Overwatch (PS4, XB1, PC)

[JBHuskers]

So I caved into the hype and got this for $48 on Amazon, it's being delivered today and I'll let you know my thoughts.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uHcJMF1cEk

[JBHuskers]

Overwatch recruits more than 7 million players in its first week (http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/2/11845910/overwatch-launch-figures-blizzard-entertainment)

[JBHuskers]

Wish I had that kind of time. I think I'm level 9 right now :D

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/1/11830902/overwatch-level-100-twitch-stream

[jaymo76]

Glad some are enjoying it. Just isn't my type of game but it is interesting to watch others play.

[JBHuskers]

Yeah I'll have to do some streaming soon. I've gotten moment of the match a few times.

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[Rudy]

My son just got this game. He was begging for it.

[thatBuckeye]

I got it. Pretty good game, interests me because it's "mindless fun"... as in its not a game you have to play 1000000 time to learn and be good at. Matches are quick.

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[JBHuskers]

This week's Weekly Brawl is Mystery Heroes where you are given a random character to start and after each death. Pretty cool considering the great job they did with differentiating characters.

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[JBHuskers]

I'll be streaming Overwatch at 5:30 central, join in the conversation!

www.twitch.tv/JBHuskers

[JBHuskers]

Overwatch's revamped Competitive Play returns in new open beta (http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/21/11995036/overwatch-public-test-region-competitive-play-mode)

Can't wait to get into the competitive season...

[skipwondah33]

Think I'm going to get this tonight. Looks interesting

[JBHuskers]

Sounds like with the update in July they're going to nerf Torbjorn. Damn :D I like using him. But they're nerfing the wrong thing. They're going to nerf his damage, but they should be nerfing the range.

[Rudy]

A lot of people felt they should have nerfed his cooldown for hits turrets - like 5 seconds after they are destroyed. But he's losing 30% of his damage from his turrets on console. His win rate was the highest at 68%. The worst character was still at least 45% win I think.

[skipwondah33]

Picked the game up and loving it so far. Much different than COD and better IMO. Variety of characters are awesome and it's very team based

[JBHuskers]

Competitive Play is out for PC now and consoles next week.

[skipwondah33]

Not sure what that means but sounds like a good thing lol

Friend of mine mentioned it before I got the game

[JBHuskers]

Not sure what that means but sounds like a good thing lol

Friend of mine mentioned it before I got the game

It's basically ranked play and there are seasons. This season will be shorter, but the regular lengths are going to be 2.5 months I think with two weeks off before the new season starts.

[skipwondah33]

Sweet

He mentioned something about me joining his Group

[JBHuskers]

Everything you need to know about Overwatch's Competitive Play mode (http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/29/12061600/overwatch-competitive-play-mode-details-rewards-seasons-skill-ratings)

[JBHuskers]

Here is the full post from Blizzard:

https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20167051

[JBHuskers]

Competitive Play is here for PS4!

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[JBHuskers]

Gotta play 10 placement matches before being ranked. I'm 0-3 to start. Doesn't help that the last match was 6 on 4 the last game.

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[JBHuskers]

Went 2-5 before I had to leave to DJ. Take away the two shorthanded games and I'd be 2-3. Thankfully there are gonna be stiff penalties for quitters. I'll finish the final 3 qualifying matches when I get home tonight, and hopefully not too drunk :D

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[skipwondah33]

About to hop on to play!!!

Was up until 5 this morning playing. Up to Lvl 18 now. Starting to experiment with more heroes. They all have nice combinations with their weapon and ability

Going to try to use Roadhog more, he can be rather deadly if used correctly

[skipwondah33]

Also side note, I am tired of game updates. Every few days it seems like a game I have had to update...and is several GB's worth. When I only owned 2-3 games wasn't an issue.

Hate to leave PS4 on rest mode but going to have to eventually

[JBHuskers]

Also side note, I am tired of game updates. Every few days it seems like a game I have had to update...and is several GB's worth. When I only owned 2-3 games wasn't an issue.

Hate to leave PS4 on rest mode but going to have to eventually

I have it on rest mode 24/7 (when not playing lol) .

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[skipwondah33]

Thought that use to brick systems?

Always been hesitant to use it, but it certainly would help

[JBHuskers]

Thought that use to brick systems?

Always been hesitant to use it, but it certainly would help
Maybe a few systems at launch. Mine has been perfectly fine.

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[Rudy]

Rest mode did screw up my ps4 after one update but it's largely been fine.

[skipwondah33]

Still chipping away to L25. Up to L21 now.

Going to play more here shortly to get there

[JBHuskers]

I've been gone all weekend so I'll be finishing my two placement rounds shortly.

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[skipwondah33]

I've only played 5 matches so far. Won 3, lost 1..then 1 had to leave for the store.

Been on some solid teams thankfully

[JBHuskers]

I started at rank 39, but couldn't get on a winning team, fell down to 33, but finished strong and am at 34 now.

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[JBHuskers]

Got up to 35 last night with some good play, and actually not losing much on losses due to the good play. I've been using Tracer a lot more lately and finally having some success with her, just wish her ultra had more power to it. The sticky bomb goes off so quick that you usually only get one person killed, and that is if you successfully stick as the blast radius sucks on it. I've been using Reaper more often too with some success, but the Death Blossom ultra I'm still needing to find the right time to deploy.

I think Overwatch is going to give The Division a run for its money for game of the year.

[JBHuskers]

Overwatch's latest patch set to fix Competitive Play's leaving problem (http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/6/12108504/overwatch-competitive-play-leaving-penalty-issue-patch-fix)

[JBHuskers]

Blizzard releases major hint about Overwatch’s next character (update) (http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/6/12108222/overwatch-new-character-sombra-sniper-support)

[skipwondah33]

Haven't been able to play much past 2 days, but will be on tonight a good bit.

I've been trying to experiment more with other people, really like using Lucio when team needs a support hero. For some reason really effective with him.

Tough to going with Tracer, I've tried using her several times only to end up switching. I know I've been taken out by her sticky bomb numerous times. That and D.Va's self destruct. People boost in the air and jump out...and it usually takes out atleast 3-4 people depending on the objective

Good to hear about the patch also

[JBHuskers]

I tried Zenyatta tonight and did pretty well with him as a healer that does some good damage too.

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[skipwondah33]

Pulled 15 hours at work yesterday so didn't get to play again. May leave out early today and play some

Just thought of something, is it Rhinehart who yells out "Iggy! Iggy!" when matches first start? lol

Cracks me up everytime it's said

[JBHuskers]

Pulled 15 hours at work yesterday so didn't get to play again. May leave out early today and play some

Just thought of something, is it Rhinehart who yells out "Iggy! Iggy!" when matches first start? lol

Cracks me up everytime it's said

Not sure LOL

I'll be around Saturday and Sunday for the most part if you wanna team up and do Competitive Mode. Snoop has it too, but he has to get to lvl 25 first.

[skipwondah33]

Sounds good I'm down

[JBHuskers]

Awesome!!!!

Overwatch to Limit Teams to One of Each Character in Competitive Mode (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/overwatch-to-limit-teams-to-one-of-each-character-/1100-6441726/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b)

[JBHuskers]

Excited for the new character coming soon Ana, who is a healing sniper.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQF6eczCtvo

[JBHuskers]

I haven't dug into any of the backstories of these characters yet, but I should sometime. Ana is the mother of Pharah.

[JBHuskers]

Watching a PC stream right now and he's using Ana, it's awesome that you don't have to switch out guns for damage and heal, it's based on if a friend is in front of you or not.

[JBHuskers]

Check out this play of the match :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWQ2hi80Rb0#t=16m20s

[JBHuskers]

Great stuff in the update that is now live.

http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20747634650

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[bdoughty]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cJ0waQFNY0

:dunno:

Looks kinda silly to me but whatever.

[skipwondah33]

Is this serious?

Love the game, but can't see the idea of liking this...ever

[JBHuskers]

Patch notes (good to see Ana get a boost): http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20747925082

And new Summer Games content: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20216482

[JBHuskers]

Season 1 of Competitive Play is almost done, and here is some cool season end stuff

http://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20748074764

[JBHuskers]

Season 2 of Competitive Play on PS4 started tonight!

I'm currently 2-3 halfway through my placement matches. Not bad considering I was 3-7 in season one. Only 1 out of 5 matches so far has someone quit on the team.

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[JBHuskers]

I'm now 4-4 in placement matches for season 2. Already more wins than last season!

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[morsdraconis]

Guess I should get around to playing my placement matches sooner or later.

[JBHuskers]

Finished 5-5 in placement matches and started with a skill rank of 1994 (this season it's 1-5000 I believe instead of 1-100).

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[Rudy]

My son is pissed. He was at level 100, chose to upgrade or something and it set him to Level one. Is that a misprint or a bug? Anyone heard of this?

[JBHuskers]

My son is pissed. He was at level 100, chose to upgrade or something and it set him to Level one. Is that a misprint or a bug? Anyone heard of this?
You start over with a star below your portrait. Kinda like prestige.

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[Rudy]

Thanks!

[JBHuskers]

Terrible start to season two as I'm 0-4 lol

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[skipwondah33]

I haven't started Season 2 yet. Will here this week, hopefully don't have guys bailing like before.

[morsdraconis]

Finished my placement matches - 4-5-1 (stupid draw) and placed lowish gold (2300s).

[JBHuskers]

Finished my placement matches - 4-5-1 (stupid draw) and placed lowish gold (2300s).

Damn better than I did at 5-5. But I have done terrible after that so I'm in the 1800's right now.

[morsdraconis]

Damn better than I did at 5-5. But I have done terrible after that so I'm in the 1800's right now.

It's always the same issue that I had in League of Legends. If you wait to do your placements a few weeks or so after everyone else rushes to do them, you end up placing higher for the same exact amount of work put into them. And, for you, where you played ranked in Season 1 and I didn't, you had that MMR carried over from before whereas mine is entirely based on my results of my placements (where I probably only carried like 2 of those 4 wins and got curb stomped in at least 3 of those losses).

[JBHuskers]

I cannot wait for this.

http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/4/13511762/overwatch-league-is-blizzards-ambitious-new-esports-org-includes-city

[skipwondah33]

I need to get back on this. Love this game

[JBHuskers]

Competitive Season 3 just started tonight!

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[JBHuskers]

It's probably rare by my game of the year matches The Game Awards game of the year in Overwatch!

[cdj]

It's a free preview weekend for Overwatch.

The Overwatch Free Weekend begins February 16 at 11:00 a.m. PT and ends February 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT.