Why Lee Sin Isn't and shouldn't be Nerfed

Gus The Cool Guy·11/19/2014, 7:03:03 PM·4 votes·1,188 views

Riot isn't going to nerf Lee Sin LeeSin to the ground like they have done with champs in the past Khazix Shaco Yasuo Leblanc no one is happy with what has become of kha and le blanc and they don't want to repeat these mistakes. Riot has proven that they care more about competitive than Solo Queue they are obviously trying to head in the direction of more entertaining competitive matches that don't have boring strats (4v0, line of scrimmage until the minions spawn, or farm to late game Nasus Ryze Jax ) because there not fun to watch or talk about, they want to see early team fights at dragon and blue buff and #LCSBigPlays, not stay in lane and farm for 20 and wait for a mid lane to feel like roaming.

They seem to be following suit with the NFL which is one of the most successful entertainment industries now because it is a completely different game than what it once was because of all the game changing rules. Quarterbacks cant be touched period (#LCSBigPlays LeeSin LucianZed ), Corner backs can't touch the receiver's so they can make big catches Lulu Talon Ryze (these champs were nerfed because they were oppressing their lane opponent), safeties and line backer's cant knock the $hit out of receivers anymore because they have to form tackleKassadin Khazix Nocturne Leblanc (nerfing assassins to the ground so "marksmen" aren't getting blown up every team fight), smaller faster running backs thrive now because forward progress eliminates the need for fullbacks and big strong running backs (nerfing boring or just oppressive champions so other champions can thrive) DrMundo Singed Sona MaokaiAnnie Elise Pantheon Kayle . One of my major problems is how the NFL monopolizes the tv industry by having all of the major networks broadcast their show, and how Riot seems to be imitating this by "coincidentally" have service disruptions or maintenance or shutting down Solo Queue (the closest form of competition for the lcs that they have control over because if you watch lcs you probably play the game) for whatever reason during LCS matches.

But I can't blame them for refusing to just nerf a champ that doesn't need to be especially when he is doing what they want in all champs as they have previously stated; he creates interesting choices when playing as or against him, has strengths and weaknesses and above all else is fun to play and very fun to watch being played at a high level. Which I think is the right way to go about making champions.

One thing I think most people need to understand is that this game isn't being made for the public anymore it is being made more as a platform from which they can create revenue from both directly and indirectly but is marketed as a free to play game (similar to how u can play most sports with just a ball and a field, yet somehow people found ways to generate billions of dollars from sports). Riot has an opportunity to make the biggest e-sport game ever and I would hate it if they threw away this opportunity. I applaud them for of taking the chance to break ground in a new and rising industry and continue to create a game that is both fun to play and fun to watch.

This is just my opinion as an esport fan and sports fan in general. Please comment if you think i'm right or am just out of my mind.

14 Comments

AetherKingdom11/19/2014, 7:05:22 PM5 votes

Riot isn't going to nerf Lee Sin LeeSin to the ground like they have done with champs in the past Khazix Shaco Yasuo Leblanc no one is happy with what has become of kha and le blanc and they don't want to repeat these mistakes. Riot has proven that they care more about competitive than Solo Queue they are obviously trying to head in the direction of more entertaining competitive matches that don't have boring strats (4v0, line of scrimmage until the minions spawn, or farm to late game Nasus Ryze Jax ) because there not fun to watch or talk about, they want to see early team fights at dragon and blue buff and #LCSBigPlays, not stay in lane and farm for 20 and wait for a mid lane to feel like roaming.

They seem to be following suit with the NFL which is one of the most successful entertainment industries now because it is a completely different game than what it once was because of all the game changing rules. Quarterbacks cant be touched period (#LCSBigPlays LeeSin LucianZed ), Corner backs can't touch the receiver's so they can make big catches Lulu Talon Ryze (these champs were nerfed because they were oppressing their lane opponent), safeties and line backer's cant knock the $hit out of receivers anymore because they have to form tackleKassadin Khazix Nocturne Leblanc (nerfing assassins to the ground so "marksmen" aren't getting blown up every team fight), smaller faster running backs thrive now because forward progress eliminates the need for fullbacks and big strong running backs (nerfing boring or just oppressive champions so other champions can thrive) DrMundo Singed Sona MaokaiAnnie Elise Pantheon Kayle . One of my major problems is how the NFL monopolizes the tv industry by having all of the major networks broadcast their show, and how Riot seems to be imitating this by "coincidentally" have service disruptions or maintenance or shutting down Solo Queue (the closest form of competition for the lcs that they have control over because if you watch lcs you probably play the game) for whatever reason during LCS matches.

But I can't blame them for refusing to just nerf a champ that doesn't need to be especially when he is doing what they want in all champs as they have previously stated; he creates interesting choices when playing as or against him, has strengths and weaknesses and above all else is fun to play and very fun to watch being played at a high level. Which I think is the right way to go about making champions.

One thing I think most people need to understand is that this game isn't being made for the public anymore it is being made more as a platform from which they can create revenue from both directly and indirectly but is marketed as a free to play game (similar to how u can play most sports with just a ball and a field, yet somehow people found ways to generate billions of dollars from sports). Riot has an opportunity to make the biggest e-sport game ever and I would hate it if they threw away this opportunity. I applaud them for of taking the chance to break ground in a new and rising industry and continue to create a game that is both fun to play and fun to watch.

This is just my opinion as an esport fan and sports fan in general. Please comment if you think i'm right or am just out of my mind.

lol. Kha'zix is no where near bad, and you have no idea what you are even saying.

AetherKingdom11/19/2014, 7:09:04 PM5 votes

Also, you said Lucian won't be touched, and he literally just got some big nerfs. You're either stupid or horribly misinformed.

BlackRaven11/19/2014, 7:32:01 PM2 votes

jeez luis you could have made your point in under 5 sentences.

TheFallenShaw11/19/2014, 7:38:08 PM1 votes

Khazix is currently a top teir jug, Shaco should never be underestmated,Yasuo is still op to those that can play him that's why he's the #1 on the ban list,Leblanc idk but i think she's fine as is still a good pick.

I don't really see where your going with this. Now if you would of said nerfed like...Elise who was a top teir champ before, now sadly a 3rd-4th string pic. I'd have to agree. As far as Lee SinLeeSin goes... I don't see where he should be nerfed.

Now I do however think that Rengar could use some nerfs, not big ones mind you but some small ones. longer cd or some kinda cost to his free abilitys. He can constantly harrass in lane

LongHair Fox11/19/2014, 10:05:46 PM1 votes

That was what the main guy said. I quoted his entire post lolz

ohh sh*t kited by the bad posting system of this forum. Sorry post where meant to main guy xP.

DSRM Mobius11/19/2014, 7:05:07 PM1 votes

I agree.

Learn 2 Swim11/19/2014, 10:08:47 PM1 votes

Morello already admitted on his twitter that he is scared of Lee Sin mains being upset so they pretend to nerf him while nerfing his main competition much harder leaving Lee even more massively OP even though he did get nerfed.

TLDR riot are scumbags

UPfreely11/19/2014, 7:12:40 PM1 votes

TLDR: e$port$

Gus The Cool Guy11/19/2014, 7:13:02 PM1 votes

I kinda meant how kha'zix has been changed so much since his release and lucian is still pretty much a top tier adc even after the changes instead of just destroying him completely like they have with some other champions