Old League of Legends Thread

[Kisamoo]

Galio is actually really good except for the fact that he can only be played AP mid with full MR runes. If his kite was a bit more tight, like allowing shield to heal whoever its on instead of him, you'd probably see him more in a support-ish role. Another issue is that whatever comp you wanna run him in would probably do better with Amumu. Galio is very dependent on flash to initiate while Amumu has bandage. Galio used to be a staple in poke comps for counter-initiates but the new-age pokers have outclassed him, such as Jayce and Elise while also having the benefit of better lane strength. The 'everyone builds giants belt' meta doesn't allow Press R to win champs to shine because fights are so long and drawn out now you're better off filling your team with good scrimmers (3vX 2vX etc).

[ringthree]

Galio is actually really good except for the fact that he can only be played AP mid with full MR runes. If his kite was a bit more tight, like allowing shield to heal whoever its on instead of him, you'd probably see him more in a support-ish role. Another issue is that whatever comp you wanna run him in would probably do better with Amumu. Galio is very dependent on flash to initiate while Amumu has bandage. Galio used to be a staple in poke comps for counter-initiates but the new-age pokers have outclassed him, such as Jayce and Elise while also having the benefit of better lane strength. The 'everyone builds giants belt' meta doesn't allow Press R to win champs to shine because fights are so long and drawn out now you're better off filling your team with good scrimmers (3vX 2vX etc).

Defensive items before 40 minutes? In my Elo? Never. LOL

[Arvin]

don't let arvin fool you.


He's nuts.

lol

[chazzyphizzle]

fun playing with arvin, HAM times

[Akiyama]

Ya, we did the co op thing last night. at least he knows how to rape stuff Haha

[Hiryo]

you guys(and my losing streak) are making me jealous.

[Loan]

New Ranking System... Might get me to play some ranked finally..

[Akiyama]

I need to keep practicing versus bots to get my item-buying down solid.

[Qeomash]

Problem with co-ops is they give you an inflated sense of money.

[Akiyama]

Problem with co-ops is they give you an inflated sense of money.

Ya, I figure since players are obviously infinitely better than bots so it won't be as easy to farm those minions and such. D: Just mostly for me to get the interface/optimum build orders down. Kog'Maw's real neat though!

[ringthree]

I need to keep practicing versus bots to get my item-buying down solid.

Yeah, I wouldn't co-op for that. Co-op is for learning physical skills, after that you should play normals. You are basically paired with people your own level so you aren't going to be just crushed by vets.

The best thing to do for now is just google for some builds (Mobafire, Solomid, etc.). Don't follow them exactly, and look at a couple of different options, because idiots love making guides, but there are decent ones out their too. You just want to get an idea of what is generally good, and what is kind of out of the ordinary.

On a different note: Has anyone else found that they are getting Iceborn Gauntlet all the time now? I still get LB on Fizz, but for pretty much anyone else the Gauntlet just seems so good.

[Nitsuki]

I get the gauntlet on jax all the time.

also inc. goodbye riven and talon for me

[Akiyama]

Yeah, I wouldn't co-op for that. Co-op is for learning physical skills, after that you should play normals. You are basically paired with people your own level so you aren't going to be just crushed by vets.

The best thing to do for now is just google for some builds (Mobafire, Solomid, etc.). Don't follow them exactly, and look at a couple of different options, because idiots love making guides, but there are decent ones out their too. You just want to get an idea of what is generally good, and what is kind of out of the ordinary.

On a different note: Has anyone else found that they are getting Iceborn Gauntlet all the time now? I still get LB on Fizz, but for pretty much anyone else the Gauntlet just seems so good.

Ya, I need to learn about laning and how to properly do it so I do the co-op for that too. That and it seems like easy exp/IP or whatever, so that's always neat in any game.

I'll start playing the actual normals soon though, and yeah. I pretty much look at solomid for whatever char I wanna try next :>

[ringthree]

I get the gauntlet on jax all the time.

also inc. goodbye riven and talon for me

Were the Talon nerfs that bad? And Riven can go fuck herself, LOL. Riven is one of the main reasons I have basically given up top laning.

Also, where are the Darius nerfs? Not that I necessarily think he needs one, people just need to learn how to play against him, but everyone whines about him all the time. Just don't toe-to-toe with Darius, and let him get stacks, and he is worthless.

[Nitsuki]

Darius is being considered for rework on his kit already, i have no idea why.

[ringthree]

Darius is being considered for rework on his kit already, i have no idea why.

Yep, I saw the suggestions.

The problem is that he isn't that effective if you play against him correctly, but 90% of players only all-in, and therefore think he is OP. I think it is because most people don't understand how his ult functions, not that it takes a brain surgeon to figure it out.

[ringthree]

New Ranking System... Might get me to play some ranked finally..

Yeah, it looks like it is more rewarding and that you can "advance" even if you aren't that great, or you get fucked a lot because of when/where you play.

Edit: Very interesting, you don't lose your visible rank or LP by losing, but you do decrease in MMR. I think that is how it works.

Edit 2: Nvm, looks like you do lose LP when losing.

[Dantrag]

0 - 100% 100% = rank up 0% can't go any lower than your current standing. But you will go down in MMR. And you'll get less LP if you're going up against 1300's when you're supposed to be 1500.

[ringthree]

0 - 100% 100% = rank up 0% can't go any lower than your current standing. But you will go down in MMR. And you'll get less LP if you're going up against 1300's when you're supposed to be 1500.

There was definite mention of falling out of your current standing and actually losing LP in two different places. I don't know what exactly to make of it until it can be confirmed one way or the other.

[Deftscythe]

Looks like it's exactly SC2's ladder system.