xQc Slams Call of Duty League for Restrictive Rules, Calls for Fewer GAs and More Balanced Gameplay
January 13, 2025
Popular streamer Felix 'xQc' Lengyel recently criticized the Call of Duty League (CDL) players during a January stream, attributing their influence to the game's decline.
He specifically condemned the practice of Gentlemen's Agreements (GAs), which restrict the use of certain weapons and items in competitive play.
xQc highlighted that these GAs result in a very limited selection of weapons available to players, reducing the diversity of gameplay.
H3CZ suggested that while some restrictions are necessary, the current number of GAs in Black Ops 6 is excessively limiting.
Members of OpTic Gaming, including Hector 'H3CZ' Rodriguez, acknowledged xQc's points during a podcast, agreeing that the CDL could benefit from fewer GAs.
There is a consensus among the community that reducing the number of GAs would improve both the CDL viewing experience and the overall enjoyment of Ranked Play.
The podcast participants agreed that better balance from developers is needed to enhance gameplay, and expressed hope for changes before the next Call of Duty title.
The state of Call of Duty is currently at a historic low, with players leaving Black Ops 6 and Warzone due to issues like hacking and lack of updates.
The community's dissatisfaction has led to increased criticism of Activision and its developers.
xQc expressed that pro players should stop dictating the game's direction, which he believes results in boredom and repetitiveness.
He criticized the fact that CDL players are restricted to using controllers, excluding keyboard and mouse players from competition.
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