Omnic Lab: A Strategic Overwatch Podcast

221 - Omnic Lab: The Omnic Community

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:06:21 +0000

This time on the Omnic Lab Podcast, Rob and Andres return to discuss some of the unrest in the Activision-Blizzard scene. Then the show transitions to talk about the game's trajectory forward, reminisce about the best parts of the game: the community of players. And an update at the end about the near future of the podcast.

220 - Omnic Lab: Cross-Play and Hitscan Changes

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 03:29:30 +0000

In this month's episode we discuss the new cross play feature, the upcoming changes to hit scan heroes, and the latest adventures from game night!

Additional Note:

Andres lost power in the beginning of the episode, but we were able to improvise to bring this episode together this month.

219 - Omnic Lab: 5vs5 Discussion (OW2)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 31 May 2021 15:30:24 +0000

The Omnic Lab crew is back to talk about all the new announcements recently live streamed by the Overwatch team. The new change to an 5vs5 format has been polarizing but it is bound to shake things up! Join us this episode where we discuss how the changes will change the game.

GAME NIGHT: 06/25/2021

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Shazear, Cypher, Sang L, LokiVandis

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

218 - Omnic Lab: Goodbye Jeff!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:27:06 +0000

This week the Omnic Lab crew is back together to discuss the biggest news coming from the Overwatch team this year: the departure of Jeff Kaplan. Join us in this episode to hear our thoughts on the beloved OW Game Director and what we think might be to come!

GAME NIGHT: 4/30/2021
WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links
PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Shazear, Cypher, Sang L, LokiVandis

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

217 - Omnic Lab - The Owl Experiment

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:38:46 +0000

In this week's episode we discuss the new experimental mode being developed by OWL pros and Blizzard staff. With tons of creative new changes for the community to try out, we are excited to welcome this brand new experimental card.

GAME NIGHT: 3/26/2021

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Shazear, Cypher, Sang L, LokiVandis

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

216 - Omnic Lab: BlizzcOnline Review

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:07:50 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab is back! We have a full digest on the things we saw about OW2 and Blizzconline 2021!

GAME NIGHT: 2/28/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Shazear, Cypher, Sang L, LokiVandis

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

215 - Omnic Lab: News Drought

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:24:08 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab is back! We are going to cover the rest of January news and the game night for the month. Additionally we’ll talk through some possible projections for OW2 leaks and and what we have been up to since the new year.

GAME NIGHT: 1/27/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Sang L, LokiVandis

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

214 - Omnic Lab: 2021 Kickoff

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:19:37 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab is back! In this episode we discuss the new lore pieces revealed with the new Tracer Comic: "London Calling" and what it means to the advancement of the story. Also, featuring in our creator spotlight, we explore Arrge's new "How to Aim" episode for all of us coming back from the holidays trying to get the rust off!

GAME NIGHT: 1/27/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Sang L, LokiVandis

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

213 - Omnic Lab: Christmas 2020

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:45:16 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab is back from a few weeks off. We return to fill you in on some of the news updates, talk about the game some more, and some of the development updates we’ve received!

GAME NIGHT: 1/27/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Sang L, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

212 - Omnic Lab: Priority Queue and PVE

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:52:23 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab is back from our week off talking about the priority queue & the restoration challenge update. We dive into the possibilities of Overwatch PvE, inspired by some of the current games we are also enjoying!

GAME NIGHT: 1/27/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Sang L, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

211 - Omnic Lab: Blizzconline Expectations

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 23:22:29 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab gets together to discuss the new Blizzard update with J. Allen Brack and prepare for what’s to come this Blizzcon. The new Blizzard CEO hints at new information for Overwatch 2 and prepares us for the new direction the company is heading.

GAME NIGHT: 1/27/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Sang L, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

210 - Omnic Lab: Omnic Noon 2020

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:32:39 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab gets together for the annual Omnic Noon for 2020! Blevins and Deathblow from High Noon Podcast join up with Andres and Rob to catch up on news and look forward to the next major features coming up in Overwatch!

GAME NIGHT: 1/27/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

209 - Omnic Lab: The New 76

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:32:59 +0000

In this episode Andres and Rob discuss the new changes to Soldier 76 that have brought him to the forefront of the DPS line up. Soldier is feeling better than ever, and for a good reason!

GAME NIGHT: 10/30/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

208 - Omnic Lab - OWL Finals 2020 Recap

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:35:20 +0000

The 2020 OWL finals have concluded, and although it was a bumpy ride, it ended with a bang. Join Rob and Andres this episode as they discuss the end of the season and the exciting finale of Dynasty vs Shock!

GAME NIGHT: 10/30/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

207 - Omnic Lab: Disciplined Aiming

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:54:30 +0000

In today's episode, Rob is joined by legendary Hanzo player, Arrge. They discuss his new mantra to aiming, and how he recently reworked his technique from the ground up. A great technical episode for those looking to hone their aiming chops.

GAME NIGHT: 10/30/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

Arrge: https://twitter.com/ArrgeOW
twitch.tv/arrge

206 - Omnic Lab: Prioritizing Mobility

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 23:22:03 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab talks about the new patch news, and the importance of considering mobility in the game when building team compositions or choosing counters for enemy teams.

GAME NIGHT: 10/30/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

205 - Omnic Lab: Hero Learning Strats

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:03:27 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab talks through some community questions through learning hero tips specifically with transferable skills and strategies on how to learn the game.

GAME NIGHT: 9/25/2020 (9/11/2020)

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm, Dallan S, Jayme S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

204 - Omnic Lab: Shotguns & Basics

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 22:17:34 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab talks through the new shotgun updates and how the meta is shifting with all the experimental cards shipping to live from the “Scaling Power” patch.

GAME NIGHT: 9/25/2020 (9/11/2020)

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm, Dallan S, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

203 - Omnic Lab: Power Nuke?

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:16:58 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab super dive into the mega power nuke to hit the Experimental Card and review the game night from August 2020!

GAME NIGHT: 9/25/2020 (9/11/2020)

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

202 - Omnic Lab: What's in a Tank?

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:57:36 +0000

This week, Omnic Lab prepares to discuss the new mega shift in meta-play around tanks with no barrier comps with new healer play styles plus the new Moira content in the experimental card.

GAME NIGHT: 8/28/2020 (9/11/2020)

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

201 - Omnic Lab: Roadhog Experiment

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:13:54 +0000

This week, we hit back to the grindstone of breaking down the patches we missed in the interim period of our guests and talk through all the crazy changes coming to August’s experimental card.

GAME NIGHT: 8/28/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

200 - Omnic Lab: Four Years of Strategy!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 21:15:35 +0000

This week, we celebrate four years of Omnic Lab and Overwatch! We bring in our good friend DeathBlow to help us review some of the metas over the game’s life cycle and talk more about OW2 projections for Competitive as well. Thanks so much to all of you who have been here from the start!

GAME NIGHT: 7/31/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

Deathblow: https://twitter.com/DeathBlowTTV, https://www.twitch.tv/DeathBlowTTV, https://soundcloud.com/highnoon-podcast/

199 - Omnic Lab: Overwatch Looking Back

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:26:50 +0000

This week, we’ve got a blast from the past this time discussing all the cool things in Overwatch history from someone who was there in the beginning. Please welcome Patrick Beja, the Frenchman from shows like the Instance, Pixels, Overwatchers, and The Phileas Club podcast.

GAME NIGHT: 7/31/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

Patrick: https://twitter.com/NotPatrick, https://www.twitch.tv/patrickbeja, https://frenchspin.com/

198 - Omnic Lab: Counter the Player

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:54:21 +0000

This week, we’re going to discuss countering players today! We will discuss thinking outside the meta played, watching habits for players, repeat positions, and more!

GAME NIGHT: 7/31/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, Sang L, IndecentSarcasm & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

197 - Omnic Lab: Rapid Patch Impact

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:58:33 +0000

This week, we’re going to jump down through some of the recent patching in the game and dive through some of the new power picks to jump on ladder and grind ranks in the new season of competitive and open queue!

GAME NIGHT: 6/26/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

196 - Omnic Lab: The Brigitte Experiment?

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 01:26:58 +0000

This week, the experimental card is back with a vengeance! Nerfs to Brigitte and Ashe, Buffs to DVa and Junkrat, plus some of what we saw in OWL with Sombra, Echo, Brigitte, and DVa all missing in the pool!

GAME NIGHT: 6/26/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

195 - Omnic Lab: Burnout Revisited

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:04:43 +0000

This week, we are back to chit chat about a well-known topic of burnout with the games that we tend to stick to playing. We’ll break down some quick news updates and get right into what some possible reasons for burnout may be and where we’re out with the game this week!

GAME NIGHT: 6/26/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mDj-VIDSHF_bMrepXUlgokdXg0xz3FWtUxMIobSkNs/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Michael M, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

194 - Omnic Lab: Ninjas Overload

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:32:16 +0000

This week, we’re talking about the discounts to the game over the weekend plus the new experimental changes on the card this week! Moira and Genji are top on the discussion.

GAME NIGHT: 6/26/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B9IOZ7EtKi53Ply-q8HsHZmtw3zX8UA_j47wnKV3tx4/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Michael M, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

193 - Omnic Lab: Hero Concepts

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 29 May 2020 22:46:45 +0000

This week, we’ve decided to follow through with our ideas to come up with some hero concepts and talk about stuff we hope to see in the future!

GAME NIGHT: 5/29/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B9IOZ7EtKi53Ply-q8HsHZmtw3zX8UA_j47wnKV3tx4/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Michael M, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

192 - Omnic Lab: Hitboxes & Supports

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:01:58 +0000

This week we’ve got news about the Overwatch Anniversary coming in just a few days, some cool information from a Workshop creator about hitboxes, and some big changes in experimental coming to supports!

GAME NIGHT: 5/29/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B9IOZ7EtKi53Ply-q8HsHZmtw3zX8UA_j47wnKV3tx4/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

AnaGramm, Michael M, Daron G, Shazear, Cypher, Shepherd, Tonkatrukk, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

191 - Omnic Lab: Following Up & TTK

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 08 May 2020 21:16:35 +0000

This week we’ve got a BIG update on the game about the crowd control changes hitting the live game, hero pools being removed from Diamond and below, and the hosts talk all about Following up on damage in Overwatch!

GAME NIGHT: 5/29/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntOMEyKiRGuoO87wbXtyAwgnPNgblmSn_9l1TzzKpKw/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

April L, Shazear, Cypher, Tonkatrukk, & ManyFacedGod

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

190 - Omnic Lab: Crowd Control & Communications Wheel

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:35:12 +0000

This week the lab talks through some new experimental card adjustments to crowd control and a big update coming to the communication wheel.

GAME NIGHT: 5/29/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntOMEyKiRGuoO87wbXtyAwgnPNgblmSn_9l1TzzKpKw/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

April L, Shazear, & Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

189 - Omnic Lab: Refining Hero Pools

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:06:42 +0000

This week the lab talks about a slew of updates to hit the game. Echo is now live, hero pools adjusted for a new month of competitive, and map pools are done away with for now!

GAME NIGHT: 4/24/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntOMEyKiRGuoO87wbXtyAwgnPNgblmSn_9l1TzzKpKw/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

April L, Shazear, & Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

188 - Omnic Lab: Multitasking in Comp

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:21:17 +0000

This week the lab talks about multitasking in the game, what to learn and improve by paying attention to more than one thing in the game!

GAME NIGHT: 4/24/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntOMEyKiRGuoO87wbXtyAwgnPNgblmSn_9l1TzzKpKw/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

April L, Shazear, & Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

187 - Omnic Lab: Pharah Week + Echo Adjustments

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:58:54 +0000

This week Andres and Rob are back to talk all about the new hero pools going on in ranked that Blizzard has adjusted! Also we have some more updates on toning down Echo on the PTR as well! We are going to chat about some other miscellaneous things in our games as well!

GAME NIGHT: 4/24/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ntOMEyKiRGuoO87wbXtyAwgnPNgblmSn_9l1TzzKpKw/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

April L, Shazear, & Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

186 - Omnic Lab: Echo Announced!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:10:06 +0000

This week Andres and Rob return! All new announcements this week came in that Echo is now on the PTR as Hero 32 with all her new kit! We’ll be breaking down her abilities this week, what we’d like to see adjusted, and a few more bits of information about the development cycle!

GAME NIGHT: 3/27/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vfbU--3ZTSmEXOJ87MkN1MVPhLsywoikkjduUjnsrYA/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

April L, Shazear, & Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

185 - Omnic Lab: Hero Pools Digest

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:59:47 +0000

This week Andres and Rob return! Andres is back from feeling sick and moving apartments in a crazy week! We have a LOT to catch you all up on, so buckle up as we talk balance, hero pools, the Archives event, skins, and MORE.

GAME NIGHT: 3/27/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vfbU--3ZTSmEXOJ87MkN1MVPhLsywoikkjduUjnsrYA/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

184 - Omnic Lab: 3-2-1 Experiment Card

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:34:48 +0000

This week Andres and Rob are back to talk about the brand new experimental card that dropped this week and the whole plethora of new stuff in the card for balance changes. We’ll give you a quick news update on the hotfix this week plus the new Mardi Gras event too!

GAME NIGHT: 2/28/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vfbU--3ZTSmEXOJ87MkN1MVPhLsywoikkjduUjnsrYA/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

183- Omnic Lab: OWL S3 Starting Strategies

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 15:59:32 +0000

This week Andres and Rob talk all about the opening weekend of the Overwatch League team strategies. We talk compositions, counters, and map picks!

GAME NIGHT: 2/28/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vfbU--3ZTSmEXOJ87MkN1MVPhLsywoikkjduUjnsrYA/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

182 - Omnic Lab: Hero Pools & Balance

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Andres returns! And with his return, we finally talk through all the madness of Hero Pools, what it means for comp, and how they’re running it in OWL. We have some major updates on PTR for balance and workshops as well so let’s get into it!

GAME NIGHT: 2/28/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vfbU--3ZTSmEXOJ87MkN1MVPhLsywoikkjduUjnsrYA/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

181 - Omnic Lab: Quality Assurance in Gaming

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:20:02 +0000

This week, Rob brings long-time supporter Shazear to talk about his specialty: Quality Assurance. This field of work includes a lot of key information about discerning how Blizzard releases pretty much anything! We’re going to see how to connect the dots on some things under the hood that may be going on in the back end of game development.

GAME NIGHT: 2/28/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SoriQPmgDbwqMmcAWejOeT7K_r2Rq4U5kqIpq3K2eFE/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

Shazear: twitter.com/shazear twitch.tv/shazear

180 - Omnic Lab: 3-2-1 & Lunar New Year 2020

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss the new insight from Jeff Kaplan on how they are experimenting with different iterations of the game. In this case: Three DPS, two Supports, and one Tank has been their latest experiment!

GAME NIGHT: 1/31/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SoriQPmgDbwqMmcAWejOeT7K_r2Rq4U5kqIpq3K2eFE/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

179 - Omnic Lab: Patch & Power Creep

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob give you the rundown of the first patch in 2020. This patch includes Baptiste, Doomfist, DVa, Hanzo, Mei, and Orisa. We’ve also got some stirring about “Power Creep” on the forums as well as a quick heads up on the new map pool for Season 20.

GAME NIGHT: 1/31/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

178 - Omnic Lab: Tank Talk with Enz

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:22:11 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob talk with GM Dutch streamer Enz. Enz is known for his high tier play on the tank role with multiple T500 finishes, but has achieved GM on all 3 roles in the new system. He currently streams games on the EU ladder!

GAME NIGHT: 1/31/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

Enz: https://www.twitch.tv/enz_ow, https://twitter.com/enz_ow

177 - Omnic Lab: Atlanta Reign's Danny Berger

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:53:52 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob interview Atlanta Reign Content Director Danny Berger! We talk about his influence in Overwatch and esports, have an interview with him, and kind of his thoughts throughout the Overwatch League so far and what horizons we have coming with season 3. GAME NIGHT: 1/31/2020

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

Danny: https://twitter.com/Dahberger

176 - Omnic Lab: Christmas Patch!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:23:32 +0000

This week, Andres and returning guest KarQ dive into all the changes the new patch has brought. With barriers being less permanent we are seeing some new heroes rising up to the challenge. Tune in to learn all about the new meta evolving this season!

GAME NIGHT: 12/27th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Cypher

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamestv

Shockmaster: https://twitter.com/KarQGames, https://www.twitch.tv/karq

175 - Omnic Lab: Not Taking Damage

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 18:12:41 +0000

Rob and Andres are coming back from thanksgiving this week to talk about the art of NOT taking damage. It might sound self-explanatory, but there is a lot that goes into avoiding as many threats as possible!

GAME NIGHT: 12/27th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

174 - Omnic Lab - 4vs4 Deathmatch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:59:55 +0000

In this episode we explore all about 4v4 competitive death match. A mode that sometimes flies under the radar, but nevertheless great in building team synergy and mechanics!

GAME NIGHT: 10/29th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

173 - Omnic Lab: Barrier Nerf Patch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:17:37 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres have a discussion on the lastest PTR and patch to hit live servers. Catch this episode jammed packed with new changes that are bound spice up the meta!

GAME NIGHT: 11/29th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Shazear, Shepherd, Chrisdaplaya, Sensei Overwatch

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

172 - Omnic Lab: Blizzcon & Overwatch 2 (OmnicNoon)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:27:27 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres have the hosts of High Noon on the show for our annual Omnic Noon show! This time we’re discussing everything Overwatch 2 and Blizzcon.

GAME NIGHT: 11/29th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, Sensei Overwatch

ioStux: https://twitter.com/ioStux, https://www.twitch.tv/iostux_coaching, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPCmP5El1BqpItqCswvMkw

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

HNPDeathblow

The_Blevins

High Noon Podcast

171 - Omnic Lab: "Horror" Games

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:36:15 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres talk through the new how to diffuse issues when you get those “horror” Overwatch games in ranked or any game mode.

GAME NIGHT: 11/29th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, Sensei Overwatch

ioStux: https://twitter.com/ioStux, https://www.twitch.tv/iostux_coaching, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPCmP5El1BqpItqCswvMkw

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

170 - Omnic Lab: Blizzcon Predictions

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres talk through the new Halloween Terror Event and dive into the blizzcon preview before we finish up with predictions!

GAME NIGHT: 10/25th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, Sensei Overwatch

ioStux: https://twitter.com/ioStux, https://www.twitch.tv/iostux_coaching, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPCmP5El1BqpItqCswvMkw

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

169 - Omnic Lab: Overwatch vs Life Balancing

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 17:52:06 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres talk through the News about HK, how to balance life and Overwatch, and even touch an email for the week!

GAME NIGHT: 10/25th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, Sensei Overwatch

ioStux: https://twitter.com/ioStux, https://www.twitch.tv/iostux_coaching, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPCmP5El1BqpItqCswvMkw

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

168 - Omnic Lab: Coaching with IoStux

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:10:22 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres sit down with guest coach IoStux to discuss how coaching and training can vastly improve your game. We discuss everything from mechanics to game strategy, and even personal care.

GAME NIGHT: 10/25th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya

ioStux: https://twitter.com/ioStux, https://www.twitch.tv/iostux_coaching, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPCmP5El1BqpItqCswvMkw

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

167 - Omnic Lab: PTR vs Barriers

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres sit down to run down the new PTR adjustments coming your way soon in October! We talk all about how the possibility to the Barrier Meta may see a shift coming up!

GAME NIGHT: 9/27th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

166 - Omnic Lab: Support - Know Your Role

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 16:46:45 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres try at the final part of “Know Your Role” this week by covering supports! We’ll be defining different types of support styles and the different strengths and abilities of the different support heroes!

GAME NIGHT: September 27th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11sH0sU7ngkg_P7KUMOc7Ur_p3P5VwqyH-p37cAufqt8/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

REF1RE, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Darren W
Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

165 - Omnic Lab: Torbjorn 2.0 with Fuey500 & Chro (Going Deep)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 18:11:57 +0000

This week, Andres & Rob are joined by top 500 Grandmaster and well known Torbjorn connoisseur, Fuey500l! In addition, another streamer joins us to help us out with the one and only Chro! Join us for this deep dive with Fuey of one of the most misunderstood heroes in the roster!

GAME NIGHT: September 27th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LxIDkOhOuUH-3ThXh8aqI5baeJkIqtsH62LDL4X1EEo/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Patreon: REF1RE, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Darren W
Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

Fuey500: https://twitter.com/Fuey500, https://www.twitch.tv/fuey500, https://www.youtube.com/user/Fuey500,

Chro: https://www.twitch.tv/prolikechro, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw6l3jIjVtrXom_xqftSMA

164 - Omnic Lab: Tank - Know Your Role

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres try at the next edition of “Know Your Role” this week by doing tanks! We’re going to talk about two categories to put your tanks in, and talk a lot of synergies and counters.

GAME NIGHT: August 30th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11sH0sU7ngkg_P7KUMOc7Ur_p3P5VwqyH-p37cAufqt8/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Darren W

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

163 - Omnic Lab: DPS - Know Your Role

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +0000

This week Rob and Andres explore the world of DPS! With role queue out, it is one of the best times to learn a role to it's fullest. Tune in for an in depth talk on what it takes to play the flashiest role in Overwatch!

GAME NIGHT: August 30th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11sH0sU7ngkg_P7KUMOc7Ur_p3P5VwqyH-p37cAufqt8/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

162 - Omnic Lab: Cooldown Management

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:18:42 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres talk all about ability cooldowns and managing your timers. We break down learning innate timings, sound queues, looking for opportunities, and how to synergize with cooldowns this week!

GAME NIGHT: August 30th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnC4G7wBpvHsg6uugp7_8QwRv58IFIO-HwF8nQma-mY/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

161 - Omnic Lab: Role Queue Beta!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:32:22 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres are back after a brief hiatus due to some schedule conflicts to talk about Role Queue Beta! We are going to talk about the last few updates to the balance changes and what you should look to try and do when ranking up for “beta season” this time around!

GAME NIGHT: August 30th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kZv_bfJdYTWexhTZmw7zKUXKg_UB3NL6e7mE0QH2zBo/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

160 - Omnic Lab: Meta Mix-ups

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 16:16:27 +0000

This week, Rob and Andres are back after yet another week of 2-2-2 on the PTR. We’re here to talk about some of the strategic developments in the pro scene with the new meta and fill in some gaps with thoughts on how Sigma and other balance changes can swing this even more!

GAME NIGHT: August 30th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GN50yvtUOiLHRgYS5i3rBA7y3BARxB62V2Mu9Aprygk/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, bunkplays, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

159 - Omnic Lab: Sigma (with guest PvPX)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 18:50:27 +0000

This week, Andres is joined by jack of all trades, and master of all, PvPX! We discuss his adventures through Apex Legends, his thoughts on 2-2-2 role lock, and the deranged new hero!

GAME NIGHT: August 30th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/172nkClrDLxZlYwMlq_7LpeCpxM2kOlilLos7Ou1Jxgw/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, bunkplays, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

158 - Omnic Lab: New Ranked System

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 18:34:56 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob are here with a brand new episode 100% about the new changes coming to roles, competitive and the balance of the game. Brace yourselves, this is a big one!

GAME NIGHT: July 26th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mejd9EJQ6ps2ZPB2rKugHXLYYEVqfnJbG1JbB20vnQE/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, bunkplays, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

157 - Omnic Lab: Role Locked!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:31:59 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob are back to talk about the rumored and elusive role lock! Come catch the crew after an incredible weekend at the Atlanta Overwatch League games.

GAME NIGHT: July 26th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQ6IQS3kZeZZVLxIwc2Mz3PXRdYJKZnkcBm4St1x-4Y/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, bunkplays, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

156 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep - Baptiste with ML7

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:33:03 +0000

This week, Andres is joined by top 500, All-Star Support player ML7 to discuss Baptiste in detail! Join us for this deep dive into the mind of one of the most mechanically gifted support players in the EU ladder.

GAME NIGHT: July 26th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQ6IQS3kZeZZVLxIwc2Mz3PXRdYJKZnkcBm4St1x-4Y/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, bunkplays, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

155 - Omnic Lab: Baptiste Event & Lore

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 22:24:47 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob are going to discuss news and lore this week for the new event. Additionally, we’d like to theory craft a bit on the future possibility of teased heroes and characters as well!

GAME NIGHT: June 28th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQ6IQS3kZeZZVLxIwc2Mz3PXRdYJKZnkcBm4St1x-4Y/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, bunkplays, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

154 - Omnic Lab: Clockwork Vendetta Composition

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:20:37 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob are back at it with a new comp hitting Overwatch Open Division EU and Contenders Trials by storm! We’re talking all about Team Clockwork Vendetta & their recent success running a spicy composition for you to try out!

GAME NIGHT: June 28th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ntz4-0pzR7s6R4fh3K9lW75HAiL1eAHvsfzC6LGfJU/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, REF1RE, bunkplays, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac
Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

153 - Omnic Lab: Building OWL Fan Clubs

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 17:15:17 +0000

This week, Andres is out for vacation, but Rob brings on long-time supporter and friend of the show Richard Ng aka “Greatrootbear” to talk all about building Overwatch League Fan Clubs. Someone who was formerly helping out the 5 Deadly Venoms with NYXL fan group meetups in NYC. Now he’s here to tell us about his new endeavors with his Canadian roots with a newly formed group the Toronto Alpha Flight to support the Toronto Defiant and also push for Team Canada’s Overwatch World Cup 2019 Community Lead!

GAME NIGHT: June 28th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PFfzJNNcIMCZYXFMGpU1wVgqAewhyBBAaIDqOOaZVNM/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, bunkplays, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

Richard: twitter.com/greatrootbear

OWL Fan Groups: https://twitter.com/alphaflight_to & https://twitter.com/nyxl_venoms

152 - Omnic Lab: Replays, Balance, & Workshops!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:46:32 +0000

This week, Rob & Andres are back this week to talk all about a brand new PTR update, the new Anniversary Event, and Workshops hitting live servers!

GAME NIGHT: May 31st

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15jcuB0HsplbwpADJJVb_2eXIoNebqqiXTIhGdfaLa-4/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, Mewoshmeow, Shazear, Shepherd, Crimsonfail, Brenden D, REF1RE, Roger B, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac
Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

151 - Omnic Lab: Wrecking Ball with Yeatle - Going Deep

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

This week, we’re back with another Going Deep episode after a long drought. We have special guest and top 500 player Yeatle rolling in this week to setup a minefield of information all about Wrecking Ball!

GAME NIGHT: May 31th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-bwMntp35oT123ab0qAea_Noaz2JphO4ltEw43CyURc/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, Shazear, Shepherd, CrimsonFail, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

Yeatle:https://twitter.com/Yeatle_ow, https://www.twitch.tv/yeatle

150 - Omnic Lab: 3 Year Trivia Anniversary!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 14 May 2019 21:05:24 +0000

This week, we celebrate our 150th episode and three years of Omnic Lab podcast episodes! We invite Bob and Mel from OWL Recap our sister show to compete in Rob’s Overwatch trivia extravaganza to celebrate!

This weeks episode is brought to you by:

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GAME NIGHT: May 31st

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/omniclab
DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-bwMntp35oT123ab0qAea_Noaz2JphO4ltEw43CyURc/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Top Score Solutions, Shazear, Klaus, Shepherd, CrimsonFail, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

149 - Omnic Lab: Self Diagnostics

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 08 May 2019 17:02:24 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob are back together again, this time we have a new season upon us so we’re looking to chat about self diagnostics! This means we want to discuss how we coach ourselves to get better, things to look for to improve and stuff that we’re currently focusing to get better doing.

GAME NIGHT: April 26th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, CrimsonFail, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Shepherd, Klaus

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

148 - Omnic Lab: Overwatch Workshop & Meta Talk with Freedo (YourOverwatch)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:50:50 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob are talking this week about the new map Havana, all about the Storm Rising Event, and even some tips on completing it before the event expires! Additionally, we’ll be covering the newest Junkrat & Reaper changes that hit live in brief.

GAME NIGHT: April 26th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgxlwn_IynNo9UBJhL3mIw2fi43GTZfmxZlMU24mw2w/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, CrimsonFail, BennyNTheJets, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Cloudii, Shepherd

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

147 - Omnic Lab: Storm Rising Havana

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:40:12 +0000

GAME NIGHT: April 26th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgxlwn_IynNo9UBJhL3mIw2fi43GTZfmxZlMU24mw2w/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, CrimsonFail, BennyNTheJets, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Cloudii, Shepherd

Rob: twitter.com/notrob, twitch.tv/notrobmay

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

146 - Omnic Lab: Bunker Time!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 23:41:48 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob are talking this week about Bunker Composition! We have talked a lot about GOATS, setting up combos, & even the new Wrecking Ball compositions. This week we are going to talk through when to select them and when & how to use Bunker strats!

GAME NIGHT: April 26th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18kvdUMpAm_VidJkUHM8yLQgl5gbdHtMqK500g3nQJU0/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, CrimsonFail, BennyNTheJets, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Cloudii

Rob: twitter.com/notrob

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

145 - Omnic Lab: The Art of Combos

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 17:18:23 +0000

This week, Andres and Rob are talking all about combos in Overwatch. We’re going to try to do our best to cover as much of the topic as we can this week without assuming you know anything about the combos!

GAME NIGHT: April 26th

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18kvdUMpAm_VidJkUHM8yLQgl5gbdHtMqK500g3nQJU0/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, CrimsonFail, BennyNTheJets, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Cloudii

Rob: twitter.com/notrob

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

144 - Omnic Lab: Need for Speed Patch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 02:14:38 +0000

A new week, a new show with new patch changes yet again! We have some great discussion points for the PTR this week with Junkrat, Reaper, Symmetra, & Doomfist! We also chat about the March game night and how good it was!

GAME NIGHT: March 29, 2018

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18kvdUMpAm_VidJkUHM8yLQgl5gbdHtMqK500g3nQJU0/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, CrimsonFail, BennyNTheJets, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Cloudii

Rob: twitter.com/notrob

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

143 - Omnic Lab: New Meta Winners [March 2019]

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:47:43 +0000

A new week, a new show brings us back to talking all about the new meta shaking out this week! We discuss all the heroes having a strong impact in the new meta texture of the game.

GAME NIGHT: March 29, 2018

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lltk49MGrZEFzLWPfCnrLMuVtu6E0vsV27rSoS10fFg/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, CrimsonFail, BennyNTheJets, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

142 - Omnic Lab: The Chengdu 2-2-2

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 20:24:48 +0000

A new week, a new show brings us back to talking pro strategies with the Chengdu Hunters! They’re running a new Pharmercy composition!

GAME NIGHT: March 29, 2018

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18kvdUMpAm_VidJkUHM8yLQgl5gbdHtMqK500g3nQJU0/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, CrimsonFail, BennyNTheJets, Brenden D., REF1RE, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

141 - Omnic Lab: Massive Patch & Role Queue Chat

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 17:17:42 +0000

With yet even more patch notes hitting the PTR this week, Rob & Andres discuss the new content coming with hopefully enough changes to make a new game! Additionally, we have a good discussion on the possibility of Role Queue coming to Overwatch ranked.

GAME NIGHT: March 29, 2018

WEBSITE: http://www.omniclab.com/links

DISCORD INVITE: https://discord.gg/vZ26JX4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PNaj8fM0j5pdIaGEDrPPJ

Shownotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uSmCuOnmhulCrcvHgrqyy_OdqNBlH0QwXt7PvvNqg9A/edit?usp=sharing

PARTNERS:

Top Score Solutions - https://topscoresolutions.com/

Omnic Meta: http://www.omnicmeta.com

Humble Bundle Monthly Affiliate: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Patreon Sponsors from https://www.patreon.com/omniclab

Shazear, Top Score Solutions, Crimsonfail, BennyNTheJets, Brenden D., REF1RE, SilvarLoki, JanJinkle, Roger B., Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

Rob: twitter.com/notrob

Andres: twitter.com/iplaigames

140 - Omnic Lab: New Hero, New Map, & Patch!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Andres has guest Deathblow from High Noon Podcast to talk about a new hero preview and the PTR patch notes with Rob out this week! Additionally, they touch briefly on the new map: Paris.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 2/22
SPONSORS:
Top Score Solutions - “Omnic Lab is presented in part by Top Score Solutions, an esports oriented community for business education, and analytics. If you want to develop a business, service, org, or just create content about gaming or esports, they're here to help! Their flagship podcast is the Esports Business Podcast, which you can find on Podbean and iTunes. Additionally, they run a blog at TopScoreSolutions.com and a regular "In Case You Missed It" brief news update. Be sure to check out their active Discord community if you have any questions for follow up or just talk more about esports and gaming! Don't forget all links are on their website at topscoresolutions.com."
Shazear - “Hey fellow scientists! One of our patrons, Shazear, is working to staff out a new scrum team in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota and is looking to hire a Mid to Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer. You would need to have a quality engineering background that includes white box and black box testing as well as creating test automation using tools built in dot-net and selenium as well as using networking tools like fiddler, jay-meter, and postman. He'd love to work with fellow Omnic Lab folks! Ping Shazear on our discord for more information.“
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
OWL Stats
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate! Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Baptiste:

Lore: Jean-Baptiste Augustin, Age: 36
Occupation: Combat Medic
Base of Operations: Tortuga, Haiti (formerly)
Affiliation: Caribbean Coalition (formerly), Talon (formerly)
Abilities:
Biotic Launcher Damage
Biotic Launcher Healing
Regenerative Burst
Immortality Field
Amplification Matrix
Exo Boots

PTR Patch Feb. 26, 2019

New Map: Paris (Assault//2CP)

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Lisome, JanJinkle, Roger B., Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z., REF1RE, Brendon D., BennyNTheJets, Justin Jay

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
Andres:Twitter,audioblender.studio, soundcloud
Deathblow: Twitter, HighNoonPodcast

139 - Omnic Lab: OWL Comps [S2-S1-W1]

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week we talk about transitioning your “game sense” to the next level. We are going to transition those looking to progress to higher ranks with these tips and topics! We want to help you get a good understanding of those things after the basics.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

—>GAME NIGHT: 2/22<—
SPONSORS:
Top Score Solutions - “Omnic Lab is presented in part by Top Score Solutions, an esports oriented community for business education, and analytics. If you want to develop a business, service, org, or just create content about gaming or esports, they're here to help! Their flagship podcast is the Esports Business Podcast, which you can find on Podbean and iTunes. Additionally, they run a blog at TopScoreSolutions.com and a regular "In Case You Missed It" brief news update. Be sure to check out their active Discord community if you have any questions for follow up or just talk more about esports and gaming! Don't forget all links are on their website at topscoresolutions.com."
Shazear - “Hey fellow scientists! One of our patrons, Shazear, is working to staff out a new scrum team in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota and is looking to hire a Mid to Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer. You would need to have a quality engineering background that includes white box and black box testing as well as creating test automation using tools built in dot-net and selenium as well as using networking tools like fiddler, jay-meter, and postman. He'd love to work with fellow Omnic Lab folks! Ping Shazear on our discord for more information.“
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Reaper’s OWL Stats
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Main Compositions:

3-3 (GOATS Standard)
Brig/Zen/Lucio/Rein/Zarya/DVa
Current patch: Rally armor lasts 30s before decaying
Brig Shield cannot stun through barriers
Brig Healing passive slightly increased
DVa Defense Matrix 2s CD between uses
3-3 (Variant GOATS)
Swap Zen for Moira
Swap Zen for Ana
3-3 (FLOATS)
Swap out Rein for Winston
This comp also has variants using Moira
3-2-1 (Sombra Comp)
Swap DVa for Sombra
Swap Zarya for Sombra (rarely)
Some teams choose also to swap Zen for Moira
3-2-1 (Death Ball Variants)
Basically the same as Sombra Comp
Swap DVa for X hero needed
McCree/Reaper/Tracer/Symmetra

Map Dependent Fringe:

2-2-2 Pharmercy
Sombra/Pharah/Mercy/Ana/Winston/DVa
This is a variation of Dive
2-2-2 Dive Comp
Sombra/Tracer/Ana/Lucio/DVa/Winston
Spitfire tried a variant swapping Sombra for McCree/Widow
2-2-2 Ilios Well Torb (ATL only)
Hanzo/Torb/Lucio/Zen/Orisa/DVa
Adjust to 3-3 with Orisa instead of Rein later
2-2-2 Route 66 Pirate Ship
Bastion/Genji/Mercy/Ana/Orisa/DVa
Pretty much only used in fringe cases on specific payload maps
This comp’s core is only Mercy/Orisa/DVa
3-2-2 Horizon Bunker (Variant)
Orisa/DVa/Tracer/Junk/Mercy/Zen
4-1-1 (4-DPS)
Hammond/Mercy/Sombra/Tracer/Widow/Pharah
Spitfire tried this against Fusion on Volskaya
Ended up swapping for Point B & most of the match (Won 5-4)
3-2-1 (3-DPS) Assault (2CP)
Hammond/Zen/Lucio/Sombra/Tracer/Widow
Fusion Ran this in a 4-4 situation on Volskaya against Spitfire
NYXL ran Hammond/Mercy/Zen/Tracer/Sombra/Pharah against Boston on Horizon Lunar Colony
3-2-1 (3-DPS) Control (KotH)
Hammond/Mercy/Ana/Ashe/Hanzo/Pharah
Dynasty ran this on Ilios Well against Gladiators
They swapped a Winston for Hammond midway through before losing
They swapped Hanzo for Sombra for Lighthouse briefly

The Why:

DVa combo’d with Graviton: The idea is to push the bomb behind or in your graviton, and then pin the enemy Reinhardt.

This puts a lot of pressure on Rein to deflect Bomb
This also will nearly guarantee the Rein Shield will break
Rein’s without Zarya Bubble or Shield get Discorded and melted
A team with a dead Rein/Winston loses the fight nearly every time

->Swapping to Stall has key considerations

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, Roger B., Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z., REF1RE, Brendon D., BennyNTheJets

Omnic Lab Links:

138 - Omnic Lab: Advanced Game Sense

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 2/22
SPONSORS:
Top Score Solutions - “Omnic Lab is presented in part by Top Score Solutions, an esports oriented community for business education, and analytics. If you want to develop a business, service, org, or just create content about gaming or esports, they're here to help! Their flagship podcast is the Esports Business Podcast, which you can find on Podbean and iTunes. Additionally, they run a blog at TopScoreSolutions.com and a regular "In Case You Missed It" brief news update. Be sure to check out their active Discord community if you have any questions for follow up or just talk more about esports and gaming! Don't forget all links are on their website at topscoresolutions.com."
Shazear - “Hey fellow scientists! One of our patrons, Shazear, is working to staff out a new scrum team in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota and is looking to hire a Mid to Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer. You would need to have a quality engineering background that includes white box and black box testing as well as creating test automation using tools built in dot-net and selenium as well as using networking tools like fiddler, jay-meter, and postman. He'd love to work with fellow Omnic Lab folks! Ping Shazear on our discord for more information.“
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Reaper’s new kit with 1.32 Stats
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Improving Game Sense:

Basics:

(Just because these are basic, doesn’t mean good players have them down!)
These are actually a LOT for the normal playerbase
Knowing all abilities and their relative cooldowns.
Knowing relative damage numbers for abilities and normal attacks.
Knowledge of all sound Q’s for abilities for every hero.
Deep knowledge of all the maps and zones that heroes can abuse.
Hero Death, flank and count tracking. (Kill FEED)
Ultimate tracking. (This extends into advanced as well)

Advanced Techniques:

The Daredevil tracking:

Use sound queues to track things even while out of your line of sight.

Create a mental map of the zone you are approaching.
Listen for abilities to know when to push/dive or even use your own cd’s.
Win 1v1’s through sound.
Escaping getting dove by positioning & understanding enemy movements

Nostradamus Predictions:

Become a prophet by internalizing ability cooldowns and ult tracking properly.

See abilities before the enemy knows they want to use them.
Bait out cooldowns.
Have counters ready

The Spidey-Sense:

Predicting/Anticipating when enemies are going to do something.

Noticing abnormalities in movement/approaches
Checking ultimates used vs unused & how close you are to an OT moment
Check hero counts/missing heroes. Track returning heroes.
Monitoring the heroes that are just better than the rest, anticipate them

Reach Ultra Instinct:

Internalize all of the above to the point of doing it without thinking.
Create a pleasant atmosphere where your mind can be at peace.
Feed yourself well, get some rest and train with disciple constantly.
Reach Ultra instinct and become Jjonak

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, Roger B., Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z., REF1RE, Brendon D., BennyNTheJets

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

137 - Omnic Lab: Consoles Revisited (CS & Switch)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week Rob is hosting without Andres this week, however Switch and Top 500 PS4 player CS join him this week to talk about PC & Console differences, similarities, and dispelling myths!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 2/22
SPONSORS:
- Top Score Solutions - “Omnic Lab is presented in part by Top Score Solutions, an esports oriented community for business education, and analytics. If you want to develop a business, service, org, or just create content about gaming or esports, they're here to help! Their flagship podcast is the Esports Business Podcast, which you can find on Podbean and iTunes. Additionally, they run a blog at TopScoreSolutions.com and a regular "In Case You Missed It" brief news update. Be sure to check out their active Discord community if you have any questions for follow up or just talk more about esports and gaming! Don't forget all links are on their website at topscoresolutions.com."
- Shazear - “Hey fellow scientists! One of our patrons, Shazear, is working to staff out a new scrum team in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota and is looking to hire a Mid to Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer. You would need to have a quality engineering background that includes white box and black box testing as well as creating test automation using tools built in dot-net and selenium as well as using networking tools like fiddler, jay-meter, and postman. He'd love to work with fellow Omnic Lab folks! Ping Shazear on our discord for more information.“

Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- Reaper’s new kit with 1.32 Stats
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
- Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Ashe scope sensitivity Adjustments! Click this calculator link

Console vs PC Questions

Difference or Myth? (Console vs PC)
- Heroes X, Y, Z are stronger on Console
- Some Comps aren’t good on Console
- Console players aren’t as good at the same rank on PC
  - Diamond console = Gold PC mentality
- Game sense transfers from Console to PC
- Game pace is slower on Console
- Aim assist makes Console easier
- Blizzard doesn’t balance for Console play
- Console play is more toxic
- Console players are all young players who can’t afford a PC
What things should be known for improving on console?
How is the toxicity on Console?
What statistical trends mirror PC play?
What statistical trends are in different?
Any trends or differences that could be relevant to monitor?
Top tips for improving on Console?
Game settings or peripheral recommendations for building muscle memory?
- Control Freaks PS4
- Control Freaks XB1
Thoughts on platform cross-play being enabled in the future

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, DurandaL, Roger B., Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z., Connall M., Brendon 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 Notes<--
Rob:Twitter,Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast
Andres:Twitter,audioblender.studio, soundcloud
CS: Twitch, YouTube
Switch: Omnic Meta, Twitter

136 - Omnic Lab: Busan with ChipSa (Map Mastery)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob are back at it with the Map Mastery to visit Busan! This time we have returning guest ChipSa to help us talk all about this map and what compositions, approaches, and good tactics are when playing on Busan.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 1/25

SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions

“Omnic Lab is presented in part by Top Score Solutions, an esports oriented community for business education, and analytics. If you want to develop a business, service, org, or just create content about gaming or esports, they're here to help! Their flagship podcast is the Esports Business Podcast, which you can find on Podbean and iTunes. Additionally, they run a blog at TopScoreSolutions.com and a regular "In Case You Missed It" brief news update. Be sure to check out their active Discord community if you have any questions for follow up or just talk more about esports and gaming! Don't forget all links are on their website at topscoresolutions.com."
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Busan: Downtown
Outside area with very tall high grounds near spawn areas
Low ground for point with low cover
Odd shaped high ground
Mega Health Pack near a pillar just off point
Large area near point to be knocked off

Busan: Sanctuary

Odd sightlines
Point slightly raised in a courtyard with a large central drum for cover
Lots of interesting health pack locations
Mix of enclosed and open areas for vertical sky box

Busan: MEKA Base

Fully enclosed map
A wrap around high ground
Low point is where the point is located
Kill zone just off the side of point
Lots of staircases both large and in small flanks

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, DurandaL, Roger B., Britmus, Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z., Connall M., Brendon D.

iTunes Reviews: (3)

Sharkstef15 (USA) Jan 18
Plumzc (UK) Jan 23
Oatmeal~The Fatty (USA) Jan 20 (Matt Z)

Omnic Lab Links:

135 - Omnic Lab: Different Ranks & Meta

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob are back at it with another duo show to talk all about how playing at different ranks changes what expectations players may have for your play and how to improve. We also talk at length through what we value in hero mastery and what the meta means.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 1/25
SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions
- - Omnic Lab is presented in part by Top Score Solutions, an esports oriented community for business education, and analytics. If you want to develop a business, service, org, or just create content about gaming or esports, they're here to help! Their flagship podcast is the Esports Business Podcast, which you can find on Podbean and iTunes. Additionally, they run a blog at TopScoreSolutions.com and a regular "In Case You Missed It" brief news update. Be sure to check out their active Discord community if you have any questions for follow up or just talk more about esports and gaming! Don't forget all links are on their website at topscoresolutions.com."
- Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
  - Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

What is Meta?

What is meta?
What meta means at different ranks.
- Interpretation of what is good for you at your rank.
How does playing meta help or hurt you
Playing what you want has value
- Hero Mastery matters
- Playing 100 hours doesn’t make you an expert, but…
- Lowering hero pools have value
- Learning the game faster by lowering variables.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, DurandaL, Roger B., Britmus, Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z., Connall M.

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,OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

134 - Omnic Lab: Armor Takes a Hit

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob take a long look at the big news for the week. We cover the Bastet Ana event, Hero rebalances on PTR Jan. 7th, 2019, and talk all about the new Armor in the game.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 1/25
SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions

- “Omnic Lab is presented in part by Top Score Solutions, an esports oriented community for business education, and analytics. If you want to develop a business, service, org, or just create content about gaming or esports, they're here to help! Their flagship podcast is the Esports Business Podcast, which you can find on Podbean and iTunes. Additionally, they run a blog at TopScoreSolutions.com and a regular "In Case You Missed It" brief news update. Be sure to check out their active Discord community if you have any questions for follow up or just talk more about esports and gaming! Don't forget all links are on their website at topscoresolutions.com."
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
- Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Ashe scope sensitivity Adjustments! Click this calculator link

News:

BASTET Ana event!
- NEW Bastet Written Lore segment
- Jan. 8 - 21
- Win 9 total games for all in-game rewards: Icon, Victory Pose, Skin
- 2, 4, and 6 hour viewing twitch drops for select streamers for 5 total sprays
- FRAN & Emongg doing streams for the new Bastet Event
- Jeff Kaplan appeared on the streams!

Armor & PTR:

PTR Changes Link Jan. 7, 2019
Known Issues list updated to 1.32
Armor Explained by OW Central
CompOW Subreddit post from ClumsyLi
Armor now reduces damage differently
- -3 dmg per “tick” of dmg now on PTR
- -5 dmg per “tick” of dmg previously
- Also, this change means that anything 6 dmg and below per dmg source will be half. Before the threshhold before dmg was halved was 10 (because of the -5)
- So the calculations reduce dmg done to Armor targets by half, until the dmg exceeds 6. This is most noticeable on units with machine guns and shotguns using many shots in quick succession or lots of pellets spreading in a single shot.
Brigitte - Rally - Duration of the effect down to 30 sec.
DVa - Defense Matrix - Cooldown between uses increased from 1 sec to 2 sec.
Reaper - Shotgun/Passive - Lifesteal increased from 30% to 50% of dmg dealt.(edited)
- Lifesteal Gif example
New Killfeed updates

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, DurandaL, Roger B., Britmus, Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z., Connall M.

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,OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

133 - Omnic Lab: New Year, New Goals

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob start off the new year of 2019 talking about our goals for the coming year, things we want to see in Overwatch, and overall just how we want the show to get better in the new year!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 12/28 Coverage
SPONSOR: Top Score Solutions

- “Omnic Lab is presented in part by Top Score Solutions, an esports oriented community for business education, and analytics. If you want to develop a business, service, org, or just create content about gaming or esports, they're here to help! Their flagship podcast is the Esports Business Podcast, which you can find on Podbean and iTunes. Additionally, they run a blog at TopScoreSolutions.com and a regular "In Case You Missed It" brief news update. Be sure to check out their active Discord community if you have any questions for follow up or just talk more about esports and gaming! Don't forget all links are on their website at topscoresolutions.com."
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- Switch Visits ATL!
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
- Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Ashe scope sensitivity Adjustments! Click this calculator link

News:

Suspected balance patch to come soon.
Ellie controversy.
- YourOverwatch Main Video
- SecondWindGG’s TwitLonger
- Slasher’s Twitter coverage (first tweet)
- Reddit Thread coverage
- Aspen from C9’s Twitch Announcement
- Jayne’s Twitch Highlight explaining what he thinks is “why” from SW
Overwatch League is preparing to start again.

Goal setting:

Overwatch Goals
Personal Goals
Podcast Goals

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), JanJinkle, DurandaL, Roger B., Britmus, Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Lisome, Matthew Z.

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,OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

132 - Omnic Lab: DVa with TossarN - Going Deep

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob sit down with TossarN, a coach and top GM player to doing a going deep on DVa. Relatively unknown, but a really great coach we found through Jayne’s Youtube channel, we’re excited to do our last show of 2018 with TossarN!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 12/28
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)
- Ashe Stat Analysis Article
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
- Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Ashe scope sensitivity Adjustments! Click this calculator link

Going Deep D.Va:

D.Va Reference Source
What is the fundamentals for D.Va or what is her job in a game? The core of the hero for ALL ranks.
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and movement to maximize damage and pressure?
Okay let’s kick things off with your bread and butter: D.Va’s Defense Matrix and mixing it with Damage.
Let’s talk about using Micro Missiles and effective use.
How to do we get the most out of Rocket Boosters ?
Self Destruct breakdown
Baby D.Va aka Pilot Mode
How Map Dependent is D.Va?
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.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, DurandaL, Roger B., Britmus, Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z.

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,OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud
TossarN: Fiver Link, Twitter, Twitch, Discord: TossarN#5554

131 - Omnic Lab: Ultimate Tracking

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob have a full show for you this week talking all about Ultimate tracking!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 12/28
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)
- Ashe Stat Analysis Article
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
- Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Ashe scope sensitivity Adjustments! Click this calculator link
Season 13 expected to finish on Dec. 28/29!
Next Week DVa going deep with a Coach who was featured on Jayne’s YouTube that coached him from Fiver!

Ultimate Tracking

What is Ult tracking?
Why is it important?
How can I improve at ult tracking?
What are some key indicators for when someone has an ult?
Advanced Ult tracking.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, DurandaL, Roger B., Britmus, Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Matthew Z.

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,OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

130 - Omnic Lab: Ashe Meta Stats (with Omnic Meta)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob have Switch joining us to talk all about Ashe stats, new Winter Wonderland, and the brand new data about the new Brigitte Meta thus far in the new changes that hit the game.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 12/28
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)
- Ashe Stat Analysis Article
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
- Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Hero 29 (Ashe) has a 1.5x scope requiring sensitivity Adjustments! Click this calculator link and set the bottom to 66 & the top to your Ana/Widow scoped sensitivity to calculate! Reddit reference
Winter Wonderland - Dec. 11th

Winter Wonderland

Skins
- Zarya, Widowmaker, Lucio, Symmetra, Mercy, Junkrat
- Ashe, Bastion, Reinhardt
Emotes
- Torbjorn - My Babies
- Genji - Paper Stars
Victory Toast Poses
Highlight Intro for Wrecking Ball

Ashe Stats

Damage Per 10 Seconds
- Just under Hanzo, but barely
- 2500 higher average than McCree
- 2500 lower average than Junkrat
- Doomfist, Genji, Widow all far below (but, just in dmg, as the other heroes confirm more)
Elims Per 10 Min
- Ashe competing with other top picks to contribute
- Ashe seems to have more of a curve up from Bronze to Diamond with the skill ceiling being high to play.
Final Blows per 10 Min
- Somewhat lags behind others, but not by much (a margin of 2 at most)
- Hanzo and Widowmaker presenting the highest in the category
Deaths per 10 min
- Ashe has far better survivability overall than everyone
- Most avg deaths remain about the same across all ranks
- This could have something to do with promoting a safe style of play & an ultimate that allows pressure without being in a risky position.
- Ashe also has a displacement to move around when she is threatened similar to Hanzo & Widowmaker who are also fairly low in deaths.
Dynamite vs B.O.B.
- Bob’s kill secure is roughly the same as a Junkrat Tire, Pharah Barrage, or Hanzo Dragonstrike
- Genji’s Blade is much higher on the ultimate confirmation
- BOB’s function seems to also be less about securing and more to do with disruption like Hanzo’s ult and also the knock up & zoning.
- Dynamite is contributing to a whopping 28% of her kills in bronze and 35% in GM
Pickrate vs Winrate
- Like any new hero, the pick rate is absurd to start off competitive in their release into the scene.
- Diamond picking her up in more cases than others at around 38% of games, but the average being around 30%
- Genji at the time is one of the most frequent picks to synergize with Ana
- In the DPS category, Ashe has the highest Winrate at #1 slot
  - 53% in Plat and 56% in GM
  - Junkrat is the only hero besides Ashe and Doomfist to hit 50% in Gold Tier
  - Silver Tier shows Ashe, Genji, Hanzo, & Junkrat all being right around 48% with Doomfist taking the #1 slot at 50%

#Rework Mercy Movement

Mercy & Moira have below 10% pick rate in GM (<20% in Masters)
Mercy has 20% in Diamond
Ana has over 70% in Diamond+ for pick rate
Moira, Mercy, & Ana are the most picked in Bronze to Gold
- Moira (50-60%)
- Mercy (38-48%)
- Ana (34-40%)
Moira, Mercy, & Ana have the highest healing output in order overall in all ranks
Brigitte with the highest overall win rate average across all ranks
Lucio & Mercy have similar data from Platinum to GM for win ratios
Ana and Zenyatta soaring to the top for Diamond+ but Ana drops in winrate steeply each rank below that.
Moira has a steady decline in chunks of 2% at a time, while others only differ about 0.5%
Reworking Mercy?
- Team Rez Ult Mercy?
- Buff Mercy existing Kit?
- Leave her alone?
- Boring Hero?

New Patch Reminders

Brigitte’s Nerf (Shield Bash Dmg & Barrier blocked)
Doomfist’s Nerf (Air Ctrl with Uppercut Seismic Slam Range & Meteor Strike)
McCree’s Buff (Fan the Hammer)
Bastion (Recon Ammo/Gun Spread in Sentry)
Torbjorn (Ultimate Dmg)
Soldier 76 Adjustment (Helix Rockets during ult)

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, OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud
Switch: Twitter (Personal), Twitter (OM), OmnicMeta Site, Omnic Meta Stat Tracking

129 - Omnic Lab: Personal Progression

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob meet up to talk through what they’ve been doing to play better and climb this season. We also talk a lot about what we’ve been working on for the current season and look for in game play to observe improving.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 12/28
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)
- Ashe Stat Analysis Article
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
- Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Hero 29 (Ashe) has a 1.5x scope requiring sensitivity Adjustments! Click this calculator link and set the bottom to 66 & the top to your Ana/Widow scoped sensitivity to calculate! Reddit reference
Winter Wonderland - Dec. 11th
- Zarya & Lucio Skins announced so far

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4), Lisome, JanJinkle, DurandaL, Roger B., Britmus, Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac

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Rob:Twitter,Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast
Andres:Twitter,OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

128 - Omnic Lab: Gibraltar with Shockmaster (Map Mastery)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob meet up together with one of our longest community members and fresh into Top 500: Shockmaster! This week we want to spend a good chunk of the episode talking about Gibraltar in another map guide with him and then also chat about all the things he’s been up to since grinding Overwatch in the beginning.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 11/30
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.
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Hero 29 (Ashe) has a 1.5x scope requiring sensitivity Adjustments! Click this calculator link and set the bottom to 66 & the top to your Ana/Widow scoped sensitivity to calculate! Reddit reference

General Tips

Payload maps in general (ideal setup for attack & defense)
What to consider when choosing a composition on Gibraltar
How teams make composition changes based on Points A, B, & C

Point A, B, & C

Map locations: Box on high ground, Stairwell, Mega Health Pack room, Stairs hallway, Catwalk, Rocks edge, Final catwalk, server room, two mini health pack spots
Attacking/Defending
Composition considerations

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Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast
Andres: Twitter, OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

Shockmaster: Twitter, Twitch

127 - Omnic Lab: Brig & Doom Super Patch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob meet up together for a super patch extravaganza! With missing 2 weeks of large patch updates for Doomfist & Brigitte along with a few other notable discussions on the state of the game spurred by Seagull’s video this week we’ve got a full show for you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 11/30
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.
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Hero 29 (Ashe) has a 1.5x scope which is why there needs to be a major in-game adjustment instead of copying settings. Here's a tip I received from discord user RePeteTV sending me this Reddit link about the sensitivity adjustments
For Ashe, this is the sensitivity calculator needed to make her sens like Widow's and Ana's her magnification is different so the math is different. https://www.desmos.com/calculator/1a0o5z7ova
Set the top slider to your widowmaker/ana scoped sens and then the bottom bar to 66, does not matter what your sens is, this has to deal with FoV and Ashe's is arbitrarily 66.
So far, we have no better method of finding our sensitivity and no surefire way to know for sure, but this calculator gave Kephrii his sens and he said it was much closer to his Widow sens than others as have I used this and believe the same.

PTR Nov.14, 2018:

Also included is the Build from Nov. 20, 2018
Bastion:
- Recon: Ammo Increased 25 -> 35
- Sentry: Weapon spread decreased 33% while firing (slow and slight accuracy increase)

Brigitte:
- Shield Bash cannot go through or stun through barriers
- Shield Bash DMG down 50 -> 5
- Inspire (Passive) CD down 1.5s -> 1.0s
- Inspire (Passive) Duration up 5s -> 6s
- Inspire (Passive) Total healing up 80 -> 100
- Dev Notes: Reduces Shield Bash’s damage reduces her total stun combo damage potential while still allowing Whip Shot and her basic melee attacks to retain their full strength. Brigitte is a hybrid tank/healer, and lately we’ve been reducing her effectiveness by reducing the power of her non-healing functionality, but we want to make sure she is still a viable pick so we’re increasing the uptime of her Inspire passive to help increase her overall healing output.
Doomfist:
- Rising Uppercut: Loss of Air control down 3s -> 0.6s
- Seismic Slam: Max range down 20m -> 15m
- Seismic Slam: Victims no longer lose air control when being pulled in
- Meteor Strike: Inner ring damage radius up 1.5m -> 2.0m (still deals 300 DMG)
- Meteor Strike: Max DMG outside the inner ring down 300 -> 200
  - This is where the falloff happens, still reduces the DMG down to 15 at max range
- Comments: Doomfist’s high mobility allows him to engage and disengage from extremely long ranges. Decreasing the range of his targeted aerial version of Seismic Slam requires him to get closer before engaging an enemy and makes it slightly harder for him to escape from combat. The loss of air control on Rising Uppercut was a frustrating mechanic for players, but it allowed Doomfist to set up combos. We’ve found a decent middle ground by limiting the time Doomfist has to line up his next move.
- Comments Nov. 20: The PTR Doomfist changes are all about trying to give his enemies more opportunities to effectively fight back, and these changes are no exception. The Meteor Strike changes will make it harder to secure a “free” kill on heroes without mobility such as Zenyatta or Ana, while still preserving its max potential damage when aimed well or when combined with other abilities such as Graviton Surge or Sleep Dart.
McCree:
- Fan the Hammer DMG up 45 -> 55
Reinhardt:
- Bug Fixed preventing Earthshatter from going over some terrain.
Soldier 76:
- Tactical Visor: Helix Rocket no longer auto-targets enemies
Torbjorn:
- Molten Core: DMG up 130dps -> 160dps
Sound Bugs: Varying sound bugs having to do with Windows volume settings have been fixed.
- Most notably an issue with scoping sounds on Ana.

Known Issues List 11.22.18 (edited)

Ashe: Coach Gun: can launch you into orbit by shooting a Genji Deflect
Ashe: B.O.B. can move Sentry Bastion & cryo-freeze Mei
Ashe: B.O.B. LoS is blocked if Mei cryo-freezes on top of him
Ashe: B.O.B. no audio call out for nano boosting B.O.B.
Winston: Jump Pack: sometimes knockbacks enemies without dealing any DMG

New Bug Report

Ashe: Scope for Viper: when scoping in or out it massively drops the in-game FPS down

Also the current PTR is getting feedback on the same issues before live in this post

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Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime!
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-->Full Extended Show Notes<--
Rob:Twitter,Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast
Andres:Twitter,OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

126 - Omnic Lab: Ashe with Fareeha - Going Deep

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres & Rob sit down with GM DPS main & streamer personality Fareeha to talk all about the new Hero 29: Ashe (and B.O.B.)! We were pumped to connect with Fareeha at Blizzcon a bit and want to get to know her as well!

Let’s Get to Know our Guest!

All right, Fareeha, tell us a bit about yourself! Who are you & some of your background, tell us about your stream, and tell us your skills in the game!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 11/30
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.
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Going Deep Hero Breakdown:

Ashe Reference Source
What is the fundamentals for Ashe 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?
Okay let’s kick things off with your bread and butter: Healing with the Viper in and out of the scope.
- When do I Spam?
- How do I know when to pop out of scope?
Let’s talk about using Dynamite and effective use.
- How do we set up to use it?
- Do we use on cool down?
- How do I hit the dang thing consistently?
How to do we get the most out of Coach Gun?
- Movement tips
- (Don’t worry about hitting a surface with the gun)
- Using Offensively vs Defensively
Proper timing for B.O.B. breakdown
- When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
- General Use & Setting up
- Communicating with Teammates
How Map Dependent is Ashe?
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.

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125 - Omnic Lab: Blizzcon 2018 Recap

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 17:00:00 +0000

This week Andres and Rob talk all about what happened at blizzcon and include a super cool group interview we had with Michael Chu!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 11/30 - Next Game night
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)
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Con Before the Storm - Released in the feed

Blizzcon 2018:

Blizzcon Experience
People and Event
Ashe & Overwatch release
OWWC and esports contacts
Michael Chu interview

News Updates:

From a stream at Blizzard HQ, LA Gladiators Surefour talking with some devs on stream indicate they are working on pushing some changes to the PTR for the following heroes:
DOOMFIST - Video timestamp
- Reverted the internal change to Rocket Punch distance (when canceled with a jump). They tried reducing the extra distance by 40%, but it felt bad during internal testing.
- Seismic Slam range reduced from 20 to 15 meters (max damage from 85 to 65).
- Enemies affected by Rising Uppercut only lose air control of their character for 0.6 seconds (essentially just during the ‘knocked up’ portion)

BASTION - Video timestamp
- Bastion’s Recon clip size increased from 25 to 35.
- Bastion’s Sentry minigun gets a ‘reverse-spread’ effect: the longer he shoots, the more precise his shots become. This was specifically described as a change that “may or may not make it.”
MCCREE - Video timestamp
- Fan the Hammer damage increased by 10 damage per shot.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Top Score Solutions, Anthony E. (SilvarLoki), Solo (PS4) , Mr. Marz, JanJinkle, Terry F, DurandaL, Roger B., Britmus, Shazear, Chrisdaplaya, TragicZac, Lisome.

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124 - Omnic Lab: Omnic Noon 2018

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

This week Andres and Rob get Blevins and DeathBlow back on from High Noon Productions to hang out and talk about all things pre-blizzcon, news, new PTR, and more!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 10/26 - 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.
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Con Before the Storm - Overwatch Panel Nov. 1, 10pm-11pm (4th Floor, Anaheim Hilton)
- IcySorrow, Blevins, BlazzinBob, TotemlyDrunk, iPlaiGames, notrob

Overwatch News:

New Torb is Live in Comp to finish our season! Thoughts?
- Kit Refresher:
- Molten Core: New Ult LAVA
- Overload: 150 armor, faster movement & shooting/reloading 30% for 5s
- Deploy Turret: Lv. 2 Always, self-builds, throwable, targets enemies you shoot
- Rivet Gun: Single Faster Projectile & reload speed
- Rivet Gun: Shotgun Lower dmg but faster speed & recovery, new spread
Season 12 is over!! Oct. 29th at 00:00 UTC (5:00pm PDT)
Season 13 kickoff is Nov. 1 at 00:00 UTC (5:00pm PDT Oct. 31)
Rewards reminders:
- SR 1-1499 (Bronze): 65 CP
- SR 1500-1999 (Silver): 125 CP
- SR 2000-2499 (Gold): 250 CP
- SR 2500-2999 (Platinum): 500 CP
- SR 3000-3499 (Diamond): 750 CP
- SR 3500-3999 (Master): 1200 CP
- SR 4000-5000 (Grandmaster): 1750 CP
Comp Team Death-Match returns for the offseason!
- First to 30 kills with 4v4 teams
The new Story Discussion Forum section has released, people going nuts
- Speculations abound: New Story mode? New events? Single-player content?
World Cup Predictions
- UK vs USA
- AUS vs SKR
- Winners faceoff (loser to 3rd place)
- CN vs FIN
- CAN vs FR
- Winners faceoff (loser to 3rd place)

Discussion Points: PTR 10/23/18

HERO UPDATES

General - All
- Made jump height consistent across hero roster
Mercy - Valkyrie
- Ultimate cost reduced 15%
- Healing per second increased from 50 to 60
Dev Comments: Mercy’s ultimate was charging a bit too slowly after her base healing was reduced in a previous update. These changes should restore some of her ultimate’s strength and let it build up more quickly.
Reaper
- Hellfire Shotguns - Spread randomization reduced by 50%
- NOTE: This is currently a nerf, and Jeff said they’re updating PTR with an adjustment
- The Reaping (Passive) - Life steal increased from 20% to 30% of damage dealt
Dev Comments: Reaper’s specialty is fighting at a very close range. The more consistent spread pattern and increase in healing from his passive ability will make him more capable of standing toe-to-toe with his enemies.
Roadhog
- Chain Hook
  - Decreased the delay before pulling a hooked target from 0.5 seconds to 0.3 seconds
  - Now greatly reduces the target’s momentum upon being hooked
  - Cooldown now begins immediately, instead of after the target has been pulled
- Scrap Gun
  - Spread pattern adjusted for both primary and secondary fire
  - Spread randomization reduced by 50%
- Whole Hog
  - Knockback maximum velocity increased by 25% (from 8 to 10 meters per second)
  - Horizontal recoil decreased slightly
- Dev Comments: Roadhog is receiving several large changes to make his abilities more consistent. His Chain Hook had issues with breaking when enemy targets jumped or fell behind environment collision. It will now slow them down in the air more when the hook lands, and wait less time before it starts reeling them in. Since Chain Hook’s cooldown now begins immediately upon use, so it no longer varies based on Roadhog’s distance to the hook target. We’ve also moved some of the projectiles closer to the center of the spread pattern on his Scrap Gun, which gives him a more consistent damage output for its primary and alternate fire. Previously, there was a long-standing bug that caused close-range targets to fly much further than expected. After this bug was fixed, we still wanted to keep some of the knockback burst it provided, so we’ve increased the overall velocity cap to maintain some of that functionality.
Symmetra - Photon Projector
- Primary fire beam charges up 20% faster
- Dev Comments: It’s still difficult to use Symmetra’s Photon Projector beam effectively, even after its range was increased. By speeding up the primary fire charge rate, it takes less time to ramp up to its full damage potential and will be a stronger option when she’s presented with targets to charge up on.

BUG FIXES

Doomfist
- Fixed a bug that prevented Doomfist’s Rising Uppercut from damaging enemies
- Fixed a bug that prevented Doomist’s Seismic Slam from dealing damage if he hit by a knockback ability the moment he landed
Orisa
- Fixed bug that prevented Orisa’s Fortify from canceling Doomfist’s Rising Uppercut air control effects
Roadhog
- Fixed a bug that prevented Chain Hook from going on cooldown if it was interrupted before the chain retracted
- Fixed a bug that prevented Chain Hook from destroying breakable objects when pulling the target backward
- Fixed a bug that caused Roadhog’s Whole Hog visual effects to cover a wider area than the spread of projectiles
Symmetra
- Fixed a bug that prevented Symmetra to charge up her primary weapon on enemy ice walls
Zarya
- Fixed a bug that allowed heroes to charge through a Graviton Surge without getting trapped

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Anthony E., Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr. Marz, Roger B, Shazear, Solo PS4, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac

New Patrons this week: Anthony E. & Erik W.

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123 - Omnic Lab: Lore & Speculation

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

This week Andres and Rob talk about some lore around Talon, Blackwatch, and a whole lot of speculation for what we think could be soon around the corner for us in the game!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 10/26
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)
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Con Before the Storm - Overwatch Panel Nov. 1, 10:00-11:00pm (4th Floor, Anaheim Hilton)

Discussion Points: Overwatch Lore 2017-2018

The start of the story:

“Over thirty years ago, without warning or explanation, a decommissioned set of automated megafactories re-activated themselves and launched a worldwide military campaign against all humanity dubbed the Omnic Crisis. Despite deploying new technologies including powered armour and super-soldier programs, no nation alone could stand against the growing omnic army.”

The UN formed OW
For 20yrs OW served as a global peacekeeping force & overall world & space betterment
Controversy struck their missions & forced disgraceful retirements through failed missions and allegations plus the uncovering of Blackwatch’s covert operations surfaced
The UN investigated and the OW Swiss headquarters was destroyed and Jack & Gabriel were reported dead during the investigations. The UN still decided to shut down OW & BW even with the destruction ruled as an “accident”
The Petras Act declared all OW activity illegal & could be prosecuted
Since then: Vishkar Corp. destroyed Calado Tower to control Rio de Janeiro
Side note: Lucio’s Father worked on design & creator for sonic tech for Vishkar
Lucio also is a known enemy & freedom fighter to force them out of Rio de Janeiro
Satya Vaswani (Symmetra) was a high rank hard-light architect & trade agent for Vishkar
Symmetra was the key in destroying Caldo Tower with Sanjay Korpal (Vishkar agent & Talon leader) who helped assist after they couldn’t negotiate a contract with the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro.
Hyde Global hired 2 international criminals Junkrat & Roadhog to swindle insurance

Heroes Introduced since launch:

Talon:
Sombra (Origin Story) Animated Short
Doomfist (Origin Story)
“Conflict & War is the Crucible by which we evolve.”
Doomfist Smashed the airport in Numbani & OR-15 models
Moira (Origin Story)
Blackwatch Associations:
Genji
McCree
Moira
Overwatch & Misc:
Ana - Fareeha’s (Pharah’s) Mother
Lore Origin Story
OW Sniper with original Overwatch
Faked her death just like Jack Morrison (76) & Gabriel (Reaper)
Brigitte - Torbjorn’s Daughter, Reinhardt is the Godfather
Lore Origin Story
Orisa (Origin Story)
OR-15 modified by Effie Odele to an OR15A
Wrecking Ball (Origin Story)
Connected to Horizon Lunar Colony & Dr. Winston
Name: Hammond -- Connections with winning a Junkertown Arena

Animated Shorts:

“The Last Bastion” - Bastion
The only animated short with zero dialogue
Shows that Bastion was abandoned in a forest in Sweden after the Omnic Crisis
Ganymede somehow activated Bastion (the bird)
The Omnic has PTSD from the battles in the crisis
Finds some abandoned B73 models destroyed in a field & uses his repair tech to get a memory note on what happened
Remembers what it’s supposed to attack in the city, but takes the bird to help understand it is in the past
Apparently, Bastion met Torbjorn after this and took him under it wing & upgraded it
“Infiltration” - Sombra with Widowmaker & Reaper (Guest Zarya)
Talon assassination mission in Volskaya Industries (RUS)
Chairman Katya Volskaya? (defender against the omnics)
Sombra Blackmails her with knowledge of the Chairman using tech from Omnic technicians. (Chairman also shows her daughter)
Mechs being built use Particle Beams that Zarya utilizes & Shield Arms like her barriers
Zarya arrives at the end
“Junkertown: The Plan” - Junkrat & Roadhog (Teaser for The Queen?)
Mostly Map & World building, Character fun
“Rise and Shine” - Mei & Snowball
Mei & companions in Antarctica ran low on resources.
Cryo-froze themselves to power down the base.
Only Mei woke up from Cryo-sleep
Atmospheric predictions were far worse than expected.
Comms lost & they slept through the OW/Blackwatch controversy
Asleep for 9 years resulting in the companions’ tanks to malfunction.
On the plus side, the 9 years the base while they slept.
Companions died to the Cryonics “Malfunctioning”
Opara (Cryonics) - from Numbani, Africa
Arrhenius (Climatologist) - from Sweden
Torres (Cryonics) - from Spain
Macready (Engineering) - from USA
Adams (Researcher) from USA
Mei sets out with the data and some snow gear to get back to Overwatch from Antarctica
“Honor and Glory” - Reinhardt & Brigitte (OR-14 Orisa Model & Bastion models)
Rein & Brigitte talking to avoid going back to OW
Reinhardt’s young crusader days “Live with Honor, Die with Glory”
Shows his arrogance and aggression while not protecting his men
An OR-14 Unit gets deployed and cuts Reinhardt’s Eye open with a blade.
Reinhardt’s senior officer gets a mortal wound from the same unit to rescue him
Fun fact: One of the crusaders helping while Reinhardt is on his rampage is a female crusader! This means that there could be more of his unit that were female or even omnics!
Reinhardt’s superior rests in Eichenwalde (or at least the armor does)
Speculations?
Omnics vs humans, thoughts?
Lots of story retrospection, but how will they move forward?
Talon, how do they come into play?
Will Sanjay Korpal, Talon leadership show up?
He’s also Vishkar’s CEO
This guy was in the Symmetra comic (A Better World) & Masquerade Comic as well as the Moira Origin Story & sat with Moira & Maximillien when Doomfist returned.
More Overwatch heroes? “Sound Quake” from the original trailer has STILL gone unmade “has chest missiles” according to punch kid

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Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr. Marz, Roger B, Shazear, Solo PS4, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac

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Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast
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122 - Omnic Lab: Halloween Terror & Omnic Stats 2018

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 23:23:47 +0000

This week Andres invites Switch on to sub in for Rob this week as they talk through the new Halloween Terror 2018 event and breaking down Switch’s new Omnic Meta Data to help you improve your game play!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 10/26
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)
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
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Con Before the Storm - Overwatch Panel Nov. 1, 10pm-11pm (4th Floor, Anaheim Hilton)

Overwatch News:

New Patch: Halloween Terror https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/pc
Blizzcon Media badges approved - getting ready.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr. Marz, Roger B, RickyTicky, Shazear, Solo PS4, Terry F, Timothy W, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac

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121 - Omnic Lab: Strat Brewing: Strategic Thinking

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:29:35 +0000

This week Andres & Rob talk through making decisions, choosing heroes, adjusting playstyles, and learning to improve your play in ranked.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 10/26
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)
Sept. 28 - Hero Specialization Season 12
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab
Con Before the Storm - Overwatch Panel Nov. 1, 10pm-11pm (4th Floor, Anaheim Hilton)

Discussion Points:

Hero Selection
Hero Mastery
How do I know when to switch? Why?
DPS, Tanks, Healers
Does the Comp matter? Why?
Should I worry about it?
Playstyles
Map differences
Game Type adjustments

Omnic Lab Links:

120 - Omnic Lab: Ana with KarQ - Going Deep 2.0

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:00:09 +0000

This week Andres & Rob sit down with top 500 player, Team Canada Community Lead, and streamer personality KarQ on his return to talk all about Ana! This time around it’s been quite awhile since our last visit with the hero so let’s drop in to update our hero guide!

Let’s Get to Know our Guest!

All right, KarQ, tell us a bit about yourself! Who are you & some of your background, tell us about your stream, and explain why Ana and what you played before her release!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 9/28
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)
Sept. 10 - PC Meta Report
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Going Deep Content:

Ana Reference Source
What is the fundamentals for Ana or what is her 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
How do we overcome the community’s negativity about the hero being “too easy” to play?
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and movement to maximize damage and pressure?
How can we utilize high ground properly our positioning?
How do you balance Self-protection and shielding allies?
What do you do to balance moving with your tanks & other supports vs. staying in the back to heal from a far.
Okay let’s kick things off with your bread and butter: Healing with Biotic Rifle in and out of the scope.
Do I Click and hold down my fire button to hit my tanks?
Who do i prioritize to heal?
When do I DPS?
Let’s talk about using Biotic Grenade and effective use.
How do we set up to use it?
What are good rules of thumb for getting good value from the grenade?
How to do we get the most out of Sleep Dart?
What things can we do to have a “spidey sense” on when to have it ready?
How to I practice the wind up + projectile feel on this ability?
Proper timing for Nano Boost breakdown
When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
Building Ult tips
General Use & Setting up
Communicating with Teammates
Good Targets vs Bad Targets
Community Question from Jonaqec: How has the rework of the ultimate changed the way you use it? Has it become more of a defensive tool (saving a dying tank and/or help him build his ultimate faster) or is it still mostly part of an offensive combo ultimate?
How Map Dependent is Ana?
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. (How has Hammond changed the approach to positioning on Ana if any?)

KarQ YouTube Resources:

1 Tip with Ana vs. all heroes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ex_yJQ8Opg
Advanced Support Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AaMN1TOhj0
22 Grenade Spots for Ana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mm6I5bhx0A
5 Advanced Ana tips https://youtu.be/b049xGozjsU

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr. Marz, Roger B, RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Timothy W, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac

Omnic Lab Links:

119 - Omnic Lab: PTR & Torb Rework!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:36:15 +0000

This week Andres & Rob revisit a more fireside chat style and just talk about news, PTR changes, and especially the new Torbjorn rework coming soon.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 9/28 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.
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Player Stats: Link
Omnic Lab Episode Spreadsheet
Humble Bundle Affiliate
PTR Updates
Pharah
Brigitte
McCree
Soldier 76
Orisa
Mei visual
Patch Notes: Sept 11th
Roadhog Added

Torb Rework

New Kit
New Ultimate

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr.Marz, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Tim W, 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 Notes<--
Rob:Twitter,Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast
Andres:Twitter,OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

118 - Omnic Lab: Brigitte - Going Deep

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:16:20 +0000

This week Andres & Rob sit down with top 500 player Jinx to do a going deep episode on Brigitte! Not only mixed with mispronounced swedish names, but full of shield bashes and rallies we’ve got you covered this week on the guide for Brigitte!

Let’s Get to Know our Guest!

All right, Jinx, tell us a bit about yourself! Who are you & some of your background, tell us about your stream, and explain why Brigitte and what you played before her release!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME NIGHT: 9/28
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)
Sept. 10 - PC Meta Report
Humble Bundle Monthy Affiliate!
Our Affiliate Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/monthly?partner=omniclab

Going Deep Hero Breakdown:

What is the fundamentals for Brigitte or what is her 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
How do we overcome the community’s negativity about the hero being “too easy” to play?
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and movement to maximize damage and pressure?
How can we utilize the shield within our positioning?
How do you balance Self-protection and shielding allies?
Community Question from Jonaqec: Do you find yourself using the 3rd person view (while holding the shield) often, and if so, how do you choose your situations wisely?
Community Questions from Switch:
How to decide when to play aggressive (front with tanks) or defensive (back with supports)? What enemy comps or situations would make you choose one style or the other?
Is Brigitte’s playstyle any different when playing with a Zarya? How can Zarya enable you? (Assume Zarya/Rein comp)
Okay let’s kick things off with your bread and butter: Healing with Armor Pack & the Passive: Inspire abilities.
How do I make sure that each pack is useful?
How do I ensure safely to heal the team with Inspire?
Community Question from JustRecentlyL: How does armor pack interact with bionade? Is it completely blocked or can you get the overheal armor from it anyway?
Let’s talk about using the Shield Bash and effective use.
How do we set up to use it?
Do you find yourself using it on cooldown for escape/initiation?
How to do we get the most out of Whip Shot?
What things can we do to land the hacks before they react?
Proper timing for Rally breakdown
When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
Building Ult tips
General Use & Setting up
Communicating with Teammates
How Map Dependent is Brigitte?
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.
Let’s talk about Positioning.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr. Marz, Roger B, RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Timothy W, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac

Omnic Lab Links:

117 - Omnic Lab: World Cup on the Horizon

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:27:52 +0000

Rob & Andres run a bit different this week to talk about a preview to Overwatch’s world cup and lines out what is coming on the horizon of the next few episodes for Omnic Lab!

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
Omnic Lab Episode Spreadsheet
Jinx for the Sept. 14th, 2018 for 9:30pm EDT (Friday evening USA)
KarQ for the Sept. 21st, 2018 for 9:30am EDT (Friday morning USA)

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr.Marz, 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 Notes<--
Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast
Andres: Twitter, OWL Recap, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

116 - Omnic Lab: Support Evolution

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:04:52 +0000

This week Andres & Rob try to visit a more fireside chat style and just talk about how much supports have changed over the last year of overwatch especially with the introduction to major overhauls of existing heroes over time and Brigitte’s introduction to the roster as well.

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
Omnic Lab Episode Spreadsheet

Supports throughout

Supports in the game:
Symmetra - Removed
Mercy - Adjusted (medium, sustained)
Moira - denied through barriers(high, sustained)
Ana - slow increases (high, burst)
Zenyatta - adjustment to volley & reload(low, damage)
Lucio - slow increases(low, utility)
Brigitte - regularly toned down(burst)
Team Building & playing each hero
Reasons why
Hero Countering

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K, Britmus, Chrisdaplaya, DurandaL, JanJinkle, Lisome, Mr.Marz, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Terry F, Top Score Solutions, TragicZac.
Omnic Lab Links:

115 - Omnic Lab: Sombra - Going Deep 2.0

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:40:38 +0000

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

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:

114 - Omnic Lab: Summer Overwatch Update

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:48:43 +0000

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:

113 - Omnic Lab: OWL Finals Breakdown

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:04:25 +0000

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:

112 - Omnic Lab: Support PTR Overhaul

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:47:48 +0000

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:

111 - Omnic Lab: Hammond: First Thoughts & Endorsements Meta

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:17:22 +0000

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:

110 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep Mercy with Vale

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 19:50:26 +0000

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:

109 - Omnic Lab: How Skill Rating Works

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:07:32 +0000

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:

Omnic Lab Links:

108 - Omnic Lab: Triple Tank Comp with LeeBomb20

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:00:01 +0000

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

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107 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Zarya with CANAS1AN

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:51:59 +0000

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

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106 - Omnic Lab: Strat Brewing: Ultimate Economy

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:44:00 +0000

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:

105 - Omnic Lab: Figuring Out Deathmatch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 29 May 2018 22:16:37 +0000

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:

104 - Omnic Lab: Map Mastery: Oasis with KarQ

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:27:11 +0000

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:

103 - Omnic Lab: New Hanzo Rework with Arrge

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 15 May 2018 21:47:30 +0000

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.

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102 - Omnic Lab: Brigittepocalypse!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 09 May 2018 10:27:14 +0000

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:

101 - Omnic Lab: Game Show Celebration!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 01 May 2018 01:20:46 +0000

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:

100 - Omnic Lab: 2 Years of Strategy Guides

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:24:31 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob review the last 2 years of Omnic Lab Hero guides and promote the big bang of shows next week. We’re going to go through a short tip that we learned from each episode of the hero guides and even weave in some other highlights mixed in.

Heads Update:

Anniversary Game Night -- Apr. 27
101 with a bang, give-aways, contests, patrons, hype!
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, Jeff B, Jeff D., Jeremy Banks, Lisome, Neverclutch, NotMeta, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Skantily Clad, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac.

What we learned in Going Deeps:

Lucio: Just us, later Rammy!
D.Va: Just us!
Zarya: Just us!
Reaper: Just Us!
Nov.2, 2016 - Reinhardt: FCTFCTN
Nov.16 2016 - Ana: Skyline
Oct.26 2016 - Console Pro CS joins us from PS4
Feb.7 2017 - Tracer: FaultyLidGaming
Feb.20 2017 - Genji: YoungGenji (now Ratchet201)
Mar.3 2017 - VOD Analysis: Flame (Outlaws)
Mar.16 2017 - Mercy: Little_Menace
Apr.11 2017 - Soldier 76: Jake from the Outlaws
Apr.22 2017 - 1 Year of OL
May.5 2017 - Winston: Emperor
May.21 2017 - Pharah: Deathy
Jun.6 2017 - Bastion: Kolorblind
Jun.11 2017 - Developer Interview: Scott Mercer
Jun.18 2017 - Torbjorn: DesRow
Jun.25 2017 - Junkrat: PVPTwitch
Jul.4 2017 - Sombra: Fitzyhere
Jul.17 2017 - Symmetra: XRYZ (now MARSXERXA)
Jul.21 2017 - Mei: Jardio
Aug.6 2017 - Roadhog: GingerSlayer
Aug.22 2017 - McCree: CurryShotTV
Sep.3 2017 - Hanzo: Arrrge
Sep.10 2017 - Sombra (Voice): Carolina Ravassa
Sep.24 2017 - Orisa: EvilToaster
Oct.15 2017 - Zenyatta: RossianSpy
Dec.10 2017 - Widowmaker: Beeftipsy
Feb.26 2018 - Lucio 2.0: Rammy
Doomfist 2.0: ChipSa & PVPTwitch
Moira: Foo

Blue Posts & News:

Omnic Lab Links:

99 - Omnic Lab: Map Mastery: Horizon with RossianSpy

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:22:30 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve got another entry into our Map Mastery series. This week RossianSpy is back with us to help us talk about the Horizon Lunar Colony and how to make your strats go to the moon!

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Apr. 27?
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, Jeff B, Jeremy Banks, Lisome, Neverclutch, NotMeta, Raegh, Roger B., RickyTicky, Shazear, Skantily Clad, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac.

Horizon Map Guide:

General strategy for Assault

Key Map elements to look at

Point A:

Layout

Attackers - Team comps, routes, flanks, tips
Defenders - Team comps, Positioning, things to look out for, tips

Point B:

Layout
Attackers - Team comps, routes, flanks, tips
Defenders - Team comps, Positioning, things to look out for, tips

Special Notes - Any extra advice?

Blue Posts & News:

Overwatch Archives: Retribution Launched!
Event Chatter
Reaper, McCree, Genji, Moira Blackwatch theme
Skins: Sombra, Winston, Reaper, Doomfist, Hanzo, Moira, Mei, & Lucio
Misc: Emotes, Sprays, Victory Poses, Voicelines
Buffs/Nerfs came in hot!
Official Patch Notes 1.22.0.1
Reddit Gif Patch Rundown
D.Va
Micro Missiles: Explosive dmg Down from 6 > 4
Boosters: Impact dmg down from 25 > 10
Mei: Primary Fire pierces enemies with damage and freeze effect
Moira: Transparency adjustments on secondary fire &
Reaper:
Death Blossom: Reloads the shotguns
Wraith Form: 25% > 50% increase in speed
Wraith Form: Can now be cancelled with the ability or Fire keys
Doomfist: Horizontal hitbox registration increased slightly
Brigitte: Can now have “Toggle Barrier” in settings
Zenyatta: Volley Rate of fire down by 15%
Blizzard World: Payload Point 2 moved back 10m

Omnic Lab Links:

98 - Omnic Lab: Strat Brewing: From Solo to Full Team

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:23:22 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve got Strat Brewing yet again on the topic of the art of teaming up! Icysorrow, moderator in the Omnic Lab Discord and Melarina, host of The Cavlary and OWL Recap join Andres to discuss teaming up with others.

Watch the VOD here: https://youtu.be/q2GtLblaEis

Heads Updates:

Game Night -- Apr. 27th (tentative, unconfirmed)
Overwatch League Stage 3 has begun!
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, Jeff B, Jeremy Banks, Lisome, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac.

From Solo to Full Team:

Intro to playing in a team:

How did you find your first team? What drove you to find another consistent 6 players?
How was your first experience with the team? Any stories stick out?
What have been some of the bigger challenges for you playing in an organized 6 stack?
What advice would we give to other people looking to form an ongoing team?

Learning to play as a Team:

Setting Goals
Scheduling (consistency and amount of time)
Practicing together:
Team Compositions
Map Strategies
Map Callouts
Comms
Learning player play styles and trends
Team Awareness
VOD Review sessions

The I(ndividual) in Team:

Practicing individual mechanics t`o be ready for the team
Working on personal mistakes and weaknesses.
Diversifying hero pool

Taking the Team out for a Spin:

Finding practice partners:
Setting up Scrims
Attending tournaments

Team Attitude:

Be on learning mode
Learn to lose as a team
Elevate those around you, to elevate yourself

Omnic Lab Links:

Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime!
Twitter, Facebook, Patreon, MERCH
WATCH: Twitch, Youtube,
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
Melarina: The Cavalry, Twitter
IcySorrow: Enter the Iris, Twitter, Twitch

97 - Omnic Lab: Strat Brewing: Burned-Out

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:18:52 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve got Strat Brewing yet again on the topic of burnout! We also recap the game night from March 30th, some of the plans for future game nights, and wrap up the show talking PTR and blue post updates!

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Mar 30th RECAP
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 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 Report: Mar. 22, 2018
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, Jeff B, Jeremy Banks, Lisome, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac.
New Patrons this week:
Drunken Monk
William J
Raegh (Diamond)
Roger B (Diamond)
McGoose

Burning Out:

Gameplay Effecting
Symptoms
Playing “other stuff”
Professionals
Goals & Expectations
Progression
Fun

Omnic Lab Links:

96 - Omnic Lab: Map Mastery: Lijiang Tower with PVPTwitch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:05:42 +0000

In the Lab this week PVPTwitch joins the Lab again this time we’re talking Map Mastery again! Now we dip our toes in the realm of KotH, King of the Hill, or Control with Lijiang Tower! Buckle up for coverage on the Garden, Night Market, and Control Center located in China!

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Mar 30th
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 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 Report: Mar. 22, 2018
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:

Britmus, Ben K. Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Jeff B., Jeremy Banks, Lisome, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, Skantily Clad, & TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac.

Control Map Strategy General:

What style mindset should we have when approaching a control map?
How are control map fights different than other maps?
General tips on how to fight over the objective (do’s and don’ts)

Lijiang Tower: Night Market, Control Center, Gardens

Team Comps strong on this map
Approaches to the fight
Tips/tricks

Blue Posts & News:

Reminder: Brigitte LIVE: Quick Play only until Season 10

Omnic Lab Links:

95 - Omnic Lab: Strat Brewing: Tilt & Flow Theory

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:35:32 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob are back with another entry into Strat Brewing. This time around we want to talk about having a rough time playing in ranked especially with tilt. After we want to talk through “Flow Theory” which is the mental state of “Getting in the zone” to help combat tilt!

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Mar 30th
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 and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it.
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
The New Sombra 1.20 Analysis
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:

Ben K., BritmusChrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Jeff B., Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac.

Tilt Breakdown

The breakdown of tilt
Comms become less accurate
Attacking teammates passive-aggressively
Mentioning medals
Checking profiles and winrates
Talking too little or too much
Sloppy positioning
Over-aggressive plays
Lack of healing teammates
Overfocus on rank

Flow Theory (Mental State):

State of mind of simultaneous action and awareness.

Feels as if time has stopped still, while simultaneously going by fast.

What activities qualify?

Activity must have clear goals and progress
Activity/task must have immediate feedback
Must be balanced between challenge and skill level

Achieving Flow:

Eliminate all distractions
Focus on yourself and the task
Allow yourself the time to reach it

Flow State in Overwatch:

Examples

Blue Posts & News:

Bridgette joins the Battle March 20th
Brigitte will not be available in competitive play until the beginning of Season 10
Hanzo Update coming in April

Omnic Lab Links:

94 - Omnic Lab: Doomfist & Sombra with ChipSa

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:25:51 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob invite special streamer guest ChipSa on to talk about his specialty Doomfist! Additionally, we want to cover some of his insights on why Sombra is taking the top tier play by storm and some tips for both to improve your game!

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Mar 30th
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 and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it.
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
The New Sombra 1.20 Analysis
OWL Recap now part of Discord! Come join the team on the new dedicated channels to communicate with the hosts and the community!

Brief Interview with ChipSa

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 Doomfist?

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K. Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Jeff B., Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, &TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac.

Sombra Discussion:

Where is she after the changes?
Has her playstyle evolved compared to the pre-buff Sombra?
How do you see her fitting in the meta?

Doomfist Discussion:

How does Doomfist fit the DPS role? What can he bring that others can’t?
How has been the Journey mastering Doomfist?
What are some non-obvious tips/Combos that you use for Doomfist?
The art of maneuvering with Doomfist. Tell us about your style.

Omnic Lab Links:

93 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Moira with Foo (Bonus Brigitte Talk!)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 21:50:16 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob invite Foo to the show to discuss Moira Hero Mastery! He is a GM player and coach for Wawa’s Bootcamp to help us out. Additionally we have the end of the show dedicated to discussing Hero 27: Brigitte!

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Mar. 30th
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 and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it.
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K. Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Jeff B., Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TopScore Solutions, TragicZac.

Moira Going Deep: (Starts at 00:12:20)

What roles does Moira 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
Let’s talk about using Healing and Damage with Biotic Grasp effective use.
How do we pair these together, and keep our team alive?
How to do we get the most out of our Biotic Orbs?
Practicing the Fade. How do you set this up for practicing, what do you do to warm up?
Note: talk about the momentum and jumping
Proper timing for Coalescence breakdown
When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
Building Ult tips
General Use
Comboing with teammates
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and movement to maximize damage and pressure?
How Map Dependent is Moira?
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.

Discord Community Questions:

Anstapa: We've been seeing a lot of Moira with the quad-tank comp in OWL and it's clear that she really thrives in a tank-heavy comp, but are there other comps specifically that she has an equally good synergy?
Silvarloki: When playing Moira would you recommend a more aggressive playstyle with her, or passive.
Winston_Smith: I often run out of healing. Particularly if tank line is doing well and I can't see enemies easily. What's your approach to getting damage in to recharge the heal?

Blue Posts & News:

Feb. 28 PATCHNOTES

Brigitte: Hero 27

Gamepedia breakdown
250 HP Support Class Hero
Rocket Flail (Primary)
Whip Shot (Shift)
Passive: Inspire
Repair Pack (E)
Barrier Shield (Secondary)
Shield Bash (Primary with Shield Up)
Ultimate: Rally (Q)

Omnic Lab Links:

92 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Lucio with Rammy

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:04:42 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob invite Rammy to the show to discuss Lucio Hero Mastery! We did a VERY outdated show without an expert and wanted to continue revising our guides in the future so we brought on a GM Lucio (hit T500 before & top 10 in Sept. 2017) player to help us out!

Heads Update:

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 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 Report 2/08/18
Console Meta Report 2/15/18
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!

Brief Interview with Rammy

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 hero Lucio?

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K. Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TopScore Solutions, TragicZac.
New Patrons this week: Jeff B.

Lucio Going Deep:

What roles does Lucio fill or what is his job in a game
Let’s talk about using CrossFade and the Healing/Speed song effective use
How to do we get the most out of our Boops & Primary Fire Gun?
Practicing the Wall-Ride. How do you set this up for practicing, what do you do to warm up?
Proper timing for Sound Barrier breakdow
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and movement to maximize damage and pressure?
How Map Dependent is Lucio?
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:

Player Distribution Competitive Mode Update
Bronze: 8%
Silver: 21%
Gold: 32%
Platinum: 25%
Diamond: 10%
Masters: 3%
Grand Masters: 1%
Overwatch Player Forums 2.0 Rollout
Sick new Blizz Post Tracker filter page here.
Oh and Dev Tracker filter page
Overwatch Hero 27 Teaser?
Twitter Post
Developer Update: PTR Changes for Mei/Sombra/Doomfist (Current PTR Notes)
Hanzo Followup: Waiting on Art & Sound before PTR

Omnic Lab Links:

91 - Omnic Lab: OWL Stage 1 Finals with KickedTripod

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:26:03 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob invite KickedTripod of OWL Daily Show to talk strategies from Stage 1 Playoffs and finals as well as look to analyze some of our expectations moving into Stage 2 for strategic developments with the new patch at the top levels of the game.

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Feb 23th
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 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 Report 2/08/18
“The biggest changes after the patch is to the Support meta, which has shift from Mercy to Moira. Moira is more frequently being played as the main healer, with great win-rates and overall viability.
The main challenge with using Moira of course is keeping teammates in range of primary heals, which is likely why we are also seeing Ana, Zenyatta, and (to some degree) Mercy.
After the nerf, Mercy is still useful as a main healer, but her ultimate no longer has the incredible value it once was.
That said, both Ana and Mercy's win-rates are some of the lowest in the game, so playing those supports as off-healers alongside Moira may give the most success.”
Console Meta Report 2/15/18
“The support meta sees the biggest changes after the Mercy Valkyrie nerf. However, Mercy remains the top played support on Console, followed closely by Moira.
Mercy still has the highest consistent healing output in the game right now, and Moira's area-of-effect heals are best suited for tight "deathball" style teams compositions such as triple/quad tanks, which are not that popular (yet).
Speaking of Moira, players are finding great success with her, as she boasts some of the best win-rates in the game. With Mercy and Moira competing for main healer, Lucio and Zenyatta are growing in popularity to fill the out off-support meta.”
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!
Interview with Kicked Tripod

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben K. Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TopScore Solutions, TragicZac.

OWL Stage 1 Final Weekend - Uprising vs Outlaws:

Eichenwalde: 3-2 HOU
Outlaws: Double Hitscan into Hitscan Junkrat on Attack. Pharmacy with Tracer on Defense, into McCree Junkrat.
Uprising: Pharmacy into dive on Defense. Pharmacy into Dive on Attack.
Anubis: 1-2 BOS
Outlaws: Attack: Widowmaker + Tracer Dive (fist Point). Pharah/Tracer + Reaper/Genji semi dive (second point). Defense: Soldier + Orisa + Junkrat into Genji + Junkrat Dive.
Uprising: Defense: Genji + Tracer Dive (first Point). McCree/Junkrat + Tracer Second Point. Attack:
Ilios: 0-2 BOS
Map 1 (Ruins): Both Widow + Tracer Dives
Map 2 (Lighthouse): Outlaws: McCree + Tracer Dive, Uprising: Pharmacy + Tracer Dive.
Dorado: 3-2 HOU
Outlaws: Junkrat + Widow + Hog single healer on Attack into Junkrat + Tracer Dive. On Defense: Widow + Junkrat + Hog, into Widow + Tracer
Uprising: Widow + Junkrat Defense into Dive. On Attack: Protect the president into Genji + Tracer Dive.
Lijang: 2-1 HOU
Map 1 (Cont. Center): Outlaws: Reinhardt + Zarya + McCree + Junk. Uprising: Genji + Tracer Dive.
Map 2 (Garden): Both Pharmacy + Tracer Dive. Then Jake to Junkrat and Dreamkazper to Genji.
Map 3 (Night Market): Outlaws: Soldier + Tracer Dive. Uprising: Genji + Tracer Dive.

Blue Posts & News:

CTF hotfix for Lucio to drop flag on wall-riding (Source)
Overwatch Free Weekend Feb. 16-19
Developer Update: PTR Changes for Mei/Sombra/Doomfist (Current PTR Notes)
Doomfist - Hand Cannon
Ammo recovery rate increased from 0.8 seconds to 0.65 seconds per bullet
Mei - Endothermic Blaster
Contribution from T500 Mei Player, Jardio
Freeze (slow) duration increased from 1 second to 1.5 seconds
Weapon alternate fire ammo cost reduced from 25 to 20
Sombra
Fitzy’s Sombra Thoughts
EMP - No longer blocked by small objects (e.g. sign posts)
Hack -
No longer gains ultimate charge from health pack healing
Cast time reduced from 0.8 seconds to 0.65 seconds
Now disables the following abilities:
Genji—Cyber-agility (Double Jump & Wall Climb)
Hanzo—Wall Climb
Pharah—Hover Jets
Lúcio—Healing/Speed Boost, turns off current song, & Wall Ride
Mercy—Angelic Descent (Slow fall/glide)
Machine Pistol - Machine Pistol spread reduced from 3 to 2.7
Translocator - Duration increased from 15 seconds to 20 seconds
Hanzo Possible changes to Scatter
Symmetra & Torbjorn targeted for future adjustments, VERY preliminary idea generation

iTunes Reviews: (5)

nutcase0909098 (USA)
Kirbeyy (USA)
Shaftey (USA)
Buck CNN (USA)
Scene Girls (GER)

Omnic Lab Links:

90 - Omnic Lab: Patron Topic Mashup with Greatrootbear & JanJinkle

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:59:40 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres is out watching the OWL Stage 1 finals in Burbank, CA while Rob’s here to deliver the show! This week he brought in 2 Diamond patrons for the show to discuss Viewing Party community building in New York for the OWL, Overwatch personal progression talk,and the news on the Year of the Dog Patch that just launched!

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Feb 23th, 2018
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Clipped Wings: Mercy Patch Changes
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(13/25) Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TopScore Solutions, TragicZac.
New Patrons this week:
Secondguess
Erik E.
Ben K. - Diamond

Patrons intro: JanJinkle & GreatRootBear

Tell us a bit about yourself & what brought you to Overwatch.
What heroes you like to play & what platform do you play on?
What OWL team/players do you like?

NYXL Viewing Party Organizer: Rich aka “GreatRootBear”

Tell us what you do for the NYXL Viewing party.
What sparked your interest in organizing the viewing parties?
Tell us the story of your journey so far in making this event a regular thing.
How, if at all, has the team helped out with events?
What’s next for the venue itself and expanding your reach?

Duo-Queue & Progression Mind-set

Duo Queuing “What I learned”
Self-reflection (Mental & Game Reviewed)
Value of having a “Cooldown” after comp.
Motivating/Coaching yourself & partners
Communication evaluating
Player Progression vs Rank
Making Tilt work for you

Blue Posts & News:

Year of the Dog Event
Year of the Dog Patch Notes
Sombra Major Changes
Mei Icicle Change
Waypoint Opacity Indicator adjustment

Omnic Lab Links:

89 - Omnic Lab: Map Mastery: Junkertown with Skyline

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 19:06:09 +0000

Time Stamps:

Map Mastery: Temple of Anubis 00:15:35
Mercy & Junkrat Nerf Discussion 00:50:30

In the Lab this week we’ve got another entry into our Map Mastery series. This time around we bring back a returning guest Skyline to talk about Junkertown! So buckle up as we talk all about this map and a few of the meta changes at the end of the show!

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Feb 23rd?
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!
Twitter
Main Feed

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TopScore Solutions, TragicZac

General strategy for Payload & Junkertown

Key Map elements to look at
Team composition considerations
Point A:
Attackers
Defenders
Point B:
Attackers
Defenders
Point C:
Attackers
Defenders

Blue Posts & News:

Mercy & Junkrat changes are now LIVE. Notes from OmnicMeta
MERCY-
Win rates have fallen -6% on average across all tiers, putting her below 50% win rate at each tier. She is now in the same "winrate dumpster tier" as Ana (Ana winrate haven't changed)
Healing and deaths per game is exactly the same as before patch. This means her bread and butter base kit has not been impacted.
Resurrects per game have fallen 40% on average across all tiers - the ability appears to have been nerfed into the ground.
Support Pickrates?
Ana (30% usage average)
Lucio (30% usage average)
Moira (60% usage average)
All see play bumps.
Mercy now around 50% usage at Bronze, declining to 20% usage at Grandmaster.
Summary: While Mercy is still the easy-to-pick up healer, without Resurrect being a strong ability (through Valkyrie) she just isn't the same hero. However, we may find that people learn how to get the most out of her new kit. It's still very early.
JUNKRAT
Only change was to Concussive Mine.
Eliminations down -7% though damage is only down -2%. (Both moved a little).
Win rates have gone down about -2% (to 51% average)
Pick rates are down -4% (to 28% usage average). (Both moved a little.)
Summary: All of this data indicates that the nerf was really minor. Junkrat remains a strong hero with some of the highest win rates in the game. His plat continues to center around his base grenade damage and quick-to-charge Rip-tire.
Blizzard World Map now in Quickplay and Arcade. Will not come to Competitive play until Season 9.
Year of the Dog launches Feb. 8th

Omnic Lab Links:

88 - Omnic Lab: Strat Brewing: Reading a Battle

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 03:35:44 +0000

In the Lab this week we’re kicking off a new series called “Strat Brewing” where Andres and Rob break down key strategies that come up throughout the year for when guests aren’t on the show! Additionally this week’s topic is going to be called Reading a Battle!

TIMESTAMPS:

NYXL vs SEOUL Discussion 00:10:17
STRAT BREWING - Reading the battle 00:20:38

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Jan 26th Recap
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
PC Meta: Jan. 17th 2018
OWL Rankings: Computer Generated (S1:St1:W2)
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!
Twitter
Main Feed
Aidmaro’s Twitter
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.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, JanJinkle, NeverClutch, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TragicZac.

Strat Brewing: Reading Battles

Tools:

Kill Feed
Chevrons above player heads
Sounds
Comms
Hitting Tab//Checking Ultimates

Reacting to different moments in battles:

Approaching the battle.
Losing a player before the fight.
Losing a player as the fight starts.
Losing players during the fight.
High risk, high reward plays.
After the battle has been won (Def and Attack)

Blue Posts & News:

Blizzard World Map now in Quickplay and Arcade. Will not come to Competitive play until Season 9.
Developer Update (Community Topics)
Toxicity update around 17% more actions and 20% more reports
Actioning some players through being proactive through looking through toxic behaviors on youtube and like platforms before reports are filed in some cases.
Mercy & Junkrat changes still slated for next patch
If Mercy is too far on the roster she will be brought back up
Hanzo, Mei, Symmetra named as plans to look into the heroes
Sombra & Doomfist are looking at minor tweaks
In-Depth Explanation of the Movement Update from Geoff Goodman
Update to the known bugs page

Omnic Lab Links:

87 - Omnic Lab: Map Mastery: Anubis with Jardio

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 04:08:07 +0000

Map Guide Starts at 00:07:55

In the Lab this week we’ve got our first show in a new category: Map Mastery! We’ve brought back Jardio to the show to help us break down Temple of Anubis! Jardio is a frequent Top 500 player known for his Mei and Tracer prowess.

Heads Update:

Game Night -- Jan 26th
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
PC Meta: Jan. 17th 2018
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!
Twitter
Main Feed
Aidmaro’s Twitter
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 and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Matt R, NeverClutch, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TragicZac.
New Patrons this week: Palmi J.

Map Mastery: Temple of Anubis:

Helpful Video from Skyline
General strategy for 2CP//Assault
Key Map elements to look at
Team composition considerations
Point A:
Attackers
Defenders
Point B:
Attackers
Defenders

Blue Posts & News:

Blizzard World launches Jan 23rd
New Content for Standard Loot Boxes
New icons
New Skins
New Emotes
New Sprays

Omnic Lab Links:

86 - Omnic Lab: Shotcalling with Baemax

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 03:59:02 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve got another new topic hitting the books for our strategy focus this week: Shotcalling! We brought in a GM specialist, Baemax to help us out with the topic this week.

INTERVIEW STARTS AT 00:04:36

SHOT CALLING GUIDE STARTS AT 00:18:00

Heads-Update:

Game Night -- Still looking for a date
Podcasting Apps: Overcast//Pocket Casts
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!
Twitter
Main Feed
Aidmaro’s Twitter
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 and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(11/25) Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Matt R, NeverClutch, RickyTicky, & TragicZac.
New Patrons this week: Isabella R.

Top Tier Shotcalling: LINK

Good shot calling
Information that is useful and usable and will make the fight easier/ give an advantage to a teammate
Health
Cooldowns
Exact information
Don't get distracted
Be flexible
Making shot calls based on your teammates
Hype people up!
Bad shot calling
Saying things that will tilt others
Don’t spam comms.
Open mic vs Push-to-Talk
Things to think about when you are shot calling.

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85 - Omnic Lab: Advanced Aiming Techniques with Burdock

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:38:27 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve got a very cool topic of Advanced Aiming for you to break down in techniques, movement, theory, and practical tips on how to improve. We’ve pulled a guest from Reddit who plays at a Grand Master level and wrote a high-quality Aim Theory article for Competitive Overwatch subreddit Daniel aka Burdock.

Interview Begins at 00:05:30

Heads-Update:

Game Night -- Still looking for a date
Podcasting Apps: Overcast//Pocket Casts
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Console Meta: Dec. 14th 2017
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!
Twitter
Main Feed
Aidmaro’s Twitter
SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions
Top Score Solutions: One of our longtime Patrons, Ben or “INeedPeeling” as he’s known on Reddit, 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. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(11/25) Chrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Matt R, NeverClutch, RickyTicky, & TragicZac.
New Patrons this week: Goldensoldier, Shazear, Grant G

Aim Techniques: LINK

Aiming terms
Placing is when you place your cross-hair and let the target move across its location
Strafing is when you use your own movement as a means of aiming.
Tracking is when you try to keep the crosshair on the target while shooting, consistent movements coming from your fingers, wrist, or arm depending on the target's distance and speed.
Flicking is when you quickly move your crosshair to the target and shoot, often with your wrist.
Advanced Advice
Aiming with the eyes
Understanding Enemy movement
Shallow Angles
How to aim against A/D spam
Movement Terms
General Advice

Blue Posts & News:

Mercy/Junkrat PTR

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84 - Omnic Lab: 2017 Community Lessons

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:30:32 +0000

In the Lab this week we chose to do an end-of-the-year special featuring...you guys and girls out there that wanted to voice your opinions on what you learned this last year with the Omnic Lab! So you’re in the driver’s seat this week so let’s learn what the community is improving on!

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- DEC. 29th Review
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!
Twitter
Main Feed
Aidmaro’s Twitter
Seaon 8 is now OUT: Good luck!

Community Lessons:

Aidmaro (Juston from OWL Recap):
Geoseay
KawaiiGenju
NeverClutch
Bioshrimp
BlazzinBob
Nerfanatic
Queen of Salt
Zapdosequis (Emily)
Chipmunk2353
Shazear
Walrus
YangXiaoLong
KeylimeKangaroo
GreatRootBear
ShadowJesus
Switch
Anstapa087
Raynorwilky
L Chris L

Tips from the Hosts:

Knowing what each hero does optimally with their whole kit is important for everyone, not just the hero you play.
Don’t use do ANYTHING without vision of what’s going on. Don’t burn a Zen or Mercy ultimate just to speed to the point without seeing anything first with your own character.
Don’t Stagnate -- aka Never stop learning: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(14/25) Chrisdaplaya, GingerSasquash, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Lisome, Magic,
Matt R, NotMuaddib, Never Clutch, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Top Score Solutions, & TragicZac.
New Patrons this week: Kippppp (Diamond)

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83 - Omnic Lab: Ladder Climbing with Appa

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 15:50:50 +0000

In the Lab this week a good podcasting friends joins us this week to talk about climbing from Silver to Diamond. Appa comes from Hearthstone as a top player in the esports scene and has attempted transitioning to Overwatch to compete in a different game!

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- DEC. 29th
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Console Meta: Dec. 14th 2017
OWL Recap now up on it’s own feed!
Twitter
Main Feed
Aidmaro’s Twitter
Sombra & Bastion “Toast” Victory Poses not in Lootboxes
PTR Patch changing movement & Acceleration

Silver to Diamond Progress:

Basics:
The core of Overwatch - Moba at heart disguised as FPS
Much faster pace than MOBA
Constant team fight
I usually play in like 3-ish hour sittings, sometimes multiple times a day
Putting in the hours
Good practice is important.
Don't form bad habits
Watch streams, ask for help, get coaching
Advanced Roles:
Hero Switching
Hero tracking, skill tracking and looking for openings.
Learning your matchups.
Self-Imposed Rules:
My biggest self-imposed rule is if we’ve already lost a fight, just don’t ult
Flexibility:
Allowing yourself to know multiple heroes/roles
Personal examples
Mentality:
If you lose a game, you should always look back on the game as if the loss was your fault - as if there is always something you could improve
Don’t be afraid to admit others can be better than you, embrace it and learn from them.
Dealing with Teammates:
Accept that is a team game and you need your teammates.
Act accordingly

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(12/25) Chrisdaplaya, GingerSasquash, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Lisome, Magic, Matt R, NotMuaddib, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Top Score Solutions, & TragicZac.
New Patrons this week: NeverClutch & Raphael C.

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82 - Omnic Lab: Yeti Hunting Patch Notes

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:50:51 +0000

In the Lab this week we finally come to circle back to do a strategy revisit on some of the key moments in OWL Pre-season, cover the 2017 Winter Wonderland, Season 8 competitive changes, and also a new PTR patch coming up!

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- DEC. 29th
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Console Meta: Dec. 14th 2017
OWL Recap will be moving to it’s own home.
Overwatch League Skins & Tokens
Starting in early 2018 the home uniforms for the 12 OWL teams are added.
You can “acquire these for any hero” and will provide monetary support for the league
League tokens only used for in-game OWL content.
You can buy whichever team skin you want.
Every Player will have enough tokens for 1 OWL skin in the first month
Opening OWL week starts Jan. 10th

Season 8 Changes - Scott Mercer

Limit on the max SR difference between the highest SR & lowest SR player on the same team.
“During the month of December we will be quietly testing the effect of more restrictive SR limits to both match quality and queue times. With the data and player feedback from testing, we’ll then come back from our holiday break on January 2 and apply a finalized set of values for Season 8.”
Removing Personal Performance SR Adjustments for Diamond tier players and above
Below is the performance based SR before Diamond
If you have a higher than 50% chance to win a match, you gain less for a win and lose more for a defeat. Conversely, if you were an underdog in a match than you gain more SR when you win and lose less SR when defeated.
New players experience both higher gains and higher losses than players who have completed a lot of matches.
You gain less SR for a win than you lose for a defeat as you more closely approach the system’s mathematical upper limit 5000 SR. (So at very high SRs you do need a greater than 50% win rate to keep your SR stable.)
A measurement of how well you personally performed during the match. If you perform well than you gain more SR when you win, and lose less SR when defeated. The reverse is also true.
SUMMARY:
The adjustment does create a lot of positive system wide effects including rewarding players who make the effort to play well, punishing inactive players, and more quickly providing fairer matches for new players or those who decide to play a new hero or role. So we spent quite a lot of time examining data over multiple seasons, checking a lot of math, reading a LOT of community feedback, and then doing some deep soul searching about this. Especially at the higher levels of online competition where every point of SR matters, we want players to not be distracted and worry about how to optimize around the personal performance adjustment. They should just be trying to WIN. So after we get back from the holidays on January 2nd we’re going to turn off the personal performance SR adjustments for players in the Diamond skill tier and above.

Winter Wonderland 2017 Patch

Dec. 12th to Jan. 1st is the Winter Wonderland Event
7 New Skins: Avalanche Bastion, Rime Sombra, Beachrat Junkrat, Snow Owl Ana, Casual Hanzo, Ice Fisherman Roadhog, & Alpine: 76 Soldier
Each Skin with a corresponding player icon
2 New Emotes:Legendary Orisa Puppy & Epic Zenyatta Snowflakes
New Reinhardt Shield/Snowball Highlight Intro
New hero “Toast” Victory Poses
Heroes that were not here for 2016 now have an ornament and Christmas Spray
All previous event items are available for normal credit amount
Developer Update Promo

Dec. 12, 2017 Patch

Mei’s Snowball Offensive Returns to Arcade
New Arcade game: Yeti Hunter
5v1 Super Winston vs. Mei’s (ultimate is now a giant Junkrat Trap)
Player Warning Update:
Players being reported will receive an in-game message letting them know that they have been reported, along with a warning concerning continued negative behavior.
Players who report someone for poor behavior, resulting in a disciplinary action, will now be notified with an in-game message when the issue has been resolved.
Players can now clear new item notifications with the “Mark All As Seen” button in the Hero Gallery
Doomfist Bug Fixing Overhaul (Round 1)
Prevented Doomfist’s Rocket Punch from destroying objects
Caused Doomfist’s Rocket Punch to not always deal damage when an enemy hits a wall
Caused Doomfist’s Rocket Punch to not always stop an enemies' movement when they impact a wall
Canceled Doomfist’s Seismic Slam when it was unable to reach the targeted location
Caused Doomfist’s Seismic Slam to trigger instantly when the ability was used to travel up inclines
Caused Doomfist’s Seismic Slam to create performance drops when repeatedly used with no cooldown
Mei
Fixed a bug that prevented Mei’s Cryo-freeze from clearing the healing debuff caused by Ana’s Biotic Grenade
Mercy
Fixed a bug that showed Mercy’s Guardian Angel targeting UI on allies while it was already in progress on a selected target
Fixed a bug that allowed a Mercy player to cast Resurrect on a player that was in the process of being resurrected by another Mercy
Moira
Fixed a bug that allowed Moira’s Biotic Orb to pass through terrain and structures
Fixed an issue that prevented players from using Moira’s Biotic Orb’s regeneration option when primary fire was disabled
Fixed a visual bug with Moira’s Biotic Orb that sometimes caused Biotic Grasp’s healing spray effects to display instead
Fixed a bug that prevented Moira’s Coalescence from healing an allied Reaper in Wraith Form
Fixed a bug that prevented Moira from being able to pass through enemies when using Fade
Fixed a bug that caused Moira’s eyelashes to detach from her face during her Heroic highlight intro
Fixed an issue that prevented Moira’s self-healing statistic from being collected and displayed in the game stats

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(12/25) Chrisdaplaya, GingerSasquash, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Lisome, Magic, Matt R, NotMuaddib, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Silverback, & TragicZac.
New Patrons this week: Alex B & Aron B.

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81 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Widowmaker with BeefTipsy

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:11:15 +0000

In the Lab this week we finally conclude the full roster on the Going Deep series with Widowmaker featuring the one and only BeefTipsy! Top player and streamer known for his Widow play, BeefTipsy comes to help us break down the strats for optimizing and improving playing this hero! Widowmaker Reference

Going Deep Discussion:

What roles does Widow fill or what is her job in a game?
Basically, what is the core to the hero for Bronze to Gold to grasp for improvement
Let’s talk about using Grappling Hook effective use.
NOTE: Ask about Movement/Engaging/Escaping/New Cooldown change
How to do we get the most out of our Venom Mines?
Practicing the flick shots. How do you set this up for practicing, what do you do to warm up?
Proper timing for Infra-Sight breakdown
When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
Combo ultimates?
General Uses
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your position/presence and sight lines to maximize damage and pressure?
How Map Dependent is Widow?
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.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(11/25) Chrisdaplaya, GingerSasquash, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Lisome, Magic, NotMuaddib, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Silverback, & TragicZac.

New Patrons this week: NailBomb, Orion, Kasey M, Matt R, Matt J

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80 - Omnic Lab - Perspectives from an outsider & a parent with Susan Lyon (Jakes Mom!)

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:02:30 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres got a really REALLY different style interview with Susan Lyon, mother of Jake from the Houston Outlaws. We ask her about her thoughts on the video game industry as a parent, how to support her son in esports for a career, and the developing industry around the Overwatch League.

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- RECAP
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- Moira Hero Analysis Nov. 28, 2017
- New Omnic Meta Patreon Page
The Doomfist Mega Fix Thread
Fixed on PTR:
- Wall Slamming with a 45 degree impact as the cut-off point for registry vs sliding off.
- Rocket Punch will break things on the make that can be broken consistently
- Seismic Slam no longer cancels when you land too close to a wall.
- Seismic Slam now "slides" a short distance up ramps instead of triggering immediately and Winston leap also adjusted in the same way.
Things not fixed yet
- Seismic Slam bugged when you/your target is near a corner, it will sometimes not find them as a valid target. Little longer to get a fix in place.
- Ghost Punches: going through enemies instead of impacting. Partially latency related, but there working on it.
- Corner bounce: when you Punch near a corner/edge it will force you to "bounce off" and slide away a good distance. Working on it.
Things under investigation:
- Rocket punch vs. Rocket Punch (or Charge): inconsistent interactions between hit registration on this. Both players are ideally supposed to fall down as a result.
- Aerial Seismic Slam sometimes causing grounded SS: Reports of people being in the air and triggering the grounded version.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(11/25) Chrisdaplaya, GingerSasquash, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Lisome, Magic, NotMuaddib, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Silverback, & TragicZac.

New Patrons this week: Zimmy & Kevin S.

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“Don’t be a lab rat, be a scientist...see ya next week, Omnics!”

79 - Omnic Lab: Proper Hero "Framing"

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 22:41:16 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres and Rob got a killer email and sparked us talking about hero “framing” as a main discussion. We have an amazing set of chats about using the optimum view for what you are wanting to do in the game of Overwatch.

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- RECAP
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)

Email from Neil S:

In the latest Podcast, Rob mentioned a hypothetical situation when he made an error of contesting the payload recklessly instead of taking his time. This got me wondering what other situations we could identify to help make targeted improvements in our game play. (NFL coach, Bill Belichick, is well known for talking about "situations". Recognize the situations, and win the situations to win the game.)

I think a break down of recognizing small situations in the game great podcast content. Perhaps it is just an additional question to ask top 500 players you guys have (those are my favourite podcasts btw.)

Team situations I think you guys have talked about include:

Setting up on defence
Poke phase
Engaging
Disengaging
Hopeless fight
Cleaning up after won fight (staggering / building ults / when you are better off getting on the playload instead?)
Planning for next fight (calling what ults were used and planning what ults your team will use, or calling for no ults)

To help illustrate what I'm talking about, here are a few very basic situations that took me a while to recognize:

1. Good vs Bad "Trickling in" on KOTH: People say don't "trickle in", but it is important to recognize On KOTH, if you have the point, it can be worth contesting a losing battle longer to gain more capture percentage. If you don't have the point, then running back to die is just "feeding". Simple idea, but can look the same if you don't recognize the situation.

2. Good vs Bad trading kills on 2 CP maps. This is not so cut and dry, but if your opponent has a longer spawn distance than you, then trading kills can be worthwhile. (Value of targets can make a big difference of course, so this feels like it needs a more detailed discussion).

3. 2nd fight as losing team: If you lose the first fight, you probably have an ultimate disadvantage. On KOTH this might mean it is a good idea to call for no ULTs on the 2nd fight to set up to win the 3rd fight. On Payload, this might mean you should take an early fight even before you have the whole team to get some ults out if you can convince the team to group up to win the 3rd fight (I'm not really sure about this strategy, but I'd like to hear more).

In closing, I really think your content is key to keeping the community strong. As the game adds more heroes and more maps, I think the biggest threat to the long term health of the game is how we on board new players.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(11/25) Chrisdaplaya, GingerSasquash, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Lisome, Magic, NotMuaddib, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Silverback, & TragicZac.

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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

78.5 - Omnic Lab: Blizzcon Community Connections

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Here's a Blizzcon bonus episode where we feature a bunch of clips from our experience with some community members while we were there. Thanks again to all our patreon supporters who seriously made this possible over the course of months and still continue to help us do big things for the community.

Special thanks to Laura Platt for letting use her awesome take on the Overwatch Theme. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook @LauraPlattMusic

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78 - Omnic Lab: Setting Goals for S7 with Omnic Meta

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 23:06:34 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres got really sick, but Rob brought back Switch from Omnic Meta to fill in as we discuss the Moira Patch, some more news, and what we’re looking to do to set goals for Season 7 of Overwatch Competitive Mode!

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- Nov. 24 Game Night
Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime!
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Overwatch Free Weekend! Nov. 17-20

New Patch! Nov. 16

New Group Queue Restrictions:
- Bronze to Diamond - within 1000 SR
- Masters - within 500 SR
- Grand Masters - within 250 SR
Ana Rifle up to 70 (was 60)
Mercy Caduceus Staff
- Increased visual readability of Mercy’s healing and damage boosting beams
Mercy Resurrect
- Cast time increased from 0 seconds to 1.75 seconds
- Mercy’s movement speed is now reduced by 75% while casting
- Can now be interrupted when Mercy is knocked back, stunned, or hacked
Mercy Valkyrie
- When activated, Resurrection no longer has a cast time
- While active, casting Resurrect does not reduce Mercy's movement speed
Lucio
- Lúcio now has an effect above his head to indicate which song he's playing in spectator mode
Winston
- Barrier Projector - Now displays a health bar
Moira available for all platforms
Available to use in Comp Nov. 23rd
General
- Clicking the "leave game as group" checkbox will now remember your selection for future matches
- Made several visual adjustments to revamp the spectator mode HUD including an improved spectator mode UI, a new unit frame style, and an animated ultimate indicator
Arcade: One of the arcade slots will now change on a daily basis to include a variety of game modes such as Limited Duel, Low Gravity, and Capture the Flag

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(11/25) Chrisdaplaya, GingerSasquash, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Lisome, Magic, NotMuaddib, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Silverback, & TragicZac.
New Patrons this week: BlazzinBob
11 - Declined announcement

77 - Omnic Lab: Moira & Blizzcon 2017!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 02:08:01 +0000

In the Lab this week Rob & Andres return from Blizzcon to delve into the experience with you all. We cover what Blizzcon was like for our first time, quick news updates, some announcements, the Overwatch World Cup, the panel about the Overwatch League, and the new hero Moira!

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- Nov. 24 Game Night
Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate!
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- Moira Ability Stats
Season 7 is live!
Recorded Pixels Ep.69 with Scott Johnson and Patrick Beja
PTR Nov. 6
Ana Rifle up to 70 (was 60)
Mercy Resurrect
- Cast time increased from 0 seconds to 1.75 seconds
- Mercy’s movement speed is now reduced by 75% while casting
- Can now be interrupted when Mercy is knocked back, stunned, or hacked
Mercy Valkyrie
- When activated, Resurrection no longer has a cast time
- While active, casting Resurrect does not reduce Mercy's movement speed

New Game Content

The new Map: Blizzard World (Early 2018)
- Custom Announcers for each Game area (SC/Diablo/WC)
New Reinhardt Cinematic
8 New Skins coming to base loot box (Early 2018)
Magni Bronzebeard (Torb) - WC
Immortal (Orisa) - SC
Nova (Widowmaker) - SC
Blackhand (Doomfist) - WC
Barbarian (Sonya) - Diablo
Butcher (Roadhog) - Diablo
EcoPoint (Mei) - Cinematic
Crusader (Reinhardt) - Cinematic
Q&A at What’s Next

Overwatch League & Overwatch World Cup

OW League Website Updated
- 12 Team names, brands, & rosters announced
- Match Statistics & Match games on the website
- Promises for more teams in EU and Asia after S1
- More Merch
  - Jerseys (home and away) (Dec. 6th)
  - Hats, Socks, Joggers (sweat pants)
  - Contenders and OW Open news coming at the end of Nov.
  - Companion App coming out
Favoriting system (push notifications)
Add games to your calendar
Watch games via the app
Making it easy to be a fan
Inside the Overwatch League (with Nate Nanzer)
2 Divisions (Atlantic & Pacific)
- A: London, NY, Boston, Philly, Florida, Houston
- P: Shanghai, Seoul, LA, LA, SF, Dallas
No region locking: Anyone can play for any team
113 Players - 17 Countries (so far)
Each Team, 2 Games a Week, 4 Game days
- Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
- 3 Matches per day
Start times change each day for global reach
Jan. 10 to June 16th run time (Pre-season Dec. 6)
July 11 Playoffs (Championship outside LA in a bigger venue)
- Jan 10:
  - LAV - SFS 4pm
  - SHD - LAG 6pm
  - DAF - SLD 8pm
- Jan 11
  - LSF - FMH 2pm
  - PDF - HOL 4pm
  - BUR - NYX 6pm
- Jan 12
  - LAV - DAF 4pm
  - FMH - BUR 6pm
  - SFS - SHD 8pm
- Jan 13
  - LSF - PDF 11am
  - NYX - HOL 1pm
  - SLD - LAG 3pm
5 Weeks and then Title Stage
8 Map pool
Traveling Schedule with international breaks
Best overall record on a season
Progress resets after 5 weeks
4 opportunities (during a season?) to comeback
$125K team performance bonuses at each stage
50% minimum goes directly to players
OW World Cup talk about SKR vs USA
- Spectator Update
- Instant Replays
- Color Palette impressions & perspective from a non-OW player
- Segment from “Ridiculous Hat”
- Smart Cam & 3rd person
- Top-Down Map view with health bars
- Tournament Interface (pause with connection drops)

Moira Chat: A New Support

Irish Geneticist: Science above all else.
Gamepedia Stat Spread (tentative & likely not 100% accurate)
Biotic Grasp: Regeneration (Heal)
Biotic Grasp: Decay (DMG)
Biotic Orb: (Heal & DMG)
Fade
Coalescence

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors:

Chrisdaplaya, GingerSasquash, Good Apollo, GreatRootBear, Lisome, NotMuaddib, RcCrispy, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Silverback, TragicZac, & Trinium.

Omnic Lab Links:

Twitter, Facebook, Patreon
Twitch, Youtube, MERCH
Discord: discord.me/omniclab
Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com
Website: http://www.omniclab.com
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-->Full Extended Show Notes<--
Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast
Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud

76.5 - Omnic Lab - World of Podcasts Overwatch Panel

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:35:31 +0000

Back from Blizzcon 2017 we bring you the Overwatch Panel Andres got to be a part of during Con Before the Storm. Wild predictions turned out very wrong, but fun to listen to nevertheless! Stay tuned for our next official episode to be out very soon following this one!

76 - Zomnic Noon: Halloween Hooligans

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 19:24:40 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres & Rob run a fun show before Blizzcon themed after Halloween and invite High Noon Podcast Hosts Deathblow and Blevins to join us with a fun game and some great discussions before Blizzcon.

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- Oct. 27 Admin/Community Run Game Night
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Console Meta S6 - Oct.27
Seoul Dynasty announced
Boston Uprising announced
- Team Roster
Los Angeles Valiant announced
Kaplan on Toxicity and Mercy
Developer Update: esports development
- 2:00 - Team uniforms and team color palettes! Home & Away (light & dark)
- 3:35 - We’re adding a new tool for broadcasters, the top down interactive map
- 4:49 - As well as the third-person smart camera!
- 5:28 - Broadcasters can now create instant replays during live broadcasting
- 6:25 - New automated tournament interface
- 6:48 - Tournament games will now automatically pause when players disconnect
- 7:30 - This is just the beginning
- 8:48 - Join us for the Overwatch World Cup at BlizzCon!
Season 6 is over!
- Season 6 will officially end on Saturday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m. PDT.
- Season 7 is currently scheduled to launch three days later on...
- Wednesday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m. PDT (or Thursday, November 1 at 00:00 UTC).+

Blizzcon Overwatch Predictions:

What’s in the Lootbox?
What is the major announcement?
Who are the World Cup Group Stage winners?
What other features will be announced?
Brackets: Hyperlink
- UK - Sweden
- CAN - AUS
- ------------------
- China - France
- SKR - USA

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Omnic Lab Links:

Twitter, Facebook, Patreon
Twitch, Youtube, MERCH
Discord: discord.me/omniclab
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Website: http://www.omniclab.com
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Full Extended Show Notes
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ConBeforetheStorm: Website, Bob’s Tweet

75 - Omnic Lab: Console Super Show

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:54:28 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres & Rob are doing a Overwatch console mega show! We brought back Top500 PS4 player CS and Omnic Meta Webmaster Switch to the show to break down consoles, stats, meta, and news!

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- Oct. 27 Admin/Community Run Game Night
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- PC Korean Meta S6 - Oct.13
- The Bottom Line: ...Ana has 25% more usage in Korea, despite ceding incredible ground to Mercy - who is being played on average 30% less. In other words, Korean players still have not completely taken to Mercy as the consensus 100% pick as NA/EU has.
Oceanic Server Issue fixed (Blue Post)
Can We get back Team Death Match? (Blue Post)
- Only 5 slots for Arcade for the short/medium term
Ultimate interruptions changed!
- Ultimate Categories: Cast-time, Transformation, Channelled
Console Genji Bug: A Genji slash bug has made it to live on both consoles. This means that Genji can perform an extra slash during his ult activation animation, resulting in a very quick kill if he ults near an enemy. There appears to be a host of patch problems that have affected console only. (FIXED NOW!)
Official Patch Notes Oct 18:
Omnic Meta Comparison
Before: Oct. 5 Mercy
- Valkyrie - No longer resets the GA cool down.
- Valkyrie doubles resurrection range from 5m to 10m.
After: Oct. 12 Mercy:
- GA - Players can now glide past a targeted ally using the jump key
- GA - Cooldown no longer resets when Resurrect is activated
- Valkyrie range back to 5m & grants a new charge of Rez that dissipates after Valk ends
- Valkyrie no longer gives a 10s Rez cooldown
Lucio Speed boost while jumping off a wall back to 65% bonus speed

Topics for discussion

Special Console Stats
Reporting feature on console
Hero Pick Rates & Differences
Console Button Mapping
Sensitivity & Reticle - Revisited
Ways to improve (Emails & Discord Questions)

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74 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Zenyatta

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 17:13:47 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres & Rob sit down with another Top500 player, RossianSpy, to talk about Zenyatta on yet another transcendent edition in the going deep series. We’ll bring some yin and yang your way to hopefully experience tranquillity as you look to master this hero with us this week!

Correction from Last week:

Last week i misspoke about Sombra doing 50% bonus dmg to hacked targets. This is 100% incorrect. I should have said you can see targets at 50% health through walls with Opportunist like Widow Ult or Hanzo Sonic Arrow.

Going Deep: Zenyatta

What roles does Zen fill or what is his job in a game?
- What are the fundamentals of the hero (maybe for Low Tier play as well)?
Let’s talk about using Discord Orb effective use.
- Vancity: how/who do you prioritize (target selection) when you are not in an organized group (solo queue)
- OmegaMan: how long do you keep discord on targets? How do you know when to switch?
Let’s talk about using Harmony Orb effective use.
How to do we get the most out of Charging up Orbs of Destruction?
- Choosing Primary or Volley?
Transcendence breakdown
- When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
- How many kills is enough//Zoning Pressure
- Combo ult with what?
- Charging tips
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your cover & team to maximize damage and pressure?
- Raynorwilky: how do you gauge distance from the front line during games? Are you usually far away or does the threat of flankers put you closer than you would like? Where's the sweet spot as between you & the front line?
- Switch: Are there times where it is okay to play aggressive vs conservative in positioning
Now let’s work on proper engagement and disengages.
Switch: How important is it for Zen to act as the shotcaller in soloq/comp environment?
Matchups: Synergistic hero picks for team building with Zen. Heroes that give you trouble.
- Winston_Smith: any tips for dealing with a Tracer 1v1?
- Switch: There has been talk in the Overwatch community about new D.Va posing a particular problem for Zen (D.Va can dive and new missiles are high DPS vs. low mobility Zen). Your thoughts?

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- PC Meta Oct. 9, 2017 - Holy Mercy Mains Batman!
Halloween Terror 2017 is out! Oct. 10 to Nov. 1
- Skins: Symmetra, McCree, Ana, Torbjorn, Reaper, Mei, Zenyatta, Zarya
Update regarding Gravestone availability in loot boxes
- Console Genji Bug: “Be aware that the Henji slash bug has made it to live on both consoles. This means that Henji can perform an extra slash during his ult activation animation, resulting in a very quick kill if he ults near an enemy. There appears to be a host of patch problems (queue errors, Zenyatta new skin voice lines not added) that have affected console only. Expect a follow up patch soon, and perhaps stay away from ranked if you fear the extra lethal Genji.”

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“Don’t be a lab rat, be a scientist!"

73 - Omnic Lab: Contenders + Hero Tips & Tricks

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 23:05:37 +0000

In the Lab this week Andres & Rob sit down to talk through a lot of various topics that we think are important for all players in Overwatch. General tips, specific techniques, and even mental tips on how to better equip yourself to handle improving in the game.

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- Top Hero Mains for S6
- Console Meta Oct. 3, 2017
Halloween Terror 2017 coming Oct. 10th!
Overwatch Contenders Finals at the new Blizzard Arena:
- NA: EnVyUs vs FaZe
- EU: Gigantti vs Misfits

Hero Tips &Tricks:

Doomfist:
Meteorstrike gives you a TON of shielding when you hit 2 targets so you can get a pick and make yourself extremely durable.
Genji:
Your dash can animation cancel through your sword strikes giving you an immense burst capability in a short amount of time.
Using the right click in combination with a melee provides a huge burst of damage immediately following a swift strike dash on a target.
McCree:
Deadeye can be used as a quick reload which can be helpful in specific situations or to catch the enemy off guard.
Pharah:
If done right you will never have to touch the ground! (not always the best idea, but possible).
You can jump before boosting yourself off the ground for and even higher altitude.
Reaper:
Your teleport can be used to dodge certain death from things like D.Va’s ult if timed right.
Using all/most of your shots before using Wraith form is a good practice since it reloads your clip to full
Soldier:
Try to use Helix Rocket at the feet of enemies to pop them up for a brief second and make their movements more predictable for follow up shots.
Sombra:
Using the Translocator early and just poking and being annoying is the best thing. Never over-stay your welcome. Be sure to hack the right targets!
Tracer:
Angle your pulse bomb slightly downward to throw it right in front of you.
Throw the bomb at the feet of people in a graviton to ensure maximum damage.
Use map props to make up for your vertical mobility disadvantage.
Bastion:
Interweave healing in between your attacks while in ult form. If done right you will have no downtime, but a lot of extra health.
Hanzo:
Firing your ultimate through walls the enemy team is not expecting can be a great surprise.
Your ultimate can be deflecting by Genji’s right before it explodes into the dragon, watch out!
Junkrat:
You can use both charges of your exploding mine to create a double jump and get to places a lot of heroes can’t.
1 Mine and any other junkrat grenade or trap is a 100% kill on 250 HP heroes or less.
Using the ultimate when against low damage heroes like Winston solo you can detonate it right away and they can’t kill the tire fast enough.
Mei:
Hitting the wall button a second time changes the wall’s orientation between horizontal and vertical.
If a target is starting to freeze you can let go of the spray fire a little earlier and continue to track the target because the spray is still a projectile applying damage & Freeze.
Using the Primary fire during blizzard does increase the speed of freezing someone and adds damage.
Torbjorn:
The Hammer does do increased damage during ultimate, but only use when a Rein is Barriering you or DVa is matrixing and you’re out of ammo.
Primary fire, while odd trajectory, is generally more powerful than the alternate shotgun round at medium range unless you can land all the shotgun rounds.
Widowmaker:
Fake falling can be a great way to dodge/avoid an incoming gank. Throw yourself off of your high ground (or cliff) and after a little delay grapple yourself back up (ideally on a different part of the high ground).
Using the Grapple Hook on the ground is a quick way to dodge and space between an enemy for a quick flick shot.

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New Patrons this week: Chrisdaplaya, Koen D.

72 - Omnic Lab: Learning New Maps

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 03:31:44 +0000

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
DVA DPS Patch 1.15
Jeff Kaplan HUGE Blue Post
- “Do we do everything right? Certainly not. The 100 members of the OW team are *far* more critical than most of you of the game on a good day (although we're a little more professional about how we express our criticism). You will never meet one of us who says, "the game is perfect". We have no shortage of ideas of how to make the game better and we are lucky enough to show up to work every day and try to make those things happen.”
- “Two weeks ago, I was offsite all week without posting access (I cannot make forum posts from my phone for security reasons). The week after that, I came into the office 1 hour later than I normally do (I was feeling extremely fatigued and rather than waking up at 5:40am like I do most days, I woke up at 6:30am). The end result was that for 2 weeks I haven't posted at my normal rate. I apologize that it's been a quiet two weeks but that doesn't mean that we -- the OW team -- haven't been working just as hard as we always do and are not dedicated to making this game great. “
JOIN THE OVERWATCH ON-AIR TALENT TEAM
- Starting September 25, the Overwatch team will review submissions and reach out to promising candidates with further instructions. Please note that only English submissions will be considered at this time.

Learning a New Map - Junkertown

Analyzing the general layout
Where is the open areas?
Where’s the alleys?
Where can safely weave cover?
Where are the flanking routes?
Where are the main objectives? Locations of the payload/point/etc.
Where are the “safe zones”?
Where are the health packs?
Where are the “choke points” forcing players through?

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71 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Orisa with EvilToaster

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:19:38 +0000

In the Lab this week we brought EvilToaster out from the woodwork to slam down a bongo drum and talk Orisa this week! He’s a top 500 finishing tank-main player who mains Orisa since her release and has a lot of tips for us this week, so Halt and Fortify as we whip out those Fusion Drivers for the next Going Deep episode!

News & Blue Posts:

Game Night -- Sept. 29th
Junkertown/DVa/Mercy Patch Drop!
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Mercy-DVa Rework Analysis
PC Meta: Sept. 20, 2017
Mercy Resurrect Analysis
Reporting & Bans Update: Blue Post
Inaugural Overwatch League Announcement
12 Teams
LA, LA, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, Boston, NYC, Seoul, Shanghai, London, Philadelphia, & Miami/Orlando
Dec. 6, 2017 (Wed) - Pre-season
Jan. 10, 2018 (Wed) - Season 1
Championship, playoffs, finals - July 2018
Overwatch Balances the game with Pro Opinions
JOIN THE OVERWATCH ON-AIR TALENT TEAM
Starting September 25, the Overwatch team will review submissions and reach out to promising candidates with further instructions. Please note that only English submissions will be considered at this time.

Orisa Questions: (Orisa Reference)

What roles does Orisa fill or what is his job in a game?
What are the fundamentals of the hero (maybe for Low Tier play as well)?
Let’s talk about using Fusion Driver effective use.
How to do we get the most out of Projected Barrier?
What are some of the big differences since the Shield Adjustments patch?
Where do you put this sucker?
Do you launch them to save teammates as a desperation play?
What tips do you have for using Halt! To grab targets for repositioning or environmental kills?
Hoyle391: what is your strategy for saving or using halt. What are the best times to keep it saved for. Do you get the most value out of yanking people away from you or pulling groups together.
X-Kaliper: How do you use this ability to combo with teammates?
How do you optimize your use of Fortify?IcySorrow: With dive being all about mobility, do you see Orisa's fortify being more beneficial as we move away from that meta? Or do you have thoughts about how you would change or rework the ability to better her kit.
Supercharger breakdown
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your Shield and Halt! Combined with Fusion Driver pressure to maximize damage and pressure?
Team Compositions & Counters:
Who do you like to build Orisa with? Who is your worst enemy?

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70 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Doomfist with PVPTwitch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 05:23:36 +0000

In the Lab this week we brought PVPTwitch, a popular, repeat top500 Junkrat specialist streamer, to talk about Doomfist. Sounds odd, but PVP hit Grand Masters last season on a nearly 100% Doomfist only account. So charge your Meteor Strikes as we punch through this going deep episode!

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Lab Game Night Sept 22nd
Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
- Patch Analysis of Junkrat/Roadhog
- PC Meta: Sept. 6, 2017
- Console Meta: Sept. 11, 2017
Free OW Weekend! Sept. 22-25 (Basically no comp, all features)
PTR is now OFFLINE
Patreon 4v4 Team Deathmatch Tournament??
Blizzard Press Center opens Oct 7th in LA
Mei Short: Rise and Shine: Behind Rise and Shine
Junkertown Comes Sept. 19th! (Escort Map
Developer Update: Play Nice, Play Fair

Doomfist Questions:

What roles does Doomfist fill or what is his job in a game?
What are the fundamentals of the hero (maybe for Low Tier play as well)?
Let’s talk about using Rocket Punch effective use.
How to do we get the most out of Uppercut & Seismic Slam?
Meteor Strike breakdown
- When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
- How many kills is enough//Zoning Pressure
- Combo ult with what?
- Charging tips
- Can we chat about positioning and how to use your Punch and Hand Canon to maximize damage and pressure?
Now let’s work on proper engagement and disengages.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(11/25) Ben W, Good Apollo, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, NotMuaddib, RcCrispy, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, TragicZac, & Trinium.

69 - Omnic Lab: Carolina Ravassa (Sombra) Interview!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 17:12:02 +0000

In the Lab this week we are going to deep into the underground of Dorado and into the mind of the sneakiest of Talon operatives to talk with the one and only Carolina Ravassa! She is the official voice for Sombra in Overwatch and we wanted to do a cool interview with her and what it’s like breathing life into a character through the power of voice overs & voice acting!

References:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Thumbnail Art thanks to DanByte- on Reddit

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors:

Ben W, Good Apollo, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, NotMuaddib, RcCrispy, RickyTicky, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, TragicZac, & Trinium.

New Patrons this week:

Steven K
Good Apollo (edited Diamond) (previously Zampano)
Matailander (edited Plat)
Haiyin
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68 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Hanzo with Arrge

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 02:59:05 +0000

In the Lab this week we are going to Hanamura to visit the eldest of the Shimada clan, Hanzo in yet another going deep episode. We brought on Hanzo Top 500 specialist Arrge on the show this week. So string your bows, cork your sake flasks, and wall climb behind enemy lines with us as we scatter shot a flurry of questions at Arrge to help you learn Hanzo!

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
Patreon 4v4 Team Deathmatch Soon (tm)
Mercy Adjustment Round 2:
Jeff Kaplan Talks to Toxic Forum Poster
- Original response
- S6 Developer Update Video Promised

Going Deep Discussion

What roles does Hanzo fill or what is his job in a game
Let’s talk about using Wall Climbing effective use
How to do we get the most out of Sonic Arrow?
The most BALANCED ability Scatter Arrow, let’s talk about landing it?
Dragonstrike breakdown
- When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
- How many kills is enough//Zoning Pressure
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your primary and Sonic Arrows to maximize damage and pressure?
Now let’s work on proper engagement and disengages.
Now let’s talk synergies and match-ups.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(11/25) Ben W, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, NotMuaddib, RcCrispy, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, TragicZac, & Trinium.
New Patrons this week:
- Neil B
- kSheehan

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67 - Omnic Lab: Battle Mercy, Valkyrie!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 16:10:14 +0000

This week Andres holds down the fort with guest from High Noon Podcast, D3athbl0w! They sit down and chat about the huge changes hitting PTR about Mercy, the DVa adjustments, and a cool change to Reinhardt’s camera.

News & Blue Posts:

Sept 1st Game Night!
Omnic Meta: (Homepage) - This report is all about Doomfist and his high pick rate completely shaking up the meta. Doomfist has the highest debut of any new hero since Overwatch came out, as he has made an immediate impact and claimed more than 25% usage across all tiers - putting him as one of the most popular DPS heroes in the game. Encourage you to check out the: Patch 1.13 hero change analysis over at omnicmeta.com.

New Competitive Season Changes:

Players in Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond can now drop into lower skill tiers.
We’ve made some adjustments to how skill rating is calculated after a win/loss.

New PTR Hero Changes:

D.Va
Micro Missiles (New Ability)
D.Va fires a barrage of small rockets that detonate on impact, dealing damage in a limited radius around each explosion. These can be fired while D.Va is using any other ability or firing her Fusion Cannons
Defense Matrix- Defense Matrix's resource meter will now deplete twice as quickly
Boosters - Fusion Cannons can now be fired while flying
Mercy:
- Resurrect (formerly Mercy’s Ultimate ability)
- Targets 1 player, instead of every player within a 5m radius
- Ability cooldown: 30 seconds
- Mercy is no longer granted invulnerability while Resurrecting
- Valkyrie (New Ultimate)
- Valkyrie unleashes the full power of Mercy’s Valkyrie Suit, enhancing her weapons and abilities for 20 seconds:
- Caduceus Staff: Mercy’s healing and damage boost beams now affect all allies near the targeted teammate, and the staff’s effective range has been extended
- Caduceus Blaster: Granted infinite ammo, while simultaneously increasing damage and fire rate
- Guardian Angel: Increased range and movement speed
- Resurrect: Cooldown is instantly reset when Valkyrie is activated and reduced to 10s after the initial cast
- Hover: Mercy gains the ability to fly freely, at increased movement speed
- Regeneration (Passive): No longer interrupted when Mercy takes damage
Reinhardt:
- Barrier Field - Holding primary fire while your shield is active now allows you to rotate the camera
User Interface Updates:
- The skull icons that indicate where teammates were killed throughout the map have been replaced with Hero Portrait icons
- Third person camera view will now frame the action automatically when spectating or waiting to respawn
End of Competitive Season 5
- Season 5 will conclude on Monday, August 28th at 5:00 PM PDT. A countdown is conveniently located in the Important Box at the top right corner of the sub.
Beginning of Competitive Season 6
- Season 6 will begin on Thursday, August 31st at 5:00 PM PDT.
End of the Summer Games event
- The announced end date is Monday, August 28th. While there is not typically an announced end time, note that past events have ended around 5:00 PM PDT (00:00 UTC). Please use the "End of Season 5".

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(12/25) Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, NotMuaddib, RcCrispy, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, TragicZac, & Trinium.

Omnic Lab Links:

Twitter, Facebook, Patreon
Discord: discord.me/omniclab
Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com
Website: http://www.omniclab.com
iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS
Twitch, Youtube, MERCH
Full Extended Show Notes
Rob: Twitter, Twitch,Velen's Chosen Podcast, Content Craft Podcast
Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud
D3athbl0w: Twitter, High Noon Podcast

66 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: McCree with CurryShotTV

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 03:00:37 +0000

In the Lab this week we are going to the Wild West at high noon with CLG Streamer & top 500 DPS Player CurryShotTV to talk about McCree. So reload your Peacekeepers, kick over that tumbleweed, and slap on your BAMF belt buckle for the McCree show!
Sept 1st Game Night!

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage)

Patreon 4v4 Team Deathmatch Tournament!

Going Deep Discussion

What roles does McCree fill or what is his job in a game?
Lower Skill or just never played the hero before tips?
Let’s talk about using Flash Bang effective use.
The different kinds of flashbang use: Offense, Defense, 1v1 Duels, Flanking, etc.
How to do we get the most out of Combat Roll?
High Noon aka Dead Eye chat
When to use, where to be, who to prioritize
How many kills is enough//Zoning Pressure
Deadeye Minimum Damage 80
Can we chat about positioning and how to use your primary and secondary fires.
Now let’s work on proper engagement and disengages.
Now let’s talk synergies and matchups.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(12/25) Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, NotMuaddib, RcCrispy, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, TragicZac, & Trinium.

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
ull Extended Show Notes
Rob: Twitter, Twitch,Velen's Chosen Podcast, Content Craft Podcast
Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud
CurryShotTV: Twitch, Twitter

65 - Omnic Lab: Lucioball & Deathmatch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 16:04:46 +0000

In the Lab this week we got a LOT of news for esports, Lucioball, Deathmatch, and we’ve be really engaged within other podcasts to hang out with other creators this week. We want to talk about all these things and drop a few announcements!

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage) Doomfist Impact in the Meta // Console Meta Aug 8, 2017
- Highlight: (As it turns out) Doomfist is more efficient in converting damage done to kills than any other offensive hero in the game.
- Bottom Line: It seems clear that Doomfist's net impact on a match is very high - provided he can survive and secure enough kills. His high burst damage (stemming from his Rocket Punch) appears to be Doomfist's big asset. While he requires great skill to be able to play well, Doomfist is a hero worth playing. The biggest question right now is whether Doomfist is a hero that can be played on all maps and on both defense and offense.
- Zarya, McCree, Rein changes: Overall, the change has been a net (although minor) benefit to the three heroes, with all three seeing more than a 5% increase in eliminations per match on average. Reinhardt's bump is particularly good, as his eliminations per match have gone up more than 10% at the higher tiers.
The Close of Season 5 is coming!
- End of S5: Aug. 28th 5pm PDT (mon)
- Start of S6: Aug. 31st 5pm PDT (thurs)
OWL introduces 2 new teams officially
- London, England with Cloud9
- Los Angeles, California Team #2 with Stan & Josh Kroenke, owners of

PTR: Patchnotes

Developer Update VIDEO
Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch!
JUNKRAT
- Concussion Mine: 2 mines can be held
- RIP-Tire: 30% faster movement & No longer a time limit when climbing walls
ORISA
- Fusion Driver (Primary Fire): Projectile Speed up 20%
- Protective Barrier: Barrier size up 20%
- Shape changed to “allow for more coverage from enemies that are below the barrier.
ROADHOG
- Take a Breather (Heal):
- Can be used while moving at full-speed
- Reduced damage taken by 50% while healing
WIDOWMAKER
- Grappling Hook: Cooldown down to 8s (was 12s)
- Venom Mine: Targets are now visible through walls to Widow only
User Interface:
- Added “Outline Opacity” option for reticles to control “the opacity of the black outline around reticles.

Live Patch: Summer Games 2017

Promotional Video Tweet
Lucio Ball Competitive Tips:
- The Golden rule of Lucio Ball.
- Positioning on the field.
- Getting around the field.
- Properly hitting the ball. (Lobbs, straight shots, dribbling)
- Timing for the plays
- Communication.
- Ultimate Use.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, RickyTicky, TragicZac, & Trinium.

New Patrons this week: NotMuaddib (Diamond), Steven M, C.K.M. (edited up)

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Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com

Website: http://www.omniclab.com

iTunes, Google Play Music, Youtube

Twitch, RSS, MERCH

Full Extended Show Notes

Rob: Twitter, Twitch,Velen's Chosen Podcast, Content Craft Podcast

Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio

64 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Roadhog with Gingerslayer

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 16:49:58 +0000

In the Lab this week we are going down under with Roadhog on another Going Deep episode. Joining us to discuss all things bacon is Gingerslayer, a top 500 Roadhog main. We’ll be sure to also touch on Summer Games news as well.

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage) PC Meta Aug 2, 2017
Team CC in China formed! LINK

Going Deep Discussion

What roles does Roadhog fill or what is Roadhog’s Job in a game
What are some Roadhog basics for our fresh Roadhog players maybe in Silver or Bronze or just never played the hero before?
The big question, how to Hook the right way.
Can we chat about positioning, primary, and secondary fires?
Now let’s work on weaving in the hook and flanking vs front-line engagement.
Let’s talk about using the heal ability effectively.
Now let’s talk synergies and match-ups.
How does Roadhog’s presence strike fear into a team?

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(14/25) Awestruct, Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.
New Patrons this week (2 NEW): (116 Total)
- RickyTicky (Diamond)
- Jared W

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,Velen's Chosen Podcast, Content Craft Podcast

Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio

GINGERSLAYER: No links for our Guest!

63 - Omnic Lab: When Doomfist Comes Punching In

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:52:02 +0000

In the Lab this week we have the release of Doomfist to live with all the crazy updates to ranked and a big surprise for us for Attackers having an advantage in Overtime! Last we want to make sure we highlight the big rollout for the reporting toxic players feature.

News & Blue Posts:

Omnic Meta: (Homepage) Console Meta Report S5 W8
Possible Junkrat changes to PTR (Source)
PVPTwitch Thoughts Video
Possible Roadhog change coming to PTR (Source)
OWL Signings & Salaries (Source)
OW World Cup LA Tickets on sale $14.99-$39.99 (Source)
LIVE: Reporting & Penalty System Improved (Blue Post)
LIVE: Attackers’ Advantage//Defender Respawn adjusted (Blue Post)

Patch Notes: 1.13.02 - General

Doomfist is now playable.
Lootbox Update!Credits instead of duplicates or more credits for when you do get duplicates
New Highlight Options
Top 5 Highlights available for 24 hrs or until the next patch
Players can generate highlights 12s in the past from a button press command
Adjusted Respawn timers as mentioned before.
Custom Games & Browse
User Interface
CUSTOM RETICLES
- Options > Controls > Reticle > Advanced
- Valkia Reticle Tutorial Guide Video
TIE GAMES NO LONGER INCLUDED FOR WIN PERCENTAGE CALC.

Patch Notes: 1.13.02 - Heroes & Bugs

D.Va Defense Matrix & Genji Deflect - New sounds & VO for eating ultimates
McCree - Flashbang - Stunned targets slowed more heavily (mentioned before)
Reaper - Shadow Step - Sound & VO distance reduced 50% (mentioned before)
Reinhardt - Rocket Hammer - Swing Speed up 10%
Zarya - Graviton Surge - Now disables mobility abilities on all affected targets
Bugs:
- Could cause UI to incorrectly indicate enemies being hit when colliding with them.
- Projectilesthat could pass through shields sometimes passed through other surfaces.
- Sometimes losing audio during matches.
- Sombra took damage sometimes on using Translocator.
- Roadhog sometimes could hook Orisa Ult
- Rein’s Bloodhardt, Blackhardt, & Wujing skins now have sounds that sound like Axes!
- Rein’s Rocket Hammer had lots of hit registration bugs, all fixed.
- Lucio sometimes didn’t get full speed boost when wall-riding backwards.
- Torbjorn sometimes could not build/upgrade the turret.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Awestruct, Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Spektr, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.
New Patrons this week (2 NEW): Kevin S & Chris C

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

62 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Mei with Jardio

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:59:26 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve setup the show to be a LOT more chill than normal. We’ve brought in special guest Jardio, a top 500 player and hero specialist to talk about Mei with us this week. Jardio has made it to top 10 for 4 seasons in a row (seasons 2-5) on the competitive ladder playing primarily Mei.

News & Blue Posts:

Doomfist Release: July 27th
Doomfist - Masquerade Comic
Doomfist - Motion Comic
Possible Gun Cosmetics: Reddit Link
Reinhardt changes on PTR
Omnic Meta: (Homepage) PC Meta Report S5 W7

Going Deep: Mei with Jardio

Mei Reference Source
Mei's Role
Hero Synergies
The critical way to play: The Ice Wall
Primary and Secondary Fire
Positioning & Flanking
Effective use of the Ice Block
Blizzard (Ultimate) usage and zone control
Community Fun Questions

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Awestruct, Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Spektr, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.

New Patrons this week (4 NEW):

First Last
Karasu Y.
Tim F
Noel T

61 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Symmetra with xRyZ

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:05:39 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve setup the car wash for the next installment of Going Deep for Symmetra! We have XRYZ coming in through the teleporter to help us out with some Top 100 tips, tricks, synergies, and team discussions about the hero as well!

News & Blue Posts:

PTR Round 2
Doomfist Rocket Punch down 20% (30m to 24m)
Skyline Doomfist Primer
Doomfist Seismic Slam only works on areas lower than current position.
Geoff Goodman wants to change this: Equal Height or lower is desired.
McCree Flashbang: slows targets significantly when they are stunned
Reaper Shadowstep: VO & SFX lowered by a lot.
Reinhardt Hammer: 10% Faster swing speed & more responsive
Reinhardt Charge: impact now causes zero damage when charging an enemy charging Doomfist/Reinhardt but still causes knockdown effect.
Zarya Graviton: Now disables all movement abilities of affect targets. This is similar to how Junkrat's trap affects abilities.
Omnic Meta Update: Top 10 Hero Mains PC S5 & Console Meta S5 W6

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Spektr, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.

New Patrons this week (2 NEW):

Awestruct
Steven M

60 - Omnic Lab: Doomfist Confirmed (Finally)!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 01:28:15 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve got FRESH news about Doomfist! We are going to break down the kit, talk about hero synergies, tweaks we might like to see, and even how we are looking to integrate him on certain maps and team compositions.

News & Blue Posts:

PTR Patch Notes: Source
Doomfist Origin Story
Doomfist Developer Update
Omnic Meta: PC Meta S5W5

Doomfist:

Names: Akande Ogundimu or The Successor
Age: 45
Nationality: Nigerian
Affiliations: Talon Council Membership (Leader)
Reference Source

Theories and interesting things:

Doomfist gains ‘shields’ with his passive meaning that EMP eats them
Genji cannot deflect ANY of DF abilities. Only the Primary fire. AND he takes full damage from the abilities.
Sombra appears to be an extremely powerful counter similar to countering Tracer with Hack
Widow and Hanzo are still very good against DF. Body & Head Hitboxes are pretty big
Lucio will make his mobility even faster paced and more devastating.
Ultimate can be used to fly in the air and hunter a hiding Mercy, beware!
Korean Pro Article that DF is better with 2-3 tanks: SOURCE
Re1nforce Article on Reddit

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(16/25) Ben W, IceWeasel, Ike Sapphire, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.
New Patrons this week (3 NEW):
- Martin P
- Carlos M
- Spektr

59 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Sombra with Fitzyhere

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 17:55:03 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve gotten hacked! Fitzyhere is joining us this week for a going deep episode on Sombra. We’re super pumped to help you drop those EMP’s a bit more this week with our guest who has been in the Top 500 doing some serious damage on this hero!

Omnic Meta: Hero Use PC S5W3 and Hero Impact Patch 1.11 PC

Going Deep Abilities: Sombra Reference Source

Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(14/25) Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.
New Patrons this week (2 NEW):
- CK M
- Tyler B

Omnic Lab Links:

58 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Junkrat with PVPTwitch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 17:22:09 +0000

In the Lab this week we’ve got a real treat for you, we’re going deep AGAIN, this time with Australia’s favorite Pyromaniac, Junkrat. We are stoked to pair this with PVPTwitch, the top Junkrat in Grandmaster rank and has hit Top500 on multiple occasions even venturing into top 100.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: June Game Night --> JUNE 30th

Omnic Meta: Hero Use PC S5W3 and Hero Impact Patch 1.11 PC

Going Deep Junkrat Questions:

What is Junkrat’s Role and what does he excel at?
What Heroes are what you want to play with a Junkrat?
What Heroes give you the hardest time as Junkrat?
Mercam: What advantages or situations lead to Junkrat being the pick over Pharah?
Reef: How does one deal with Pharmercy? Should you put Mine in your trap?
What maps does he excel at?
What maps does he struggle on?
How does someone utilize the kit (combos)?
Let’s talk about Positioning.
Talk to us about effective Ultimate usage.

Junkrat Community Questions:

BodegaRatX: do you ever use your passive offensively?
Kolorblind: What changes could be made to Junkrat to help is overall state in the meta?
CS: What is your strategy for dealing with teammates that are angry with your pick?
Cyclops: How do you snipe people with mines & grenades? How can I practice this?
Bioshrimp: If Blizzard allows one change to Junkrat´s ultimate, which one would it be?
- Allow Mercy to damage boost the Rip-tire
- Be invincible during RIP-tire
- RIP-tire can´t be destroyed.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons: Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Jason A, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Svornair, Ike Sapphire, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.

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: audioblender.studio, Twitter

PVPTwitch: Twitter, Twitch, YouTube

57 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Torbjörn with DesRow

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 17:14:55 +0000

In the Lab this week we have our second defense hero in a row, Torbjorn for the next going deep! We have a top GM torb player DesRowFighting here with us to help strategize about the hero! Additionally, we got some cool news to cover with you all!

News & Blue Posts:

Destiny 2 PC Release day announced for Oct. 24th.
- $60/$90/$100 Price points
- 2 Planned Expansion
Omnic Meta: S5 W2 Console Meta

Torb Community Questions:

MrStealYoBeef - What would you consider is the sneakiest torb turret you've ever used on an enemy team? How effective was it?
SonicShadow - What made you pick Torb in the current meta where people disagree with Torb? What separates a good Torb from a bad one? How does someone use Torb on Attack?
L chris L - When do you decide to throw down a lvl 1 turret asap or to strategically go for lvl 2?
Bioshrimp - How do you deal with haters?
InfiniteNo1 - Are there any skins that give you or turret any camo/visual advantage?
Reef - How does dive comp effect your torb play?
Egwollz - Are there any specific "pro" strategies regarding utilizing and deploying armor packs for yourself and your teammates?
Switchfox - Any particular heroes that give Torb trouble in 1v1s? How much does keeping turret up 100% of the time matter? What is a good hero to duo-queue with if I want to climb as Torb?
VirtualDJ - Is it worthwhile to put a turret near enemy spawn at start of match on certain maps versus having the protected turret toward the back line from the start?
Tyserian - When should you treat your turret as:
- An Extra DPS source: putting it behind a shield (Classic Dorado First Engagement).
- A Back-Line Defender: placement in a protected spot that can only shoot people after they've reached a point (Numbani Point A Small Room).
- Flanker’s Protection: placement where it fires warning shots and slows down common flanking routes (Volskaya Point A High Ground).

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Jason A, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Svornair, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.

56 - Omnic Lab: OW Game Designer Scott Mercer Interview!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:37:37 +0000

In the Lab this week we are here with non other that Scott Mercer, principal game designer for Overwatch! We have some questions ourselves and some community questions about Overwatch that we sat down with Scott to get some more insight into the game’s design!

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(15/25) Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Jason A, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, MILK, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Svornair, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.

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

55.5 - Omnic Lab: BONUS: Omnic Meta & Overtrack

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:32:00 +0000

In the Lab this week we wanted to surprise our listeners with an extra bonus show before we had our interview with Scott Mercer to give you all a bit of a double-header for content this week!! We talk about the Omnic Meta Season 4 in review and a new Overwatch website called Overtrack!

News & Blue Posts:

Overwatch Contenders: How did the Omnic Lab Team Do?
Bonus XP Weekend
WinstonsLab and Trevor May have partnered to launch OverTrack.gg API is in Closed Beta!
Automated Competitive Match Tracking
- - OverTrack keeps records of your competitive matches
- - Skill Rating, W/L/D, Elims, Healing, Damage, Objective Time, etc.
Rob Link: https://overtrack.gg/games/notrob
Omnic Meta: Season 4 in Review and PC S5-W1

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(14/25) Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Jason A, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Svornair, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.

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

55 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Bastion with Kolorblind

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:12:20 +0000

In the Lab this week we’re back with another Top 500 player for a Going Deep. We finally have our first Defense Hero with Bastion so we brought on Kolorblind! Hopefully we got some great content heading your well with the interview this week and an update from Andres on how Scrims are going before Season 5!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

June Game Night?
Blizzcon 2017 Tickets--update
Scott Mercer: Principal Designer at Blizzard is joining us!
June 9th at 4pm PDT//7pm EDT

News & Blue Posts:

WinstonsLab and Trevor May have partnered to launch OverTrack.gg API is in Closed Beta!
Automated Competitive Match Tracking
- Skill Rating, W/L/D, Elims, Healing, Damage, Objective Time, etc.
No longer is there a need to manually enter match data into a form or spreadsheet
Per Game Tracking - OverTrack also records: Hero Swaps, Team comps for both teams, Kill Feed, Offensive/Defensive Assists, Final Blows, Objective information
Omnic Meta: Season 4 Analysis
PTR First Look

Bastion Interview with Kolorblind!

Who is Kolorblind?
General Strategy
Specifics and Team Composition Helps
Tips and Tricks
User-submitted questions from Discord

Reference Links:

Grant from the Intro: Twitter, Soundcloud
Omnic Meta: Quick Look on One-Tricks and Console S4-W12

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(15/25) Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Jason A, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, MILK, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Svornair, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.
New Patrons this week (1 NEW):
- Cas F

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: soundcloud.com/iplaimusic, audioblender.studio, Twitter

Kolorblind: Twitter,Twitch, YouTube

54 - Omnic Lab: Overwatch Anniversary Patch!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 28 May 2017 02:56:26 +0000

In the Lab this week is Overwatch’s 1-year anniversary event going live with some big notes! Additionally we have a TON of additional news from the last 2 weeks we want to cover and discuss some hero balance changes in the patch as well!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Game Night THIS WEEK! 8pm-11pm EDT May 26th
Blizzcon 2017 Tickets--update
Scott Mercer: Principal Designer at Blizzard is joining us June 9th at 4pm PDT//7pm EDT//8am JST

News & Blue Posts:

Destiny 2 Joins the PC Blizzard Roster
End of Season 4 announced! May 29th - 0:00 UTC (May 28th 5:00pm PDT//8:00pm EDT)
Free OW Weekend May 26-29
Force Gaming & some /r/overwatch mods had a Q&A with Kaplan in Manhattan:
ForceGaming states: One big thing I got from today "Next year is more about refining the events that we have, rather than adding new ones" - Jeff Kaplan (Follow up Tweet)
WIRED Video with a Jeff Kaplan Twitter Q&A: Full Replies Account - Cool Lore Questions answered about Mercy, Reaper, and Zenyatta.
Overwatch Art Book Available for Pre-order
Reddit AMA with Michael Chu
Overwatch Anniversary Twitter Thank You Notes
- Genji says: I want to express my deepest gratitude from the bottom of my heart. // kokoro kara rei wo iu -- 心から礼を言う
- Hanzo says: Gratitude // kan sha -- 感謝

Overwatch Anniversary is LIVE:

Overwatch Anniversary Event Announced! May 23 to June 12
- Game of the Year Edition is on sale for all platforms! (Origins for around $40 but with 10 Loot Boxes)
- Developer Update Video and Event Trailer:
- Player Icons in Gold
- 11 Skins: Genji, Hanzo, Bastion, Soldier, Zarya, Pharah, Symmetra, Lucio, DVa, Mei. Tracer
- Dance Emotes
- Voice Lines & Sprays
- Filled Missing Emotes out (general boxes)
“Sombra, Orisa, and Tracer are all getting brand new emotes, and Reaper picks up several new unlocks based on the infamous shrug from the recent Uprising comic.”
Soft Graphical Updates (Orisa White Protector, Ana Golden Gun for Ghoul)
New Game Modes: Hero Lockout, Limited Hero Pool, Tiebreakers, Hero Reveal for Elimination mode
THREE NEW 3v3 and 1v1 Arena Maps
Event Item Tracker!

Live Patch Notes:

Reference Links:

Grant from the Intro: Twitter, Soundcloud
Omnic Meta: Quick Look on One-Tricks and Console S4-W12
Secret link: Kanem Rider Genji Reference
CoolerMaster starts an all female Malaysian OW Team!
Missouri’s Stephen’s College first all-women's college to offer a competitive gaming scholarship to prospective students. The college is looking to put together an Overwatch team in time for autumn season of the Tespa Cup later this year.

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

(15/25) Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Michael Crits, MILK, RcCrispy, RoadtoSwole, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Svornair, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.
New Patrons this week: Jason A, That Dude Ryan, Michael F

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: audioblender.studio, Twitter

53 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Pharah with Deathy

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:21:54 +0000

In the Lab this week we bring on another guest because we’re going deep yet again, this time with Pharah! We brought on a top 100 NA Pharah, Deathy, to help us break down learning the hero! Buckle up and put on your jet packs because we’re taking this show to the skies!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Game Night Update! 8pm-11pm EDT May 26th
Keyboard Giveaway for Patrons at the game night!
Blizzcon 2017 Tickets--still looking for tickets!

News & Blue Posts:

The Nexus Challenge - last week!
- Week 1: 5 Heroes Matches (AI, QP, Ranked) Oni Genji Skin, Oni Spray, Oni Icon
- Week 2: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) Officer DVa Skin
- Week 3: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) Officer DVa Spray, Player
- Week 4: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) 10 Loot boxes (normal)
Destiny 2 Joins the PC Blizzard Roster
End of Season 4 announced! May 29th - 0:00 UTC
May 28th 5:00pm PDT//8:00pm EDT
Shorter Off-Season time than usual
Overwatch Anniversary Event Announced! May 23 to June 12
Sneak Peak at 3 Arena Maps
Sneak Peak at New Voice Lines
Sneak Peak at Dance Emotes
Skins Leak: Possible Skins
Free OW Weekend May 26-29
Overwatch Art Book Available for Pre-order

Pharah Discussion:

General Gameplan on Pharah
How to utilize mobility as Pharah (jet pack, hovering, concussive blast, rocket jumps
Engaging and Disengaging with Phara
When to choose Pharah/When to switch off Pharah
Pharah fitting in the team com
Matching up Pharah with and against other Heroes
Good Hero combinations
Target Priorities?
Heroes that give you trouble?
- How do you work with your Healers?
- Working with Mercy
Ultimate: Barrage Usage
Playing Safe vs Playing Aggressive
Mid-air Dogfighting

Reference Links:

Grant from the Intro: Twitter, Soundcloud
Omnic Meta: PC vs Console Hero Use AND PC S4:W11 Roundup
Secret link: 23 OW Voice Actors in real life!
Bonus link: OW Yearbook Fan Art

Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

Ben W, IceWeasel, HannibalSnowden, Lisome, Magic, Matt V, MILK, RcCrispy, Sketchy Nonsense Podcast, Svornair, TragicZac, Trinium, & Zampano.
New Patrons this week (7 NEW): RoadtoSwole, Michael Crits, Quincy K, Randy D, Saitama, Dan, & David L

52 - Omnic Lab: Information Overload

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 12 May 2017 21:20:14 +0000

In the Lab this week Blizzard dropped a huge PTR patch on us and we have loads of changes to discuss with you all. Additionally, Andres wants to talk about concealing and finding information in Overwatch. What aspects of the game you look to hide and find out, how to find it, and good rules of thumb!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Game Night Update! 8pm-11pm EST May 26th
Keyboard Giveaway for Patrons sponsored by Scientist Svornair! Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2016 (Shipping is also free!)
Pachimari Giveaway: Link

News & Blue Posts:

The Nexus Challenge
- Week 1: 5 Heroes Matches (AI, QP, Ranked) Oni Genji Skin, Oni Spray, Oni Icon
- Week 2: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) Officer DVa Skin
- Week 3: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) Officer DVa Spray, Player
- Week 4: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) 10 Loot boxes (normal)
Blizzard Makes a new esports division with their acquisition of MLG

PTR Patch Notes: May 3rd:

McCree Setting Not listed: Skyline Video
Hanzo & Genji - Wall Climb + Arrows faster
Orisa: Damage and Shield Adjustments
Reaper: Reloading in Wraith form
Reinhardt: Ultimate height lowered
Soldier 76: Slight Gun Damage Reduction
Kill Feed and Chat Window Quality of Life changes
Impactful bug fixes

Reference Links:

Grant from the Intro: Twitter, Soundcloud
Omnic Meta: S4 W10, Console
Secret link: Attacking Hollywood Point B as DVa

Diamond Sponsors & New Patrons:

RcCrispy, Magic, Ben W., MILK, Zampano, Cody K, IceWeasel, Lisome, Matt V, HannibalSnowden & Sketchy Nonsense Podcast
New Patrons this week (6 NEW): Svornair, TragicZac, Mike S, Corbnasty, Daniel C, Mark D

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

51 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Winston

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 05 May 2017 15:54:42 +0000

In the Lab today we have Emperor with us who is a GM player on the same team as Little_Menace from our Mercy episode here to help us do another deep dive for Winston! We want to ask him a lot of community questions and get some tips and tricks for the listeners this week!

News & Blue Posts:

The Nexus Challenge
- Week 1: 5 Heroes Matches (AI, QP, Ranked) Oni Genji Skin, Oni Spray, Oni Icon
- Week 2: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) Officer DVa Skin
- Week 3: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) 2 Officer DVa Sprays
- Week 4: 5 Heroes Matches (QP or Ranked) 10 Loot boxes (normal)

Winston Stat Reference

Winston Discussion:

What is Winston’s primary role?
When should Winston be picked?
What are Winston weaknesses?
Let’s talk about the Jump and Initiations.
Listener Submitted Questions.
Primal Rage Ultimate and how to use it.

Reference Links:

Grant from the Intro: Twitter, Soundcloud
Emperor: Twitch, Twitter (merepro)
Omnic Meta: S4 W9 - link
Kaplan Interview about Peanut Butter
Secret link: Git Gud at Winston

Special Thanks to Patrons!

RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy
Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic
Ben W., MILK, Zampano, Cody K, IceWeasel, Lisome, Matt V, & Sketchy Nonsense Podcast
New Patrons this week (3 NEW):
- David T. - Edited to Diamond
- Alexa V.
- Robo Duck

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

50 - Omnic Lab: Uprising & Community Questions!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:27:52 +0000

In the Lab today we are going to finally talk about the Uprising Event, talk through some community questions, and give our opinions on what happened with the news updates from the last few weeks!

Team is Recruiting! Off Tank (Zarya, Winston, Hog) Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-12 pm EST pm IplaiGames on Discord

Uprising OW Event:

Legendary Strat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPrS2EU7Pxo
Team Comp: Bastion, Mercy, Reinhardt, Torb

News & Blue Posts:

The Nexus Challenge
- Week 1: Oni Genji Skin, Oni Spray, Oni Icon
- Week 2: Officer DVa Skin
- Week 3: Officer DVa Spray, Officer DVa Icon
- Week 4: 10 Loot boxes (normal)
Oni Genji/Officer DVa eventually to normal Loot Crates
Kaplan Blue Post
3 Maps in Development to release this year for QP/Comp modes.
Skill Rating Gains/Losses Discussion

Reference Links:

Grant from the Intro: Twitter, Soundcloud
Preachy EU Overwatch group: WolfLAN

Special Thanks to Patrons!

RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy
Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic
Ben W., MILK, Zampano, Cody K, IceWeasel, Lisome, & Sketchy Nonsense Podcast
New Patrons this week (2 NEW): Matt V. & Adam L.

49 - Omnic Lab: 1 Year of the Lab!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 17:19:44 +0000

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

48 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Soldier 76 with Jake of LG Evil

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:48:11 +0000

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:

47 - Omnic Lab: Sounds of the Game

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 17:07:04 +0000

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

46 - Omnic Lab: Balance Philosophy

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 02:18:37 +0000

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

45 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep Mercy

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:58:28 +0000

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:

Little_Menace: Twitter, Twitch, Youtube
Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen
Andres: Twitter

44.5 - Omnic Lab: Console PTR Turrets 2.0 Update

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:52:00 +0000

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

44 - Omnic Lab: OR15A PTR Round Up

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 23:03:05 +0000

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:

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:

*Rob here: Twitter, Twitch, Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen
*Andres here: Twitter

43 - Omnic Lab: VOD Analysis with Flame [S4]

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:51:39 +0000

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

42 - Omnic Lab: Disengaging & Community Progress

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 22:55:40 +0000

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
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*Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab
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*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

41 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Genji

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 02:24:50 +0000

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
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*Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab
*RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab
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*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

40 - Omnic Lab: Macro Game & PTR Bastion

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 02:51:57 +0000

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
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*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

39 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep: Tracer

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:05:16 +0000

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

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Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

Forest here:
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*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KtI9vI8V8eYL-gty0XhVw

Andres here:
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

38.5 - Omnic Lab - Quick Update

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 17:31:53 +0000

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!

38 - Omnic Lab: Team Building & Settings

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:06:19 +0000

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)

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Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

37 - Omnic Lab: Why Sombra?

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:57:00 +0000

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:

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.

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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

36 - Omnic Lab: Oasis & PTR Tanks with Skyline!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 12:18:16 +0000

In the Lab today we’re discussing the newest map OASIS! We wanted to get an expert opinion so we are bringing Skyline in for some help with positioning, how to approach attacking and defending each point, and also want to discuss some of the possible impacts of the PTR changes.

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): Mikey N! (new Diamond lvl Patron), Caleb O, Jay A, Christopher R, Cheezy, Shea F, Licoln-Shaun S, & Shaun T!!!

OASIS: Set in a Southern Iraqi Desert

Wiki link: http://overwatch.wikia.com/wiki/Oasis

PTR Changes:

Emotes, Voice lines, & Spray Wheel:

You can equip 4 sprays/emotes/voice lines
You can bind specific any of them to special keys & mouse buttons also.

NEW Kill Feed:

White Skull show regular kills.
Red Skull show headshot kills
Abilities like Helix Rocket, Biotic Grenade, & Firestrike show their ability icons for the finishing blow on kills.
Ultimates also display ultimate icons in the kill feed for killing blows.
Great overall changes for casting and confirming what actually happened in team fights for recordings and live gameplay!

HERO CHANGES:

Sombra

Hack 0.8 seconds cast (down from 1s)
Hack Cooldown lowered to 8s (was 12s)

Roadhog

Hook BIG CHANGES
Hooked Targets always come to Roadhog’s front, so you can rotate a bit and pull them to the front of Roadhog still
Hooked Targets are released from hook if you break LoS
LoS is now checked from Roadhog’s position instead of the hook position
More line of sight checks towards the left/right of a potential hook target. This means it should be easier to hook someone who is sticking halfway out of a doorway, or behind a thin pole, etc. These checks are also used for the persistent line of sight check, so if a hook target moves behind a slim object like a stump or a light pole, they won't be released anymore.
Hooked targets are now slowed heavily while they are stunned, even if they are in the air. This means if someone is strafe jumping away from you and you land a hook, they are a lot less likely to slide out of line of sight, breaking the hook.
Fixed a bug that could allow you to hook someone and pull them behind you if you spun around before the hook landed.

DVa

Now 400 HP and 200 Armor (was 400 Armor and 200 HP)
Fusion Cannon Bullet damage down to 2 (was 3)
Fusion Cannon pellets up to 11 (was 8)
NEW: 22 Damage per shot // 146.7 DPS
OLD: 24 Damage per shot // 160 DPS
8.3% Damage reduction (very little)
Damage change was for Consistency (most likely relating to Burst Damage with Headshots)

Ana

Biotic Grenade down to 50% bonus healing (was 100%)
Biotic Grenade duration down to 4s (was 5s)

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.

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Rob here:
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*Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob
*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

Skyline’s content here:
*Twitter: https://twitter.com/Skyline_OW
*Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrfc_LU0llSRI7icBFoBnw

35.5 -Omnic Lab: Console Update 1

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

We have a special bonus show for our console guys and girls out there! We bring back top 500 PS4 player CS for a console meta update! They discuss Symmetra changes, the power of Ana, and Tanks. Additionally, CS discusses some important tips in general for Overwatch players that they should pay close attention to!

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

35 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep - Dva

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we’re going DEEP as promised! We’re covering DVa! Obviously this show is during S3 of Overwatch in Jan.2017, but we will discuss her general mechanics and playstyle also! Additionally, we have CS reporting in for a great Console “State of the Meta” for a bonus mini-show a few days after this goes live! Last, DVa has some big PTR changes right after we made the show to damage and armor, so if you listen in the archives, please be aware of that!

-Competitive Update for Rob & Andres

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: Derrick B, Tim U, Stephan M, EffDee, Joe R!

Going Deep: DVA

Brief Overview
Fusion Cannon & Light Gun damage discussion
Defense Matrix & Boosters
Self-Destruct Uses
Tips from a Grand Master about DVa. Special thanks to Matt "Fatcake" for the analysis!
Counters against DVa and who to pick DVa to counter
Dealing with Roadhog

Reference Links:
*Pixel Skipping checker for PC: https://pyrolistical.github.io/overwatch-dpi-tool/
*Why is my Flashbang not working:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaLyO1abZvU

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Rob here:
*Twitter: https://twitter.com/notrob
*Plays.TV: http://plays.tv/u/notrob
*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

34 - Omnic Lab: A 2016 Recap

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we want to give back and let you all get to know a bit more from our community of listeners. Here are some of our patrons, mods, and admin that sent us some audio for the show. We just want to say thanks and rehash just how we got to where we are today.

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: Eddie B, Brad L, Anthony, Jacob L, Garrett F (Svor)!

Chronology of Overwatch and Omnic Lab

April 6th - First ever Omnic Lab Show Recorded!
May 24th - Overwatch Officially Released!
On launch day we had 445 people regularly subscribed with only 7 Episodes produced
By the end of June we released 5 more shows and the subscribers jumped to 2,900!!!
On June 28, Competitive Overwatch Season 1 began!
On July 12, Ana hit the PTR for testing!
At the end of July, Rob left the USA to pursue teaching English in Japan!
In October Omnic Lab hit it’s 26th Episode, which is our marker for 6 months of podcasting!
During October we grabbed PS4 Top 500 Player CS for a console exclusive show!
In November Overwatch hit its 6 month anniversary!
During Blizzcon (Nov) we got the big Sombra Announcement
During Blizzcon (Nov) we also received the news of Overwatch League scheduled for Q3 2017
During November we notched big interviews with Content Creator Skyline and FaZe’s FCTFCTN
And now in current day since June, we have been blown away with how active and awesome our Discord community has grown and the downloads for the shows continues to increase.

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*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/171bjLZnMUkvRlyKllzmFzd3PL0k0yGw0caXyqcjOW_k/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

33 - Omnic Lab: The Battle for Space

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we want to help players understand the concept of your individual and team spacing. This overlaps with positioning as far as terminology is concerned, but space and territory is basically how we want you to understand the concept of your team and individual position on a given game of Overwatch.

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: Jordan W & Matt M

NEWS:

Patrons/Mods-Admin Audio Clips - Contributions due Dec. 24th.
Price Drops until Jan 3rd!
- Overwatch - $29.99
- Overwatch: Origins Edition - $39.99
- Upgrade from Overwatch to Overwatch: Origins Edition: $9.99
Christmas Event

THE BATTLE FOR SPACE:

High Ground
Out-Ranging Opponents & Teams
Controlling the Choke
Flanking
Positional Advantage
4 Steps: Locate, Delegate, Find Targets, Execute

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*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-xVeTTCJnzQW8ymUE0V2bk5mcQqd9ru7wek4xurEBTQ/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

32 - Omnic Lab: The Mental Game

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today Andres wants to come at the game of Overwatch from a completely different angle than we usually do. We want to talk about the mental game of Overwatch, more specifically identifying and exploiting advantages. Playing in the past, present, or future is the main thrust here. What is your mental game maturity level? How can you develop your ability to predict? How do the pros predict engagements and ultimates?

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

Playing in the Past

Playing in the Present

Playing in the Future

Player Maturity

Mental Performance Game Changers

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31 - Omnic Lab: Quality Control - 76 vs McCree [S3]

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we try out a new segment called “Quality Control” where the hosts break down two similar heroes in the same role and compare and contrast them with the state of the meta. We also talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the heroes. This time we’re covering Soldier 76 and McCree. We will also chip away at our opinions of Symmetra and how we started Season 3 Competitive!

Special Thanks to the New Patrons this week: Nanci G, Graeme F, Orion, Dan T, Grimace92!

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

NEWS:

Season 3 has Begun!!
PTR:
Boop voice line added (currently broken)
"Stay as Team" feature added for post-game lobby
Symmetra Changes

TEST TOPIC Quality Control: Soldier 76 vs. McCree

DPS Type
Aim Types
Movemen
Positionin
Survivabilit
Ultimate Use

Reference Link: Overwatch Curious - 7 Tricks Grandmasters ABUSE That You Don't : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok8uaelv9XY

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Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

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30 - Omnic Lab: Wrapping Up Season 2

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we have a different flavor of show for you talking through how Season 2 is ending, opinions of the new balance changes in Competitive, and some of what we hope to do in Season 3.

Special Thanks: Patrons!
*Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Will E, Carl M!

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

Reference Links:
*DSPSTanky Lucio to Masters Console to PC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcA3cCQfe3s

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Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

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*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

29 - Omnic Lab: Skyline Interview & Ana Chat

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we have the opportunity to have a show with the one and only Skyline! We’ll be interviewing him and particularly having a highlight on what he has to say on a popular support in the meta: Ana!

*Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists:
Chris C: RcCrispy: https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer & https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy
Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic

*News:
FREE Overwatch Weekend for ALL platforms: Nov 18-21 https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20372506
All PTR changes are set to go live: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20751975534?page=2#post-32

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*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

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*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

28 - Omnic Lab: Blizzcon, World Cup, & Sombra

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we sit down and talk about Blizzcon! All the info we got about Sombra, the new Arcade modes, and what we know of a new map.

*Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Razul W, Myky, & Kevin K!

*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

*What's New: Arcade modes, Maps, Promo Genji Skin, Q&A notes, 1v1, 3v3, World Cup discussion

*SOMBRA: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/sombra/

Moveset, Gun, and Health
Hack-EMP discussion
Counterplay

Reference Links:
*New Game Modes by ForceGaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_o6jBqRw8U
*Sombra - Infiltration: https://youtu.be/Og5-Pm4HNlI
*Sombra - Origins: https://youtu.be/vHHjdKMH7_w
*Introducing Overwatch League: https://youtu.be/2-p5V4nQU5k

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Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

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*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

27 - Omnic Lab: FCTFCTN Interview

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we sit down and talk with FCTFCTN (Fact Fiction) from team FaZe, talk some Reinhardt with him, and also chat about the world cup!

*Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: MaBMaN & John B!!

Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo

*Aiming Links & World Cup Discussion:
*LooseArrowBoy: Aiming: https://youtu.be/kqBfpq8k7cQ
*Taimou from EnVy: Practice Range: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VysgMqzU3Qk
*Taimou from EnVy: Pixel Skipping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcjfPKftJBQ
*TechQuickie: Understanding DPI/CPI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAEb9a-dltk

Helpful Links of the Week:
*How to Mercy Guide by OasisonOverwatch: https://youtu.be/Djww8uOAv7c
*Mercy positioning by Animetic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMPAs5xZIyI
*Mercy 1v1 Guide by Animetic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBvaMHKGkzk

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Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab
*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

26 - Omnic Lab: PTR & Console Pro Interview

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we sit down and talk through what’s hitting the PTR and have a shorter show this week, but we have a great post from Scott Mercer about MMR. Additionally we have a really big surprise for you all with a console top 500 player interview!

Console Interview: Jake Uselman (Top 500 on PS4 Overwatch)
*Gaming Background
*Questions from listeners
*Console Meta
*Communication during games
*Joystick Sensitivity
*Button Remapping
*Improving Aim
*Controller Modifications
*Climbing Tips
*PS4 - Account: NotSeagull

*NEWS: General PTR October: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20335231
*Scott Mercer - What’s the Deal with MMR: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20749737390#post-3
*Helpful Link of the Week: How to Build a Dive Composition by Your Overwatch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUaQyQ4zsk

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Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Velen’s Chosen: www.velenschosen.com

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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab
*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

25 - Omnic Lab: Junkenstein's Revenge!

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we discuss everything about getting into the new Halloween Event, Hard mode and Perfect score strats, and even weave in some team strategies we’ve come across this week.

NEWS & PATCH NOTES: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20749875377
*Loot box contents
*Favorites of the event
*Brawl Achievements

*Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Ryan K, R. Peplinski, Paul B, Terry F! Reminder to existing patrons and potential supporters that the format has CHANGED, so please edit your pledges!

*Halloween Brawl: Junkenstein's Revenge Perfect Door and Hard Mode Guide

*Placement for each hero
*Ultimate use tips
*Guide for Times from Reddit user inO_Nazka: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/574o1w/junkensteins_revenge_a_guide_to_hard_mode/?ref=search_posts
*Boss Guide
*Last Fight setup
*How to play each Hero

Emails and iTunes reviews: Thanks Chenlembec and AlpineFire for the iTunes reviews and Dev P. for the email this week!

*Special Spreadshirt Coupon Code: JUST4YOU gets you free Standard Shipping until Oct 25th!

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And Andres here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

24 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep Reaper

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we dive deep on Reaper strategies, gameplay, mastering, and even a special Beyblade Strategy for ranked!

NEWS & PATCH NOTES
*Halloween Event Coming this week? Comic #9 Spanish Leak.
*Sombra Leak/Teaser

Special Thanks: Patrons!
*Also thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Matt B. and Highnoon Podcast!!

TOPIC:
Going Deep: Reaper - http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Reaper
*Role: Reaper is there to drive the front-line forward.
*Thanks to his kit and high health pool he is able to jump in and out of enemy lines with relative ease.
*Able to deal incredible amounts of damage at short range reaper can be a driving force in the front-line.
*Tanky main damage dealer, Tank Buster, Short range flanker.
*The Beyblade Strategy: Core Heroes:Reaper, Ana, Zarya, Lucio
*Main Strategy: Farm Death Blossom and Nano-Boost. Next, Speed Boost and Zarya Shield Death Blossoming Reaper into the middle of the enemy team, creating a hurricane of destruction and beautiful colors.
*Advanced Tips: Playing around CC, Utilizing your range, Pressuring opponents, recognizing overkill of ultimates.

Helpful Links of the Week:
*Your Overwatch:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzOHrh9snmHJSGu9wmOvsw
*Unit Lost: https://www.youtube.com/user/unitlosttube

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*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K-BZ07gVa5NhNslrKyDeeXFQ-LnUY0P8hYNnwd5SH4Y/edit?usp=sharing

Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

23 - Omnic Lab: Overwatch Open Strats

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we talk about some changes on the PTR and Andres going to the grand finals viewing the Overwatch Open in Atlanta! We discuss strats he saw there and we try to bring some of them to the average players!

NEWS & PATCH NOTES
*15 Million copies sold:https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/55es0r/overwatch_has_sold_15_million_copies_on_pc/
*Paying to Change your Battle Tag:http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/blog/20285860
*Pricing for Battle Tag Name Change:https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/battle-tag-name-change
*PTR LINK: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20294485
*Widow Scope faster. Now 0.3s to scope. Was 0.5s
*Junkrat Tire Activation Speed Increased
*Ana Ultimate Charge increased 20% & her Biotic Grenade Radius now 4m (was 3m)

Special Thanks to our Patrons and new Patrons this week: Jeremy B, Nathan C, Thai N, Eric W, Trevor G, and Terry F!! Thanks to Tim S for the epic email as well as Ballistik006 and Fend hens for their iTunes reviews this week!

TOPIC: The Overwatch Open Finals - Hosted by E-League
*Game 1: King’s Row:https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92392445
*Game 2: Nepal: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92392793
*Game 3: Gibraltar: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92393282
*Game 4: Lijang: https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchopen/v/92393746

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Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com

And Andres here:
*Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames
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*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

22 - Omnic Lab: Duo Queue Like a Boss

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

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!

*By Skyline “Aiming Exercises and Fundamentals” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie5446fSvcY)

NEWS & PATCH NOTES: Frodan shares Twitch most viewed in Aug. 2016:https://twitter.com/Frodan/status/778516119959113729

Special Thanks to our brand new Patrons this week: Dave H, Switchfox, & Wrecktangle!! Also to our iTunes Reviewers this week: Ozymandias#1624, Keith T, Kilhoffb, Chriskruz, Sgt Scallywag, Hatespaywall, Patrick C, Parker0615

Duo Que Tips:
*Have different Hero Pools that compliment and syergize with each other.
*Be the two most flexible people on the team for switches and who to play.
*Be aware that you can call out your partner on misplays.
*Be constructive with critiques.
*Communicate lots, but only what is necessary
*Follow through with the team, even if you don"t like it.
*Don't be Batman and Robin
*Don't tolerate negative attitudes.
*Practice your fundamentals

Helpful Links of the Week:
*Skyline: True Hero Roles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yL2UPx2pGM&app=desktop
*Overwatch Central: Lucio Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exkFKYHe8hQ

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21 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep - Zarya

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

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

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20 - Omnic Lab: Self Improvements

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 16:00:00 +0000

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

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19 - Omnic Lab: PTR, Supports, & Season 2

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

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!
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*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)

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18 - Omnic Lab: Attack and Defense Mentality

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000

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

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!

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17 - Omnic Lab: Now Entering: Hanamura

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000

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

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16 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep - Lucio

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000

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

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15 - Omnic Lab: Ana Amari & Big PTR Patch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000

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!
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*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

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14 - Omnic Lab: Competitive & Making Adjustments

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000

This week Andres and Rob discuss the importance of making hero swaps and adjusting to the battle.

News & Patch Notes:

*Teaser Photo for new Support? https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/750736158624215040

*Reconnection Patch soon: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745636360#post-5

*PATCH NOTES:

Sudden Death Times Adjusted by map to be shorter
Misc. Bug fixes with Zarya’s damage, Reaper’s Shadowstep, Winston’s Melee during Ulti, etc.
Top 500 Icon randomly showing up no longer happens
If you rejoin/reconnect to a game you left in competitive, you no longer automatically receive a loss. (Note: you must rejoin before the match concludes)
You won’t get a leaver penalty for rejoining maps after disconnecting.
If you disconnect/leave a match more than 3 times, you’ll be receive the leaver penalty regardless.
NOTHING on receiving drastically less XP when opponents leave still. Kaplan did say this is an issue.http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745596258#post-3

*Time Bank System to Escort/Hybrid in Season 2: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745686750#post-8

*New Hero Announcement July 21st:https://comiccon2016.sched.org/event/7f28/behind-the-scenes-of-overwatchs-newest-hero

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: Steven B, Alex L, Michael P, & Harrison F!

TOPIC 1: Competitive Discussion
*How the matchmaker feels
*Team collaboration
*Main stuff we like
*Main stuff we don’t like

*TOPIC 2: Making Adjustments >Email from Patron Eric S.

Hero Strawpoll:
We’d like to go in depth into this kind of strategy for specific heroes. We’d like to start with well rounded heroes and heroes that we are familiar with, help us chose from these five! http://www.strawpoll.me/10555616

Thanks for the emailed question from Ian S. and the iTunes reviews fromArucard 355 and dtq_1. You guys help the show so much!

Helpful Links of the Week:
*Countering Popular Heroes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0dDUnNAp-A
*Map Shortcuts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU0t8zJw87E
*Hero Counters Cheat Sheet:https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/4qaduu/i_made_a_simplified_hero_counters_cheat_sheet/
*Playing King of the Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Aujtekxc4
*Mercy Tips Andres Talked about:https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/4roack/advanced_mercy_tips_for_players_give_me_your/

Content Creators’ Shoutouts:
*League of Overwatchers: Discord with all other content creators:https://discord.me/LoO
*Pronto Gaming: Great tips for learning how to improve in Overwatch:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0i4LTmshNbhKL4hjXo4tw

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13 - Omnic Lab: Solo Que Top 3

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we cover our top 3 picks for solo que and some more news from blue posts! We have Xbox receiving Competitive, and we share our reasoning for the top solo que picks.

News & Patch Notes:
*Torbjorn Console Nerf: 30% Damage Reduction on Turret shots PS4 & Xbox One only
*Competitive Play: PC - June 28 || Consoles - July 4 - 8 http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745685202
*Competitive Summer Season: June 28 - August 18th (Abbreviated, starting sooner next summer)
*Competitive Fall Season: appx. Sept. 6th (two week break)
*In-Client Details: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20167051
*Basketball Cheers when you make it:https://oddshot.tv/shot/AnneMunition/UzoS7oxoS7pF8aD7WA1myBh5
*Xbox One Patchnotes: Widow, McCree Changes, Gamepad improved, new Legacy Gamepad feature, Competitive mode.http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745755041

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: Kris C., Mike S., and Chris S.!

**TOPIC**
*The 3 Solo Q All-Star Heroes:--Zarya, Soldier 76 & Lucio--
*Considered the best in solo Q because in a pinch these heroes can fill (to a certain extent) every roll needed in a team.
*Sustain and Protection: Lucio: Team heal and ultimate shield, Zarya: Shields for self and the team, half of health self-heals, S76: Emergency heal in a pinch.
*Damage Pressure: Lucio: Bullet fodder (spam), with no damage fall off, Zarya: Great close and mid-range spam that can hit really hard, S76: most consistent damage at all ranges.
*High Mobility: Lucio: Wall ride and speed boost, Zarya: Rocket Jump., S76: Rocket Jump and Sprint.
*Powerful Ults: Versatile ultimates that can be used pro-actively or reactively.
Ability to Contest Objectives: The combination of their kit allows them to stand on objectives and provides incentives for allies to do the same.

Hero Strawpoll:
We’d like to go in depth into this kind of strategy for specific heroes. We’d like to start with well rounded heroes and heroes that we are familiar with, help us chose from these five!
http://www.strawpoll.me/10555616

*Also thanks to our other iTunes review from ChristoferMario.

Content Creators’ Shoutouts:
*League of Overwatchers: Discord with all other content creators:https://discord.me/LoO
*Pronto Gaming: Great tips for learning how to improve in Overwatch:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0i4LTmshNbhKL4hjXo4tw

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*Hearthstone Podcast - Coin Concede: www.coinconcede.com

12 - Omnic Lab: Playing Your Advantage

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we want to discuss playing your advantage inside your Overwatch games. Additionally, we have A LOT of updates coming straight from Jeff Kaplan, so let’s start with the scientific method of what we’re testing & playing.

News & Patch Notes:
*Kaplan Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/GAOaXSVZVTM
*Overwatch PTR: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20157263
*Patch Notes: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745404489
*Geoff Goodman Commenting on Widow changes: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745186024?page=3#post-42
*Jeff Kaplan on Matchmaking: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745504371#post-3
*Jeff Kaplan Competitive Feedback: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745604460

Playing the Advantage:
*Absolute Map Understanding:
*Positioning
*Matchup Understanding
*Environmental Awareness
*A true hero knows when to retreat!

*Also thanks to our other iTunes reviews from: Shift69, Lasombrra, Sanchez Valdegga, Mike0887, temperature-91

Helpful Links of the Week:
*How to Improve your Aim for PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOnItuoLwms
*Aim Game 1: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/shoot
*Aim Game 2: http://www.aimbooster.com/
*Reaction Speed Game 1:http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sleep/sheep/
*Reaction Speed Measure:http://www.humanbenchmark.com/tests/reactiontime
*Tips for Playing Competitively: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgt8ILoCgeE

Content Creators’ Shoutouts:
*Force Gaming: Headshot Hit Boxes for Projectiles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UU8jqxAiHQ
*DefendtheHouse: Overwatch Myths Vol.5:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaCqJhHQme4
*Morrow: Hang in League of Overwatchers Discord with all other content creators: https://discord.me/LoO
*Overwatch Today Podcast: Lore-Focused Pod:https://overwatchtoday.blogspot.com/2016/06/overwatch-today-episode-1-story-so-far.html
*Kotaku/Fallout Plays: Dealing with Turrets Effectively (4 Zarya + 2 Lucio)http://kotaku.com/a-wicked-overwatch-strategy-for-dealing-with-turrets-1782516489?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Twitter&utm_source=Kotaku_Twitter&utm_medium=Socialflow

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11 - Omnic Lab: Offense & Pressure

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we have TONS to chat about. We’re going to talk about the newest patch notes, balance changes, a big Blue Post from O Captain, My Captain Jeff Kaplan, and the main strategies for playing offense and putting on pressure!

What We’re Testing:
*Rob: finally found a main character! MERCY BOYZ. Testing: Mercy, Pharah, Torbjorn, & Junkrat on defense for damage boosts. Also testing: Mercy, DVa, Genji, Widowmaker/Soldier 76, Bastion/Pharah, Roadhog/Zarya (Comp we ran at the LAN)
*Andres: Testing out the new McCree changes & alternating to soldier 76...Practicing a lot of Genji!

News & Patch Notes:
*10 Million Players in Overwatch! (June 14) https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/742761244159942656
*Patch Notes:
--McCree Fan the Hammer - 45 dmg (was 70)//0.3s (was 0.75s)
--Widowmaker Ultimate charge 10% longer to charge//scope animation must finish before rescoping//base damage - 12 (was 15) (MAX 120 - was 150)//headshot ratio increased to 2.5x (was 2.0x)
--Misc. Bug fixes:
*Cynical Nerds’ Max opinions on the Blue Post: https://youtu.be/sRTxcij0-Mw
*MEGA Blue Post by Kaplan: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745285677#post-12

Picking a balanced Offensive Team:
1. Area Control/Soakers
2. Frontline Damage
3. Main Support
4. Long Range Cover
5. Flanker
6. Utility/Flex

The 4 Steps of Attack: Recon, Prep, Execute, Recoop
*Reconnaissance:
Scout Enemy heroes and positions. Take out out of place heroes and clear starting area. Send out flanker to scout and dispose of appropriate threats.
*Preparation:
Build up ultimates. Define an attack route and position the team. Define key Target(s). Neutralize key defenses and look for an OPENING.
*Execution:
Once the call has been made move to be point as a team. Focus key targets quick. Commit! Move as a team, die as a team. Continuous pressure is key!
*Recuperation:
Regroup after wiping, resist the urge to go solo.
Reassess: what caused the wipe?
Team Composition. Team positioning. Sloppy execution. Poor teamwork. Simply Outplayed. Back to preparation!

Special Thanks: Scientist Level Patrons: Brian K 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: LA Instrumental,Toby H, &
Eric S (New Scientist Level Patron!)

*Also thanks to our iTunes reviews from: Totemlydrunk, Wickedella, HugeFan18, Tautsu, Jposty, PvP Necro, Maxx Hubris, Jbport, BaileyMatt6102, Dij4, & Goose792!

Links for the Week:
*Overwatch Myths Vol.4: https://youtu.be/FxdmvNEz7e0 (reaper teleport myth may have changed this patch)
*Getting Better at Overwatch Parody: https://youtu.be/A2oSItJ-hBg
*The Deep Japanese Culture behind Hanzo & Genji:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xth8OsQaDo
*Funny Kaplan Response to UI Request:http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20745255910?page=2#post-22

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10 - Omnic Lab: Competitive Scene Impacts

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we break into an open conversation about the competitive scene within Overwatch! We’ve got a special guest D3athbl0w from the High Noon Podcast that dedicates their whole show to competitive Overwatch coverage to help us out. With that, let’s introduce our guest and find out a bit about him!

News & Patch Notes:
*OW has 7 Million players! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM_pdzYbPps
*Manchester United gets into a bidding war with Fnatic over a Pro EU Overwatch team: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sop8cc
*Overwatch Team looking into changes Euro Gamer: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-07-overwatch-blizzard-answers-the-big-questions
*Competitive Changes = End of June
*Balance Changes section
**DVa: 1) Effective Damage - close-range combat (may change) 2) Survivability (may change instead of damage)
**Widowmaker: 1) On Blizzard’s Radar - testing changes internally
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGHEd78K3M

The Competitive Scene in Overwatch:
*What does the competitive scene in Overwatch look like?
*Top Teams
**NA : Cloud9, EnVyUs, Luminosity, Gale Force eSports, Team Liquid
**EU: Reunited, Rogue, Creation eSports, Graviton Surge, Melty eSports Club
**Global: Cloud9, EnVyUs, Reunited, Rogue, Creation eSports
*Tournaments and Cups to be in the lookout for.
**GosuGamer’s Weekly
**King of the Watch
*Notable Players https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_ajGeI1W3g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_ajGeI1W3g
*What modes are being tested by the competitive scene? (Stopwatch, Sudden Death, Hero limits)

Getting involved in competitive Overwatch:
Forming a Team: 1) Find the right people! 2) Developing strong communication and coordination skills. 3) Constant practice (Scrims vs QM) 4) Finding Tournaments and Open Cups 5) Once Competitive Mode comes out, find people to play with

Special Thanks: Patrons from 1 to 10!
*Lance K. and our new patrons: Andy K, Joe W, Marc S, Jean B, Joseph H, Chris S, Jared H, and the anonymous First Last!

*Also our new Scientist/Executive Producer status Patrons Blackbyrd & Brian K!

*Special Thanks to our iTunes reviewers this week: Miggi Z, Vexed Platypus, Lemmmer, Brian K, DanBeforeTime, RawMaterial, AgentGroove, brandonyoungblood, Jay 128, Nippy Swiff, Sparty1234, & WhiteRiceDylan

Links for the Week:
*Cynical Nerds: Winston Coaching: https://youtu.be/CH0FLf9f7bc
*AshJoshy: King’s Row Tips: https://youtu.be/A9HbHyQi7NM
*Hang in League of Overwatchers Discord with all other content creators:https://discord.me/Loo

09 - Omnic Lab: Defense & Setting Up

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we break into strategizing about defense! We’re going to talk about compositions, rough positioning, and concepts for how to set-up a team strategy for defense. We’ll even cover map-specifics to the best of our ability for the audio-only listeners!

News & Patch Notes:
*Overwatch Tweaks coming for D.Va, Reaper, and McCree: http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/01/overwatch-tweaks-coming-for-mccree-dva-and-reaper
*Blizzard drops the Ban Hammer again on cheaters: http://kotaku.com/thousands-of-overwatch-players-have-already-been-banned-1780109893

What We’re Testing:
*Rob: Practicing a lot of Soldier 76, Symmetra, Mercy, Zarya, and McCree.
**Cool Team Composition: Soldier 76, Tracer, McCree, Reinhardt, Mercy/Lucio, Flex Spot.

*Andres: Finally started a competitive team! Practicing as Support/Flex (Lucio, Symmetra, Winston, McCree)
**Composition we are practicing as Team: Reinhardt, Mercy, Lucio, McCree, Widowmaker, Flex (Zarya, McCree, Winston, Torbjorn)

Playing Defense in Overwatch:
Playing defense in Overwatch can be one of the most challenging modes, specially if going against an organized team. Poor communication and organization can lead to a quick demise and not a great feeling! A solid defense on the other hand can be demoralizing for the enemy team.

1. The objective is everything:
**From the start of the game the objective and map layout will dictate everything. Ask yourself these questions: a) Is it a payload, point capture or both? b) What roles need to be filled? (map specific, not team specific).
2. Establish a choke-point.
3. Protecting access routes (parts of the map that go around the main routes).
4. Look-out after each other.
5. Have a contingency measure (Planned Panic Button)
6. Learn when to retreat!

Special thanks to our first Patreon supporter Lance K. Also thanks to the amazing folks giving us itunes reviews: Blackbyrd3, DanBeforeTime, Nick1742, Bobsta14, & Anthony! Ya'll are the best!

Links for the Week:
*AskJoshy: Map Call Outs: King’s Row Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLfqDmBACrM
*AskJoshy: Map Call Outs: Hollywood Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypk7dy_Ki7s
*AskJoshy: Map Call Outs: Dorado Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR4Wgf2Jg9A
*Overwatch Myths Vol.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG53pICIGIo
*Overwatch Myths Vol.2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WbSRlRyEE0

*Hang in League of Overwatchers Discord with all other content creators: https://discordapp.com/invite/0hXPcX6IxHepRXAj

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*Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com

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*Music Work: In the works...soon ™
*Hearthstone Podcast: www.coinconcede.com

08 - Omnic Lab: Overwatch Top Heroes & EXP

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 28 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we are covering the top heroes from the closed beta for top levels of play in the meta! We also want to break down how you gain experience in Overwatch, and discuss a brief interview with Jeff Kaplan about competitive play coming to Overwatch as well!

*News & Patch Notes:
*Kaplan had a pre-launch Q&A with a few key statements:
The Overwatch team is currently looking to implement a system similar to Diablo's Clans and WoW's Guilds.
*Competitive mode is hopefully arriving in Overwatch sometime around June as the first big content update after launch.
*Competitive Play will be shifting to about 3 month seasons with 2 or so weeks off between seasons
**Previous iteration in closed beta was testing community’s opinion on 1 month seasons.

*Cynical Nerds - Top Heroes from Pro Play in Closed Beta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL9lKnUZkQE

Experience & The Progression System:
*4.01 xp per second played in a match.
**About 240 xp per minute played
*Medals earned bonus XP: Whichever level is the highest after a match
**Bronze = 50 xp
**Silver = 100 xp
**Gold = 150 xp
*Finishing a match = 250 xp VS. Winning a match = 500 xp
*First Win of the Day = 1500 xp
*Consecutive Matches played = 200 xp
*Playing in a group of 2 or more grants 20% Bonus xp multiplier.
*The most Experience you can earn in 10 min: 5,107 EXP
*We’d estimate that getting silver every game you'd gain around 2,400 EXP
*Repeatedly leaving games gives you a hefty XP gain penalty
*It is okay to leave when the game states “Victory” or “Defeat” without penalty.
*You can also safely leave during "Assemble Your Heroes" (but not "setup" or later).
Source: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20744615302#post-2
*Joining a game where someone left grants 400 xp

Thanks so much to all our iTunes reviewers this week: M3GATr0N7, StandAloneDieAlone, Jaymondinho, Rili_117, Frequinzy, Ben Jamin, Apologetics#1929, & napawgyi.

Links of the Week:
*Soldier 76 video HERO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPRRupAM4DI
*Torbjorn Comic: http://comic.playoverwatch.com/en-us/torbjorn-destroyer
*How to combat Bastionitis thanks to @RhoWow: https://twitter.com/RhoWoW/status/734788955242106880

You can find the Omnic Lab on:
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*Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com
*iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116
*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
*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KEyk2bgm-6HJCBZ1au_VT-5sLnkhq5iRD6R7kJwl_2s/edit?usp=sharing

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Music Work: In the works...soon ™
*Hearthstone Podcast: www.coinconcede.com

07 - Omnic Lab: Lore Before Launch

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 20 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we are covering the Lore we have so far since this is the last show before the game’s official launch! We’re also going to cover a few news stories and reminders going into the launch week!

Videos and Comics:

*Comic 1: McCree: Train Hopper

*Comic 2: Reinhardt: Dragon Slayer

*Comic 3: Junkrat & Roadhog: Going Legit

*Comic 4: Symmetra: A Better World

*Comic 5: Pharah: Mission Statement

*Video 1: Announcement Cinematic Trailer (Winston-Tracer vs Reaper-Widowmaker)

*Video 2: RECALL: Winston vs Reaper -- Activating Overwatch Agents again

*Video 3: ALIVE: Tracer vs Widowmaker -- Assassination of Omnic Leader

*Video 4: DRAGONS: Hanzo vs Genji -- Genji’s Recruitment attempt//Hanzo’s Denial

*Video 5: HERO: Soldier 76 in Dorado as a wanted Vigilante

*Video 6: A Moment in Crime (Junkrat & Roadhog News Report)

*Video 7: We are Overwatch Teaser

*Video 8: Are you with Us? Teaser

MORE LORE: http://overwatch.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Lore

Link of the Week: The Scuttlebut of a new Support Hero: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1221385

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*iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116

*Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab

*Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZsJLxSSdwXqvh0M5BzpvbA

*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab

*Website: http://www.omniclab.com/

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*Full Extended ShowNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a4xE_GtwtLNB4VMkvOmCmNeshfPyY95z9fpfNQ0hWvg/edit?usp=sharing

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And Andres here:

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*Music Work: In the works...soon

06 - Omnic Lab: Basics Support Heroes

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 13 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we are covering the basics for heroes, Support heroes! We’ll dive into specializations for each hero, how to utilize their abilities for your team, and how to build a team with these heroes! We’re going in depth to talk about Lucio, Mercy, Symmetra, and Zenyatta!

News & Patch Notes: (5 min)
*Reminder Dates: May 24th - Game release date!
*9.7 Million people played Overwatch during the Open Beta week! Holy SNOT!
*New Video coming out with Hanzo and Genji soon!

1. Lucio:
*http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/L%C3%BAcio
*Cynical Nerds Video: https://youtu.be/KVtlbis4d_Q

2. Mercy:
*http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Mercy
*Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://youtu.be/PiI3Y9RfaP4

3. Symmetra:
*http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Symmetra
*Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://youtu.be/FjrjGAE15P0

4. Zenyatta:
*http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Zenyatta
*Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://youtu.be/n2TAHNeCBwU

Special Thanks to Strokan for their 5-star iTunes reviews!

Link of the Week:
*Symmetra Comic: http://comic.playoverwatch.com/en-us/symmetra-a-better-world

You can find the Omnic Lab on:
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*iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116
*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
*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_7cm17V8lfCq9qvvDzJM7bZsP89m4MqPwOMFQ7Ra5Hs/edit?usp=sharing

Rob here:
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And Andres here:
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamez
*Music Work: In the works...soon ™.
*Hearthstone Podcast: www.coinconcede.com

05 - Omnic Lab: Basics: Defensive Heroes

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Mon, 09 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we are covering the basics for heroes, Defense heroes! We’ll dive into specializations for each hero, who they synergize with, and how to build a team with these offensive heroes in different scenarios! We’re going in depth to talk about Bastion, Hanzo, Junkrat, Mei, Torbjorn, and Widowmaker

News & Patch Notes:
*Reminder Dates: May 24th - Game release date!
*Confirmed: All player progress achieved for Closed and Open Beta accounts do NOT carry over when the game launches. You will all begin at level 1 with no rewards.

*Patch Notes:
Open Beta Extended! May 10th is now the cutoff date at 10AM PDT (1PM EST) http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20743735540

General Play for Defense Heroes: Defense heroes excel at holding down areas and at zoning enemies out of objectives. They are great at tracking and scouting enemies and can provide very valuable information for their whole team. Defense heroes can also pack a punch which they trade off with some of the mobility that some offense heroes have.

1. Bastion: http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Bastion?version=c3268fc86f5293e14f98fcf1125d49b6
*Hero Tips: Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiJQrmZs4PE&index=3&list=PLOW3wTM0_w5_CVjO9q3r5dlTpDf9udg8s

2. Hanzo: http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Hanzo?version=28499a8cf9d2e3a6eb89963c605da4fb
*Hero Tips: Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpbbLZ9pfhc&index=4&list=PLOW3wTM0_w5_CVjO9q3r5dlTpDf9udg8s

3. Junkrat: http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Junkrat?version=1ea2798cdb586febcd20663d847debca
Hero Tips: Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY5H6ntfNHI&index=8&list=PLOW3wTM0_w5_CVjO9q3r5dlTpDf9udg8s

4. Mei: http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Mei?version=66f7430889703883fbec1d47055193b9
Hero Tips: Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qSlc63KyAM&index=18&list=PLOW3wTM0_w5_CVjO9q3r5dlTpDf9udg8s

5. Torbjorn: http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Torbj%C3%B6rn
Hero Tips: Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVwl1KmefiI&index=1&list=PLOW3wTM0_w5_CVjO9q3r5dlTpDf9udg8s

5. Widowmaker: http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Widowmaker?version=521c47cd82d45d3360540f061518e4e3
Hero Tips: Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32-iUlIReD0&index=11&list=PLOW3wTM0_w5_CVjO9q3r5dlTpDf9udg8s

Link of the Week:
*New Overwatch Character Comic with Junkrat & Roadhog: https://comic.playoverwatch.com/en-us/junkrat-roadhog-going-legit

You can find the Omnic Lab on:
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*Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab
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*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mu4yeBgrStvQWHYFVmnlY_9NUfzSG5wCtiZTUKwVp5c/edit?usp=sharing

Rob here:
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And Andres here:
*Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames
*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamez
*Music Work: In the works...soon ™.
*Hearthstone Podcast: www.coinconcede.com

04 - Omnic Lab: Basics: Tank Heroes

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we are covering the basics for heroes, Tank heroes! We’ll dive into specializations for each hero, who they synergize with, and how to build a team with these offensive heroes in different scenarios! We’re going in depth to talk about Reinhardt, Winston, Roadhog, D.Va, & Zarya.

1. Reinhardt

2. Winston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDw_xpFS0lg

3. Roadhog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpq1Z6G8Lqc

4. D.Va: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTa1fedS1pg

5. Zarya:
*Mastering Zarya by Ayevee: https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/4ghcb0/advanced_zarya_tips/
*Cynical Nerds Quick Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqqUEtmtxxE

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*Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab
*Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZsJLxSSdwXqvh0M5BzpvbA
*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab
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*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11gRv_fMxklADyOynHxTn8VnMrccMd0_061UpWtsncD8/edit?usp=sharing

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And Andres here:
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*Music Work: In the works...soon ™.
*Hearthstone Podcast: www.coinconcede.com

03 - Omnic Lab: Basics: Offensive Heroes

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we are covering the basics for heroes, Offensive heroes! We’ll dive into specializations for each hero, who they synergize with, and how to build a team with these offensive heroes in different scenarios! We’re going in depth to talk about Tracer, Solider 76, Reaper, McCree, & Pharah.

News & Patch Notes: (5 min)
*Beta Test Weekend Recap:
*Closed Beta Testing ends April 25th 10:00 Pacific (1:00am April 26th Eastern)
*Developer Update Video: The Road to Launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoYGzPtehBQ
*Reminder Dates:
May 3-4 is early access Beta Time for those who pre-purchased Overwatch before April 29th
May 5-9 is Open Beta (even for consoles)
*Confirmed: All player progress achieved for Closed and Open Beta accounts do NOT carry over when the game launches. You will all begin at level 1 with no rewards.
*Changes will not be drastic until just after launch
*Immediately looking for more competitive mode changes, features, and iterations
*Spectator Mode is something they’re looking to do also
*Free Heroes and Maps is also something to look to post-launch
*Pacing for changes in the game will be evaluated after launch to keep it fresh.

*Patch Notes:
*No more White Portraits! Everyone is Bronze for levels 1-100.
*Removed a few less popular sprays.
*Hanamura temporarily disabled for spawn issues.
*Route 66: Payload slowed by 10%
*Route 66: Adjusted health pack spots
*Volskaya Industries: Moved Spawn points further back

TOPIC: General Offense
Team building and composition in Overwatch can go quite in depth and requires a certain knowledge of the different heroes and their nuances to really grasp it.
Knowing each Hero’s strengths, weaknesses and synergies opens up a lot of creative potential when building a team.

*Competitive Example: (Control, Lijiang Tower) - Cloud9 (2 Tracer, 2 Winston, 2 Lucio) Vs Luminosity (2 McCree, Bastion, Zarya, Mercy, Lucio)

Offense:
General Purpose:
Single Target and Splash Damage Output, Mobility and Infiltration
Offense Heroes tend to trade off survivability in favor of mobility and an upfront damage edge.

*Tracer: The Harasser.
*S76: Frontline Soldier.
*Reaper: Close Range Flanker. (Shotgunner)
*McCree: The Skirmisher. (1v1 me Bro!)
*Pharah: Airborne Assault (Splash)
*Genji: Silent Assassin, Flanker and The Counterplayer.

THIS JUST IN:
http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20743464347

Link of the Week:
*The Story of Overwatch (by Gamespot)
--Very moving story of “The Fall of Titan”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq-HwvYjLLg&feature=youtu.be
--For extra Nostalgia, you can watch the announcement at Blizzcon 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8955xnjJ1E

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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab
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*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15MQpsdFsZZw64mELBAp-BEwZFx3y5nMXEzesND5GSBo/edit?usp=sharing

Rob here:
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*Hearthstone Podcast: www.velenschosen.com

And Andres here:
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamez
*Music Work: In the works...soon ™.
*Hearthstone Podcast: www.coinconcede.com

02 - Omnic Lab: Basics: Team Strategy

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In the Lab today we are covering the basics and general strategy concepts that you’ll want to know when going into game types. Payload, Point Capture, or Control are the main ones, and we’ll even cover some news on top of it all about this weekend, so buckle up!

News & Patch Notes:
*2nd Invitation-Only Beta Test Weekend! April 15-16: 12pm EST to Midnight http://us.battle.net/overwatch/en/blog/20096044/overwatch-beta-test-weekend-april-15-16-4-12-2016
*Accounts flagged Thursday April 14th
*Access to only 3 Maps: Hanamura, Route 66, and Nepal (all accounts)
*No access to Brawl & Ranked (all accounts)
*The FINAL Beta Test weekend. Open Beta from May 5-9 will include Consoles
*ONOG Overwatch Invitational Finals: Cloud 9 against Reunited (C9 taking 1st)(3rd to Impulse 11; 4th to IDDQD)
*http://wiki.teamliquid.net/overwatch/One_Nation_of_Gamers_Overwatch_Invitational
*Curse Gaming uploaded a helpful Soldier 76 guide video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS8Zc-j8odc
*Blizzard DDOS’d on Wednesday April 13 around 9:15pm EST until 11:30pm EST
*Patch Notes: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20742859847
*Heroic Tier can be matched with other Tiers
*Volskaya Industry & King’s Row changes, McCree - Flashbang stun now 0.2 seconds longer//Delay to be able to shoot after flashbang 0.2 seconds longer, Reinhardt - Earthshatter (ult) no longer grants ultimate charge, Roadhog - Chain Hook - pulls smaller targets closer than larger targets//Whole Hog - Decreased Movement speed penalty (more mobile)

Overwatch Basics: General Strategy, Payload (Assault), Point Capture (Attack), King of the Hill (Control) Maps

*iTunes Reviews: Pseudoping, Edanar

*Hidden Link of the Week:
How Korean’s Play Overwatch: https://youtu.be/3zXJ9MbmiHQ

You can find the Omnic Lab on:
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*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab
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*Full Extended Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xvp69Etb38oeESoDhRmv3nHonSgGjxCW3ET4ux9KKOU/edit?usp=sharing

And Andres here:
*Twitter: https://twitter.com/IplaiGames
*Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/iplaigamez
*Music Work: In the works...soon ™.
*Hearthstone Podcast: www.coinconcede.com

01 - Omnic Lab: Just the Beginning

omniclabpodcast@gmail.com (Andres Gomez & Rob May) — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Omnic Lab. A podcast that focuses on the strategies inside of the game of Overwatch. We learn through trial and error in the lab, even if things get a bit crazy and blow up sometimes! We’ll brew up team composition strategies, stir in some tips to play better, and hopefully equip listeners with the instruments they need to gain a strategic edge!

In the Lab today we’ll be introducing our hosts, giving you a sampler of what this show will be all about and discuss the latest news that have hit the Overwatch Closed Beta!

*What can people expect from the podcast?