Omnic Lab: A Strategic Overwatch Podcast

  This week Andres & Rob sit down with returning guest Fitzyhere to revisit the Sombra Going Deep! She’s undergone a significant amount of changes to her kit and we were able to land our interview with him so buckle up and prepare to hack in! Sombra Reference Source ANNOUNCEMENTS: GAME NIGHT: 8/31 Report! SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) Aug 21 - Support Analysis Patch 1.27 Going Deep Hero Breakdown: What is the fundamentals for Sombra or what is her job in a game Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and movement to maximize damage and pressure Let’s talk about using the new Translocator and effective use How to do we get the most out of Hacking Proper timing for EMP breakdow How Map Dependent is Sombra? Now let’s work on proper engagement and disengages. Now let’s talk synergies and match-ups. What heroes do you need to be careful of for being countered and others that you really think are great/necessary for your comp. Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr.Marz, Neverclutch, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud Fitzy: Twitter, Twitch, YouTube

  This week Andres & Rob get back at it with another duo show just kicking back and talking about Overwatch, the summer update, and some of our goals with regards to the new updates and finishing up the season of comp mode! ANNOUNCEMENTS: GAME NIGHT: 8/31 Report! SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) - Aug 6 - Mei & Sombra Patch Analysis Show Topics Summer Game opinions Lucio Ball Summer Skins All star Skins coming out What have Rob and Andres been up to? What have we been working on improving in our game? Moving forward with Omnic Lab: More going Deeps Map masteries Community Leads Feedback - What would our listeners like to hear? New patch initial feels - the support shakeup! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GoldenSoldierA, JanJinkle (RSS Podcast), Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac, Zackery O. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

  This week, Andres reports back from his weekend in NYC from seeing the Overwatch League Finals between the London Spitfire and Philadelphia Fusion. We wanted to talk a lot on this particular match and really drop down into the weeds for strategic observations. ANNOUNCEMENTS: GAME NIGHT: 7/28 Report! SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. SPONSOR: Red Steak Sauce Podcast Red Steak Sauce is the only podcast that was conceived as a comedy variety show and turned into an entertainment news show the moment Matt pressed the record button on Audacity. Join Matt & Ryan as they navigate the briny, oversaturated depths of gaming, movies, and other miscellaneous entertainment news while occasionally messing around with Lego stuff Matt leaves lying around. Check them out on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, SoundCloud, and at www.redsteaksauce.net Omnic Meta: (Homepage) June 25 - PC Meta Report (End of Season 10) July 16 - Patch 1.25 Analysis (Symmetra Rework) Finals Day 1: GAME ONE: Dorado (PHI) GAME TWO: Oasis (LON) GAME THREE: Eichenwalde (LON) GAME FOUR: Volskaya (LON) Finals Day 2: GAME ONE: Junkertown (LON GAME TWO: Lijiang Tower (LON) GAME THREE: King’s Row (LON) Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GoldenSoldierA, JanJinkle (RSS Podcast), Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac, Zackery O. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

  In todays episode we return to form, the PTR for a MASSIVE overhaul to supports, adjustments to Symmetra, and a rebuilding for Reinhardt’s Earthshatter. So buckle up as we dive into all the PTR and LFG updates over the past few weeks & catch up with your hosts! ANNOUNCEMENTS: GAME NIGHT: 7/28 Adjusted. Lots of Podcast hosts and OWL fans will be absent for the finals and Rob will be mostly absent so this is purely mods/admin and community run! SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. SPONSOR: Red Steak Sauce Podcast Red Steak Sauce is the only podcast that was conceived as a comedy variety show and turned into an entertainment news show the moment Matt pressed the record button on Audacity. Join Matt & Ryan as they navigate the briny, oversaturated depths of gaming, movies, and other miscellaneous entertainment news while occasionally messing around with Lego stuff Matt leaves lying around. Check them out on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, SoundCloud, and at www.redsteaksauce.net Omnic Meta: (Homepage) June 25 - PC Meta Report (End of Season 10) July 16 - Patch 1.25 Analysis (Symmetra Rework) LFG Progress So Far (Jeff Kaplan): July 13 After Endorsements & LFG launched what has happened with Abusive Chat? -26.4% in Americas & -16.4% in KR for Comp Matches containing Abusive Chat -28.8% in Americas & -21.6% in KR for Daily Players being Abusive PTR July 18: Support Voice Lines “Under Attack” Now added for Zenyatta, Lucio, & Moira Channeled & Transformation Ultimates now refill your ammo: Channeled Ults like RIP-Tire (Junkrat), Barrage (Pharah), Whole Hog (Roadhog), & Transcendence (Zenyatta) Transformation Ults like: Dragonblade (Genji) & Primal Rage (Winston) Dev Comments: The change removes the need to immediately reload after a long duration ultimate. Support Overhauls Ana: Nano Boost - Instantly heals the target 300 HP Brigitte: Shield Bash - CD increased to 7s (was 6s) Lucio: Crossfade - Aura radius increased to 12m (was 10m) {24m diameter was 20m} Mercy: Caduceus Staff Healing - reduced to 50 hps (was 60 hps) Moira: Biotic Grasp - Passive energy regeneration rate increased to 2.4 charge per second (was 2.0) Other Hero Adjustments: Doomfist: Rocket Punch - No longer impacts Symmetra Teleporter Doomfist: Rocket Punch - Now destroys Symmetra sentry turrets without stopping movement Hanzo: Lunge - CD increased to 5s (was 4s) Sombra: Head Hit volume reduced Dev Comments: Mostly a bug fix, as her head hit volume was abnormally large, especially from behind. If you fired at her from behind near her upper spine, you could land a head shot. Reinhardt: Barrier Field - Decorative insignia no longer protrudes from shield’s surface Dev Comments: By smoothing out Reinhardt Barrier Field, he will be able to consistently block enemy abilities and projectiles (e.g. Junkrat’s grenades). Widowmaker: Grappling Hook - CD increased to 10s (was 8s) Zarya: Energy Drain rate reduced to 1.6 per second (was 2.0 per second) Zarya: Graviton Surge - Radius reduced to 6m (was 8m) {12m diameter was 16m} PTR July 20: Brigitte: Repair Pack Targeting Sensitivity now adjustable in options Symmetra: Photon Projector (Primary Fire) Range increased to 12 (was 10) Junkrat BUG: ammo replenishing If you had Riptire up and 0 ammo, you could hit Q while jumping to reload without using the ult or the ammo reloading animation. This is fixed now Zarya: Visual Bug for Graviton Surge now matches the ability radius Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GoldenSoldierA, JanJinkle (RSS Podcast), Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac, Zackery O. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

In todays episode we have a returning guest, Switch from OmnicMeta.com, to chat about the new Endorsement system, private profiles and our first impressions on the new high octane, mech driving Hammster coming to Overwatch, Hammond. ANNOUNCEMENTS: SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. SPONSOR: Red Steak Sauce Podcast Red Steak Sauce is the only podcast that was conceived as a comedy variety show and turned into an entertainment news show the moment Matt pressed the record button on Audacity. Join Matt & Ryan as they navigate the briny, oversaturated depths of gaming, movies, and other miscellaneous entertainment news while occasionally messing around with Lego stuff Matt leaves lying around. Check them out on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, SoundCloud, and at www.redsteaksauce.net Omnic Meta: (Homepage) First Look at Private Profiles and Player Endorsements: Private Career Profiles Player Endorsements   Hammond: First Thoughts: First impressions? Ability thoughts? Composition ideas?   Contingency plan: Sombra. PTR Notes: EMP -Now disables Wrecking Ball’s Minefield proximity mines for 10 seconds Hack - Can now cancel her reload to use Hack Stealth - Detect radius reduced to 2 meters from 4 meters   Blue Posts & News: Symmetra now playable on competitive ladder! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Aiden C, Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GingerSasquash, GoldenSoldierA, JanJinkle, Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

In the Lab today we have a special guest, VALE 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! You can follow & subscribe to Vale at https://www.twitch.tv/vale ANNOUNCEMENTS: Game Night June 29th!  SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. SPONSOR: Red Steak Sauce Podcast Red Steak Sauce is the only podcast that was conceived as a comedy variety show and turned into an entertainment news show the moment Matt pressed the record button on Audacity. Join Matt & Ryan as they navigate the briny, oversaturated depths of gaming, movies, and other miscellaneous entertainment news while occasionally messing around with Lego stuff Matt leaves lying around. Check them out on iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, SoundCloud, and at www.redsteaksauce.net Omnic Meta: (Homepage) May 31 - Ana/Hanzo/Brigitte Changes Analysis OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed! Going Deep Mercy Discussion What role does Mercy fill or what is his job in a game? Basically, what is the core to the hero for Bronze to Gold (players of all SR are struggling with this, not just sub plat) to grasp for improvement Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and movement to maximize damage and pressure? Utilizing Cover, Who to prioritize keeping up, how can you survive flankers? Let’s talk about using Guardian Angel & Resurrect effective use. Verticality, Escaping, Dodging, Floating, Cancelling When to Rez, where to Rez, how to shot-call to Rez more safely How to do we get the most out of weaving primary and secondary beam usage? Caduceus Blaster, how the devil do I know when it’s okay to go Battle Mercy? Proper timing for Valkyrie breakdown When to use, where to be, who to prioritize Building Ult tips General Use Comboing with teammates How Map Dependent is Mercy? Now let’s work on proper engagement and disengages. Now let’s talk synergies and match-ups. What heroes do you need to be careful of for being countered and others that you really think are great/necessary for your comp. Blue Posts & News: HAMMOND ANNOUNCED - PTR discussion NEXT week Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Aiden C, Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GingerSasquash, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud Vale: Twitter, Twitch, YouTube

  In the Lab this week Andres and Rob want to cover all the blue post extravaganza from Scott Mercer Outlining Skill Ratings and how they work. In addition we have some more social features coming to discuss and a teaser that hit twitter we can speculate about! Heads Update: Game Night -- June 29th Teaser for Friday June 29th @ 930am EDT, VALE is joining us for a Mercy Show! SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) May 31 - Ana/Hanzo/Brigitte Changes Analysis OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed! Season 10 & 11 News Season 10 Ending Post Wed, June 27th 5pm PDT (UTC 00:000 June 28, Thurs) Rewards: Bronze: 65 CP Silver: 125 CP Gold: 250 CP Plat: 500 CP Diamond: 750 CP Masters: 1200 CP Grand Masters: 1750 CP Starting in Season 11 players must have Blizzard SMS Protect enabled on their account to be eligible for the Top 500 (PC only). Season 11 is currently scheduled to launch on Sat, June 30 at 5:00 p.m. PDT (Sun, July 1 at 00:00 UTC) Skill Rating: From Scott Mercer Matchmaking, Groups, & Skill Rating Post about Patch 1.25 “Calm before the storm.” Teaser Tweet Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Aiden C, Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GingerSasquash, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob invite Leebomb20 from Wawa’s Bootcamp and The Cavalry Podcast on the show to talk about the “Meatball comp” or Triple Tank & Triple Support. Lee is a top coach & player in the Masters and Grand Masters levels of play to help us discuss the strategies on this particular composition and how to play it better. Heads Update: Game Night -- June 29th SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) May 31 - Ana/Hanzo/Brigitte Changes Analysis OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed! Brief Interview with LeeBomb20 Tell us about yourself, what your gaming background is, etc? What are some of your current aspirations (streaming, Contenders/OWL) What brought you to coaching & playing OW? Tripe Tank (Meatball) Strengths Weaknesses Tank choices Support Choices Style and Approach Modifications/Hybrids Closing thoughts Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Aiden C., Ben, K., Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GingerSasquash, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud LeeBomb20: Twitter, Cavalry Podcast Feed

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob invite CANAS1AN on the show for the much needed update to the Going Deep series to cover Zarya! The heavy lifting power tank in the new meta since Brigitte hit the live servers. Heads Update: Game Night -- June 29th SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management, Finance and Data Analytics as well as experience in sales, marketing, and company development. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) May 31 - Ana/Hanzo/Brigitte Changes Analysis OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed! Brief Interview with CANAS1AN Tell us about yourself, what your gaming background is, etc? What are some of your current aspirations (streaming, Contenders/OWL) What brought you to the tank role? Zarya Mastery: What roles does Zarya fill or what is his job in a game? Basically, what is the core to the hero for Bronze to Gold (players of all SR are struggling with this, not just sub plat) to grasp for improvement Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and movement to maximize damage and pressure? Let’s talk about using Self Bubble and Allied Bubble effective use. How do we pair these together, and keep our team alive? What exactly does the bubble do, what debuffs does it clear off? Practicing Energy Management. How do you set this up for practicing, what do you do to warm up? Let’s be sure to cover general survival tips. How to do we get the most out of weaving primary and secondary fire? Proper timing for Graviton Surge breakdown When to use, where to be, who to prioritize Building Ult tips General Use Comboing with teammates How Map Dependent is Zarya? Now let’s work on proper engagement and disengages. Now let’s talk synergies and matchups. What heroes do you need to be careful of for being countered and others that you really think are great/necessary for your comp. Blue Posts & News: PTR Patch Notes June 5 Symmetra Rework Offense & Defense Category collapsed to “Damage” Symmetra moved to new “Damage” category “Combat can now be heard 25% further away” Moira Nerf: Fixed a bug that prevented Moira’s Biotic Grasp from damaging barriers Fixed a bug that caused Moira’s Biotic Grasp’s beam to disappear when attaching to barriers from certain angles Fixed a bug that allowed Moira’s Biotic Grasp to heal targets behind an enemy barrier (Healing Primary Fire no longer penetrates barriers) Orisa Buff: Ultimate cost reduced by 15% McCree Buff: Deadeye: Range increased from 70 meters to 200 meters Doomfist Buff Meteor Strike: Bonus movement speed increased from 150% to 200% Passive: Shield gain increased from 30 to 35 for normal abilities Misc: More Hit registration bug fixes Horizon Lunar Colony Rework! Career Profiles can now be private/private to teams Endorsements LFG System (Role selections) Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Aiden C, Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GingerSasquash, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac. New Patrons this week: HellaNorma & Ansh P Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show Notes Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud CANAS1AN: Twitter, Twitch, YouTube

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob to talk through Ultimate economy and ultimate use in Overwatch. A commonly used term that you should be aware of and something we’re always working to improve! Heads Update: Game Night -- June 29th? SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, find him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) Head on over to keep up with the latest meta trends plus many more insightful articles, all backed up by real data! PC Meta May 17th OWL Recap now part of Discord! Come join the team on the new dedicated channels to communicate with the hosts and the community! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac. New Patrons: GingerSasquash & Aiden C Ultimate Economy! Value of Ult Economy & Momentum: what are they? The art of the “Dry Push” and what it is What it is & how to do it. The poke battle Taking Damage on purpose Ultimate Rotation/Ordering & Communication If teammates are just going to misuse ultimates, what do I do? Communicating who goes first in a given scenario “When to press Q?” (When is Go Time?) Reactionary Ultimates vs Engagement Ultimates (Identifying) Simple Ultimate Combos you should know Predicting Enemy Ults (Genji Deflect, Dva Matrix, Rein/Orisa Barrier) Baiting Ultimates (e.g. How to play Sombra) Using Q Creatively: Defense vs Offense Stalling (Winston/Mei) Area Denial (Zoning) - (McCree, Dva, Junkrat, Soldier, Zarya, Roadhog) Uncommon Uses (McCree reload, Dva Boop, Battle Mercy) Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob take a trip into something a bit different this time around to talk about the new FFA deathmatch game mode to hit the Arcade. We’ll also be covering a bit more on some news this week and overall thoughts on the new patch! Heads Update: Game Night -- May 25th? SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, find him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) PC Meta May 17th OWL Recap now part of Discord! Come join the team on the new dedicated channels to communicate with the hosts and the community! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeffey (Jeff B), Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Skantily Clad, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac. New Patrons: SuperPants, Metailander, Terry F.  FFA Deathmatch! Hero Choices Playstyles Map understandings for Petra & Chateau Gillard Blue Posts & News: Overwatch Anniversary Event End date: June 11th Rialto is actually put into the competitive playlist: Scott Mercer Post “In the future, our plan is to make new heroes and maps available in competitive play two weeks after their initial release.” Symmetra Rework Update (Link: May 17) No visuals yet, still working on playtesting internally Turrets still shooting projectiles, but able to be destroyed while airborne You still need to be sneaky where you throw/pre-place them Teleporter requires a button to input a trigger Works with both directions You can toss it into an enemy zarya ult to pull your team out Some crazy strats of teleporting Ana/Zen when they get jumped to safety Small CD before you can take the teleporter when used to prevent spam use iTunes Reviews:  BennyGinny from Sweden May 17th GiKitty from USA May 23 Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob go back to Map Masteries to visit Oasis! This time around we bring KarQ Games, a top Support streamer on the GM ladder from Canada to help us out break down how to approach, pick heroes, and get the most of using the map to your advantage! Heads Update: Game Night -- May 25th SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, find him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) Head on over to keep up with the latest meta trends plus many more insightful articles, all backed up by real data! PC Meta May 17th Reinhardt Up Winston Down Hanzo Up Dva Down OWL Recap now part of Discord! Come join the team on the new dedicated channels to communicate with the hosts and the community! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeffey (Jeff B), Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Skantily Clad, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac. New Patron: DurandaL (Diamond) Oasis University Smaller, more indoors Library Lots of flank routes High central ceiling area High ground just off point Hole in the center for health pack Bookcases and signs for cover Oasis City Center Super open area Tower in the center Jump pad and long curve on each side High ground just off point Cars can kill you off by that side of the map Lattices for cover when approaching Oasis Gardens Open yet narrow until you get to point High ground is a T-shape on top of the point with a central support beam Two side areas are mirrored and tight quarters Underground flank route Mega Health Pack room off point in a tower Small window above high ground in a wall blocking most of the view of the point Lots of things for cover Blue Posts & News: Overwatch Anniversary Event May 22nd (Twitter Link) Developer Update Video 40M Players confirmed All past Brawls return! (Junkenstein’s Revenge, Retribution, Mei’s Snowball Offensive, etc.) All the brawls rotate daily in the Arcade. New Deathmatch Map called Petra Competitive FFA Deathmatch Season (Chateau & Petra maps only) Special Lootbox allows to get new skins and ANY content from past events Two teased Skins are Lightning Tracer and Venom Soldier 76 A new Pirate Junkrat was also teased, but 8 are promised to be legendary. Pink Mercy: $15 Skin & Shirt in the blizzard shop for 100% proceeds to BCRF Also you can get sprays extra Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud KarQ: Twitter, Twitch, YouTube

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob talk new Hanzo, but with our T500 Hanzo friend, Arrge! He’s been playing Hanzo before and after the changes extensively so we want to update folks how to utilize the new kit. Hanzo Rework: Omnic Meta: Hanzo Rework Numbers! Storm Bow: 125 Dmg Max - 0.5s to draw fully back an arrow Storm Arrows replaces Scatter Arrow Rapid Fire 6 Arrows - 8s CD (8s window to use) 3 Arrows per second speed - Dmg: 80 per shot New Jump: Lunge 4-Second CD - Directional Jump Changed Sonic Arrow 6s Duration - 7m Radius - 12s CD  Heads Update: Game Night -- May 25th SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, find him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) Head on over to keep up with the latest meta trends plus many more insightful articles, all backed up by real data! OWL Recap now part of Discord! Come join the team on the new dedicated channels to communicate with the hosts and the community! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeffey (Jeff B), Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Skantily Clad, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac. New Patron: John D. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud Arrge: Twitter, Twitch, YouTube

  In the Lab this week Andres and Rob invite Switch from Omnic Meta to talk about the freshest support into the game: Brigitte and how she is effecting EVERYTHING. We're talking feelings, data, who she works with and against, and how people are playing the game as a result. Brigitte Breakdown: Meta Analysis Link Impressions, Feel, Community thoughts Stats Other heroes coming into play: Hanzo & Widowmaker Doomfist & Pharah Reinhardt & Zarya Tank Play in General Niche Hero usage? (Symmetra/Sombra) Triple Support Comps Ana changes on PTR Heads Update: Game Night -- May 25th? SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, find him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) Head on over to keep up with the latest meta trends plus many more insightful articles, all backed up by real data! OWL Recap now part of Discord! Come join the team on the new dedicated channels to communicate with the hosts and the community! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeffey (Jeff B), Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Skantily Clad, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud OmnicMeta: Twitter, Website, Patreon

  In the Lab this week Andres and Rob run a fun casual show with Overwatch Trivia to celebrate 100 episodes with some folks from the community game night. Rules are stated at the top as we jump right in! Be sure to stick to the end to hear some clips from our friends and listeners! Game Show Rules & Participants: Lifeline: Bonus Question to answer if you miss, Topic: Omnic Lab! 5 Questions Prize: $10 Bnet balance Order: Raegh: Shoutout to his TB Discord friends! Bob: Watchpoint Radio & Twitch Neverclutch: Twitter & Twitch RedFlair: READ THE LORE :) Deathblow: Highnoon Podcast + Twitter (Deathblow’s Twitter) Chrisdaplaya: Glass Blowing Instagram   Heads Update: Anniversary Game Night -- NOW SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, find him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) Head on over to keep up with the latest meta trends plus many more insightful articles, all backed up by real data! OWL Recap now part of Discord! Come join the team on the new dedicated channels to communicate with the hosts and the community! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:  Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, JanJinkle, Jeffey (Jeff B), Jeff D., Lisome, Neverclutch, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Skantily Clad, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac. Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS --Full Extended Show NotesTwitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud