NEW "SKIRMISH" TEAM FIGHT GAME MODE IDEA

Apollo99·Jul 26, 2018·8 votes·3,770 views

This idea came from playing the SMITE MOBA "Arena" game mode. Right now I'm calling it "NRAM" or "Not Random All Mid", courtesy of a user below. PLEASE UPVOTE IF YOU FIND THIS INTERESTING OR SUPPORT IT

~ Howling Abyss (Single Lane) ~ 5v5, 4v4 or 3v3 (Haven't Decided Yet) ~ Increased Gold Income ~ Game mode centered around team fights and champion-to-champion combat ~ Less focus on farming, jungling, ganking and boss fights

Let me know what you think, and leave feedback if possible!

Here is the SMITE wiki topic on their ARENA mode, which is what this idea was based on. https://smite.gamepedia.com/Arena

20 Comments

Beatrice fallsJul 26, 20182 votes

that's ARAM :thinking:

Apollo99Jul 26, 20181 votes

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that's ARAM :thinking:

No this would have the option to choose your champs instead of it being random.

Agent CorgiJul 27, 20182 votes

Instead of using the Howling Abyss, why don't they use the Magma Chamber instead? https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/0/05/Magma_Chamber_Preview_1.png/revision/latest?cb=20170309175847

It kinda has that "Arena-Esque" shape to it. They could throw 2-3 Health relics on there & have fights in those areas of the map. Also, I'd love to play on this map. It just looks cool & to only use it that one time during All-Stars is a shame.

Apollo99Aug 5, 20181 votes

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Instead of using the Howling Abyss, why don't they use the Magma Chamber instead? https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/0/05/Magma_Chamber_Preview_1.png/revision/latest?cb=20170309175847

It kinda has that "Arena-Esque" shape to it. They could throw 2-3 Health relics on there & have fights in those areas of the map. Also, I'd love to play on this map. It just looks cool & to only use it that one time during All-Stars is a shame.

Great idea! I never even knew that map existed.

HammermancerJul 26, 20181 votes

so... aram?

Apollo99Jul 26, 20181 votes

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so... aram?

The problem with ARAM for me is there is no strategy in terms of team select. I would prefer to have a game mode similar to ARAM with either the current Howling Abyss map or some kind of 'arena' map, but with draft pick. I'm more of an action game player but I really do enjoy the team fights in League, but ARAM's random select limits the competitive feeling to game.

IceAYonJul 26, 20181 votes

technically, there is some sort of strategy, but unless you aren't playing with 2-4 people, the chances are no one put up a strategy and do whatever they want but for the few people who pick reroll/pick champs to their team.

With your suggestion, it might create a solid meta like how it is like summoner's rift.

Apollo99Jul 26, 20181 votes

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technically, there is some sort of strategy, but unless you aren't playing with 2-4 people, the chances are no one put up a strategy and do whatever they want but for the few people who pick reroll/pick champs to their team.

With your suggestion, it might create a solid meta like how it is like summoner's rift.

Yes. My problems with ARAM are that you don't get to choose your own champion and so even with rerolls you could still get stuck with a champion you don't know how to play well enough.

Please UPVOTE the main post if you find this idea interesting or support it.

IceAYonJul 26, 20181 votes

The only problem is creating a solid meta where there would be perma banned champions and people would already know what is strong in that gamemode. People would complain one is broken. That is why you try to learn the champ in ARAM.

It is like the similar reasoning why Riot doesn't have URF anymore.

Apollo99Jul 26, 20181 votes

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The only problem is creating a solid meta where there would be perma banned champions and people would already know what is strong in that gamemode. People would complain one is broken. That is why you try to learn the champ in ARAM.

It is like the similar reasoning why Riot doesn't have URF anymore.

I see. Well it could just be a fun game mode like ARAM except allowing people to choose champs.

MasterDCloneJul 26, 20181 votes

id be down for it on a map like ascension but maybe a little smaller to really have a lot of combat fast, maybe also make it 4v4. Make it 3 rounds last man standing , basically just fight till you only have 1 person alive on each team. Each round you start with a fixed amoun of gold to spend

Apollo99Jul 26, 20181 votes

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id be down for it on a map like ascension but maybe a little smaller to really have a lot of combat fast, maybe also make it 4v4. Make it 3 rounds last man standing , basically just fight till you only have 1 person alive on each team. Each round you start with a fixed amoun of gold to spend

I'm not sure how well a last man standing game would work, but I like the idea of using an arena-type map similar to Ascension and Dominion. But yes the idea is to have a lot of combat, and have it quick paced.

LohrrJul 26, 20181 votes

So NRAM? Not Random All Mid? Sona pick or draft?

Apollo99Jul 26, 20181 votes

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So NRAM? Not Random All Mid? pick or draft?

Personally I think draft works the best but blind would be OK too. But draft would provide bans for those op champs.

LohrrJul 26, 20181 votes

So, how do you propose settling who's doing what (ie who's going to tank or poke or whatnot)? It seems like it would make a lot of people unhappy if there were no roles at all.

Apollo99Jul 26, 20181 votes

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So, how do you propose settling who's doing what (ie who's going to tank or poke or whatnot)? It seems like it would make a lot of people unhappy if there were no roles at all.

Unless we make it role-based queuing, you'd have to settle that in champion select. I think making role-based queuing would turn people off from it though.

Please UPVOTE the thread if you find it interesting or support this! Thanks guys

SprixOkJul 26, 20181 votes

maybe not howling abyss since that might be taken as aram but choosing a champ, maybe have it like siege where certain parts of the map are blocked off like the side lanes and some parts of the jungle. it's definitely a good idea tho

Apollo99Jul 26, 20181 votes

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maybe not howling abyss since that might be taken as aram but choosing a champ, maybe have it like siege where certain parts of the map are blocked off like the side lanes and some parts of the jungle. it's definitely a good idea tho

Thanks for the feedback!

Wacky9Jul 27, 20181 votes

Obviously there would be less focus on jungling and ganking when you're playing on Howling Abyss. Plus some champions are broken on Howling Abyss and some suck. It would be terrible because everyone would be using the same champions. This should really be on Twisted Treeline or that one Scar place where Dominion was played.