Anyone who’s ever played an online game has come across those players that seem to exist just to spoil everyone elses’ fun. We find that these special individuals can be categorized into 5 distinct types. From the raging keyboard warrior to the 10 year old who needs to AFK to do his chores, here’s our list of the worst offenders. If any of these describes you, stop it. Stop it right now.
Where do you live? He will fight you IRL.
The self appointed team captain. He’ll never apologize for his own mistakes, but he knows exactly what you’re doing wrong and what you need to do better. And he’s not afraid to tell you.
On the other end of the spectrum, the Casual doesn’t care about winning at all.
“Wait. I have to AFK. My @#$% mom is making me clean my room”.
Are you playing a free game with in-game purchases? This player will spend more time harassing random online strangers for money than actually playing the game. Get a job!
It’s one thing to feel nostalgia for your childhood. It’s quite another to reject all things new and shiny.