If you find yourself wondering why Ana seems to have had a recent surge in popularity in Competitive mode, the reason is most likely due to the NIP strat. If you've ever had team mates that asked the team to use three tanks and three supports, one of whom is Ana, you've come across people attempting to use the NIP strat.
However, while the strategy has proven effective at the pro level, it is unlikely to replace the current 2/2/2 meta team composition common in Competitive [.....]
Like many competitive games, Overwatch's meta tends to be dictated by the pros. The meta refers to the current strategies commonly used by the game's community, and most average players in competitive will eventually hear about it from their team mates.
While there are many things that the average player could and should learn from the pros, not everything should be copied wholesale in Competitive mode. Any high-level Overwatch player will tell you that the pro meta is very different from the standard Competitive mode.
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Note: This post explores how Lucio may maximise his rank gain in Overwatch through personal performance. As Blizzard will not reveal how exactly the game measures individual performance due to potential for abuse, conclusions drawn in this post are educated guesses based on available data.
This post will be updated as new information becomes available over time.
It's a common misconception that Lucio receives less skill rating on a win and loses more on a loss than his DPS or tank team mates. However, this [.....]
Average Overwatch players who would like to experience Overwatch in a tournament setting can sign up for the Affinity Gaming Tournament.
Started by the Affinity Coaching Overwatch Discord server, the tournament aims to provide a setting for players under 3150SR to experience the competitive meta.
The tournament is scheduled for September 30, 5.30pm PST. Players can enter as teams or as individuals. In the latter case, the organisers will assign people to teams based on their preferred roles.
Affinity Coaching was started by a [.....]
Personal Analysis posts critique my own replays to identify areas for improvement, while hopefully sharing learning points for fellow average players.
If you see something you'd like to add or would like to share your own videos for future blog posts, please do so in the comments! [.....]
