Of Overwatch’s iconic heroes, Mercy is probably the most recognizable. Though she may be celebrated by general Overwatch fandom, she presents some real problems for Overwatch esports. Simply put, it isn’t fun watching a high-skill pickoff flushed down the toilet by her Resurrection ability. Many spectators already have a difficult time following the action and appreciating professional Overwatch. Throw her new Res into the equation, and you have people rightfully asking, “What’s the point?” Early and clutch kills are all put pointless Remember when super early kills were full of hype? When people like Taimou propel themselves into the sky with Widowmaker and land that sick headshot, it created a six-on-five within seconds that had enormous snowball potential. These were the plays that got bookmarked, clipped, recorded, and spread around the internet within minutes. While still an impressive feat of skill, the direct and lasting impact of these kills has gone by the wayside thanks to Mercy’s non-Ultimate Resurrection. Even worse are kills that are the result of solid communication and teamwork in high-stress situations. When South Korea was playing the USA during the Overwatch World Cup, they got off to a bit of a rocky start by dropping the first map. USA…