Rune Compensation - Some Perspective

Oleandervine··2 votes·359 views

For those of you complaining about the compensations on runes - think before you speak.

You're not losing access to runes.

You bought runes in the past, yes, I get that. You spent IP on those runes, and apparently as a veteran player, that makes you entitled to something. The old runes are all going away, yes, this is true. However, they're all also being replaced. The runes system is getting a modernized, like a VGU of sorts. It's like your iPhone getting a new iOS that updates your keyboard and removes outdated Apple software that's been integrated into other programs. You're losing, old, outdated files, but gaining new, flashy ones. This time, you're getting compensated for the shift. You still got every inch of value out of the old runes you purchased. You're now getting extra value because you're getting something back on items you've gotten all the use out of.

Please stop acting like this is the end of your world. You got your use out of the runes. You're getting new ones. You're getting paid for your old ones. You completely win here. You are not losing anything at all, because the items you're getting paid for have been valuable and usable to you up until the very end. The fact that you're getting partially refunded is great. It's like selling your old clothes to a thrift shop. Please stop complaining, and put some perspective on what you're getting, not what you're not getting.

3 Comments

ModDaenrysTargaryen1 votes

ikr, real world does not work like this, you pay for something you have a 14 day return policy and then you can not return it, riot is actully paying you back ip/be even though they do not need to

Eedat1 votes

You're not losing access to runes.

Hey lets look at it this way

  1. Been playing since season 3. Am going to lose 73000 IP at this conversion rate. Get access to new Runes for free

  2. New player gets a 100% complete refund. Get access to the exact same new Runes for free

  3. Any new player in the future get access to the exact same Runes for free

Wow, wonder why older players are upset for getting shafted?

Oh hey! Looks like you started playing in season 6 which means you're going to get a large portion of your purchases refunded 100%! You're totally not being a selfish douche because it doesnt really affect you I'm sure

Hufflepuff1 votes

Older players had to grind for Runes much harder than newer players. Runes were absolutely awful to acquire: if you invested in them early on (i.e. not waiting for Tier 3 Runes), your IP was pretty much wasted. Since the recent Rune price reductions (there have been 3 now, I think), new players will not know the pain of grinding for IP to purchase Runes while oftentimes being restricted to certain roles/champions because you lack certain Runes.

The fact that Runes AFTER the Sept 1, 2017 season get the full refund is what feels like a slap in the face to us older players. The easiest-acquired Runes are the most rewarded while the people who sweated it out back in the day get sidelined because of money. I think we'd all just like some recognition for this, be it more blue essence, an icon, or something.

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