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Overwatch player describes drawing enemy away from teammates
Original: I knew he'd be coming straight for me, so I figured the best thing to do was to waste his time and get him away from my
A gamer shared an account of an Overwatch match in which they anticipated an enemy player attacking them directly and chose to stall for time, pulling the opponent away from their teammates. The tactic is a common defensive play in team-based shooters, where sacrificing oneself to waste an opponent's time can protect the rest of the squad and shift the fight's outcome.
Why now: Players are sharing and relating to relatable in-game tactical moments from team shooters
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