I don't like the Teleport nerf.
Was 
nerfed just for pro play/more fairness vs premades? Because now the Top or mid laner can't really save Bot lane from something like a 4 man collapse. There's gonna be a lot more cancelled TP's...
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Meanwhile ignite & flash have been unchanged for years, despite being used in near every game.
That was the point of nerfing tp, it was too good at what it does. So yes, its a good thing that there will be more cancelled tps and people actually have to decide more correctly to make the spell work. I mean its STILL mandatory on toplane so theres that, its still pretty op.
But the four man collapse is also harder to pull off because the enemy top laner can't TP in. And I think that's a definite improvement.
TP has always enjoyed two kinds of power; the repositioning kind that helps with splitting and lane pressure, and the "surprise attack." The surprise attack mechanic has always been kind of overpowered, and I think it's the real reason TP has enjoyed such popularity. With that gone, only people who can effectively use the repositioning of it will take it, and I really think that's good for the game in the long run.
A lot of people loved surprise attacking opponents, and understandably so. It was fun. But fun doesn't mean healthy. And I, for one, agree with Riot's decision because I want that healthier game, and I see how this leads to that. Time will tell if it pays off on that hope or not.
My point is, a lot of people are posting a whole bunch of reasons it is bad, but leaving out the reason it was done. It was done so that TP is less ubiquitous, and it's role as a spell is more clear. I think that's a good thing.
I actually want to see Teleport nerfed or Barrier/Cleanse/Ignite/Ghost buffed until Teleport is no longer mandatory on top laners. When we see summoner spell diversity in top lane, then we'll know a balance has been achieved.
Teleport was nerfed to prevent 5 man collapses on bot. It's not being reverted. Use your TP smarter, not to join a fight, but to force a disengage. If the enemy team sees you TPing in, they'll either back off, or assuming you're good with your Champ, you'll kill them both.
I think bot lane's more happy than anything with the TP nerf. No more free kill tp's from top.