ARAM impressions
Ever since ARAM was released I have played the game mode A LOT. I find it more fun then 5's a lot of the time. The only exception is when the RNG really messes with the team comps. I understand that's the whole idea around the game mode, but I think there should really be SOME parameters in place to help. That way you don't end up with one team having
against a team of 5 melee bruisers that can't even get within AA range. And once again, I get there's
as a way to help but it usually doesn't because the game ends too fast for a summoner spell to make a difference. I've been sent the Riot Survey emails concerning how I feel about ARAM as a game mode and if I had any ideas to improve it. Every time I suggested some kind of restrictions on how teams are composed and it doesn't seem to have gotten any better.
I play this game mode to just have some fun, not really have to think too hard about the game and just kinda pass some time. But more times than not it turns into a joke because of 1-sided teams completely stomping. I know people rage and get upset over losing ranked games, but I don't feel like ARAM should be a game mode that can even create those feelings. It's hard to have fun in a 13 minute game where you can't even do anything without getting completely annihilated.
ARAM balancing is probably not even worth Riot's time at this point, but for the few players that really enjoy playing this game mode just as something to pass time with friends like me I think they could at least try something to balance it just a little bit better.