Blitzcrank breeds toxicity
I began to notice a trend with
players that they tend to flame alot, and I've realised it's not a coincidence: Blitzcrank his fantasy, playstyle and kit breed toxicity due to a series of interacting layers.
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First, there's the skill/playmaking factor which is twofold: Blitz players think they're (mechanically) good players, it's a playmaking support so generally you're dealing with inflated ego's. This ego also sets them up for the third layer. (that's layer one: playmakers don't self-reflect, they critisize and blame others/luck).
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But when you do miss a hook you generaly feel bad, you might even get flamed for it. (thats layer two: getting flamed at for failing).
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So now you missed a couple of hooks and you feel bad, what do you do when you feel bad? You start lashing out (that's layer three: feeling bad/getting your (big) ego hurt makes you defensive and hostile ie: toxic).
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Then there's the general troll design, from the type of plays that he makes to his looks and even his laugh: it attracts people that like to troll and are potentially more prone to being douches. (that's layer four: troll champs attract trolls, obviously).
Now there are other champions that have this perfect storm of Toxic-inducing elements: high mechanical requirement (big ego + failure opportunity), and trollkit and looks/emotes.
etc.
What I am trying to get at is there's a psychological link to how a champion works and feels and how players react to it (in a negative way), both themselves and teammates or even enemies.
So it could be helpfull for all if you're mindfull of this mechanic. By not putting too much pressure on yourself "I gotta make plays, omfg I failed!" or lashing out at a failed high risk/reward play "noob you suck, can you land ONE hook please?"
or
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