Overwatch: 10 Crucial Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

8. What To Do In The Preparatory Stage

Whilst it might appear a bit strange to just wait around for a full minute, this opening passage of time in any game is specifically for the defensive side to make their way across the map and set up all sorts of embattlements.

'Play your class!' is a common phrase thrown across many online games, but here you really want to be playing as any of the defensive characters, building turrets and planting traps. It must be said that far too many people spend far too long just emoting, running around and killing time, when the impetus is to establish some defensive strategies for what's to come.

I'll get into specific classes for starters next, but for that opening minute when you have room to breathe and consider options, be sure to take it.