Can We #SaveSiege?

Summary

The video features an in-depth discussion on the 'Save Siege' movement, addressing frustrations with Ubisoft's handling of Rainbow Six Siege, including cheaters, exploits, lack of content, and poor balancing. The speaker emphasizes that despite community calls for change, meaningful action is unlikely without content creators boycotting the game, which is improbable. Practical suggestions are offered, such as making MMR visible, adjusting operator balance, and maintaining anti-cheat updates. Interspersed with gameplay commentary, the video captures both the highs and lows of Siege, highlighting challenges for top players and content creators while inviting the broader community to share their opinions and concerns.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ubisoft is failing to address long-standing issues in *Rainbow Six Siege* like cheaters, content droughts, and balancing problems.
• 😀 The Save Siege movement, started by content creators like Spoit, has been ongoing but is unlikely to bring about real change, as Ubisoft shows little concern for it.
• 😀 *Rainbow Six Siege* remains Ubisoft's most profitable game, and despite its issues, the company seems to take its success for granted, potentially ignoring player feedback.
• 😀 Content creators, especially top ones, have a significant influence on the community but are unlikely to boycott the game due to financial reasons.
• 😀 Cheating in *Siege* is a difficult problem to solve due to its complexity, and suggestions like IP bans or incorporating other anti-cheat systems aren't practical or effective.
• 😀 Despite ongoing complaints and community feedback, Ubisoft's development team has shown limited progress, often citing long development timelines for addressing issues.
• 😀 The new Rank 2.0 system is widely criticized for its hidden MMR and lack of transparency, with a suggestion to make MMR visible to improve the system.
• 😀 The player base for *Siege* is declining, with the latest season being the first season where both the average and peak player counts dropped, signaling possible future issues for the game.
• 😀 Content creators play a crucial role in maintaining the game's popularity, and without them, *Siege* would likely see a sharp decline in player engagement.
• 😀 The general player base, particularly lower-ranked players, doesn’t feel the same frustrations as content creators or top players, which can create a divide in how the issues are perceived.
• 😀 In an ideal world, Ubisoft would update *Siege* more frequently with meaningful content changes, such as balancing operators and improving anti-cheat, but these issues require more consistent attention.

Q & A

What is the 'Save Siege' movement and what are its main objectives?

The 'Save Siege' movement is a call from the community to Ubisoft to address significant issues in Rainbow Six Siege, including cheating, exploits, lack of content, and poor balancing. The goal is to push Ubisoft to make changes and improvements to the game, particularly in areas like ranked play and content updates.

Why does the speaker believe that the 'Save Siege' movement might not lead to change?

The speaker believes that the movement won't result in change because, historically, players have called for boycotts, but no one actually follows through. Content creators, whose actions could influence Ubisoft, are unlikely to boycott the game because Siege is their full-time job and a source of income.

What does the speaker say about Ubisoft's response to the issues in Siege?

The speaker claims that Ubisoft is aware of the issues, but they haven't made significant changes despite years of community feedback. Even after attending workshops and directly complaining about things like Ranked 2.0, the changes have been slow or nonexistent.

What is the role of content creators in keeping Siege alive, according to the speaker?

The speaker argues that content creators play a vital role in keeping Siege popular. Without content creators, games tend to lose their appeal. Even though some people criticize content creators for being overly demanding, they help maintain the game's visibility and engagement.

What does the speaker think about the effectiveness of anti-cheat measures in Siege?

The speaker acknowledges that anti-cheat measures are difficult to implement, as cheaters will always find ways around them. While the community suggests solutions like IP bans or incorporating systems from other games, the speaker explains that these methods are ineffective and not a simple fix.

How does the speaker feel about Ubisoft's handling of the player base's decline?

The speaker is concerned about the decline in Siege's player base, especially after Season 3 of Year 10. This season marks the first time in Siege's history that both the peak and average player base declined after a new season. Despite this, the speaker believes Ubisoft is not reacting urgently enough to address the issue.

What personal experience does the speaker share about their interactions with Ubisoft?

The speaker shares a personal experience where they were not invited to Ubisoft events, despite being one of Siege's top content creators. When they expressed frustration, Ubisoft's response was indifferent, signaling that they didn't worry about losing content creators or their influence on the game.

What specific suggestions does the speaker make to improve Siege's content and gameplay?

The speaker suggests several improvements, including making ranked MMR visible, regularly balancing operators by buffing and nerfing them, and addressing the cheater issue through more frequent updates. They believe these changes would make the game more engaging and dynamic.

Why does the speaker think that Ubisoft is unlikely to change quickly?

The speaker believes that Ubisoft is slow to change due to the complexity of implementing fixes and updates. Additionally, the company is very cautious about testing changes, which delays the release of meaningful updates. Even if content creators were to boycott Siege, the speaker doubts it would lead to immediate changes.

What is the speaker's overall view of the 'Save Siege' movement?

While the speaker supports the intentions of the 'Save Siege' movement and understands the frustrations of the community, they believe that the movement won't achieve the desired results. The main reason is that Ubisoft is unlikely to make swift changes unless content creators fully commit to boycotting, which is highly unlikely.