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@Riot: If a new player wanted to join...

BubblyRainbows·11/5/2017, 1:55:00 AM·1 votes·232 views

...would it be in her best interest to start immediately and grind out as much IP as she can get before Preseason starts, or would she be better off waiting until Preseason starts so that as she levels up she expands her champion pool?

I have a friend who is interested in trying the game, but I'm torn on whether to tell her to join now or to wait until Preseason starts. I'm honestly not sure whether the levels and IP she would get between now and Wednesday would be a good thing for her, or if she'd lose out on too much for leveling up before the new season begins. Also, I'm uncertain that she should start with masteries and then have to learn the new rune system 4 days in...

If someone at Riot with a better understanding of the changes could help me out here, I'd appreciate it. I'm not asking for spoiler information on the specific workings of the preseason changes... A simple answer of "it's in her best interest to start now/wait until Wednesday" would be fine.

Thanks in advance!

2 Comments

Limmie11/5/2017, 2:32:28 AM2 votes

With the new leveling system, are you changing the speed at which I unlock champions?

The vast majority of you will earn the champs you want about as quickly as you did in the old IP-based system—and it’ll be faster in some cases. That’s because of the sheer number of shards you’ll be getting from leveling, honor, and the mastery system. Of course, it’ll also be faster generally since you’ll no longer have to spend on runes.

The only folks who’ll feel like they’re earning currency a little more slowly compared to the old system will be those at the highest levels (150+) who play many games each day. That’s largely because we’re going to turn the First Win of the Day into a more substantial daily mission that gives bonus XP. It’ll give you a big burst of XP, and subsequent games will kick out a little bit less.

If I’m not yet level 30. Should I not play until Preseason so I don’t miss out on any capsules?

All IP earned between now and preseason will be converted into blue essence, so the best way to earn progress towards unlocking champions is to keep playing!

https://support.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012640908

FOR JUSTICE11/5/2017, 5:15:04 AM2 votes

personally, I would just start now, at max in 2 days she would only miss like 3 capsules. may as well stock your BE