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Mercy-Psychological Effects?

ZeroSymbolic

Social Justice Barbarian
I am currently using Mercy to extend practice in casual modes.
I am wondering if my opponents find this to be insulting, or kind, and I am wondering what effect if any it would have if we switched from the casual setting and I used as a psych-out tool in tournament. I am thinking in early rounds against people I beat easily, just to create fear aura. Worth it or not?
 

Edmund

Kitana & Skarlet
It makes me angry, but when I see it done to others it amps me up to beat them like in KOTH
 

Dr. Cheesesteak

pygophile and podophile
I probably wouldn't think much of it, b/c I know there are a variety of reasons someone would want to Mercy me. And none of those reasons bother me anyway.

edit:
But I'm kinda dead inside, so a lot of stuff just doesn't bother me.

However, you bring up an interesting point re: tournament play. I know some players would probably turn off their controller or quit by habit, but now ppl realize they should wait. So they may be mentally more prepared. Who knows.