The Revolutionary ‘Vote to Piss’ Option Proposed for Space Marine 2 Can Revolutionize Online Gaming

For online gamers, being locked in the game with no option for a quick break can be frustrating. This is exactly why a humorous yet serious suggestion in the Space Marine 2 community has come up. One Redditor wants a ‘Vote to Piss’ feature in the new hit Warhammer 40K game.

For games without pause functionality, stepping away means risking one’s progress or place in a competitive match. The concept is funny but it really could change the online gaming experience by making it more friendly for players’ real-life needs. Gamers who play more competitive games than Space Marine 2 will agree.

Space Marine 2 Player Needs Saber To Add This Feature

In a recent post on the Space Marine 2 subreddit, a user humorously highlighted the frustration of needing a bathroom break during gameplay. The inability to pause the game, even in supposedly safe zones, has been a real pain for u/AlexWIWA, and they’re not alone in feeling that.

The game needs a “vote to piss” option
byu/AlexWIWA inSpacemarine

As the user noted, the post was half intended to be a joke. But it quickly got a lot of attention from those who have faced similar dilemmas. The conversation quickly went further with players sharing their own experiences and humorous takes on the issue.

The concept of allowing players to vote for a pause to take a bathroom break isn’t new. Discussions around this idea have popped up in various gaming communities, including League of Legends, Rocket League, and VALORANT. Especially for professional esports games.

Shout out to these homies who let me take a piss break mid game
byu/KCLOUDZZ inRocketLeague

In League of Legends esports, pauses are permitted only for specific technical issues, leaving no room for nature calls. This strict policy has been a topic of debate for a long time. Discussions have been based around whether it disrupts the flow of a match. And these talks continue even today!

Of course, adding this kind of feature comes with potential drawbacks. In highly competitive games, frequent pauses could undermine the pacing and intensity that make these games exciting.

It’s Not a Bad Idea, Just Needs to Not Be Abusable

You’d think that competitive online games are the only games where this topic would be relevant. And you’d be wrong. One Elden Ring streamer highlighted the consequences of not having such an option.

Been working on an Elden Ring Permadeath Randomizer all bosses run!

> 11 hours in
> Pee break
> Teleport to Roundtable for safety so I won’t die
> Forget invader in Roundtable
> Minus 11 hours 🙂 pic.twitter.com/vOGLZNcW20

— Elajjaz (@Elajjaz) March 14, 2024

Elajjaz was in the middle of an eleven-hour challenge when an incident befell him. The streamer left his character in what he thought was a safe zone while he went to the bathroom.

When he came back, his character was dead from an NPC invasion. While it was just a comedic moment for a game like Elden Ring, he experienced firsthand the need for a guaranteed pause option.

This idea isn’t purely for player comfort, it also speaks to accessibility in gaming. A Vote to Piss feature could benefit gamers with medical conditions requiring frequent breaks. It could make competitive gaming more inclusive, giving people more flexibility without interrupting their connection to the game.

This simple but innovative idea shows how game developers can evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly growing industry. Would you be open to this Vote to Piss idea in the games that you play? Share your thoughts in the comments!