The roster of heroes of the early access MOBA Paragon is steadily growing. We present to you the latest addition, Riktor, and take a look at how developer Epic Games deals with unwanted players. You have been warned!
He just wants to play!
With the weekly patch of the MOBA Paragon, yet another hero enters the battlefield of Agora. Riktor, the hot-headed cyborg, wants to quickly make friends. And he can conveniently pull them in with his long chains – though that rarely ends in a friendship.
Additionally, he can electrify his heavy chains, which he swings like whips, causing damage to his opponent, slowing them down, and applying silence. Only a few of his acquaintances may appreciate that.
Furthermore, he can electrify the ground around him, causing damage over time. Ultimately, he pierces the less desirable friends with his ultimate, stuns them, and only pulls the plug after the stun ends.
By then, his remaining team should have dealt with the attackers so that no one hangs at the end of the chains. Perhaps he will find a few teammates who appreciate him. Although even they can be taken away from him faster than he might want. Because with his passive ability, he grants allies increased movement speed… The poor, tough guy with the soft heart just wants to play.
The good into the pot, the bad… – Rate your teammates in Paragon
The community wants that too and together, in a positive and helpful environment – with players who don’t lose their temper at the first failed action or statement and who complain about every little thing and their own anger.
Exactly such individuals are also not welcome in Epic Games’ game. Therefore, there is now the possibility at the end of the match to rate your teammates positively and negatively.
While not every negative report will have consequences in the current stage, data will be collected in the long run, and at a later point, it will be decided to what extent small direct penalties, such as a chat ban, or rewards for particularly positive gameplay can be granted.
Everyone is also encouraged not to let inactive good-for-nothings and slackers get away with their behavior. Therefore, Epic Games has tightened its penalties again and immediately imposes a ban of 1 to 3 days for the first offense (depending on severity).
The second and any subsequent offenses threaten at least a 7-day ban – at most, an immediate permanent exclusion. And cheaters should perhaps think again about what they are doing. Because if caught, the zero-tolerance policy goes into effect immediately, and you will be out of the game.
It may be harsh, but it is fair. Because no one wants to let their game be ruined by an idiot who has nothing better to do.
