Valve have announced that they are introducing an overwatch behavior system for popular MOBA game, Dota 2. Here is their announcement:
Valve introducing overwatch system for Dota 2 – What is it?
If you’ve played Counter-Strike before, you might have an idea of what Overwatch is. And no, we’re not talking about Overwatch the game. This type of Overwatch, is a system which aims at regulating negative behaviour from all players. This will allow good-standing members of the community to review reported actions within Dota 2 matches.
How does the reviewing work?
Not all players will be given the Overwatch option, but here is a short guide on what will happen for all that have access to it. A player can choose to review a case, where they will get pre-marked sections of the match which highlight a potential negative action from the player being reviewed. After that Overwatch case is done, the player reviewing will get 3 options to choose from. Guilty, Not Guilty, or Insufficient Evidence, much like CS:GO. Players that make accurate reports on their reviews will be getting an accuracy score for their efforts. Whereas others that convict in a false manner will be receiving a lesser score. Which might lead to losing access for Overwatch.
Valve adding an Overwatch System for Dota 2 is a step in the right direction, not only for Dota, but for esports in general. We’re always going on about how toxicity is ruining online gaming, and with this system in place, we’ll be seeing way less toxic players in our day-to-day gaming sessions.
