Omnic Lab: A Strategic Overwatch Podcast

In the Lab today we’re going to chit chat about Duo Queue and some tips and tricks! We’re also making some important changes coming soon to Patreon and wanted to let you all know about it as well as some new stuff going on in our Discord lately! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we’re going deep yet again, that’s right we featuring yet another hero to really dive deep. Our Lucio episode got such great feedback we’re doing it again, this time with the Russian Body Builder, Zarya! What We’re Testing: *Rob:  Testing Competitive: Hitting a wall *Andres: Testing Competitive - Lucio and Zenyatta. Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons! *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Mike M, Michael M, and Racsuache!! TOPIC: *Going Deep - Zarya Gameplay: *Role - Support Tank *Frontline pusher// high DPS & protective capabilities. *Able to shield allied targets that are being focused. *One of the strongest CC abilities in the game. *Able to quickly regenerate while out of combat. *Good short and long-range attacks (channeled and projectiled based) *Why pick Zarya? *Versatility, Off-Tank + DPS, Carry Capability, Attack Specialist, KOTH Carry, Reactive for Defense, Ultimate ability for Initiation Abilities: *Particle Cannon: 1) Particle Beam (Primary Fire/ LMB) 2) Explosive Charge (Secondary Fire/ RMB) *Particle Barrier (Shift) *Graviton Surge(Q) *Counters: Mei, Reaper, Zenyatta, & Roadhog.  Thanks to our iTunes reviewers It's Hallowed and Kayoss2862! Helpful Links of the Week: *Overwatch Central: Roles & Responsibilities:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5WXJVScZFk 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  *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  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uld4AhRzT11eIJhl2YHddHznzwKOET55wC-6H6lnSh0/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/notrobmay *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we’re going deep yet again, that’s right we featuring yet another hero to really dive deep. Our Lucio episode got such great feedback we’re doing it again, this time with the Russian Body Builder, Zarya! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

News: *Sombra projections *No new patch this week for Live servers: NOT ready yet *DDOS this week on Overwatch AND Legion launch for WoW. PTR Patch Notes:  *Adjustments to the formulas that are used to calculate Skill Rating, ensure fair matches, and accurately place players in the appropriate tier Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons! *Eric S & Brian K. thanks again for your generous pledges for the Scientist Level of support, when your payment clears we’ll get started on your perks! *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Matt M. & Boombat!! *Improving your Hit-Scan aim: Create a Custom Game--Set to Skirmish--Select the map--Add 6 Ana bots--Set to head-shots only (Alternatively, set damage multiplier to 150%) *15-30 minutes of practice to build up muscle memory! For: Hanzo, McCree, Widow, Soldier, Tracer,  Also for: Mei (alternate fire), Zenyatta, Genji *Recording and watching your games: Use tools like OBS or shadowplay (if Nvidia graphics card), even the new blizzard streaming can work. *Record one of your sessions & Review yourself - Watch out for: over-committing, tunnel vision, missed audio queues, ignoring teammates, out of sync ultimates and so on. *Submit for review! Competitive Overwatch and Overwatch University reddits. *Watch some tournaments: Overwatch Open, ESL Atlantic Showdown, Alienware Monthly Melee  *EMAILS: Thanks to Jonas S. and Shelby L. for the great email topics for the show this week! *ITUNES: Also thanks to other iTunes reviews from: TheRealBoombat (AUS), Travis Houston Texas, & Joey Camaro! Content Creators’ Shoutouts: Overwatch Central: Eichenwald Map Hidden Spots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJPdZjSaCmQ 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  *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  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C5PiSTiFxDHV5oDMEnvXEVVuQKOorAkWplOPLyDeGeA/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/notrobmay *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we want to dive into making self-improvements in your gameplay! We talk some of the new stuff we’re practicing, good things to improve for practice, warm-ups, and strategizing! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we want to break down the new update to PTR, discuss the changes coming for Season 2, and challenge how supports are rewarded in Ranked Play! News: *New Map set in Germany: Eichenwalde (Hybrid Map) *Two new Reinhardt Legendary skins (inspired by Eichenwalde): ***Source:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748476172#post-12  ***Sample for Pristine Version: https://pvplive.net/c/new-legendary-skin-revealed-for-reinhardt  *Console Patch for bug fixes:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748475719  *PTR Patch Notes: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20243886#patchnotes *(Thanks Force Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGytrJSSi6k) Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons! *Eric S, and Blackbyrd thanks again for your generous pledges for the Scientist Level of support, when your payment clears we’ll get started on your perks! *Thanks to Brian K for sending Andres a BRAND SPANKING NEW MIC! *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Ken M, LordDay, & Chris B! TOPIC: Season 2 Competitive: (Season 2 Notes:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748535771?page=1)     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  *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  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1181QX2h4PnGSfNen0E30kYGT8xfld0p9sZysgepkDAA/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/notrobmay *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamez  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we want to break down the new update to PTR, discuss the changes coming for Season 2, and challenge how supports are rewarded in Ranked Play! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we want to approach how to have a mindset switch when playing on attack and defense as a main point and we have a great relevant email from RyanRaze! *Rob Testing: Ana, DVa, & Zenyatta Practicing Lucio and Pharah some more *Andres Testing: Tons of competitive! Solo Q to full group and everything in between! Attitude check and the importance of team spirit.   News & Patch Notes: *7500 accounts hit with the ban hammer again! (https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/4x2zy3/7500_more_accounts_permanently_banned_for_cheating/) *Updates for Season 2 and Competitive Updates coming next week:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748414915#post-10  *Replay system bumped for high bandwidth server technology, Season 2 updates and matchmaking improvements, and work on allowing players to save highlights:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748414915#post-3  *Probably Mei and Zenyatta changes coming:https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiveoverwatch/comments/4xapu2/blizzard_probable_balance_changes_to_zen_and_mei/  *(Buff to Mei, fixing bugs with the ice wall, and slight discord orb changes to Zenyatta) *Gibraltar map attackers are down from a 64% win rate to 50.5% win rate due to the latest changes:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748454911#post-1*Opinions on the Summer Games   Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons! *Eric S, and Blackbyrd thanks again for your generous pledges for the Scientist Level of support, when your payment clears we’ll get started on your perks! *Thanks to Brian K for sending Andres a BRAND SPANKING NEW MIC! *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Ken M, Weston H, Dev P, Tysic C, and Kurt L!   Attack: Play fast, aggressive, and push constant pressure. Look to pick off key enemies. Hesitation is your enemy! Commit to the play calls. Don’t play into the enemy's defense; position yourself favorably. Learn to capitalize when the opportunity presents itself. (Look at that kill feed!) Regroup after every fight! Mobility and multiple angles of attack will give you an advantage.   Defense Mentality: Play conservatively! Your life is very precious on defense. Seek your allies, protect them and let them protect you. Know when to back down. Contest the objective when appropriate. Revolve around the point, it is the only thing that matters. Use your ultimates reactively!   *Also thanks to our other iTunes reviews from: TheBrometheus, BinacaFreak, Duder Man Reviewer, & HPSeaton   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  *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  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZP38FyAY6Zm4yyaVJrdOkjhIH-bAArHtecU-QvHFnzM/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/notrobmay *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com   And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamez  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we want to approach how to have a mindset switch when playing on attack and defense as a main point and we have a great relevant email from RyanRaze! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we talk about how the game has been this week, some sweet update we received this week on a Patch, and talk a bit personal about Rob’s trip to Japan. News & Patch Notes: *PC Patch Notes July 27: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20747615932 *Ana & McCree with changes. Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons! Brian K, Eric S, and Blackbyrd thanks again for your generous pledges for the Scientist Level of support, when your payment clears we’ll get started on your perks! Also thank you to Ryanraze for his email, 02 Eph & Schuey10 for their awesome and kind iTunes reviews, and YOU for listening!   Helpful Links of the Week: *Blue Watch: Cynical Nerds covering a ton of Forum News:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naEi8x1CUCM   Content Creators’ Shoutouts:  *Overwatch Central: McCree/Ana Changes break down:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EENGiLWzZYQ   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  *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  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZP38FyAY6Zm4yyaVJrdOkjhIH-bAArHtecU-QvHFnzM/edit?usp=sharing   Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/notrobmay *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamez  *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

In the Lab today we talk about how the game has been this week, some sweet update we received this week on a Patch, and talk a bit personal about Rob’s trip to Japan. *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

This week we go in-depth into our beloved Brazilian hero, Lucio! Tune in to hear everything we've been learning about him. News & Patch Notes: *PS4 Patch Notes: July 21: blizz.ly/2adonYm  *PS4 Issues Addressed: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20747724597 *Developer Update Video on Ana Patch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evghkilg2eQ  *PC Patch Notes July 19: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20747185139 Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons! *Brian K, Eric S, and Blackbyrd thanks again for your generous pledges for the Scientist Level of support, when your payment clears we’ll get started on your perks! GOING DEEP: Lucio *Overview *Abilities & Pressuring Enemies *Dodging Tools: *Being in the center of battle also comes with advantages *Amp It Up! & Switching between your Crossfade *Weaknesses *Matchups   *Also thanks to our other iTunes reviews from: SenorBumFace, Affiance   Helpful Links of the Week: *Kaplan Talking about Overtime:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20747494622#post-11  *New Ana 2.0 Comic: http://comic.playoverwatch.com/en-us/ana-old-soldiers Content Creators’ Shoutouts:  *Force Gaming: Great thoughts on Zenyatta changes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5u6bx2YpZY  *Cynical Nerds: How to Play Ana Amari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVU_O68cvxg    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  *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  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YFYERrN6xyOKj2LHj10H0044YH0u5nZ7-Kk8yT1pt-w/edit?usp=sharing

In the Lab today we cover Lucio in full depth as well as talking what hit the live servers for Xbox, PS4, and PC! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we cover the new Hero Ana Amari and then we have a TON of new Patch notes for the PTR that launched this week! *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZsJLxSSdwXqvh0M5BzpvbA *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab *Discord: discord.me/omniclab *Website: http://www.omniclab.com

In the Lab today we cover the new Hero Ana Amari and then we have a TON of new Patch notes for the PTR that launched this week! **News & Patch Notes: *NEW OVERWATCH HERO Ana Amari! Skills, Style of Play, & Lore (for details please check the google drive link at the bottom. *Links: Overwatch: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/ana/ & Kotaku: http://kotaku.com/blizzard-announces-overwatchs-next-hero-ana-1783522232?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Twitter&utm_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow  *PATCH NOTES:  https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20178523  *Experience Update & Bug Fixing rolling out: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745646508?page=26#post-502  PTR for Competitive with Scott Mercer: https://esports.yahoo.com/overwatch-patch-notes-competitive-character-170000549.html  *Hero limitations on Competitive *Self-healing abilities charge ultimates (adjusted ultimate costs) *McCree Main Fire damage fall off starts after 35m (closer to S76) *Soldier 76 Main fire has a spread recovery that is no longer instant *D.Va Changes, Mercy Rework, Zenyatta Changes *Mouse Sensitivity fine-tuning even more precise *Any slider options in game now allows players to punch in the # *Tips, Friend Requests, notifications, & whispers can now be turned on/off *New Aspect Ratio Option 21:9 (Ultra Wide Screen) *Display System Clock can now be turned on Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons! *Brian K, Eric S, and Blackbyrd thanks again for your generous pledges for the Scientist Level of support, when your payment clears we’ll get started on your perks! *Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Kenny D. (Coin Concede Host), Louis G., & Mi Kel Q. (aka Mike)! *Thank you to Mike for his email, and Captain Tryps, Tyrannosaurus Ahrex, & TV's Tony Danza for their iTunes Reviews! Helpful Links of the Week: *Overwatch Hitbox Changes on PTR - July 13:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aQTmb6QpI&feature=youtu.be *Ana Comic: Legacy: http://comic.playoverwatch.com/en-us/legacy    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  *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/channel/UCZsJLxSSdwXqvh0M5BzpvbA  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *SWEET MERCHHHH: http://shop.spreadshirt.com/omniclab  *Full Extended Show Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QKa88ZP6mDS-nei1mlLk9NJXRXCv9yb94grYt26ouGs/edit?usp=sharing Rob here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notrobmedia *Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/notrobmay *Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com And Andres here: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigame *Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com