Dear GeoGuessr Team,
I would like to request the addition of a new handicap option in Party Duels and Team Duels, specifically allowing one player or one team to play in No Move or NMPZ mode while the other side plays in the standard mode.
The main reason for this request is that many experienced players often introduce GeoGuessr to friends who are beginners or completely new to the game. When both sides play under the same mode, the experienced player inevitably dominates, making the match less enjoyable for newcomers.
Currently, I know it is possible to adjust the initial health for both teams, which is very helpful. However, the issue arises especially when playing in Moving mode. While Moving mode is indeed more beginner-friendly, experienced players can gather far more information in this mode, which often results in them winning easily without taking much damage.
To balance this and make the game more enjoyable for mixed-experience groups, I believe it would be very beneficial if one side could be restricted to No Move or NMPZ while the other plays in standard Moving mode.
In addition, I believe this feature would help expand the GeoGuessr community. By giving beginners a fairer chance to enjoy matches, they are more likely to continue playing, which will encourage more people to join and stay active in the community.
Thank you very much for your consideration.