Implement a new Account Option, "Disable allied overrides"
TL;DR some players would prefer an option to not be forcibly controlled by a random player. at the end of the post are my ideas for consumable items to balance these abilities in games where these situations occur.
Ever since Bard and especially with Tahm Kench, these forums will occasionally tell a story of trolls who intentionally abuse these new mechanics riot is implementing to allow for players to forcibly control another player on their team. In theory and in most instances these mechanics are a novel idea that allow for teammates to possibly save an ally, or initiate the enemy team in a unexpected way that could snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Riot has implemented many champions before that allow for players to buff teammates, but only recently have they begun to include what I like to call "Allied Overrides" or abilities that forcibly for a brief or extended amount of time. Such as
's Ult,
's Ult, and
's W.
Now, Kalista is almost an exception in this list wherein that the player whom Kalista wishes to ult must first accept being linked to them and if they refuse they cannot be ulted. Bard and Tahm Kench however do not require any form of "contract" between teammates. This allows players to potentially abuse these mechanics in a negative fashion in order to troll. And while, yes some players are grateful for the occasional save from
's W. He can in effect interrupt a players rotation or attempt to save players who did not wish to be "saved" at that moment.
I offer this as a potential solution. First, add an account option under gameplay that allows for players to "disable allied overrides" what this will do, is make visible items in the shop that are free and one time use consumables. These consumables will offer caveats to allied champions with "Allied Overrides" in their kits and how they can interact with you.
The Items Sanctuary's Refusal - The player becomes immune to Bard's Ultimate when there are no enemies within its active range. (this prevents players from using Bard to stall an escaping teammate in order to have the enemy team catch up with them etc. However still enables the cc if enemies are also caught in the active radius)
Odoriferous Cologne - The Player becomes immune from being Consumed by Tahm Kench. (this prevents players from being forcibly cc'd, even though it can be canceled by the player normally, that brief window of time can make all the difference in a fight)
-none for Kalista as she has a built in contract mechanic- -more would be added for future champions with these sort of mechanics in their kits-