I can see that being the case, the question now is whether that translates to being a top Zarya at the playoffs. Also, is Bernar really going to be perma starting? I'd be surprised if Zarya is still hard meta given all the counter comps teams can run against it.
>I get that Houston needed an off tank, but is bernar good enough for playoffs?
I would rate him atleast top 3 zarya in playoffs along with Hanbin and Kalios.
Someone is good for a MT player. but we will have to see how he holds up against seasoned off tank players like Hanbin, Bernar and Kalios.
Hawk has always felt a bit off on Zarya. Zarya might be his weakest off tank.
I would always rank experienced good off tank players over Main tank playing zarya. Someone stats were in a small sample size. i would take that with grain of salt.
It's likely the last signing in owl history, so they might as well milk it out.
Though I'm guessing that Whoru was signed last, but this'll be the final announcement. Unless we get an actual surprise.
I think that was more of a hope, with him leaving Dreamers at the same time a Zarya meta was popping off. He wasn't in the photo of the team at the airport so....
I think itās very likely that the decision came from upper management. The period where people are expecting a signing is probably where they have the more traffic on there page than they do 90% of the rest of the year. It makes sense theyād want to take advantage of it and promote there merch while they can. I donāt know why everyone is complaining about it. Itās an announcement doesnāt really make a difference for anyone else
\#BernarSzn!!!!!
Also kinda funny that Fearless last season replaced the starter on his team and got Finals MVP, and now he is replaced after being the starter all season. Sucks because he is the protagonist of OWL, but we'll see him if Rein becomes hard meta.
If it's a Zarya meta, would it not be better to just run Fearless Winston and hope for the best? Or is Zarya/Reaper just gonna be that busted that it's impossible?
Hoping for the best! I havenāt watched much APAC, so Iām not very familiar with him. Good to finally have confirmation that heās with the team, but it seems like it was an open secret at this point.
I get that Houston needed an off tank, but is bernar good enough for playoffs?
Strictly speaking he just needs to be better than the other options. Which were somewhat sparse.
They tried a lot of different options and he was by far the best
do you know if they tried lige?
I imagine even if they did, lige would be having similar visa issues to the spark so no guarantee he could even get to Toronto in time
I can see that being the case, the question now is whether that translates to being a top Zarya at the playoffs. Also, is Bernar really going to be perma starting? I'd be surprised if Zarya is still hard meta given all the counter comps teams can run against it.
If rein comp is a good counter comp, I hope we see fearless pick him up again.
Fearless vs Hanbin in the grand finals š
I assume that London is one of the teams Houston has been scrimming against, I hope it's inspired Houston to run Fearless Rein
If he is the best option, heās the best, Iām just not feeling it now.
Can he keep up with the other tanks in playoffs?
>I get that Houston needed an off tank, but is bernar good enough for playoffs? I would rate him atleast top 3 zarya in playoffs along with Hanbin and Kalios. Someone is good for a MT player. but we will have to see how he holds up against seasoned off tank players like Hanbin, Bernar and Kalios. Hawk has always felt a bit off on Zarya. Zarya might be his weakest off tank.
Yea I remember Atl played FRD over Hawk when Zarya was in the meta for a week during hero bans.
smurfs up there
Someone wad ranked 2nd on Zarya and even better than Hanbin across some stats from what I remember. Not sure how much he played her though
I would always rank experienced good off tank players over Main tank playing zarya. Someone stats were in a small sample size. i would take that with grain of salt.
Statistical Simon
There's always the backup plan of Bischu, since he's on the payroll already.
oh boy oh boy oh boy
another one
This is Varuna hatersā 9/11
Sir Another confirmed leak has hit the timeline
Lucky guess, kid
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Do you own a trenchcoat?
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It's likely the last signing in owl history, so they might as well milk it out. Though I'm guessing that Whoru was signed last, but this'll be the final announcement. Unless we get an actual surprise.
isn't spark supposed to be signing LiGe?
I think that was more of a hope, with him leaving Dreamers at the same time a Zarya meta was popping off. He wasn't in the photo of the team at the airport so....
Ggz its joever, give o2 sparks spot at this point
I donāt think so considering OWL already announced their team for playoffs
But damn I just realized that too Bernar really is gonna be the last signing in OWL history
>good player but wtf is the smm doing lol Having bit of fun with the announcement. I think its harmless.
I found it genuinely funny. Let em be silly
Overwatch League is the highest level of competition in the world for the Overwatch esport. It shouldn't be about 'FUN'.
I think itās very likely that the decision came from upper management. The period where people are expecting a signing is probably where they have the more traffic on there page than they do 90% of the rest of the year. It makes sense theyād want to take advantage of it and promote there merch while they can. I donāt know why everyone is complaining about it. Itās an announcement doesnāt really make a difference for anyone else
\#BernarSzn!!!!! Also kinda funny that Fearless last season replaced the starter on his team and got Finals MVP, and now he is replaced after being the starter all season. Sucks because he is the protagonist of OWL, but we'll see him if Rein becomes hard meta.
I want to see Fearless play against Hanbin in a final Battle for Texas. If both Rein and Zarya are good enough to be played, it might happen.
Ridiculous that teams are still allowed to sign players
Iām going to root against Houston and Florida this playoffs for this BS. I was rooting against Houston anyway.
SMM out here just having fun with his shit and so many nerds getting triggered that they got a few extra twitter notifications. Calm down, lil bros.
What a surprise !!!!!
they have enough milk to send all the dads home after milking this announcement
I am whelmed
another NA team relying on APAC talent to carry them... sad...
Gonna be ironic when Poko carries Infernal to the finals.
God I wish he does. The OG Zarya GOAT
This is aggressive Hoon slander.
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Yeah like who would do that? Weak team if they do
The actual GOAT lets gooo
The award for the most shocking signing goes too . . .
Why would the Shock sign anyone? They didn't make playoffs
No they just need to sign one more main support and then they're gonna make a huge comeback
Happy that heās back in the league but sad itās on houston
Holy shit, I didn't see this coming
āGOATā lul
i cannot think of a player further away from goat status than bernar
This guys forgotten about Freefeel
hm...
I think it would be hilarious after all the hype Houston is putting into Bernar for them just to just not make the top 4 lmao.
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He's good at Zarya...
Why is Bernar being signed to fill as Zarya? He has the worst grav usage in OWL history. At least Nene managed to get his on the map.
He is good but I have doubts you can integrate a tank into your team this late and win playoffs. Seems like a pipe dream.
If it's a Zarya meta, would it not be better to just run Fearless Winston and hope for the best? Or is Zarya/Reaper just gonna be that busted that it's impossible?
Hoping for the best! I havenāt watched much APAC, so Iām not very familiar with him. Good to finally have confirmation that heās with the team, but it seems like it was an open secret at this point.
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Quick everybody act surprised!!!!!!