Despite the game’s mechanics being as clear as a freshly polished scope, some players are apparently engaging in a misguided game of loot tug-of-war. Picture this: you’ve just completed a mission, your pockets bulging with shared goodies, only to find yourself staring down the barrel of a teammate’s gun or enduring a verbal barrage about imaginary resource hoarding.
I, for one, have yet to experience this sideshow of chaos firsthand, but the gaming grapevine is abuzz with tales of loot-related shenanigans. Three Reddit threads, collectively boasting enough upvotes to populate a small country, detail the baffling antics of a minority of Helldivers who seem to have missed the memo about sharing.
In the hilariously named Reddit thread “I’ve never seen streamers do so much damage to a playerbase,” one user recounts a tale of betrayal: “Just got [teamkilled] and kicked from a group for ‘stealing samples’.” Another soldier shares a similar sentiment: “I picked up a rare sample and a dude IMMEDIATELY shot me with a grenade launcher and grabbed it… Bro, we can do this all day or we can kill bugs, stop wasting my time.”
Another thread, boldly titled “other people for the thing they already have,” is a treasure trove of exasperated anecdotes. “The amount of times I’ve had to argue with people telling them we share everything only for them to kill me or rage quit is just sad,” laments one player. Another recounts the absurdity of being kicked for picking up super samples, while yet another was scolded by grumpy teammates who insisted on claiming ‘their’ loot.
To illustrate just how bizarrely common this self-sabotaging behaviour has become, one player even crafted a Cold War-era style propaganda poster in a valiant effort to spread awareness. In the world of Helldivers 2, it seems the greatest enemy may not be the bugs, but our own fellow players.
Let’s make this crystal clear: resources in Helldivers 2 are as shared as your grandma’s holiday fruitcake (whether you like it or not). Shooting your teammates and playing loot ninja might seem like a hilarious prank, but here’s the kicker: it’s the equivalent of giving yourself a wedgie.
Not only does it make you the party pooper of the century, but it also means fewer reinforcements to bail your sorry behind out of trouble. So, unless you’re vying for the title of ‘Biggest Helldivers 2 Troll,’ maybe put down the trigger and embrace the joy of sharing like a true space-faring comrade.
Now that we’ve cleared that up, we want to hear from you, fellow Helldivers! Have you encountered any hilariously misguided loot-related antics in the game? Share your funniest or most bizarre stories in the comments below. And remember, in the world of Helldivers 2, teamwork truly does make the dream work… unless you’re the one shooting your teammates. Let’s keep the chaos on the battlefield and leave the friendly fire for the in-game explosions!
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