We REALLY Need a Leaver Penalty ASAP...

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@jonesy0218 wrote:

This isn't a whiny post because to be honest, I'm 28 years old and this is just a game.

But I do want to address something that would help the quality of life for everyone involved. In my opinion, ever since Solos was taken out, the amount of people leaving early, hot-dropping, flying solo, etc. has dramatically increased. I wanted to give it a little time before I came to a conclusion, and I think it's pretty accurate. I'm not going to bore you with my thoughts on why people should stay in a game, but instead, I want this issue to be addressed ASAP.

I can't enjoy 95% of my games because it's usually just me vs. 10 teams of three. I don't know about you, but those odds are against me because I'm not a self-proclaimed pro. If someone doesn't stay in the game until their banner expires, they deserve a penalty. It's an additional 90 seconds they have to wait with a chance of being able to play again if they get revived. Boo hoo. If I'm being punished by someone leaving, why are they not being punished by leaving? Solos let people get comfortable with not playing on a team, and now that mindset has bled so deeply into Squads that it's not enjoyable. I've been within three steps of grabbing a banner and a teammate leaves. It's ridiculous.

I don't know if these leavers are on the clock, bored, have somewhere to be, don't like people, are impatient, or just plain ignorant, but it needs to be addressed. I'd love to see stats on how many people stay until their banner expires. I bet the numbers are ridiculously low. I don't care what someone has to do, but you don't play a Squad game with a Solo mindset and get to ruin it for your team. I was against Solos from the beginning because of this very reason, and now it's being brought to life. I hope one of the bigwigs sees what's going on and either puts Solos back in permanently or implements a penalty.

Sincerely,

A Dedicated, Concerned, and Hopeful APEX Legend

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A couple of months ago i was sure going to agree with you but now not anymore; until the game will be filled with selfish players who are not willing to share and help each other i will keep quiting until death.

What i see more often are teammates who just hoover anything from under your nose without even think about what you do need or don't and leaving you literally without a bullet/gun/shield.

Aother example are the ones who split when dropping or going solo and then looking for help when they fibally notice how useless they are. 

I am not bothered about this kind of people anymore and every time one of those things i've just mensioned happen i just quit, no matter how far i am in the game or how many kills i've got, he/they do not deserve any help!