Well I get the issue, if this were competitive it's pretty much on point.
Though banning players for doing this in casual feels a bit unfair IMO.
Do note that players can pretty much play in any way they want in casual, as long they don't throw matches intentionally.
Dropping hot and leaving to get into a new match isn't exactly throwing on purpose, as they're still trying to do something there.
Sure, quick to give up, though account-ban worthy? Well, for me that doesn't really feel like it.
After all, players can get into a premade squad instead of suffering due to the RNG matchmaker.
Hmm...
Well, Overwatch does have a system where it limits the amount of XP a player can get if they do it a lot.
I'm sure some penalties could be worked out, depending on how many matches are left in quick succession.
Personally, I'd say a short test period to see how this will affect players would help a lot with figuring out how well it would work.
@XHelperZBut this isn't the game for that. If constant shooting and respawning is your thing, play COD.
Doing so might enhance their gameplay, but it screws their squadmate's games. It's a TEAM game, not a solo game. Asking them to chill for 15-30 seconds isn't too much.
ETA: If they want to play like that, there's also the option to not fill the squad in the lobby. There just isn't a valid excuse for it.
Well, the way the game is "intended" might vary per player.
It's not like a playstyle should be enforced, especially if any other playstyle is going to be punished.
However, frequently leaving matches should result in some form of punishment, particularly for Apex as it's a BR game which doesn't have any form of backfill, meaning the impact on the match can be significant.
Personally I feel like those who don't play in a premade kind of consent to the fact that there will be some players that won't be playing as expected.
Now, I'm not saying that anything goes, these issues should of course be resolved.
Though a system to work against these types of players... well, let's just say it might take quite some time to tune it well, as I'm sure there are many players that might be against this change.
You could try to play with a premade squad instead of relying solely on the matchmaker to find teammates. This way, you will be able to avoid any potential issues with other players.
@XHelperZI'm not for enforcing any playstyle. I mix it up. Hot dropping is fine.
Exactly as you mentioned - there's no backfill, so just DC'ing immediately screws your squad and then their experience playing the game. And it's not like there is no alternative - If you want to queue in fast, hot drop in the biggest fire rinse & repeat fine. Queue solo. They're not playing as a team anyways.
I feel the opposite - if you're checking the box to fill Squadmates, you're consenting to play as a squad.
10 minute ban from matches would seriously curtail the practice. Permanent ban number could be higher, a number like 20 is pretty forgiving.
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