Ok we have reports, but ...

@reconzeroDoesn't effect the games that do have such a system.

So while I'm sure back patting stupidity would be a thing, the fear of it affecting your game play seems null to me. 

Especially in a random setting, where yes, it could still happen, but less than what it would with a pre made squad. 

As for your issue being judged for not joining in hot drop suicide..they likely already are. 

Kudos would still be nice to let people know they did a good job even if you can't see them. 

I'd much rather see something like smite's match synergy where it shows a percentage form of how recently someone has left a match. You work to 100% and if you leave a match it drops to 0% and you have to play so many matches to get it back up. 

Though with how often people leave in apex I don't know what good it will do.

@reconzero
Never saw it as shaming. Just used it as a potential warning. "Hey this guy left a match recently" so if he leaves the current match, chances were unlikely it was a DC issue. In which case if he left again I do what is done to every person who leaves a match early, good synergy or not, and report them.
Not sure what games you'd been playing for such a thing to turn out so badly, but in my experiences I've never heard anyone called out for having a low synergy.

However I can understand your reasoning. I myself just don't see the issue in shaming someone who rightfully deserves it. (I.e Cheaters) 

But perhaps you're correct in that thinking. 

Kudos would imply people are thankful. Unfortunately by very nature on internet people are selfish. Every round it is another 1v3 pro wannabe. Hardly ever get someone that says "stay together" or "push together" in positive manner.

Here is a better idea. Automatically receiving points for positive team actions.

• You get points for performing revive,
• You get points for grabbing banner
• You get points for respawning,

But to avoid abuse you can only get them if people not in premade squad otherwise a friend can farm points.

The points can be redeemed for Apex packs and/or Battlepass experience.

People won't do something positive without reward. What if also add in additional reward to above.

Look at Overwatch endorsement system. "Helps you get into better groups" Now imagine if in Apex that meant you were matched with like minded players. You get to not have to play alongside selfish 1v3 wannabe pros, they get grouped amongst themselves.

All players begin at endorsement level 1 and can progress to a max level of 5; every endorsement you receive impacts your endorsement levels. Higher endorsement levels can help you get better groups in the Looking for Group tool. The endorsement level can decay.

An example of rewards being given out

Maintaining your Endorsement Level
The trick of maintaining your endorsement level is playing Overwatch frequently and most importantly not leaving matches prematurely.

The best way to encourage team play is to think of the worst things a human being can do and design game mechanics to counter it.

Here is a quote from Overwatch forum the effect it can have.

@XxColdFangxX Your very first reply here kind of killed the idea of a kudos system.

"Maybe. In a random setting being able to see how many kudos another player has could help save time on which randoms you wish to take a chance on."

A player may have been helpful towards winning in previous matches yet receive no kudos because his playstyle differed too much from his team. I don't like a system that could encourage players to abandon someone for the wrong reasons.

I'm in favor of a more negative idea of highlighting poor teammates but I in no way trust the players to make that distinction.