Overwatch 2's gender-inclusive ‘Calling All Heroes’ tournament bans teabagging
No one will be double-dunking in this Overwatch 2 event, as the gender-inclusive 'Call All Heroes' tournament has banned teabagging.
04th Apr 2023 16:26
Blizzard Entertainment
Overwatch 2's gender-inclusive ‘Calling All Heroes’ tournament bans teabagging
No one will be double-dunking in this Overwatch 2 event, as the gender-inclusive 'Call All Heroes' tournament has banned teabagging.
04th Apr 2023 16:26
Blizzard Entertainment
It used to be the ultimate flex on an opponent, but teabagging has become quite a divisive topic in recent years, especially in official esports events.
The method of crouch-spamming over a dead body has since become somewhat frowned upon, not only for its crude nature, but also for its clear violation of any respect between competitors. It's even been debated as sexual assault in recent months, given the lack of consent.
Now, it's been officially banned in Overwatch 2's gender-inclusive event "Calling All Heroes".
Overwatch 2 Call All Heroes event bans teabagging
Calling All Heroes is a non-professional Overwatch 2 event for marginalised genders, where women, female trans, and non-binary players can compete in a safe place. It's promoting their talent and creating a level playing field in a society previously dominated by men.
However, there will be no flexing on your enemy here. Blizzard Entertainment has forbidden teabagging in their FAQs, saying it goes against their code of conduct. The event is sanctioned and run by Blizzard alongside the OWL and Raidiant, serving as a spin-off from the Overwatch League circuit.
With Major 1 on the horizon, the ruling has now been brought to attention as teams prepare to compete for a split of the $10,000 prize pool.
Overwatch 2 fans split on teabagging rule
It's not the first time a developer has banned teabagging in a marginalised gender event either, as Riot Games asked players not to perform the sexually advancing act on enemies in the VALORANT Game Changers circuit.
Many fans agreed that this rule is fine, given the nature of the hosts' history and the current ongoing battle for marginalised genders to be included in esports.
One player appreciated the crackdown, applauding the zero-tolerance approach. "You either have a hyper-decisive absolutely zero-tolerance toxicity policy or have a Discord server filled with teenagers spamming racial slurs."
Others said that this ruling actually damages the inclusivity of marginalised gender players, claiming that their adapted rules only reinforce a "snowflake" outside opinion. "A no Tbag rule is only reinforcing stereotypes of this being a snowflake tournament," they said.
One thing is for certain, though. There's no damage in prohibiting this rule, as there's no in-game benefit from it apart from mind games anyway. Maybe stick to the usual smack-talk and holo sprays if you really feel the need to exert your dominance.
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Jack Marsh
Jack is an Esports Journalist at GGRecon. Graduating from the University of Chester, with a BA Honours degree in Journalism, Jack is an avid esports enthusiast and specialises in Rocket League, Call of Duty, VALORANT, and trending gaming news.
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