Helldivers 2 is a game where cooperating with strangers is part of its very essence. You can try to pass missions solo, but it’ll be difficult; strategizing and working with the random Helldivers you match up with is the way.
And, in a game known for how nice its community is, there have been issues reported of trolls kicking players at extraction being reported, and it’s disheartening to see toxicity seep into it. However, one player’s solution might just be what Helldivers 2 needs to keep players in check.
A Helldivers 2 Player Proposes a Solution for Being Kicked by Trolls
In a recent Reddit post titled ‘Potential solution to solve getting kicked,’ a Helldivers 2 player highlighted a growing issue within the game: being kicked from matches for no apparent reason, thanks to trolls.
Potential solution to solve getting kicked.
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The frustration of losing hard-earned progress and time is something that any player can relate to, especially when it happens right as you’re about to finish a mission.
The proposed solution suggests a fair compromise: when kicked from a mission, players should receive 50% of the materials and XP gathered.
Drawing inspiration from another cooperative game, Deep Rock Galactic, the idea aims to lessen the sting of being unfairly removed from a match for innocent players, while punishing those practicing disruptive behavior.
Players Try to Come Up with an Effective Solution
While some members of the community were supportive of the concept, others offered different perspectives.
One player pushed for a lower compensation rate of 25%. They explained that setting a higher reward could inadvertently incentivize people to exploit the system, resulting in more trolls. Instead, delaying any compensation until after a successful mission would prevent abuse.
The reply also expressed skepticism toward the necessity of a reputation system. While it could address the issue of disruptive players, it’s possible that its implementation could result in unintended consequences.
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They also felt that unjustified kicks were relatively rare, and the problem was being exaggerated. Instead, simply reporting trolls that abuse the kick system was enough of a solution for a relatively small problem.
A couple of replies shared this sentiment, that the issue was infrequent enough that there doesn’t need to be an extra system to compensate people who are kicked from matches.
Despite differing opinions regarding the extent of the problem and the effectiveness of the various solutions people provided, one thing was clear: For Helldivers 2 players, a positive and cooperative community was important for every player.
This is something that Johan Pilestedt, the CEO of Arrowhead Studios (the developers of the game), has drilled into the community with every chance he gets.
He never shies away from rewarding and praising good behavior, while discouraging trolls and uncooperative teammates that try to sour the rest of the community.
Have you ever been unfairly kicked from a match in Helldivers 2? What do you think the solution to OP’s problem is? Let us know in the comments below!
