LCS Player POV

Mallik·6/2/2017, 3:54:11 AM·1 votes·1,073 views

I've noticed that in the past there has been some concern with pro players choosing streaming on Twitch/YouTube over playing in the LCS. From what I can gather, the big incentive for players to do this is that you can make more money as a popular streamer than as a pro player. Many former pros became streamers, current pro's often stream when not scrimmaging and last split Doublelift took a split off to stream. Now we have upcoming "permanent partnerships" which provide a lot of uncertainty. (Although from what I can tell, Riot is concerned with both owners and player's opinions) I have a suggestion which could help boost income to pro players and provide more entertainment to fans. Fans could pay a small fee in order to view a certain player's perspective in professional matches. Pros could receive a portion of these funds. I'm certain there is a demand for player based viewing. This wouldn't take away the free streams on Twitch and YouTube, It'd just be a way to help boost revenue to pros and provide a service to fans. It may also be an incentive to keep talent in the LCS. Opinions?

2 Comments

F0zzyBear6/2/2017, 4:37:12 AM1 votes

Just as a simple problem..

Let's say you're watching Doublelift play Ashe and the lane is just a farm fest, but Sven, Hauntzer, and Bjerg are going crazy on the top half. You'd have to switch streams and basically your purchase would be negated.

In addition to, I think the technicality of setting up streams while they play might be extremely difficult or cause issues.