What is League of Legends? League of Legends is a team game very similar to the WarCraft 3 custom map DotA. There are two bases, one on either side of the map and several "lanes" between the bases along which AI controlled units spawn. An overhead view of the 5v5 map looks about like this:
There is a base in the bottom left, and a base in the top right. 3 lanes connect the two bases and every 30 seconds AI controlled "minions" spawn in each lane. Everyone who is in the game controls 1 "champion" unit and your job as a team is to push your lanes and destroy the opposing base. The lanes are protected by turrets and so you need your own minions along side you to be able to kill the turrets without getting targeted by them. 2 bases, 3 lanes, 5 players per team.
What are Champions? Champions are the powerful units that you get to control. You pick 1 before the map loads and that is the champion you will use for that match. Champions start each match at level 1 their max level is 18. The important thing to consider is the stats of the champion you select will be affected by the level of your account.
What do 'account-levels' have to do with anything? When you create an account you have a level 1 account. That is called your 'Summoner Level'. You are the summoner, and the champion you select for the match is the 'summoned'. You increase your summoner level by playing matches. Every match you play will earn you XP and IP. Earning enough XP will increase your summoner level with the max level being 30. Wins are worth more XP/IP than losses, so try to win. Your summoner level also determines: (1) How many runes you can slot and (2) How many mastery points you can allot
If you are low leveled still and playing by yourself then the game will try and pair you against similarly leveled opponents, but if you are playing with higher leveled friends then it will seek higher leveled opponents. Just something to consider when you start learning how to play.
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What is IP again? IP is the other kind of points you earn when you play matches. You earn both XP and IP and IP are the points that you use to purchase runes and champions. Yes, that’s right, you have to "buy" the champions, but you get the points for free so its not a bad deal. (You can also spend real money on champion packs if you would rather not take the time to earn them) The point is that you get the IP for free so you should figure out which champions you are good with and spend it on those. When you buy a champion you will have it unlocked on your account forever. And if you don't buy ANY champions, you will still have access to 10 of them. Every week there are 10 "free" champions. But they are only free for the week and 10 different champions will be free the next week. And so if you are level 1 you still have 10 champions available to you and so try them out, figure out which one you might like to spend points on and then buy it.
And so IP is good for Champions and Runes. You can also spend *real money* to unlock champions but you can NOT unlock runes with real money, only IP and so runes have to be earned.
To sum up: You have an account that goes up to level 30 (this is your summoner level) You earn XP (to level up the account) and IP (to buy champions/runes) every time you play a match You have rune pages (with up to 30 slots) You have a mastery page to spec (with up to 30 points) (and you can respec as much as you want)
This is probably a bit over-kill and so if something doesn’t quite make sense just ask and someone will clarify. And if you are going to start playing please post: (1) Your GameFAQs name (2) Your Summoner name (this is different than your log-in name) (3) Your preferred champions. It’s just nice to know which champions people prefer to play or use the most.
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These are topic titles we 100% have used before. For future reference:
It is never ending. Never underestimate the power of the Scout's code. Our rage is beyond your control! Ahhh... You sure you're not in the wrong league? Die first, then we'll talk. Do you wanna play? It'll be fun. Take a good look. It's the last you're going to get! If you want me to hit you less, die sooner. Time To Feast! Mundo's ABC's of success: Always Be Cleaving Who wants a piece of the champ?! C'mon, I'm not even holding the controls! Only two jokers in the deck and I got dealt you. Time to Feed! Guess what's about to hit the fan. I'm OP? Your MOM is OP!
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-Dominion out next patch. That is all. GET HYPE SON
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Peace___Frog posted... How is Alistar after the recent ulti nerf?
In terms of numbers, this should have been a death sentence. Quadruple health at level 6 on to only double health at 6 and just shy of quadruple at 16. This should have ended Alistar.
Should have.
But double health is still a big deal. All it means is that Alistar can't tank while he builds 5 gold per items and boots. Plus he can't tower dive as well, but it's still very much doable.
I'd call it a fair nerf. Brought him down to earth without sending him to oblivion.
Now more focus can be put on Amumu.
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Enemy picks Amumu. Your team picks Lee Sin and Janna. Lee Sin counter jungles him because lol why the Hell not. Then when team fights break out Amumu ults and Janna LOL ULTS
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I wanted to avoid it, I really did, I hate his design, voice, and everything about him, I wanted to use Leona as my tank, but he's just too good not to use.
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Your nerfs will come and I will devour you like a rotten pile of fruit roll-ups.
Forgive me, Bio.
I just got so tired of losing when I had to tank. Yes, I know it's terrible of me, but if it comes down to it, I would prefer to win because my champion is overpowered than lose because it's balanced and I'm just not good enough.
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I enjoy me some Sion. Been playing with my level 30 friends so I haven't been able to play anyone other than Sion out of the free 10. I'll probably try someone else tomorrow
Yeah, Sytha convinced me to try Sion out for my first time a few days ago. He's interesting and decently fun, but I don't know where exactly he fits into teams.
Also: I am happy to report that I have finally clawed my way up to having one more win than losses. Thanks for everyone's advice over this (almost) year I've been playing. I'll stop using this topic as a place to complain about bad games.
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Rush Catalyst, then build Banshees, not Rod of Ages. Most Singed's build RoA, but FD insists that BV is superior on Singed, and his and Realo's Singed records definitely make me think there's something there.
Beyond that, I'm not sure. I think Boots of Swiftness is what you should go for, but I might be wrong. Singed is a lot about mobility and positioning, and taking advantage of poor positioning of the enemy team. Don't go "OH ENEMY LET ME FLING YESSSSSSSSSS" - instead be patient and set yourself up well so that you fling one of their squishies out of the fight (preferably into your team). You should feel comfortable tower diving, and you should be running past minion waves so they all get poisoned.
Beyond that, I don't have much for ya because I haven't played the guy very much.
I don't like starting BV on Singed unless the enemy is filled with undodgeable CC. Remember, as the tank you're supposed to be encouraging them to waste stuff on you. If you start BV the enemy team is more inclined to ignore you because 1. You ignore the first CC. 2. Your damage is lower than with RoA.
I've got a 70% win record with Singed so although I'm not 1700 ELO like FD I'd like to think my opinion has some merit too-- hell it's probably more relevant to the ELOs you guys are at anyway as high level strategy is not always optimal if you're not playing at high level elo. (that's not to say I completely buy that Banshee's Veil is always the superior buy at high ELO either but just saying)
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