Omnic Lab: A Strategic Overwatch Podcast

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

In the Lab today we have a discussion on our first impressions of Orisa the new hero to be introduced to Overwatch and yet another PTR round-up changes coming to Live soon! We have an update for you console folks on some of the console-specific changes from our man CS at the end so be sure not to miss it! ANNOUNCEMENTS: Game Night Giveaway for Patrons BEGINS Monthly Game Night -- March 31 CS is now PC Master Race New Patreon Goals for Blizzcon Orisa: Initial thoughts? (appearance) Abilities: http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Orisa Strengths? Weaknesses? What do we think her roles is going to be?   News & Blue Posts: Kaplan responds to Bastion backlash Scott Mercher on S3 Rank Distribution and S4 Matchmaking Mercer responds to S4 Placements feeling bad Overwatch League Road Show Live Patch Update PTR Update FUTURE PTR Reference Links: Heroes Never Die Podcast Soft Genji Counters from Tempo Storm Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond Patrons: RcCrispy: https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/a

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:

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), Snive

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.co

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. - Plat

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

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

In the Lab today we want to talk about maximizing the settings and some of the under-utilizing and talk about our experiences in building our own Overwatch Teams. We want to inform you with how we are learning in this different aspect of the game and provide some insight as Rob is currently trying to put together his team even now! We have some clips at the very end of the show for console settings that you can also be sure NOT to miss!   Special Thanks: Patrons! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: Chris C: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic New Patrons this week (9): Pierre-Tuan V, Daniel (Funkinfusion), Jeffrey F, Joachim S, Dallas A, Patrick W, Tim S, Devon P (new Diamond Scientist!) Ben W. (new Diamond Scientist!)   CHINESE NEW YEAR: Jan 24 - Feb13th Legendaries: Mei - 2 ski

In the Lab today we want to talk about maximizing the settings and some of the under-utilizing and hate around Sombra. Sombra can really make a huge impact, and yet the Overwatch community has not quite figured out how to play her properly.    Special Thanks: Patrons! Platinum level Scientist check out the VoD submission guide to submit your videos for review! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_xRlnr_wpo Special Sponsor Thanks to our Diamond level scientists: Chris C: RcCrispy https://twitter.com/CrispyRcer https://www.twitch.tv/rccrispy Magic: twitter.com/aBitLikeMagic New Patrons this week (8): Ben W. (new Diamond Scientist!), Joseph E, Jim T, InfiniteNo1, & Oliver M   DEVELOPER UPDATE: https://youtu.be/ibPLyx8QWYc Why no console PTR? Consoles have Sony/Microsoft have different approvals & certification processes for content release Why no incentives for using the PTR? Blizzard is focused on things for the actual game and features in the game that everyone enjoys outside of the PC testing communi

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.

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!   You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I4y3phepidybxbkdmdvccdcr44m?t%3DOmnic_Lab:_A_Strategic_Overwatch_Podcast  *Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniclab  *Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/omniclab  *Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/omniclab  *Website: http://www.omniclab.com *RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/omniclab  *

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 & B

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, Competitiv

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 Con

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     You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Em

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 T

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  You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.g

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 You can find the Omnic Lab on: *Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmnicLab  *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniclab  *Discord: discord.me/omniclab  *Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com  *iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/omnic-lab-podcast/id1102068116 *Google Play Music: https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m

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 You can