Maybe I am overthinking but...

Godhri·7/19/2016, 9:37:21 AM·1 votes·540 views

I am starting to actually see what people are referring to as ELO Hell in low play. After the decline of my mmr from Plat II down to Gold V, I started to experience more games of people who just don't seem all there (what some may refer to as trolls). One person claimed he thought he was support and thus went teemo bot with a taric. Despite his claims, he started doran's ring (this was before he told us he thought it was support). He then proceeded to die over the course of the first 10 minutes of the game a total of 7 times to their twitch or some other player in bot lane.

I don't know if he was a troll, but I certainly felt like if there was an ELO hell, this would be it. This was just one example of the few games I have experienced thus far since my mmr dropped. I don't remember the specifics of the other games that were similar, but I recall the feeling I had which was similar to what I am feeling now; 10 minutes after my game with the feeding teemo. Furthermore, in my decline, I could see a noticeable difference in game play of my teammates in my low mmr compared to when my mmr was higher.

The itemizing and the gameplay choices are questionable to say the least. The shot calling left me dumbfounded and the general champion mechanics are laughable.

However, I don't want people to think I am here simply to complain. I just wanted to express my thoughts on my experience in my great decline in MMR. I am not blaming teemo or any other "troll-like" player I have experienced. I understand my decline in MMR is a direct result of my own doing. I guess the whole point of this post is to let loose some frustration. So in retrospect, yes, I am here to complain and hopefully feel better while I am at it.

Thanks for reading,

P.S. I don't mind if I get downvoted. This thread is just to share my experience and thoughts on declining MMR. Feel free to post with feedback on my experience or your own experiences.

4 Comments

VvVVvV7/19/2016, 9:41:39 AM1 votes

Hell just dont fall to bronze. i just had to use cait in support role because the person who got ADC role locked in Soraka because they seen a streamer do it.

Trolls are not a myth

ANTI7EC7/19/2016, 10:28:34 AM1 votes

There is always something you should know... in your head.. if you are good enough you will climb.. otherwise you won't

venomous frost7/19/2016, 10:50:16 AM1 votes

yeah, the 5th division is always hell to play in, so many people that either got boosted because they wanted the border or people that are on a huge tilt and have been dropping to the 5th division.

gold 5 is definitely the worst, people get boosted to gold to get rewards.