@Meddler Thoughts skarners crystal spires...
I read the other discussions so I am up to date on the follow up on Skarner thus far.
That said, why not just have ONLY two crystal spires for skarner, and have them on his side by the red and blue buffs, each crystal spire controlling one entire side of the jungle? (Yours camps, and the enemy side)
Those who are brave enough to invade can slow down skarners attack speed for 1 min, and will be able to hit him where it hurts while adding fair counterplay. Scarner gets strong? Take the crystal spire and slow down his clear. Fail to do so? Scarner get stronger.
Just an imo and a tldr, simplifying the spires to 2 only, and having them on skarners side does have good tradeoffs, and adds interaction/interest between players ("We gotta slow down skarner!!!")
Just my thoughts...