Join the Discord! - https://discord.gg/fSHj3dWUyZ Follow us on X! https://x.com/CoachMillsOW https://x.com/captaincoach_mr In this POD episode we sit down with caster Shibby and pro coach Fauwkz to talk about the state of Marvel Rivals in patch 8.5 Check out - @Fauwkz Check out - @ShibbyMR Chapters 00:00 Intro 06:30 Diving into the Meta: Dive vs. Support 12:35 Poke vs. Dive: The Shift in Gameplay 18:30 Reworking Support Characters 24:40 Balancing Offensive and Defensive Supports 36:32 The Complexity of Mantis and Support Characters 46:58 First Impressions of Cyclops 54:02 Evaluating Cyclops' Power and Design 01:02:51 Pro Player Perspectives on Character Viability 01:11:09 Team Play and Communication in Ranked Matches 01:17:56 Meta Dynamics and Character Balance 01:23:09 The Role of Support Players 01:29:59 Character Reworks and Future Balance 01:37:36 Character Balancing and Game Mechanics 01:45:20 Daredevil and Dive Playstyle 01:50:56 Role Changes and Character Reworks 01:57:41 Character Viability and Nerfs 02:04:42 Team Up Mechanics and Character Pairings 02:14:52 The Impact of Dino on Overwatch Compositions 02:23:35 Balancing for Pros vs. Casuals 02:36:12 The Future of Rivals and Esports Growth 02:42:15 The Importance of Viewer Engagement in Esports 02:47:58 The Role of Pro Players in Content Creation 02:57:11 Character Releases and Community Expectations 03:03:35 Patch 8.5 Review and Ratings 03:09:47 Meta Analysis and Game Balance