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19 квіт. 2026, 17:514 днi
23.01.26
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Adding Observation mode to games?

Was that ever suggested? Possiblity to Observe games instead of playing? I mean I understand why it's not very desirable, it will take players away from playing and so more bots instead of real players.. but that would be quite cool in theory.. There would for sure be a lot of people observing.. I have no friends, so I would potentially observe something, but not very often.. if I had friends that would be a cool feature.. Also that would allow opportunity for some clan tournaments between friends and a judges to watch and post results in the forums.. anyone heard anything about such idea? Are they completely rejecting it?

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20 квіт. 2026, 10:533 днi
30.08.24
39

I think the biggest risk of doing that would be players spying on the other team and conveying that intel to their mates live, giving them unfair advantage. Imagine you are behind a wall and thinking "let me reload before I come out", that would be a priceless moment for someone playing Seeker to know about so that they jump the "disarmed" opponent in that very moment. The are many more examples of how it can be abused...

20 квіт. 2026, 15:193 днi
23.01.26
81

well i played a strategy game that was abused in such way but observation mode could be disabled by host.. im not sure its that easy to spy and play at the same time, but thats of course a possibility

21 квіт. 2026, 11:182 днi
30.08.24
39

I didn't mean spyt and play at the same time, those would be two separate people, but yeah, you get the gist.