Dear Non-GangPlank Players. . .

DaOnlyBubZ·7/24/2015, 7:21:29 PM·14 votes·1,987 views

On behalf of Gangplank players, I just want to say, "We get it. . . You think he's fine. . . You don't think he's changed that much. You actually think he's been buffed. . . You think we're stupid because we don't think he's playable anymore. . ."

That said, I've yet to see anyone that played GP regularly speak in favor of his update. He's not GangPlank anymore. The skill-set to play him successfully has DRAMATICALLY shifted. Formerly good GP players are now BAD GP players. I get that people with other skill-sets can find success with him, but I don't really care. They already have so many champions to pick from, they didn't need another.

Gangplank was uniquely suited to the style of play I enjoy, and is now garbage. Go ahead and '-1' this post.

Love,

DaBubz

36 Comments

pripustas7/24/2015, 7:26:52 PM6 votes

I don't like the new GP. The pirate feeling is just not there, and these barrels are actually very situational, and not useful in teamfights. No one is afraid of them, because tanks don't care about the damage, carries don't even come in range.

BastionKross7/24/2015, 7:58:30 PM5 votes

MinnitMann seems to really enjoy the changes, and he's a diamond GP main. He's been spending most of his time practicing this new GP, as have a lot of his mains.

I mean, let's face it, the passive got buffed quite a bit and it now works on towers. Q is largely the same, but it rewards you even more by using it to last hit by improving your ult. Your ult actually has quite a long CD now, but it can be customized to suit your needs. (Personally, I think the upgrades should be cheaper than they are right now) W is largely the same except it scales better the more you're injured.

The only point of contention would be the new E. My personal view is that it's not perfect; but it's a hell of a lot better than the old one. The old one was so damn boring and uninteractive. It had no counterplay for your opponents, and it was difficult to balance because it was an aura. The new E is a lot more versatile, interactive, and able to be counterplayed. (I would say there's too much counterplay, since barrels grant ten gold) I think the mechanics are complex, but not overly difficult. I do wish the barrel slow was more pronounced at early levels, since maxing Q first is the most important thing now. I do enjoy being able to use the barrels as a free passive reset to stomp down towers though. Most importantly, GP now has wave clear without having to buy item 3087 or item 3077 or item 3025 first, and that's HUGE. His playstyle is almost like a Shen now, where he can off splitpushing the other side of the map and when a teamfight breaks out he can help right away. The difference is that Shen actually has to stop pushing and join the fight, GP can keep right on pushing.

Alternatively, the new passive and the passive reset on his barrels allow for more bruiser GP builds. So he can build tanky, but still do damage as long as he keep popping barrels (whether they hit an enemy or not). If you do hit an enemy with a barrel, whether by hiding one in a bush or placing one near you then throwing out a quick chain to detonate, the 60% armor pen can add significant damage to even the tankiest GP.

SlackerboyTC7/24/2015, 7:41:41 PM4 votes

Awww is someone mad because they have to actually try and play him instead of going critplank and getting easy 2 shots?

lB2kGRlc8y7/25/2015, 9:52:47 AM2 votes

That's exactly how i feel about Veigar.

Vistha Kai7/24/2015, 7:59:02 PM2 votes

Initially I agreed with you, OP, but then I read your responses and downvoted all of them.

TheDuelist9997/24/2015, 7:23:48 PM2 votes

500 of my first 900 games were gp. Yes gp is harder now but if you really like him you will learn him. I like the new kit. The VU and VO im still thinking about minute man seems better but I think the fire on spooky needs to be a different color.

Rabid Husky7/24/2015, 7:52:37 PM1 votes

idk if its the tank meta or if its the fact in my gp games im getting camped but i just dont feel like his q does anything anymore

Ben Sharpio7/24/2015, 7:38:08 PM1 votes

Yep, he requires a higher skill level to be played now. Awww shucks! Better luck next time!

Knight SoIaire 7/24/2015, 7:58:38 PM1 votes

gp isnt that much harder thou

koonylooves7/24/2015, 8:54:37 PM1 votes

Oh boy, they added something besides Annie mechanics where you just point and click for damage and cs. Now hes too hard for you?

Clapper of Asses7/24/2015, 7:59:05 PM1 votes

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EffectFX7/24/2015, 8:31:56 PM1 votes

Except he's pretty much better in every category.

Sir Yamazuki7/24/2015, 7:46:16 PM1 votes

What exactly was unique about spamming a ranged auto attack no different than an adc?

stealthfox947/24/2015, 7:46:56 PM1 votes

There's literally no argument you can make for his old E being better. I get why some people don't like the new VO, mainly his laugh.