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POPULARWhat has been one of your funniest experiences in a match?

I’ve talked about this phenomenon before, but I’m gonna talk about it anyway:

So I like to play Mei. I do the normal freeze-and-headshot combo. Well, the problem is that sometimes I get a body shot instead of a headshot, so they won’t instantly die, and the enemy will just stand there for a second before realizing they’re not dead and try to run; of course, that normally doesn’t work out that well for them, but it’s kinda funny seeing them just stand completely still without using their chance to escape.

SamyattaIsHereLV.6Nomad

POPULARMercy Painting

My girlfriend just finished painting this portrait of her favorite hero, Mercy!

What do you think? :)

Austin™LV.23Mod

POPULARMei in a Nutshell

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBj9XzrjPGnbmptGyD7Cew

SuperSaiyanTeddybearLV.13Chief

POPULARWhich support do u prefer?

(Psy Mine is Mercy)

Wastin_SwineLV.12Chief

How does everyone feel about OWL?

I’ve never really been into esports (or sports in general tbf), but I watched some preseason matches and found myself enjoying it.

How do you all feel about OWL and esports as a whole?

Are you keeping your eye out on any particular players/teams?

comeoceanLV.7Nomad

POPULARMonkeykilla rocking as Widowmaker

Elizabeth FisherLV.7Nomad

POPULARFavorite Overwatch Player

Who is your favorite Overwatch player? Can be pro, streamer, YouTuber, etc. Mine is videogamedunkey

Mugen DarkoLV.5Lurker

POPULARMVP

My first MVP

DeathConnorLV.18Nightmare

POPULARReinhardt working as intended

akeh

GioIsBeastLV.10Nomad

POPULARHealthy Mentality: Climbing the Ladder is meant to be

As you enter competitive play, you may start thinking that it is impossible to climb. But the reality of it is that you will climb is you are CONSISTANT.

Understand consistancy in your play. Changing from you main heroes, or even your maon role will cause your your play to not be top notch. You have to understand that no matter how "impossible" it may have seemed the previous game to feel at all relavent due to your allies' mistakes, your next game is completely different. Never allow your previous games to affect the ones that come after.

I'll go over the snail effect in my next post.

InnovateLV.6Nomad

POPULARHow to improve viewership for newcomers

As Overwatch continues to grow, their viewer base will continue to grow. A big disadvantage that viewers have is understanding what is happening in these games. My first introduction to Overwatch was actually watching my friend play. I've never been so confused in my life. I can't imagine someone completely brand new to the game, being able to understand the concept of maps and heroes' roles.
 
What do you guys think Blizzard should do to make the game easier for newer players to enjoy and understand the game a little better? With OWL season officially starting next month, an influx of new viewers will begin to tune in. I feel like a supplemental stream that educates and breaks down the little things would help viewers enjoy the game a lot more. What else do you guys think Blizzard can do to help stragglers on Twitch understand what's going on?

MirageLV.21S

POPULARPath To Pro

full details for 2018's Path to Pro
 
Anyone who is interested in a future in Competitive Ovewatch, now is your time. Organized competitive play is now live. Open division will run in the same seven regions as Contenders: Australia, China, Europe, Korea, North America, the Pacific, and South America.
 
Registration is now live and play begins in January, with no rank restrictions. Play will last 6 weeks, with a swiss-format season. Top teams will then be invited to play in the Contenders Trials.
Established Overwatch League teams are encouraged to develop up and coming talents by having Overwatch League Academy teams, and giving them a place to compete in Contenders. Each Overwatch League teams are allowed to field an Academy team in their region of choice.
 
Top teams from APEX, Premier Series, the Pacific Championship, and initial seasons of Contenders North America and Europe also have been invited to their region's Contenders, based on final 2017 standings.
 
Contenders China
 
1246
Legend Young Beyond
LGD Gaming
LinGan esports
Lucky Future
Miracle Team 1
Miraculous Youngster
Vici Gaming
 
Contenders Europe
 
123
Bazooka Puppiez
eUnited
GamersOrigin
Singularity
Team Gigantti
 
Contenders Korea
 
BlossoM (formerly GC Busan)
Kongdoo Panthera
Lunatic-Hai
Foxes (formerly NC Foxes)
Runaway
WSG Red (formerly LW RED)
X-6 Gaming
Conbox
 
Contenders North America
 
Envision
Faze Clan
FNRGFE
Rogue
 
Contenders Pacific
 
ahq e-Sports Club
Ardeont
Blank Esports
Flash Wolves
Hong Kong Attitude
Libalent Supreme
Machi Esports
MEGA Esports
 
Contenders South Australia and South America, the top 8 teams from Open division will be invited. The remaining 4 contender spots will be based off teams competing in Contenders, from the remaining teams placed 9th-16th.
 
Depending on the region, teams competing in this tournament are capable of winning $30,000+ . Be on the look out for more updates on what this opportunity could mean for you and your team. Start practicing because we could possibly be seeing you on the big screen, starting next year.

MirageLV.21S

POPULARMercy Meta

Written by Josh Lee
After Mercy received a rework, her playrate skyrocketed across professional play. Even with nerfs, she is still the most-played support in professional play.
 
Stefano “Verbo” Disalvo (VAL Support) – Current game state is slow paced because of what Mercy can do. Having the ability to resurrect one or two of your teammates depending if you have your ultimate up is really hard to play against.
 
Tim “Manneten” Bylund and Johan “CWoosH” Klingestedt (MAYHEM Flexes) – Both thinks the game is in an okay state. Mercy is obviously OP, but being able to flex is very healthy for the game.
 
Johan “CWoosH” Klingestedt (MAYHEM Flex): Like his fellow teammate, he also thinks the game is in a good spot.
 
Scott “Custa” Kennedy (FUEL Support): Disappointed how important Mercy is. Likes the way the meta has changed, allowing Junkrat to be played. Believes future patches will make other things more viable, as it should.
 
Overall consensus is Mercy is too OP at the moment, but enjoys, at least for now, how the meta is playing out. As any game grows and patches, the meta will change, bringing out different flavor of the months. Watching the same character being played in every game is incredibly boring, but I expect to see changes before OWL officially starts.

MirageLV.21S