Of Worth and Urf: The Grand Finals of the 2015 URFitational

When speaking of the Bisland family history, it’s impossible not to mention strategery. Yes, strategery. Not only was it my first word, but strategery was invented by my grandfather and forefather of some of the most innovative gameplay ever seen on the Rift, Rivington Bisland I. My grandpappy, known as “Riv One” by those in the URFitational scene, performed the inaugural URFitational cast with Nicolas Flamel Allen in 1943. He spent more than 30 years as a regular behind the URFitational casting desk producing premium, award-winning coverage of our annual soirée. Due to the elite and exclusive nature of the event, tournament footage and distribution is only available to members of the Universal Rivington Federation. As newly-elected President of the aforementioned Federation, and as direct descendant of the URFitational legacy, I felt the exclusive nature of the URFitational wasn’t the way to bring this proud, historical tournament into the future. Therefore, for the first time ever, I’m proud that I’ll be able to share this annual tradition outside the Federation and directly with all of you.

What is the URFitational?

The world’s most elite and exclusive League of Legends tournament, favored by geniuses, business leaders, and future world leaders. Victors of this prestigious tournament favor forward-thinking, strategic gameplay, rather than relying simply on champion brute strength or brawn. At the Grand Finals of the 2015 URFitational, the final two teams will compete in the New Ultra Rapid Fire (NURF) mode where all champions are buffed with the Strategic Buff of Strategistic Strategery.

What’s this buff?

Some of the gameplay refinements in the Strategic Buff of Strategistic Strategery are:

• +100% mana and energy cost on all abilities
• +200% cooldown inflation on abilities, items and summoner spells
• +225 movement speed reduction
• +200% delay between basic attacks
• Critical strikes deal 50% of base AD
• Units critically strike on 150% of attacks

How’s does this differ from current pro Leagues?

As opposed to the LCS which just recently recognized coaches, the URFitational has recognized them for generations. In the inaugural cast, coaches were allowed on stage at all times and were able to communicate with players during the entire game. In recent years, it’s become the popular trend to invite honorary coaches to advise the teams at the Grand Finals. The URFitational functions off its own unique ruleset that allows gentlemanly jeering, pillaging of other player’s peripherals, polished showboating, gluten tolerance, and unlimited roster alterations.

Which teams are competing at the Grand Finals?

Before there was a solo mid or logic to counter the meta, there was Ye Olde League Organization, the oldest documented League of Legends Club in the world. With a proud history of domination and peppered with strategic rotations, Ye OIde League Organization is a top contender this year’s URFitational title. The organization, founded by Phineas Thistlebook during his time at Cambridge in the early 1800s, built their reputation on the classic game of Checkers. They quickly scooped up more than eight global titles before switching their focus to Yahtzee. After a couple decades of uncontested Yahtzee championships, they set their sights on conquering the Rift. Known for outsmarting their opponents and crushing them with knowledge, the Ye Olde League Organization will not rest until the coveted URFitational award resides in their trophy case at their members-only pub. Ye OIde League Organization Starting Roster:

• George “HotshotGG” Georgallidis
• Andy “Reginald” Dinh
• Brian “TheOddOne” Wyllie
• Alexey “AlexIch” Ichetovkin
• Clark “ClakeyD” Smith

The Society of Worth Assessing Gentleman was built directly from blood, sweat, and tears in Brooklyn. Through a series of prominent stickball matches leading to a mantle packed with consecutive World Series titles, the society decided to explore other avenues to prove themselves. The society excelled in football, rugby, and even Tiddlywinks before settling on computer gaming. Although the sporting medium of the Society may have changed, the society’s battle cry of “I said ‘Good Day, Sir!’” and style of pulverizing opponents with savage intelligence and rapier wits remains unchanged. After a shocking disqualification at the 68th URFitational for unswaggerlike conduct, the Society of Worth Assessing Gentleman reformed with a new generation of players determined to return valor back to their crest and restore golden glory back to their New York borough. The Society of Worth Assessing Gentleman Starting Roster:

• Stephen “Snoopeh” Ellis
• Alex “Xpecial” Chu
• Steve “Chauster” Chau
• Brandon “SaintVicious” DiMarco
• William “Scarra” Li

What’s on the line?

The Golden Spatula is awarded to the winning team of the annual URFitational. Legend states that it was forged and crafted by Urf himself. It’s the most coveted award in the world and recently was appraised for infinity RP.

How do I catch all the action?

Myself and my fellow casters will be dressed to the nines to share all the action as the greatest minds of our time clash on the Rift for the conclusion of the 2015 URFitational. Tune in to witness unrivaled sophistication and elegance like you’ve never seen before on the Rift on Wednesday, April 1 at 3pm PDT right before the Playoff edition of PTL on Lolesports.