Apex Legends player Dropped's PC freezes during ALGS Split 2 finals
The Apex Legends community is outraged after an Apex Legends player’s PC froze during a competitive tournament, with no pause available to him as his team battled in the Apex Legends Finals of the ALGS Split 2. OpTic’s Dropped was playing in the finals when his PC froze, with no apparent contingency plan or pause available to him. The incident raised questions about the stability and reliability of the tournament’s infrastructure and the overall fairness of the competition, while also raising broader questions about the role of tournament organizers in ensuring a fair and equitable playing environment in competitive gaming.
“Literally the worst thing to happen at a tournament,” Dropped begins his video. “Literally the worst thing that can happen, especially during a final.” He describes how his PC froze, leaving him unable to access the game or even the task manager. Despite several attempts to reboot, the game was still unresponsive, forcing him to exit and leave his team without an anchor.
“I’m so frustrated that it’s come to this,” he continues. “Literally the last thing I want to do is leave my team hanging but there’s no pause. I can’t even access any of the settings or anything.” He says that he left three messages with the tournament organizers, with no response or recognition of his concern. “I can’t even access any of my settings, I can’t access anything,” he says, with the frustration and anger evident in his voice.
“The fact that I can’t access anything at all, it’s like, I have no chance,” he continues. “Literally the worst thing that can happen, especially during a final.” He expresses his frustration and anger at the tournament organizers for not addressing his concerns about the lack of a pause. “Literally the worst thing that can happen, especially during a final,” he repeats.
“Literally the worst thing to happen at a tournament,” he says again. “Literally the worst thing that can happen, especially during a final.” He ends the video by saying “I will never play in another ALGS tournament again,” adding that he will be “absolutely furious” if his team were to lose because of this issue.
The lack of any pause or stoppage despite the freezing PC clearly hampered Dropped’s ability to compete effectively, impacting his team’s performance in the finals. His frustration with the situation is evident, both from the frustration he expresses in his video and in the replies he received from his own social media posts.
The incident raises questions not only about the stability and reliability of the tournament’s infrastructure but also about the role of tournament organizers in ensuring a fair and stable playing environment for competitive esports events. Dropped’s experience serves as a cautionary tale for both players and organizers. It highlights the need for clear protocols and effective communication in competitive gaming events and serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring a fair and stable playing environment for competitive esports events.
