From 0-42 to Stage 3 CHAMPIONS?! | OWL Oral History — Shanghai Dragons' Redemption
Summary
TLDRThe script narrates the dramatic transformation of the Shanghai Dragons in the Overwatch League. Initially, they were the league's most losing team, with a record of 0-40, drawing sympathy from fans and players alike. However, they made a historic turnaround, securing their first victory on their 43rd attempt against the Boston Uprising, which was a momentous event celebrated by fans. The team continued to improve, eventually becoming stage champions and a force to be reckoned with, showcasing the best players, management, and coaching. Their journey from the underdogs to champions is a unique story in esports that may never be replicated.
Takeaways
- 🏆 The Shanghai Dragons experienced a remarkable turnaround, going from being the most losing team to becoming the winningest team in the Overwatch League.
- 🎯 The team's success was unexpected, with no analysts predicting their rise to prominence.
- 😢 The emotional impact of the team's struggles and eventual triumph was profound, with fans moved to tears.
- 🎉 A significant moment in the team's history was their first match victory after 43 attempts, which was a historic and emotional event.
- 📈 The team's improvement was gradual, with a notable upswing in performance during the 2019 season.
- 🤔 The introduction of a 2-2-2 role lock in the game's meta contributed to the Shanghai Dragons' strategic advantage and success.
- 👍 The team's management, coaching, and players were all key factors in their ability to capitalize on their strengths and achieve victory.
- 👑 The Shanghai Dragons' achievement of becoming stage three champions was a crowning moment for the team, showcasing their dominance.
- 👀 The team's unique playstyle, particularly with D.Va, was a surprise to the league and contributed to their ability to defeat top teams.
- 🌟 The Shanghai Dragons' journey is considered a rare and possibly unparalleled event in esports, highlighting the unpredictability and drama of the sport.
Q & A
Which team was considered the most winningest in the league at the time?
-The London Spitfire was mentioned as the most winningest team in the league at the time.
What significant event happened with the Widowmaker character during a match?
-A player named Lane Roberts played Widowmaker and secured a headshot that was pivotal for the team's victory.
What was the emotional reaction of the fans when the Shanghai Dragons won their first match?
-The fans were in tears and extremely emotional, with the victory being a historic moment for the team and the league.
What was the record of the Shanghai Dragons in their first season?
-The Shanghai Dragons had a record of 0-40 in their first season, indicating they had not won a single match.
Which team was the first to defeat the Shanghai Dragons in their first season?
-The Dallas Fuel was the team that defeated the Shanghai Dragons in their first season.
What was the atmosphere like when the Shanghai Dragons were close to winning a match?
-The atmosphere was tense and filled with anticipation, as everyone in the venue was cheering for the Dragons and hoping for their first win.
Which player was mentioned as having the potential to 'pop off' in any given match during season one?
-Fearless was mentioned as a player who had the potential to excel and make a significant impact on any given match.
What was the significance of the Boston Uprising's match against the Shanghai Dragons in season two?
-The match was significant because it was the first match win for the Shanghai Dragons, ending their losing streak and making history.
How did the Shanghai Dragons' performance change from season one to season two?
-The Shanghai Dragons improved significantly from season one to season two, eventually becoming a dominant team and winning stage three.
What was the impact of the 2-2-2 role lock on the Shanghai Dragons' strategy?
-The 2-2-2 role lock allowed the Shanghai Dragons to utilize their unique strategy effectively, which was built around Dings' Pharah and led them to become stage three champions.
What was the final outcome for the Shanghai Dragons in terms of their performance and reputation?
-The Shanghai Dragons went from being the losingest team to the winningest, becoming beloved despite their initial struggles and achieving a full circle transformation in the esports scene.
Outlines
🏆 The Rise of the Shanghai Dragons
The script describes the unexpected success of the Shanghai Dragons in the Overwatch League. Initially, they were the most losing team, with no analysts predicting their turnaround. The team's victory over the London Spitfire marked a historic moment, with fans overcome with emotion. Despite previous struggles, including a 0-40 record in a season, the Shanghai Dragons eventually secured their first win against the Boston Uprising after 43 attempts. This win was a significant emotional event for the fans and marked a shift in the team's performance and identity. The script also touches on the team's strategy and roster changes that contributed to their improvement.
🎉 From Zero to Hero: Shanghai Dragons' Transformation
This paragraph highlights the Shanghai Dragons' journey from being the least successful team to becoming a dominant force in the league. The team's hard work and the support of their fans are emphasized, showing how they overcame the 0-68 losing streak. The script discusses the team's adaptation to new strategies, such as the 2-2-2 role lock, which was pioneered by the Shanghai Dragons and became a turning point in their performance. The team's victory over the San Francisco Shock, one of the most dominant teams in the league, is highlighted as a significant achievement. The narrative concludes with a reflection on the team's full-circle transformation and the unique place they hold in esports history.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Winningest
💡Overwatch League
💡Widowmaker
💡Golden State
💡Shanghai Dragons
💡Stage
💡Roster
💡Headshot
💡Meme
💡Roll Lock
💡Identity
Highlights
The Shanghai Dragons were once the most losing team, but have become the most winning team in the league.
No analysts predicted the Shanghai Dragons' turnaround.
The Widowmaker's headshot by Lane Roberts was a pivotal moment in the team's history.
The London Spitfire's victory marked a golden moment for the league.
The Shanghai Dragons' loss to the Philadelphia Fusion was a heartbreaking moment.
The Shanghai Dragons ended the season with a 0-40 record, still seeking their first victory.
In season one, the Shanghai Dragons were a team no one wanted to lose to.
The Dallas Fuel's match against the Shanghai Dragons in season one was a significant event.
The Shanghai Dragons' fans and the community were eagerly waiting for their first win.
The Boston Uprising's match against the Shanghai Dragons was a historic moment.
The Shanghai Dragons finally secured their first match victory on their 43rd attempt.
The Shanghai Dragons' victory was celebrated by fans across the league.
The Shanghai Dragons' improvement in the 2019 season was remarkable.
The introduction of the 2-2-2 role lock in stage four of the 2019 season was a strategic shift for the Shanghai Dragons.
The Shanghai Dragons' victory over the San Francisco Shock was a major upset.
The Shanghai Dragons became the stage three champions for the first time.
The Shanghai Dragons' transformation from the losingest to the winningest team is a unique story in esports.
The Shanghai Dragons' success story may never be replicated in esports.
Transcripts
they are probably the most winningest
team in the league right now i don't
know if we'll ever see it again
[Music]
no one predicted this not a single
analyst
which is to the widowmaker just the
right time and at the time the shooting
range for lane roberts fled enough
widowmaker the head shot at the headshot
ladies and gentlemen history has been
made fans in tears and london spitfire
have done it a golden state a golden
crowd over what league champions
[Applause]
shanghai dragons
that's a rough one shanghai dragon so
close yet so far away and the shanghai
dragons today is not your day that'll be
philadelphia getting the forum
heartbreaking loss seems like the story
of the shanghai season close but no
cigar shanghai dragons r0 and 40 in the
season that much desired victory will
have to wait
to the shanghai dragons
[Applause]
[Music]
jungle
[Music]
shanghai was that team in season one
that was a bomb on your schedule i was
like you just don't want to go anywhere
near it because you never want to be the
team that lost to the shanghai dragons
everybody knew
across the the fan base the town and the
production side that it was
going to happen it was just more of a
question of who was it going to be i was
on dallas fuel in season one and if you
go back and remember dallas fuel in
season one we weren't very good in stage
one
of that first season
the dallas fuel we went to map five you
know they had fearless back then in
season one
[Music]
that had the potential
to be able to pop off on any given match
everyone in this venue was cheering on
the dragons
[Applause]
[Music]
every time the shanghai dragons are
playing and they started winning you
could sort of feel the joy or the
excitement of like are they going to do
it
[Music]
[Music]
fearless down there goes cakery and
there goes the match
[Music]
welcome back ladies and gentlemen to the
overwatch league 2019 season fast
forward into season two it's getting
even hotter we've had gamsu come from
the boston uprising and they've moved
some of their pieces around and all of a
sudden they definitely have a roster
that can win matches
with
it just seemed right you know from the
moment of kind of walking into the
studio that day if it is time for the
boston uprising to go up against the
shanghai dragon still vying for that
first match win so then you cue the
boston uprising coming into season two
they didn't make great upgrades they
were starting to struggle they still did
have some very solid talent you know
fusions from color hex you could feel
that all the casters all the players all
the fans all the teams just in that
blizzard arena could feel that moment
sort of coming it felt like this was
going to be the
the second moment getting ready to come
through calyx gonna be eliminated just a
couple more percent to go let him have
it boston axiom pumping the primal rage
but it does not matter ladies and
gentlemen history has been made the
shanghai dragons on the 43rd attempt out
managed to pick up their first match
victory when you see people and a team
go through those kind of hardships you
can't help but empathize to see the the
fans absolutely lose their minds
regardless if they were boston fans if
they were there to watch you know one of
the other teams that was playing that
day
[Music]
it's been too damn long they finally got
the win the 0-68 meme is obliterated it
was sort of a tempo shift from that
moment as well as like well how good can
they be now and if you remember going
back into 2019
they did get very very good
[Applause]
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
they're looking better and they're
starting to find their own identity but
back in 2019 goats was the prominent
thing the league came out and said to us
heading into stage four there is likely
to be a 2-2-2 roll lock coming no one
else is playing what the shanghai
dragons were doing and they did that on
the back of dings pharah
[Music]
and no one knew how to beat them in 2019
stage three going up against the san
francisco shock of all teams one of the
most dominant teams
of the franchise of the overwatch league
during their prime time but i don't
think he's gonna arrive in time and he
will not
reverse sweep not gonna happen the
shanghai dragons for the first time will
be your stage three champions
[Applause]
foreign
[Music]
they have the best players some of the
best management some of the best
coaching and they are utilizing that to
their fullest potential and you can tell
that they want it almost more than
anyone else
[Music]
[Music]
the full circle of being the losingest
team to being the winningest team i
don't know if we'll ever see it again is
a team be so abysmal but still be as
beloved as as the shanghai dragons board
[Music]
shanghai dragons very much a flash in
the pan moment in esports that we very
well may never see again in our
lifetimes
i am top five don't you even try cause
the show's over a young king and they
make it never break into these false
prophets all these old soldiers
g
[Applause]
you
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