In the Lab this week Andres and Rob are back with another entry into Strat Brewing. This time around we want to talk about having a rough time playing in ranked especially with tilt. After we want to talk through “Flow Theory” which is the mental state of “Getting in the zone” to help combat tilt! Heads Update: Game Night -- Mar 30th SPONSORS: Top Score Solutions Ben aka “INeedPeeling” is offering free business consulting in the eSports field. If you are aspiring to coach, starting a team, developing an app or service, trying to boost your subscriber base, or just want to work in eSports, you can visit his website at topscoresolutions.com, get him on Twitter @topscoreEsports, or join his Discord server. Ben has a Masters in Sport Management and business and marketing experience. His services are free, and they will stay that way as long as demand allows it. Omnic Meta: (Homepage) The New Sombra 1.20 Analysis OWL Recap now part of Discord! Come join the team on the new dedicated channels to communicate with the hosts and the community! Special Thanks to Diamond Sponsors: Ben K., BritmusChrisdaplaya, Good Apollo, GoldenSoldierA, GreatRootBear, Jeff B., Kippppp, Lisome, Magic, Neverclutch, NotMeta, JanJinkle, RickyTicky, Shazear, & TopScore Solutions, & TragicZac. Tilt Breakdown The breakdown of tilt Comms become less accurate Attacking teammates passive-aggressively Mentioning medals Checking profiles and winrates Talking too little or too much Sloppy positioning Over-aggressive plays Lack of healing teammates Overfocus on rank Flow Theory (Mental State): State of mind of simultaneous action and awareness. Feels as if time has stopped still, while simultaneously going by fast. What activities qualify? Activity must have clear goals and progress Activity/task must have immediate feedback Must be balanced between challenge and skill level Achieving Flow: Eliminate all distractions Focus on yourself and the task Allow yourself the time to reach it Flow State in Overwatch: Examples Blue Posts & News: Bridgette joins the Battle March 20th Brigitte will not be available in competitive play until the beginning of Season 10 Hanzo Update coming in April Omnic Lab Links: Omnic Lab is now a Twitch Affiliate! Sub now with Twitch/Amazon Prime! Twitter, Facebook, Patreon Twitch, Youtube, MERCH Discord: discord.me/omniclab Email: omniclabpodcast@gmail.com Website: http://www.omniclab.com iTunes, Google Play Music, RSS -->Full Extended Show Notes Rob: Twitter, Twitch, Velen's Chosen Podcast, Concept Craft Podcast Andres: Twitter, audioblender.studio, soundcloud