Gaming

All players, regardless of identity or ability, deserve equal opportunities to enjoy online gaming.

Teamwork in Games

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Respecting other players and working well with your teammates is essential if you are going to develop and improve as a player. Not only does it help to improve your gameplay, but it will also make you stand out as a valuable player whom others will respect and enjoy playing with.

Resilience When Gaming

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Gaming can be intense, and for many gamers, it's what makes it so much fun! But it can also sometimes create friction between players who become frustrated and angry. This can lead to players quitting, losing their temper with each other, or becoming disruptive, potentially ruining the game for the whole team.

Personal Security

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Dealing with an individual incident of digital abuse by an anonymous gamer is one thing. Dealing with long-term, targeted campaigns of abuse and harassment is another. Protecting your personal identity and safeguarding your personal information is something you should do to reduce the risk of being targeted in real life.

Use the following guidance below to maintain a healthy level of anonymity when playing video games online:

Improving Your Game

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Understanding your role in the game and performing well in that role will depend on a number of things. Knowing your role and player responsibilities and how well you have mastered the appropriate skills for the title will make a big difference in how much you can contribute to the game.

Types of In-Game Abuse

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It is important to be aware of the different forms of in-game abuse that can arise during gameplay for both individuals and teams. In certain circumstances, in-game abuse can happen as a result of tough competition, frayed nerves, bad communication, and other considerations.

Tips for Dealing with Game Rage

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Why do people playing video games seem to totally lose control and start abusing each other? There can be situations where players are behaving in a way that is completely unacceptable, which is caused by a variety of factors that are not always easily understood. The following breakdown will help you understand what makes people go full tilt and what you can do to stop yourself from going overboard:

Self-Control and Perspective

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If you are feeling emotional, stressed, anxious, or threatened because of the abuse or bullying you are experiencing when gaming online, then you will need time to regain control and gain perspective on the situation.

Tips for Dealing with Abusive Players

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There are a number of ways you can deal with abusive players during gameplay. It is not always easy to engage with someone who is being abusive, so it is important to remain calm before you try to address the situation. See below some of the steps you can take to deal with toxic players:

Dealing with Abuse When Gaming

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Dealing with in-game abuse and harassment can be a very distressing experience. Although a certain level of competition can make the game more enjoyable, sometimes people do 'cross the line' and become abusive with personal attacks or threatening behavior. Below, you will find a breakdown of various techniques you can use to protect yourself from in-game abuse and keep your online gaming experiences positive and enjoyable:

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