Master & Challenger decay suggestion (From your average master & challenger players)

Hello, I recently joined the master division and have heard and experienced a lot of dissent for the decay system from fellow players. I figured since there aren't many masters/challengers it would be less likely brought up and talked about.

My thoughts: Though many of people think top players should play every day (please don't view us in the same light as LCS pro players), my take is to have the decay system be the same for all players or at least have master/challenger play once a week like before. The reason for this thought is because LP doesn't have a cap which makes ranking fluid and regularly updated (if you are good enough).

If players want to be in the master/challenger tier, a lot of practice is required to rise to the top. Since only the **top **200 will be challenger in 5s and **top **50 will be challenger in 3s, there will still be changes in the ladders if the top players don't play as often. Having to force the top players to play near 10 hours of ranked games a week every week regardless of circumstances is just not fair for the top players.

How come a diamond 1 (100LP) would only need to play once a month, while master tier (0 LP) would need to play 30 ranked games a month (this is not counting normal games with friends)? Same argument goes for challenger. Sure I understand it's a way to keep player's skill up, however, at least make the difference gradual (Example: diamond 4, at least 2 games per month,D3 at least 3 games per month, D2 at least 4 games per month, D1, at least 5 games per month, Masters/challenger 5-10 games per month or **3 games every 10 days **). I think it's quite clear why the current 30 ranked games per month requirement is a problem for many top players who aren't full-time gamers (not to mention people who are master+ in multiple ques).

After my summer break, I will be working full-time, working a weekend job, and studying as a part-time student. Please keep the rank decay fair for your average working player who has social obligations but also the dream of one day being a challenger on the rift.

Thank you

Sources and related discussion: > https://esportsedition.com/league-of-legends/rank-decay-grace-period/ > https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/kAt6Ttk2-master-and-challenger-have-to-play-an-average-of-1-game-per-day-to-prevent-decay > https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/IhEbIHYh-challenger-decay-literally-makes-no-sense > https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/general-discussion/1EIpZkne-next-season-you-need-to-change-how-ranked-decay-works-for-the-highest-tiers-suggestion-included >https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/de/c/bug-report/UfOZMGdt-importantcan-you-consider-extend-decay-games-to-1-game2days-when-i-hit-2-challengesr-in-1-account