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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