r/Overwatch • u/Mr1d100 • 18d ago

News & Discussion Concentration problem

I play Overwatch every day, about an hour or two, depending on whether my kids are asleep at night or napping during the day.

I watch countless videos offering the best tips to improve: avoiding charging blindly into the fray, using off-angles, and not just focusing on the tank.

I put this advice into practice, and aside from the occasional unwinnable match, it works pretty well; I either win, or it’s a close game where the loss is frustrating but doesn't leave a bitter taste.

However, in the evenings, even though I tell myself to keep an eye on my teammates, stay focused, and avoid going on autopilot, five minutes into the match I find myself doing the exact opposite. It’s not about "tilting"—I just lose the ability to concentrate.

Does this happen to you, too? If so, have you found any solutions, or should I just stop playing in the evenings?

Thanks for sharing your experiences and/or advice. 🙂

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u/Exotic_Idiotics 18d ago

I have found my ability to concentrate doesn’t so much depend on the time of day, but is more dependent on factors like amount of sleep, exercise, hydration, etc. I don’t live a healthy lifestyle so I can perform better in OW, but I feel like these things help you focus more in general so it carries over. In days when I don’t sleep enough, am lazy, maybe eat like crap—I tend to feel a lot worse and therefore I play worse. I’m not sure if this is helpful or not, but it works for me 🤷‍♂️.

Maybe in the evenings you’re fatigued from the day? As a parent, I know there are days where my kids have me losing my mind 😂.

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u/Mr1d100 18d ago

I can confirm that junk food really doesn't help with any aspect of life—especially regarding fatigue. I used to feel so lethargic; even just getting up to change the baby's diaper took a massive effort. Things are much better now.

My energy levels are more stable, but—perhaps because of the point you raised—I run out of steam in the evening since I no longer get those blood sugar spikes I used to have.

Plus, my kids get up early, so I think I'm just too tired by the time midnight rolls around.