I wish global buff timer will be removed in S7

The Deckowner··5 votes·1,394 views

tl;dr the 1 minute global notification on blue and red buff need to go. for those who don't know check this link. http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-69-notes#patch-jungle-timers

Jungle buff timer is basically free info given to unskilled jungler that does not have control of vision over the enemy jungle. This info should be gained by consistantly invading and warding in the enemy jungle, keeping track of their jungle route, and having the game knowledge/experience to predict the position of the enemy jungler. Viving it out for free greatly diminishes the value of the skills of jungler listed above.

I see the implement of this buff timer as a way to make Jungle a beginner friendly role. But no this is not the right direction to go. Jungle should require map awarenwss, warding, calculation, experience and knowledge. Players should adapt to the jungle, the jungle shouldn't need to change itself so noobs with no macro skill can easily take advantage over the enemy because information was given for free.

Not to mention how badly this can be abused in a solo vs premade match up. "I brought 0 wards, never used yellow trinket, and went for red smit. but hey Rito tells me this guy's blue buff is up in 10 seconds! I will just call my premade top and mid to invade with me via skype so I get free blue buff!" this is not right.

#NoGlobalBuffTimerSeason7

6 Comments

Naenia1 votes

No. Also, the timers are only accurate if you see the camp being destroyed. If you don't understand, then read this article:

http://2015.na.lolesports.com/articles/hunt-how-use-camp-timers

EndlessSorcerer2 votes

That's how they used to work after release, but it has since been changed.

About a minute before red/blue buff spawns, the timer will be made available to both teams and an icon will display on the mini-map. This will occur even if you haven't seen the buff killed or the empty camp.

Naenia1 votes

The keyword I mentioned was "accurate". You will still see the timer but it won't give you the accurate time.

EndlessSorcerer1 votes

The change was part of the mid-season mage update.

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/game-updates/patch/patch-69-notes#patch-jungle-timers

Jungle timers for all buff camp and epic monster respawns are now automatically granted to both teams at 60 seconds before spawn (vision of the takedown still grants the full timer)

A respawn icon appears at the camp’s location on the minimap at 60 seconds before spawn, brightening at 20 seconds

You get the exact time of spawn even if you have never seen the camp at any point in the game. The only difference is that you have to wait until a minute before it spawns to have the timer if you didn't see it die.

The Deckowner1 votes

for clearity i will post that link in the op, thnx for the explaination.

The Deckowner1 votes

do you live under a rock? I am talking about the hourglass timer that automatically occurs when a buff will spawn in 1 minute. It was implimented this season, your post was from last year.

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