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Longest. Episode. Ever. Four hours with a lot of ground to cover. AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle the developer update, details around Doomfist, Sojourn, AND the Orisa rework. To top it all off, it is award season, folks. The Tactical Crouch Podcast ushers in the return of the 2022 Crouchie Awards. Who brings home the MVP? Who is overrated? And who, outside Shanghai, wins the 2022 Overwatch League? 00:00:00 - Introduction & chat about last week's leaks 00:18:10 - Recapping the OW2 livestream - general thoughts 00:39:44 - Reviewing the livestream's true new info - Doomfist tank reveal 00:59:02 - Developers reveal new Orisa ability 01:18:36 - Devs admit Sojourn looks very good. Maybe a bit too strong... 01:30:03 - Early concern on supports looking weak & flanking OP 01:49:23 - Crouchie awards intro 01:52:27 - Crouchies: The Hooreg Award (most successful bench player) 02:00:15 - Crouchies: The Pine Award (best role player) 02:07:07 - Crouchies: The Fl0w3r Award (biggest letdown) 02:13:46 - Crouchies: Th

It has been ZERO days since an Overwatch 2 update!! Let’s cut the chase; the boys are here, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel, and they’re unpacking everything Overwatch 2 related. Which heroes are in? What is in the map pool? Are !drops coming? AND WHEN DO WE GET ACCESS!?   As we move closer to the start of the 2022 Overwatch League season, Get Off The Fence will be slightly more sporadic BUT we still will be collecting questions as always. Just know we haven’t forgotten about you. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:52 - Brief rundown of the week's news 00:12:31 - OW2 update - decoupling PvP & PvE 00:42:17 - OW2 update - alpha vs beta 00:57:15 - OW2 update - Official list of beta content 01:14:40 - OW2 beta access - drops incoming? 01:20:43 - OW2 dev team makes promises on content & communication 01:49:59 - OWL community update #2 + Hero Pools In Memoriam 02:06:21 - One sentence Shanghai Dragons championship skin review 02:06:44 - AVRL's take on Shock-O2Blast showmatch 02:12:51 - Wrapping up

Do the Valiant’s moves signal strength for the 2022 Overwatch League season? What kind of weight should we place on show matches like the Mayhem Classic and Shock vs O2? Are live events better than online events? And what does it mean to operate with a third-party production team? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel unpack this week’s Overwatch developments and pray that next week brings more tangible updates on Overwatch 2. 00:00:00 - Introduction + 35 minute AOT catch up 00:36:45 - PYYYOUR brought in to lead OWL league operations 01:04:34 - Production outsourcing, homestands & Dome Productions 01:22:40 - Sasin now rumoured as Valiant tank, Whooyal full-time asst coach 01:45:43 - Showmatch talk- Shock v O2, Mayhem Classic, Project Sunflower 02:03:27 - Get off the fence: Imagining Fast Food-OWL franchise tie-ups 02:14:01 - GotF: VR stadiums vs live events 02:32:58 - Concluding remarks

Was Libero really that good on Hanzo? Who was the best Genji throughout Overwatch 1? And does Bastion even matter? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel open up the mailbag this week with a wonderfully chaotic topic. The boys put pen to paper and list their picks for the best player for each Overwatch hero. However, they cannot double up on nominations in the same category. Does mayhem ensure or are their lists #brickedup? 00:00:00 - Introduction & talk on 6 man roster deadline + Empowerment Cup 00:27:04 - Naming the best player on each damage hero 00:45:20 - Tank heroes 00:53:03 - Support heroes 01:00:28 - Recapping DPS picks 01:43:49 - Recapping Tank picks 02:07:57 - Recapping Support picks 02:32:29 - GotF: Rate the new Pokemon starters 02:47:30 - Concluding remarks

Can Mykaylee bring the Valiant some success? Where is all the Overwatch news and should we be concerned from the Overwatch creator meeting? And when is birdring playing Overwatch League wordle on stream? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dissect what news there is for Overwatch this week while also building their dream Overwatch rosters in a myriad of iterations. Which of the hosts had the best roster, leave your favourites down below! 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:26 - 20 minute AoT catchup 00:22:55 - TCP plays OWLEL 00:29:54 - Brief praise for Glads adding Birdring as content creator 00:31:52 - Yiska's hill to die on #215: Content Creator Info 00:46:50 - Further Valiant hitscan rumors 00:54:19 - Shout out to two OW tournaments 00:59:41 - Packing10 hired by the league as Manager, Competition Operations 01:07:06 - Get off the Fence: Draft an OW2 Dream Team 01:21:38 - Round 2: same game, but only non-KR players 01:33:32 - GotF: Make a Dragon-buster team 01:45:00 - GotF: Make a dream GOATS roster (no Titans or Shock al

Are fewer international competitions better or worse for the league? Would JJoNak be a top performer coming into this season? Is Bebe the league average when looking at flex supports? And Apr1ta is finally home!! With ACTUAL Overwatch new to decipher, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel strike the match for the 2022 Overwatch League season as its first initial details begin to unveil. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:37 - Community update: Season 5 format 00:44:40 - Apr1ta gets the call-up 00:48:33 - Seoul splits with Jjonak 00:56:24 - Dragons announce a Bebe 01:12:14 - Valiant make Lengsa official 01:23:11 - Brief Charge coaching changes 01:23:56 - Shock & O2Blast go exclusive 01:33:14 - Experimental patch 01:34:55 - GOTF: What retired player/personality returning would signal hype for OW2 01:45:56 - Is being the best player on your team a prerequisite to being top 3 in your role 01:53:02 - Would SADO returning to Philly be an L or W for the 2022 season 01:57:28 - Conclusion

Are the Chengdu Hunters a contender for a top-three team in the world? Are the Shanghai Dragons an auto-lock for the best team in the world? And where does Valiant sit within the APAC hierarchy? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to explore an early look at the APAC region, what a third party partner could look like for the Overwatch League, and exploring the world of Attack On Titan. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Kenobi's take on the Valiant 00:24:16 - Hope for Hangzhou? 00:32:22 - Can Guangzhou improve? 00:35:54 - Hunters

Do the Fusion feel like Defiant? Is a new operator inherently a good thing? And can Overwatch 2 launch in its final form? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dive into Bren and Sideshow’s announcement that they currently do not have an agreement with the Overwatch League, recent acquisitions with the Philadelphia Fusion and possibly the Los Angeles Valiant, and the boys dissect a report that the league is fielding interest in partnering with a third party to assist in operating the Overwatch League. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:19:28 - Sideshow & Bren unable to come to terms with OWL 00:44:19 - Kevin Hitt reports OWL ops may be outsourced 01:11:44 - Can late trials Fixa Fusion? 01:31:31 - Valiant rumoured to ink Xzi 01:44:19 - Get off the Fence: Will OW2 come out of the gates near the final form? 02:15:10 - GotF: Name a player of missed potential 02:22:58 - GotF: Prefer to watch OW2 show matches or Bos-Hou toilet bowl? 02:25:21 - Concluding remarks

Are the Outlaws landing MER1T the best they could do? Do we need a parent or can the Overwatch League avoid exclusivity? Should the league be charging up on Molly? Also, Attack On Titan? AVRL, Yiska and Volamel tackle this weeks news cycle, some of the remaining acquisitions and speculate on each of their own ideas surrounding the health and future of Overwatch 2.

Did anyone have Microsoft acquire Activision Blizzard for 68.7 billion dollars on their 2022 bingo card? After surviving the whiplash of the week, AVRL, Yiska and Volamel attempt to tackle the daunting question of if our new Windows-based overlords will impact Overwatch esports in a positive or negative way. And the community drops a line; would PVP talents work in Overwatch 2, what makes a player “great”, and who would be better in GOATS--Gladiators with Fissure or Shanghai with Fate?

How much playtime will Carpe see playtime in 2022? Is there any reason for another team to travel to Asia? After weeks trekking through the desert searching for news to discuss, AVRL, Yiska and Volamel FINALLY have tangible things to talk about! Philadelphia Fusion is staying in Korea, but have landed some stars. NYXL unleashes their core of five and returns to New York. And with Chengdu removing two and Vancouver bolstering with more on the way--the offseason churns on! 00:00:00 - Introduction & 20 minutes of anime tangents 00:20:06 - Philly announces APAC residency and add Fury & Aimgod. Can Carpe contribute? 00:57:09 - Excelsior moving back to NA, announce an inspiring 5 01:26:50 - Considering possibility & implications of a 7 AP/13 NA split 01:38:58 - Vancouver add Skairipa and Seicoe, planning on a 2nd tank later 01:46:21 - Yiska explains player contracts 01:57:22 - Chengdu toss Jimmy & TAROCOOK1E 02:03:03 - CoolMatt departs Houston Outlaws 02:09:47 - GOTF: Would moving Mei to tank reduc

Can the Los Angeles Valiant become the fourth-best team in APAC? How will Chengdu react to their mastermind’s departure? And where in the world are Philly and NYXL’s roster announcements!? 2022 may be the new year but we’re still the same old Tactical Crouch! AVRL, Yiska and Volamel tackle the most recent roster moves, review the start of the new year and speculate on some proto-power ranking. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:11:24 - Coldest to Valiant, chances to be mid? 00:22:49 - Chengdu Chief Change: RUI steps aside. How big will the impact be? 01:06:20 - Get off the fence: Yaki v Decay 01:17:49 - Kaiser is the most important player who never made it to OWL? 01:27:07 - Which Paris rookie impressed you the most? 01:28:17 - Should OWL expand, contract or stay the same size? 01:45:45 - Who is OWL's Mr Irrelevant? 01:54:13 - Dark horse RoY candidates 01:58:26 - Can Kellan solo tank? 02:02:47 - Outro

As we say goodbye to Overwatch 1 and we say hello to 2022, it’s time to have some fun recounting the history of the Overwatch League and its journey here. AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel go down memory lane and review some of the best moments from the last four seasons of the Overwatch League and attempt to remember some of the most forgettable rosters from the past.

Will Patiphan’s VALORANT sabbatical cause the Gladiators troubles? How excited should Boston be about their DPS lineup? And what’s the deal with all these Overwatch 2 news!? With cautious excitement, AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel tackle the Overwatch 2 hopeful comments from content creators and break down some of the teams that have hit the headlines as of late.

Is the offseason too long and dry? What are some of the oddest trades in Overwatch history? Does Reddit have blood on their hands? And where do the guys land on Anamo’s arrival to the Mayhem? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are back with another dose of offseason takes including Diya’s return to the league and dropping their thoughts on the temperature of certain Overwatch League teams.

Will the Justice see the same impact that New York did with the addition of Kalios? What can NoHill, and the recent rumoured additions, turn the Valiant around? Also, should kids stay in school? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel mull over the Washington Justice’s most recent news while attempting to measure the developing news of the Los Angeles Valiant’s 2022 bid.

What is the likely hood of the Los Angeles Valiant being competitive next year? Are stonks high on the Vancouver Titans? Where does someone like SADO end up this year? And what’s the deal with this new patch? Yiska, AVRL, and Volamel traverse the remaining offseason moves while breaking down Overwatch’s newest--and most wild--experimental patch.

While Yiska is away on work, it’s time we crack pandora’s box. Overwatch 2 skitters on the horizon, it’s time we dive into the pros and cons of where we’re actually headed. AVRL and Volamel are joined by former Overwatch League professional player, DusttinBowerman. Drifting from other esports titles, reflecting on Dusttin’s time in the Overwatch League, and the future of the Atlanta Reign. Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/imAVRL https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Follow Dusttin here https://twitter.com/DusttinBowerman https://www.twitch.tv/dusttinbowerman Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch https://discord.gg/YGB8aVXgzT https://www.twitch.tv/avrl/ Ways to support the show: http://patreon.com/tacticalcrouch

With a heavy heart, we pay tribute to Kyeong-bo "Alarm" Kim’s memory and career. We will never forget the impact he had on Overwatch and its competitive landscape. AVRL, Yiska and Volamel also attempt to unpack the recent Activision Blizzard news and movements while still touching on the Atlanta Reign and the Hangzhou Spark’s recent roster moves. Are the Reign still a darkhorse nod moving into such a new game? While their history may be poor, is this the year the Spark finally matches their rosters expectations?

After hundreds of hours of content, Tactical Crouch reaches a new milestone; episode 200. AVRL, Yiska and Volamel are joined by former co-head coach for the Houston Outlaws, Harsha Bandi, general manager for the Florida Mayhem, Albert "yeHHH" Yeh, assistant coach for the Boston Uprising, Dennis "Barroi" Matz, the OG host of Tactical Crouch, Kickedtripod, the general manager of the London Spitfire, Ysabel "Noukky" Müller, and Overwatch Contenders China commentator and expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey. Episode 200 is not only meant to be a celebration of the community but a platform for each guest to speak freely on their recent moves in or outside of esports.   Follow the show & our hosts on Twitter https://twitter.com/tactical_crouch https://twitter.com/imAVRL https://twitter.com/YiskaOut https://twitter.com/Volamel Join our communities to connect with other OWL fans https://discord.me/tacticalcrouch https://discord.gg/YGB8aVXgzT https://www.twitch.tv/avrl/ Ways to support the s