Wardogs' Lonestar faction is being avoided over reputation for worst players

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IGN reports players of Wardogs are avoiding the Lonestar (blue) faction because it has developed a reputation for attracting the worst and newest players and losing the most games. Wardogs offers three teams — Lonestar (blue), Valkyra (red), and Manticore (green) — and IGN says the factions don't have major gameplay differences. The stigma around Lonestar is pushing more experienced players away and leaving the team disproportionately populated by inexperienced players; IGN cites a Reddit post that said some matches have delayed starts as a result. Community theories mentioned by IGN include Lonestar being the first/default pick and other teams filling up faster, but the exact cause and any developer response are not confirmed in the report.

• What happened: IGN reports Wardogs players are avoiding the Lonestar (blue) faction, which has a stigma for attracting the worst and newest players and losing the most games.
• Why it matters: According to IGN, the stigma is creating team imbalance, reportedly leading to more losses for Lonestar and, per a Reddit user cited by IGN, delayed match starts.
• Context: IGN notes Wardogs has three factions — Lonestar (blue), Valkyra (red), and Manticore (green) — and the different teams supposedly do not produce major gameplay differences; community theories include Lonestar being the first/default choice and other teams filling up quickly.
• What next: IGN does not report any developer statement or confirmed fix in the evidence provided; the precise cause of the stigma and whether it will be addressed remain unconfirmed.