And, not in a good way. It will set this game on fire, like an arsonist setting fire to their failed business, for the insurance money.
Force 2-2-2 will not fix this game. What it will do is:
- Create unbearable queue times
- Create scenarios where you have a Hanzo main on Mercy so they can game faster
- Will screw over Flex players trying to counter.
In regards to number 1, this is what I see happening for me, I either: queue as Tank and Support to play faster. (so, I’m forced into that role, if i don’t want to wait 9 hrs for a match) Or, I actually take a break, go DPS, and have to wait forever, if I want to play as, say, Ashe. So, in Forced 2-2-2, I will be punished for not being a Tank or Support Main (which is something I never wanted to be) (I should mention I consider myself a Flex Player that prefers DPS)
In regards to Number 2, this will be Hell for everyone. You really want that 100hr Hanzo main on Mercy when they’ve only played her for 2 minutes, overall? Yeah, that’s going to be a train wreck. Having another DPS is better than having someone who has no idea what they’re doing on the role you “need”.
In regard to Number 3, if say, I’m playing Rein and the Pharah is giving us Hell, I can’t Switch to Solider to take care of her. And, if our DPS players are set on not switching heroes, I guess you’re just SOL
I mean, I know this game isn’t perfect, but at least it gives you freedom. Yeah, sometimes 5 DPS and one Healer suck, but at least you can play what you want. And, if it bothers you to be solo healer, maybe just grab a DPS too and just try and have fun. Or, make a group with others who want a 2-2-2 Comp. Don’t force the rest of us to play a game we don’t want, just so you can have the experience you want. Its not right.
Now, I will say if 2-2-2 is only an option, like a selection screen in QP or whatever, then fine. As long as you aren’t forcing me to play it, I’m all for having what you want as well.
But, make no mistake, Forced 2-2-2, across all of OW, will help kill this game. Because, a lot of people will leave and never come back. And, honestly, I wouldn’t blame them.
Edit (for clarification):
I’m all for the option of 2-2-2 and things of the nature
What I am NOT okay with is OW going Forced 2-2-2 as the only way to play. I am NOT okay with the “deal with it or leave” mentality that some of these Forced role people have.
I’m all for the option of role queuing. I’m not for it being the only way to play OW.
I hope that makes my stance on this quite clear. Thanks
Edit 2:
Thank you to Posters like PezLex and MoonShock for replying to certain people about what I said in the OP. I made those same points in other comments, but it’s a pain digging through 200+ comments to find mine, quote what I said, and reply them to each commenter.
So, thank you for just paraphrasing what I already have said a few times in this thread. I appreciate it.