & Apr. 8 @10am PDT Discussion SOUNDS: Why are sounds important and what can I hear? Helps orientate and sift through all the visual information Incredible Flanking tool. Should I use headphones/earbuds or are the speakers okay? How do I locate people with sounds and tell between different people’s sounds (QUIZ) Ideal Things to listen for. News & Blue Posts: Orisa LIVE for Comp play! Widowmaker Figure and Orisa Tee Shirts in the Blizzard store! OW League could have $100M in year one? Reference Links: McCree Animation High Noon vs Omnic Lab in Ranked Special Thanks to Diamond and New Patrons! RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic Ben W., MILK, Zampano, Cody K, IceWeasel,Sketchy Nonsense Podcast New Patrons this week (6 NEW): Salufo Morgothia Cosplay Adam P Maurizio D Sarah K Robbie B Omnic Lab Links: *Twitter, Facebook, Patreon *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube *Twitch, RSS, MERCH *Full Extended Show Notes *Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen *Andres: Twitter

In the Lab today we are going to discuss a TON of the changes that are now live on the servers for console and PC, some big news coming for Lucio mains, and balance philosophy discussion for what we think Blizzard can do for the game.   ANNOUNCEMENTS: Game Night Giveaway for Patrons BEGINS Monthly Game Night -- March 31 Blizzcon 2017 Tickets on Apr. 5 @7pm PDT and Apr. 8 @10am PDT PTR Update: Assault & Hybrid Tiebreakers General Lores and backstories added to Hero browser Custom Game settings can now be saved as a preset from the game’s details page Eichenwalde now has a new route to the right side of the the Attacker’s View of the point. Lucio News & Blue Posts: Orisa LIVE. 1 Week for QP before Comp Official Patch Notes: Link Reference Links: Orisa Origins! Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond Patrons: RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic Ben W., MILK, Zampano, Cody K, IceWeasel & Mikey New Patrons this week (4 NEW): Sketchy Nonsense (Diamond) Travis S Matai M Cody J Omnic Lab Links: *Twitter, Facebook, Patreon *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube *Twitch, RSS, MERCH *Full Extended Show Notes Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen Andres: Twitter

In the Lab today we have a special guest, Jeff “Little Menace” to help us out on our Going Deep show on Mercy! He is a top 500 and GM regular Mercy player and support main! We also want to cover a few adjustments we saw right after last week’s show to the PTR! Going Deep Mercy ANNOUNCEMENTS: Game Night Giveaway for Patrons BEGINS Monthly Game Night -- March 31 News & Blue Posts: Orisa launches on Live April 21st: Source Top 500 Leaderboard available! Jeff Kaplan Reddit AMA PTR Update Sponsor Thanks to Diamond Patrons: RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic Ben W., MILK, Zampano, Cody K, IceWeasel & Mikey New Patrons this week (4 NEW): Brett B, Kevin L, David T, Cody R Omnic Lab Links: *Twitter, Facebook, Patreon *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube *Twitch, RSS, MERCH *Full Extended Show Notes Little_Menace: Twitter, Twitch, Youtube Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen Andres: Twitter  

Short clip of CS's telling us about the console specific meta impacts since the Bastion and turrets change hit live, we got him to report with an update. This is a quickie for you guys, so get ready for the rapid fire episode! Omnic Lab Links: *Twitter, Facebook, Patreon *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube *Twitch, RSS, MERCH

In the Lab today we have a discussion on our first impressions of Orisa the new hero to be introduced to Overwatch and yet another PTR round-up changes coming to Live soon! We have an update for you console folks on some of the console-specific changes from our man CS at the end so be sure not to miss it! ANNOUNCEMENTS: Game Night Giveaway for Patrons BEGINS Monthly Game Night -- March 31 CS is now PC Master Race New Patreon Goals for Blizzcon Orisa: Initial thoughts? (appearance) Abilities: http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Orisa Strengths? Weaknesses? What do we think her roles is going to be?   News & Blue Posts: Kaplan responds to Bastion backlash Scott Mercher on S3 Rank Distribution and S4 Matchmaking Mercer responds to S4 Placements feeling bad Overwatch League Road Show Live Patch Update PTR Update FUTURE PTR Reference Links: Heroes Never Die Podcast Soft Genji Counters from Tempo Storm Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond Patrons: RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic Svornair: www.twitch.tv/Svornair Ben W., MILK, Zampano, IceWeasel & Mikey Also thanks to our New Patrons this Week New Patrons this week (13 NEW): DIAMOND: Cody K. David L. -- Grant E. -- Justin V. -- Quincy K. Julian W. -- Charles M. -- James D. -- Mark K. Bob The Builder -- Timothy P. -- Alfred S. -- Prybe Omnic Lab Links: *Twitter, Facebook, Patreon *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube *Twitch, RSS, MERCH *Full Extended Show Notes *Rob here: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen *Andres here: Twitter

In the Lab today we have FLAME with us to talk about reviewing your own progress! We are going to chat about what to look for when you watch your own VODs and what to look for when pros play to improve your own game! Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic Psych0:  https://twitter.com/finger_guns_pew Gold Grouping - Psych0#11356 Svornair: www.twitch.tv/Svornair Ben W., MILK, IceWeasel & Mikey New Patrons this week (5 New): Alex M - Gold James H. - Plat BigC4tw - Gold Brienna K - Gold Rayder H. - Diamond   Reference Links: *Switchfox’s Hero Appearance Rate PC Report: https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiveoverwatch/comments/5wliob/pc_competitive_ladder_end_of_season_meta_report_s3/?st=IZSI2PGQ&sh=338cfa0d Console Report: https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiveoverwatch/comments/5wps0n/console_competitive_ladder_end_of_season_meta/?st=IZSI4EUW&sh=07af39a5 *The Cavalry: An Overwatch Podcast: http://thecavalryshow.libsyn.com/     You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/144EsgTeuRVQBJLXwd6ToBHtOp0lEcHl9tQ_pIgmT18A/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Twitch: http://twitch.tv/notrobmay *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab And Flame here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattr0d *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/flame *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/flame617

In the Lab today we want to chat about Disengaging and recap our S3 closing games. Additionally, we want to take the show to let you know what our Discord community learned from Season 3. We will sprinkles some more comments regarding emails/questions as well as we prepare for Season 4!   Special Thanks: Patrons! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic  Psych0:  https://twitter.com/finger_guns_pew  Gold Grouping - Add: Psych0#11356  Svornair:  www.twitch.tv/Svornair Ben W., MILK, Ryan I. & Mikey New Patrons this week (4 New): Astor C. - Gold Sarek K. - Gold Ben P. - Plat IceWeasel - Diamond   EFI NEWS: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20580087 Community Progress Contributors: Lord Fulton (pc), Lamb Burglar (xbox), Fatcake (pc), SnivellusDip (pc), Arian (xbox/pc), Soccerspaz13 (ps4), Taste of Italy (pc), StHubbins (ps4), Papoic (ps4), InfiniteNo1 (pc), Remembrandt (pc), ShockMaster (pc), Svornair (pc), JaSweden (pc), IceWeasel (pc), TegaLord (ps4), MNans (ps4/pc), PattyDub85 (ps4), Kyle1286 (ps4), ToothedDirk (xbox), Yusebio (pc), Bioshrimp (pc), Abnerd666 (xbox), Boombat (pc), CapriciousFate (xbox), Chuck1e#1287 (pc), Queen of Salt (xbox), FlipisaTrip (xbox), Kinimod#2225 (pc)   You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15qGmU0T-1wXi82mZlqMvqxJCzGvL7RMu1rLXaEmZBrQ/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

In the Lab today we chat it up about Genji! We have a personal friend of Rob’s on the show that plays Genji at Masters for 2 full seasons and plays under the title YoungGenji so you know he’s committed! Special Thanks: Patrons! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists:  Chris C: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic (Jeremy)  Psycho: Canadian (Devon) https://twitter.com/finger_guns_pew (gaming and hockey) Gold Grouping - Add: Psych0#11356 Svornair: Garrett F www.twitch.tv/Svornair Ben,  MILK, Ryan I.& Mikey New Patrons this week (# New): Steven H. - Platinum Denver C. - Platinum Ryndon M.. - Platinum Arnor A. - Platinum Abbi G. - Gold Tom K.. - Gold Matt M.. - Gold Fonz - Gold Dan - Gold   Reference Links: *Roadhog, Winston, McCree Voice Actors Stream OW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wxIgeWRHBA You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UAEo8pd4BT-RyjscqArpKRBTIZl6Ok_kUTJF5uefwIc/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab   And YungGenji here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/YoungGenji

In the Lab today we want to talk about some huge changes proposed on PTR right now especially about Bastion AND we have friend of the show Matt aka Fatcake joining us to talk about some the Overwatch Macro Game. Cake is one of our admin on the discord and has reached Grand Master this season and was high Masters last season, so let’s get to know him as well!   Special Thanks: Patrons! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: ((NEW PERK! TWITCH LIVE DISCORD)) Chris C: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic (Jeremy) Psycho: Canadian (Devon) https://twitter.com/finger_guns_pew (gaming and hockey) Gold Grouping - Add: Psych0#11356 Ben & Mikey & New Diamonds: MILK, Ryan I. Svornair: Garrett F www.twitch.tv/Svornair New Patrons this week (# New): Michael S. - Platinum Dennis W. - Platinum Yumi - Gold Michael N. - Platinum TOPIC: The Macro Game Comp synergy/understanding. Enemy comp analysing and countering. Managing cooldowns and ultimates. Positioning. Team awareness Enemy/Ally. Spatial awareness. Map exploitation. Team Shape. Skyline Video: How to Combine Tactics & Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpdknrNLXCg   News: PTR Massive update Kaplan Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_FJwx_iYDk&feature=youtu.be Server Browser CTF gets more maps Targeting Sensitivities for Mercy, Zenyatta, Sombra, Ana, Widowmaker, and Zarya Bastion Rework Mercy Resurrection change DVa Defense Matrix Adjustment Torbjörn reload animation sped up Roadhog Hook Adjusted again Winston Head Volume Adjusted Eichenwalde Final CP map change Bug Fixes   Reference Links: *Crosshair Placements with Skyline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvsYkqyKuqY   You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P8eNPN2Kic-dEZcGquC_tiVEbzz2XKpCIte7sa8mN4E/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

In the Lab today we are back this week doing yet another Going Deep! This time we are featuring Tracer! We even have a special Tracer interview with Faulty Lid Gaming to help discuss what you want to do with this hero. Also, we wanna touch on some cool news in the scene as well so buckle up!   Special Thanks: Patrons! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: ((NEW PERK!)) Chris C: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy   Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic    Devon P, Ben W, Mikey N   New Patrons this week (7 New): Trevor G, Symphony Walrus, Geoffrey W, Zak H, Azreal M, Bruce (Lamb Burgler), Jory W News: Goodman announces Bastion Rework: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20752612877?page=17#post-325 Kaplan on Smurf vs New Account Matcmaking: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20753325729#post-3 Patch Notes: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/2075279539 Going Deep Tracer: Featuring Forest from Faulty Lid Gaming! Questions from the Discord: How can I practice improving at landing Pulse Bombs (Ultimates)? - Massive & Switch What is the primary things I should practice to improve? - Sunburnt Turtle What are good combo characters to compliment Tracer? - SuperValle How do I know my priority targets as a flanker? - Switch What is the best way to engage with my cooldowns? - Shade What are the bad habits that need to be broken to play Tracer better? - Shade How does Tracer feel with the new balance patch? - Tikokura What are good maps or game types specifically great for Tracer? - ChanoVega What is Tracer’s possible roles in a composition? - DinosaurPwn   You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14vqG7X3r3MBbXLy3n47gMqaqXyrkGD6aRAdAC01pHVU/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com Forest here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/faultylidgaming  *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KtI9vI8V8eYL-gty0XhVw Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

Hey everyone, just needed to send out a quick update as to what's going on and why your show isn't in itunes just yet. Big issues with a guest recording. We'll be getting it up PRONTO!

In the Lab today we want to talk about maximizing the settings and some of the under-utilizing and talk about our experiences in building our own Overwatch Teams. We want to inform you with how we are learning in this different aspect of the game and provide some insight as Rob is currently trying to put together his team even now! We have some clips at the very end of the show for console settings that you can also be sure NOT to miss!   Special Thanks: Patrons! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: Chris C: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic New Patrons this week (9): Pierre-Tuan V, Daniel (Funkinfusion), Jeffrey F, Joachim S, Dallas A, Patrick W, Tim S, Devon P (new Diamond Scientist!) Ben W. (new Diamond Scientist!)   CHINESE NEW YEAR: Jan 24 - Feb13th Legendaries: Mei - 2 skins Purple one is called Chang’e - Chinese goddess of the moon DVa - Korean Dress Hanbok Roadhog -  Zhu Bajie Pig (zhu/ba/zjie) Zenyatta -  Xuanzang (Tang Sanzang) Monk (Shen-Zhong) Winston - Sun Wukong (Son Goku in Japanese) Sūnwùkōng Reinhardt -  Sha Wujing (Friar Sandy) Shā wù jìng Epics: Ana: Tal - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hahoetal Junkrat, Bastion, Mercy, Tracer, Symmetra Emotes DVa, Mei, Junkrat Highlight Intros Mercy, Roadhog, Tracer BRAWL: Capture the Flag Lijang Tower is DECKED OUT! New Spawn rooms further back, capture and carry. Game Settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfyBU6Ia1OA - Tempo Storm Controls Mouse: Mouse 360 Degrees - left to right of your mouse pad should be a 360 turn 400-800-1600-3200 DPI is effectively doubling/halving the in-game sens. Avoid Pixel Skipping: https://pyrolistical.github.io/overwatch-dpi-tool/ Most people use 1080, so just make sure you adjust to be below in-game sensitivity of FOUR.   Team Building: Finding the right people Choosing player roles Selecting Flex players Importance of setting up shot calling Team Leadership Non-Verbal Chemistry Debriefing & VOD Reviewing Patience and playing for the long run. Consoles - 1v1 Tournament Date: January 29th Start Time: HIGH NOON PST / 3:00 PM EST Must sign up for tournament by Friday, January 27th by contacting: ---(Admin) CS for PS4 ---(Mod) Abnerd for Xbox 1 Rules: -Must have 16 participants for prizes to qualify & tournament to take place: ---More than 16 sign ups - patrons will get preference ---Less than 16 sign ups - tournament shifts to a game night. -Round of 16 and quarter finals: best 2 out of 3, Single elimination. -Semi/Finals Best 3 of 5, Double elimination. Prizes: 1st place prize is a $15 Xbox Store/PSN gift card. 2nd place prize is a $5 Xbox Store/PSN gift card. These are the finalized tournament rules for the console 1v1. Let me or CS know if you have any questions, and thanks for helping make it happen. iTunes Reviews from: Nans84 (USA), bioshrimp (GER), Xx0pt1k-Hitl3r-420xX (USA) You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vDveo0SOWGq2jflpd0xbg8kyMesgo6aha25-xlg5ZDM/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

In the Lab today we want to talk about maximizing the settings and some of the under-utilizing and hate around Sombra. Sombra can really make a huge impact, and yet the Overwatch community has not quite figured out how to play her properly.    Special Thanks: Patrons! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: Chris C: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic New Patrons this week (8): Ben W. (new Diamond Scientist!), Joseph E, Jim T, InfiniteNo1, & Oliver M   DEVELOPER UPDATE: https://youtu.be/ibPLyx8QWYc Why no console PTR? Consoles have Sony/Microsoft have different approvals & certification processes for content release Why no incentives for using the PTR? Blizzard is focused on things for the actual game and features in the game that everyone enjoys outside of the PC testing community. Why changes to the Heroes on PTR? Sombra is never to be a vicious assassin but rather a back-line disrupter (support tree) Undiscovered, still not sure players have figured out how to play her just yet Roadhog hook changes is repurposed to feel more consistent for both teams. DVA doing too much: moving fast while shooting, boosters, and insane health pool without reloading Mobility is the most important thing for DVA If she isn’t working, they will fix her.   Consoles - 1v1 Tournament Date: January 29th Start Time: HIGH NOON PST / 3:00 PM EST Must sign up for tournament by Friday, January 27th by contacting: ---(Admin) CS for PS4 ---(Mod) Abnerd for Xbox 1 Rules: -Must have 16 participants for prizes to qualify & tournament to take place: ---More than 16 sign ups - patrons will get preference ---Less than 16 sign ups - tournament shifts to a game night. -Round of 16 and quarter finals: best 2 out of 3, Single elimination. -Semi/Finals Best 3 of 5, Double elimination. Prizes: 1st place prize is a $15 Xbox Store/PSN gift card. 2nd place prize is a $5 Xbox Store/PSN gift card. These are the finalized tournament rules for the console 1v1. Let me or CS know if you have any questions, and thanks for helping make it happen.   You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab *Full Extended Show: Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N6U4b_MRMoKbDIQEeB6yQsPWkLLEpOisfu-ZRDqn1PU/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob *Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab