Overwatch Gameplay Improvement Guide by Atan

Introduction

• Guide claims to improve gameplay with six main concepts.
• Concepts tested with positive feedback.
• Atan is known for high SR (Skill Rating) and educational content.

Key Concepts

1. Corners

• Definition: Points on the map that block enemy lines of sight.
• Importance: Crucial after the removal of shields.
  • Reduces chances of dying randomly.
• Example: Ana hiding behind a corner vs. standing in the open.
  • Can dodge attacks and reload safely.
• Application: Relevant for all roles (tanks, DPS, and support).

2. Cooldowns

• Definition: Abilities that recharge over time.
• Cycle: Use, fall back, wait, and repeat.
• Example: Tracer needs at least two blinks and recall before engaging.
  • Helps identify enemy mistakes and optimal timings.
• Additional Resources: Health points (HP) and ammo.
  • Reload safely behind corners.

3. Roles

• Tank: High damage mitigation, larger health pools, some crowd control.
• Damage Dealers (DPS): High damage, varied play styles, usually squishy.
  • New passive: faster reload and more movement speed after eliminations.
• Support: Provide healing and crowd control; amplify tank sustainability.
  • New passive: HP regeneration after not taking damage for a period.
• Strategy: Focus on eliminating supports to weaken tanks.

4. Teammates

• Issue: Can’t control teammates' actions or choices.
• Solution: Focus on your gameplay, stay consistent.
• Technique: Regularly check the status and position of teammates.
  • Ensure readiness for engagement (cooldowns, resources).

5. Objective Check

• Definition: Ensure objectives (payload, capture points) are being addressed.
• Importance: Avoid neglecting game objectives.
  • Example: Pushing a payload or capturing King of the Hill points.

6. Ebb and Flow

• Definition: Natural back-and-forth movement in the game.
  • Space: Areas where teams maneuver and engage.
  • Example: Attacking teams push, fall back to regroup, and push again.
• Application: Align attacks with team cooldowns.
  • Example: Genji should engage in sync with the team, not alone.

Tips for Application

• Initial Struggles: Expect to play slower and make mistakes initially.
  • Learning new concepts breaks autopilot behavior.
• Long-term Improvement: Consistent practice will integrate these concepts into your baseline gameplay.
  • Most players below Diamond lack these fundamental skills.
• Conclusion: Incorporate these fundamentals to improve with any hero.

Closing

• Encourage feedback and interaction.
• Atan focuses on bringing educational content to help players climb.

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