{"id":160109,"date":"2023-05-30T16:28:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T16:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=160109"},"modified":"2023-05-30T16:28:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T16:28:36","slug":"curbing-game-disruptions-overwatch-players-eye-call-of-dutys-punitive-measures-for-habitual-quitters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/curbing-game-disruptions-overwatch-players-eye-call-of-dutys-punitive-measures-for-habitual-quitters\/","title":{"rendered":"Curbing Game Disruptions: Overwatch Players Eye Call of Duty&#8217;s Punitive Measures for Habitual Quitters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll delve into the growing unrest among Overwatch 2 fans about habitual game quitters and how the Call of Duty&#8217;s shadow-ban system for such players might serve as a promising solution.<\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#39b54a;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#39b54a;background-color:rgba(57, 181, 74, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Overwatch fans consider adopting Call of Duty's system for punishing frequent game leavers.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The idea of a \"leaver's queue\" was warmly received by the community.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Concerns were raised about innocent players experiencing game glitches being unfairly penalized.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The plan, while potentially effective, requires perfect execution to avoid unjustly punishing innocent gamers.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2><b>Emulating Call of Duty&#8217;s Shadow-Ban System<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Taking a step forward in the gaming community, players of the increasingly popular Overwatch 2 are voicing their approval of a significant system overhaul.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing inspiration from the disciplinary measures enforced in the Call of Duty universe, Overwatch enthusiasts have come to appreciate the benefits of the shadow-ban system.<\/p>\n<p>Implemented in Call of Duty, this innovative system targets cheaters and habitual quitters by lumping them together, a solution that has been effective in tackling issues disrupting gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>By confining those who frequently leave games prematurely to their own circle, Call of Duty has kept the gaming experience pleasant for its dedicated and committed players.<\/p>\n<p>Overwatch 2 fans see a valuable lesson in this approach.<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Potential Impact of a &#8220;Leaver&#8217;s Queue<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Discussion among fans in the Reddit forum has led to the proposition of introducing a &#8220;leaver&#8217;s queue&#8221; to Overwatch.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s clear that this suggestion has received considerable endorsement from the community, with many players acknowledging the impact it could have on the quality of gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>The objective here is simple and direct \u2013 to deter frequent game abandoners by denying them the rewards of victory, even if their team eventually wins in their absence.<\/p>\n<p>This idea is not new; it has its roots in the Call of Duty system, but its implementation in Overwatch could bring about a significant shift in the game&#8217;s dynamics.<\/p>\n                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- start html -->\r\n                        <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n                                    <p>Implemented in Call of Duty, this innovative system targets cheaters and habitual quitters by lumping them together, a solution that has been effective in tackling issues disrupting gameplay.<\/p>\n                                <\/span>\r\n\r\n                                <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!-- end html -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                        <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n                                    \n<h2><b>Unintended Consequences: The Issue of Innocent Players<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, all is not smooth sailing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are concerns and valid reservations about the possibility of ensnaring innocent players within this disciplinary net.<\/p>\n<p>Players encountering technical glitches or server crashes could inadvertently be labeled as &#8216;serial quitters&#8217;, leading to their unjust punishment.<\/p>\n<p>These unintended victims of the system would find themselves thrust into the penal category, alongside the very players they wish to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>Such a predicament would not only tarnish the gaming experience for these individuals but could also potentially lead to a decline in the game&#8217;s active player base.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Striking a Balance: The Need for Perfect Execution<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In light of these concerns, the Overwatch community is clear about one thing: the proposed changes must be implemented with utmost precision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While the &#8216;leaver&#8217;s queue&#8217; is widely seen as a promising step towards improving gameplay, it must be executed flawlessly to prevent innocent players from bearing the brunt of the system.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that the community is prepared to endure a temporary period of adjustment if it means improving the long-term gameplay experience for dedicated players.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed system is not without its challenges, but it represents a sincere effort to curb the disruption caused by &#8216;serial quitters&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>As Overwatch fans rally behind this potential solution, the gaming community eagerly anticipates the impact it could have on the way we play and experience online games.<\/p>\n<p>Only time will tell whether this new strategy will effectively weed out habitual game quitters or whether it will result in an unexpected and undesirable transformation of the Overwatch 2 gameplay experience.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Overwatch community is eager to find solutions to the disruptive issue of &#8216;serial quitters.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Adopting a system akin to Call of Duty&#8217;s shadow-ban, they believe, could provide a much-needed remedy.<\/p>\n<p>However, concerns linger over potential collateral damage, such as unfairly penalizing innocent players with glitchy games.<br \/>\nThe consensus is that the proposal holds promise, but its execution must be spot-on to ensure fairness while enhancing the overall gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>This endeavor underscores the continual struggle in the gaming world to balance engagement, fairness, and the ultimate enjoyment of players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":160118,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[407],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-160109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160109"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160109"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160109\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/160118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160109"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160109"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}