High level LoL player, ama.

11-02-2016, 12:01 PM

? Wrote:

11-02-2016, 05:28 AM

4ger4ger Wrote: How viable is Aatrox jungle? I've picked him up again recently and gave him another shot and I absolutely love him but I'm not sure how viable he would be in the gold elo range.

Erhm, somehow I've never seen an Aatrox making an impact big enough to matter.

Thing is, every time I see an Aatrox in my team, I auto-dodge. No matter if he's an Aatrox one trick pony with 99% winratio.


But the most important thing is to play champions you like. I know one kid who got to challenger with Karthus adc. Another one did it with Teemo jungle.

It's not about is it viable enough, it's do you enjoy playing it enough to commit time and energy into learning the champion.

I think I get it, so it's kind of like competitive SSBM - it doesn't matter who it is, if you spend time learning that character and practice long enough you'll be at the top of ranking lists. It's just that some characters are more "able" than others, right?

11-02-2016, 09:38 PM

4ger4ger Wrote:

11-02-2016, 12:01 PM

? Wrote:

11-02-2016, 05:28 AM

4ger4ger Wrote: How viable is Aatrox jungle? I've picked him up again recently and gave him another shot and I absolutely love him but I'm not sure how viable he would be in the gold elo range.

Erhm, somehow I've never seen an Aatrox making an impact big enough to matter.

Thing is, every time I see an Aatrox in my team, I auto-dodge. No matter if he's an Aatrox one trick pony with 99% winratio.


But the most important thing is to play champions you like. I know one kid who got to challenger with Karthus adc. Another one did it with Teemo jungle.

It's not about is it viable enough, it's do you enjoy playing it enough to commit time and energy into learning the champion.

I think I get it, so it's kind of like competitive SSBM - it doesn't matter who it is, if you spend time learning that character and practice long enough you'll be at the top of ranking lists. It's just that some characters are more "able" than others, right?

This doesn't really apply to competitive play, where meta is really strict.

But in the soloq ladder, yes, it is very possible to play any character on any level. You'll learn matchups and how to play against them, and other situational stuff which will let you play against mostly any champion.

Okay, so I thought what the heck yesterday and re-downloaded LoL (haven't played a game yet).
I have Cho'gath and I think Garen and Shaco for some reason, thats the 3 who I purchased back when I played..

Any of them any good still? I use to like playing with Cho I believe!
Also LoL looks a lot different to when I used to play.
Was gonna try it out again tonight!

16-02-2016, 12:29 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote: Okay, so I thought what the heck yesterday and re-downloaded LoL (haven't played a game yet).
I have Cho'gath and I think Garen and Shaco for some reason, thats the 3 who I purchased back when I played..

Any of them any good still? I use to like playing with Cho I believe!
Also LoL looks a lot different to when I used to play.
Was gonna try it out again tonight!

We've had many visual updates!

Ok so LoL is VERY balanced game. All of the champions are good. It's more about do you like playing the champions.

But from a highlevel of play perspective, Cho'Gath is really good, Shaco is not good at all, and Garen is OK.

You should watch some montages of those champions for mechanical tips!

16-02-2016, 12:31 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:29 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote: Okay, so I thought what the heck yesterday and re-downloaded LoL (haven't played a game yet).
I have Cho'gath and I think Garen and Shaco for some reason, thats the 3 who I purchased back when I played..

Any of them any good still? I use to like playing with Cho I believe!
Also LoL looks a lot different to when I used to play.
Was gonna try it out again tonight!

We've had many visual updates!

Ok so LoL is VERY balanced game. All of the champions are good. It's more about do you like playing the champions.

But from a highlevel of play perspective, Cho'Gath is really good, Shaco is not good at all, and Garen is OK.

You should watch some montages of those champions for mechanical tips!

Yeah, many visual updates!
Caught some TSM dudes stream yesterday, the UI looks lovely..

You can specify your place on the map now right? That's at least what I saw from that dude on Twitch.

Yeah, I used to love Cho over the others. Which is why I bought him in the first place.. No idea why I bought Shaco though, doesn't seem to be useful to me & now I've got that confirmation from you really. I'm sure some people can play him well, but must be harder to perfect haha.

Garen, I remember was more a safe option. It was just an easy champ to play and do some damage with.

Haven't played this game in just under 2 years or so, a lot has changed by then.. 2 new maps too I believe?

16-02-2016, 12:34 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:31 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:29 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote: Okay, so I thought what the heck yesterday and re-downloaded LoL (haven't played a game yet).
I have Cho'gath and I think Garen and Shaco for some reason, thats the 3 who I purchased back when I played..

Any of them any good still? I use to like playing with Cho I believe!
Also LoL looks a lot different to when I used to play.
Was gonna try it out again tonight!

We've had many visual updates!

Ok so LoL is VERY balanced game. All of the champions are good. It's more about do you like playing the champions.

But from a highlevel of play perspective, Cho'Gath is really good, Shaco is not good at all, and Garen is OK.

You should watch some montages of those champions for mechanical tips!

Yeah, many visual updates!
Caught some TSM dudes stream yesterday, the UI looks lovely..

You can specify your place on the map now right? That's at least what I saw from that dude on Twitch.

Yeah, I used to love Cho over the others. Which is why I bought him in the first place.. No idea why I bought Shaco though, doesn't seem to be useful to me & now I've got that confirmation from you really. I'm sure some people can play him well, but must be harder to perfect haha.

Garen, I remember was more a safe option. It was just an easy champ to play and do some damage with.

Haven't played this game in just under 2 years or so, a lot has changed by then.. 2 new maps too I believe?

The one where you can specify your role is mostly for ranked play.

Yeah, Shaco is a bit specialty champion, you die fast but you can deal a lot of damage.

Many changes, yeah. I especially enjoy the HD textures and so on.

16-02-2016, 12:37 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:34 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:31 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:29 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote: Okay, so I thought what the heck yesterday and re-downloaded LoL (haven't played a game yet).
I have Cho'gath and I think Garen and Shaco for some reason, thats the 3 who I purchased back when I played..

Any of them any good still? I use to like playing with Cho I believe!
Also LoL looks a lot different to when I used to play.
Was gonna try it out again tonight!

We've had many visual updates!

Ok so LoL is VERY balanced game. All of the champions are good. It's more about do you like playing the champions.

But from a highlevel of play perspective, Cho'Gath is really good, Shaco is not good at all, and Garen is OK.

You should watch some montages of those champions for mechanical tips!

Yeah, many visual updates!
Caught some TSM dudes stream yesterday, the UI looks lovely..

You can specify your place on the map now right? That's at least what I saw from that dude on Twitch.

Yeah, I used to love Cho over the others. Which is why I bought him in the first place.. No idea why I bought Shaco though, doesn't seem to be useful to me & now I've got that confirmation from you really. I'm sure some people can play him well, but must be harder to perfect haha.

Garen, I remember was more a safe option. It was just an easy champ to play and do some damage with.

Haven't played this game in just under 2 years or so, a lot has changed by then.. 2 new maps too I believe?

The one where you can specify your role is mostly for ranked play.

Yeah, Shaco is a bit specialty champion, you die fast but you can deal a lot of damage.

Many changes, yeah. I especially enjoy the HD textures and so on.

What champs do you use as of now, and how do I get into ranked play? You have to understand I haven't played this in such a long time I've forgotten everything. But should be a lot better now lmao

16-02-2016, 12:40 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:37 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:34 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:31 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:29 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote: Okay, so I thought what the heck yesterday and re-downloaded LoL (haven't played a game yet).
I have Cho'gath and I think Garen and Shaco for some reason, thats the 3 who I purchased back when I played..

Any of them any good still? I use to like playing with Cho I believe!
Also LoL looks a lot different to when I used to play.
Was gonna try it out again tonight!

We've had many visual updates!

Ok so LoL is VERY balanced game. All of the champions are good. It's more about do you like playing the champions.

But from a highlevel of play perspective, Cho'Gath is really good, Shaco is not good at all, and Garen is OK.

You should watch some montages of those champions for mechanical tips!

Yeah, many visual updates!
Caught some TSM dudes stream yesterday, the UI looks lovely..

You can specify your place on the map now right? That's at least what I saw from that dude on Twitch.

Yeah, I used to love Cho over the others. Which is why I bought him in the first place.. No idea why I bought Shaco though, doesn't seem to be useful to me & now I've got that confirmation from you really. I'm sure some people can play him well, but must be harder to perfect haha.

Garen, I remember was more a safe option. It was just an easy champ to play and do some damage with.

Haven't played this game in just under 2 years or so, a lot has changed by then.. 2 new maps too I believe?

The one where you can specify your role is mostly for ranked play.

Yeah, Shaco is a bit specialty champion, you die fast but you can deal a lot of damage.

Many changes, yeah. I especially enjoy the HD textures and so on.

What champs do you use as of now, and how do I get into ranked play? You have to understand I haven't played this in such a long time I've forgotten everything. But should be a lot better now lmao

Mm, imo the best way to get better is choose 1-3 champions you really enjoy playing, and just play those.

You will end up being super good with those, and learn other stuff easier.

Atm I use Elise. Though I can play all of the champions in the game, depending on what is good against the enemy team/in the team comp you're running.

16-02-2016, 12:43 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:40 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:37 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:34 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:31 PM

? Wrote: We've had many visual updates!

Ok so LoL is VERY balanced game. All of the champions are good. It's more about do you like playing the champions.

But from a highlevel of play perspective, Cho'Gath is really good, Shaco is not good at all, and Garen is OK.

You should watch some montages of those champions for mechanical tips!

Yeah, many visual updates!
Caught some TSM dudes stream yesterday, the UI looks lovely..

You can specify your place on the map now right? That's at least what I saw from that dude on Twitch.

Yeah, I used to love Cho over the others. Which is why I bought him in the first place.. No idea why I bought Shaco though, doesn't seem to be useful to me & now I've got that confirmation from you really. I'm sure some people can play him well, but must be harder to perfect haha.

Garen, I remember was more a safe option. It was just an easy champ to play and do some damage with.

Haven't played this game in just under 2 years or so, a lot has changed by then.. 2 new maps too I believe?

The one where you can specify your role is mostly for ranked play.

Yeah, Shaco is a bit specialty champion, you die fast but you can deal a lot of damage.

Many changes, yeah. I especially enjoy the HD textures and so on.

What champs do you use as of now, and how do I get into ranked play? You have to understand I haven't played this in such a long time I've forgotten everything. But should be a lot better now lmao

Mm, imo the best way to get better is choose 1-3 champions you really enjoy playing, and just play those.

You will end up being super good with those, and learn other stuff easier.

Atm I use Elise. Though I can play all of the champions in the game, depending on what is good against the enemy team/in the team comp you're running.

Cool thanks, is it best to go in 3v3s or 5v5s when starting out?

16-02-2016, 12:45 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:43 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:40 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:37 PM

? Wrote:

16-02-2016, 12:34 PM

LikeAlcohol Wrote: Yeah, many visual updates!
Caught some TSM dudes stream yesterday, the UI looks lovely..

You can specify your place on the map now right? That's at least what I saw from that dude on Twitch.

Yeah, I used to love Cho over the others. Which is why I bought him in the first place.. No idea why I bought Shaco though, doesn't seem to be useful to me & now I've got that confirmation from you really. I'm sure some people can play him well, but must be harder to perfect haha.

Garen, I remember was more a safe option. It was just an easy champ to play and do some damage with.

Haven't played this game in just under 2 years or so, a lot has changed by then.. 2 new maps too I believe?

The one where you can specify your role is mostly for ranked play.

Yeah, Shaco is a bit specialty champion, you die fast but you can deal a lot of damage.

Many changes, yeah. I especially enjoy the HD textures and so on.

What champs do you use as of now, and how do I get into ranked play? You have to understand I haven't played this in such a long time I've forgotten everything. But should be a lot better now lmao

Mm, imo the best way to get better is choose 1-3 champions you really enjoy playing, and just play those.

You will end up being super good with those, and learn other stuff easier.

Atm I use Elise. Though I can play all of the champions in the game, depending on what is good against the enemy team/in the team comp you're running.

Cool thanks, is it best to go in 3v3s or 5v5s when starting out?

5v5 is the main mode.