When it comes to a franchise like Call of Duty, the fans are the real stars no matter what. Their massive impact was felt recently as the ban on snipers from the upcoming CDL Major 1 Qualifiers was lifted within hours after it was first imposed by some pros GA-ing snipers.
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Yes, that’s exactly what transpired within the time frame of 24 hours, resulting in surprising outcomes, to say the least. Simply put, Call of Duty League will see the presence of snipers next month and it has been confirmed.
Call of Duty League snipers are not going anywhere
On Saturday, pros like Bance and FaZe Clan’s Slasher tweeted out their opinions regarding snipers in CDL. From what they wrote, it was quite clear that they didn’t want them in the competitive league. A few other pros also agreed with them and they all reportedly banned the use of snipers from this year’s upcoming Major 1 Qualifiers in the ongoing season of Call of Duty Modern Warfare II.
@InsightGawd @Clayster Thanks for 2v10ing the rep chat getting smokes and snipers out you’re both real ones 🤝
— Bance (@Bance) November 27, 2022
I had nothing to do with the GAs going on but be sure to slap me on the thumbnail @TacticalRab you know you want to
— FaZe SlasheR (@SlasheR_AL) November 27, 2022
However, there were other prominent names from the competitive gaming space who didn’t agree with the pros’ opinions. They slammed this ban and tried to explain that it will ruin the fun of watching amazing gameplay for which CDL is generally known among the viewers.
I don’t know both sides of the argument very well and haven’t been able to play MW2 competitively but regardless, GA’ing snipers out of Call of Duty for the CDL is just down right stupid. You guys are sucking the fun out of the game. No argument you can make would change my mind.
— 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) November 27, 2022
It’s an absolute joke that certain CDL players are trying to ban snipers this year.
One of the most exciting parts of the game for a spectator.
Help yourselves out man.
— Jack “CouRage” Dunlop (@CouRageJD) November 27, 2022
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Well now, it seems like the situation has changed completely. Because the ban imposed on the snipers in CDL has been overturned within hours. Streamer Jake Lucky took to Twitter while informing about this major update. He also mentioned that it’s the result of a heavy backlash from fans who were against the ban on snipers in the upcoming Call of Duty League matches.
After public backlash, Snipers are back in competitive Call of Duty pic.twitter.com/DH7TXvvHAZ
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) November 27, 2022
Meanwhile, the fans themselves seemed quite impressed as their efforts paid off eventually. Most of them criticized the competitive players who tried to keep away the snipers using GA. Have a look at the best reactions from Twitter below:
For once the community has a say in what they actually want to watch 👏🏻
— xp (@ehxpee) November 27, 2022
Let's clarify that they were always allowed but they argued over an imaginary agreement that never existed and now are disregarding it like they always could have
— Darthgundam (@Darthgundam) November 27, 2022
GAs shouldn't even exist
— Dakota (@g2wolf) November 27, 2022
well cod community, we did it again, cyberbullying always works on twitter
— sidetracked day (@gravityaccel) November 27, 2022
Thank god.
— Landon – KRNG Apollo (@ApollosMission) November 27, 2022
Comp cod community is undefeated, LFG!!
— Austin Clayton (@AustinClayton4) November 27, 2022
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Dope
— Moist (@S1N_CODM) November 27, 2022
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare II is now available across the globe. Speaking of its first CDL season, it will begin on December 2, with the Major 1 Qualifiers. What are your thoughts on the entire situation that changed drastically within a single day? Also, do you support the idea of having no snipers in competitive matches? Let us know in the comments down below.
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