Alright peeps, here's the deal...the game starts, we're all having fun, then 10 minutes in "So-and-so has left the game"...5 minutes later, "Such-and-such has left the game"...
And now your teammates are left hanging and facing ridiculous odds...
I understand most of us have real lives that surprisingly don't involve Sins...but quitting sucks, it really really sucks for your team...I don't mind losing...legitimately losing...but I don't enjoy having to fend for myself while being tag teamed...
The last game I played ended up becoming a 4v1 half-way through, and at that point the "fun factor" starts to dissappear...a man can only take so many one-sided pew pews...
Do not be confused...it is etiquette to quit when you clearly are going to lose...but you quit as a team, which is fundamentally different than ragequitting because you aren't doing well...please please please consider the following...
First, TRY TO AVOID QUITTING WHEN POSSIBLE...
- Shit happens...sometimes you have a bad start, sometimes things aren't going well, sometimes the teams get stacked...that sucks...really, it does, but these things happen and rage-quitting isn't going to help anyone...it also makes you unpopular...remember it's a game and that at least some part of you is just looking to have fun...
- Sins games take time...this isn't Internet Spades where a game can be beasted out in 15 minutes...Sins games can take several hours, so expect to be there for several hours...a quick check at the game's speed settings and map size should give you a good feel for how long the game is going to take...if you only have a quick hour, don't join a five-star map on slow, slow, slow...
- Don't put yourself in situations where you're prone to get upset...you know who you are...if you can't take a good beating while keeping your head held high, then be pickier about which games you join...if you can't tolerate losing then stick to comp stops or play with only people you know...I always like it when noobs take a chance and go out of their comfort zone, but don't complain or take it out on your team when you get it handed to you...
- Team games are team games...you don't necessarily need to be in 1st place for your team to win...even if you are in a bad spot, entrenching and supporting your allies can lead your team to victory...1 man in suicide spot who keeps 2 eco players busy is still contributing to the cause...
Sometimes, quitting is unavoidable...when you absolutely need to quit, BE AS COURTEOUS AS YOU CAN...
- If you know in advance that you only have 1 hour, notify your team in advance...let them know you can't play till the end of time...
- Sometimes games get frustrating...everyone has their limits, and while you should try to stick with it, I understand that may be asking a lot...the least you can do is just leave with a simple "Sorry, I need to go" or "gg"...none of this "Up yours!" or "Stupid n00bs..." bullshit...it doesn't matter if you had awful luck or poor teammates, just "gg" and go...
- There are asshats on ICO....there are trolls...there are jerks...and I don't blame you if you don't want to play with them anymore...but first, do a reality check: how many of your teammates are being jerks? If the answer is not "ALL OF THEM", then at least one poor innocent player is going to get screwed by you leaving...ignore the big meanies, and just try your best...if you absolutely can't take it anymore, then just leave...no "I have to have the last word" shit, just "gg" and leave...
- No matter what your reasoning for leaving, leave your team in the best position possible....give away your resources, entrench your last planet, throw the remenants of your fleet at the enemy...some things like giving away resources take 30 seconds tops and can make a world of difference to your team...
The bottom line is: BE COURTEOUS
We all have times when we really need to go or just can't take it anymore, but please please please try not to let your teammates suffer from your misfortune...
