Helldivers 2 is "working on a solution" for griefing lobby leaders who kick teammates before the mission ends
Helldivers 2 Fixing Toxic Game Kicks?
Arrowhead, the developer of Helldivers 2, is addressing the issue of lobby leaders kicking players out just before a mission ends to prevent them from earning rewards. Community manager Twinbeard confirmed that a solution is in development, though no specific timeframe has been provided. This problem has contributed to a decline in player numbers, exacerbated by a controversial requirement for players to link a PlayStation Network account, leading to significant backlash and a temporary halt in sales in many countries.
How does the proposed solution in Helldivers 2 compare to the system implemented in Deep Rock Galactic regarding kicked players?
The proposed solution in Helldivers 2 aims to address the issue of griefing lobby leaders who kick teammates before the mission ends. The suggested solution is that when a player gets kicked from a mission, they should receive 50% of the materials and XP gathered3. This is a fair compromise to ensure that players are rewarded for their efforts, even if they get kicked by a lobby leader3.
In comparison, Deep Rock Galactic has a similar system in place where a player receives 25% of the XP and materials they accrue in the mission, even if they get kicked3. Both solutions aim to mitigate the negative effects of griefing in the game and provide some level of compensation for the player who gets kicked.
While the percentages differ between the two games (50% in Helldivers 2 and 25% in Deep Rock Galactic), the core concept remains the same: to offer a fair reward for the player who has been kicked, acknowledging their contribution to the mission progress3. This helps to discourage griefing and promotes a more positive gaming experience for players in both games.
What is the community manager Twinbeard's stance on the issue of players being kicked by lobby leaders in Helldivers 2?
Community manager Twinbeard has acknowledged the issue of players being unfairly kicked by lobby leaders in Helldivers 2 and has confirmed that the development team is working on a solution to address this problem13. Twinbeard responded to a community query on the game's Discord, indicating that the team is aware of the grievances caused by such actions and is actively developing a way to mitigate these issues. However, he mentioned that there is no estimated time of arrival (ETA) for this solution, but reassured that it is indeed on the way. This response highlights the team's commitment to improving the gaming experience and addressing community concerns, despite not having a definitive timeline for the implementation of the solution3.