shaco change idea

with the coming nerf to shacoes Q from the ptr (all damage lost on Q, longer Q CD, passive providing ap damage)

my suggestion is this

since Q will no longer be dealing damage make it so if he Qs a target it marks them with "Captive Audience" for 5 seconds

Captive Audience causes that target to be focused by any jack in the box in the area that is attacking and in range of that target (similar to how himer turrets switch targets) and if they get feared by a jack in the box they will walk toward another jack in the box instead of the normal direction IF it is close enough to reach the next box [calculates move-speed per distance by fears diration] (causing chain fears)

this change gives shaco more control over his box damage (can make them focus a target) and box use (easier to get multiple fears) in turn he loses burst because of how Q is already being changes

this raises shaco's dps while still reducing his burst capability (which is the goal of the Q change, reducing his ability to assassinate in .5 seconds) and keeps him in line due to the counter play that his boxes already have

this change buffs his control over using his boxes when played well while still offering the normal counter-play vs his boxes to counter it (which come in the form of easily killed by aoe, red trinket, control wards, and tanks to activate them without taking much damage unless there is a sever lead by shaco)

otherwise shacos 'core' build will be the bruiser on hit shaco that really isnt fun to play and it will be a huge nerf to ap shaco (yes even with the ap change to his passive it will be a nerf due to safety, reliability, and burst nerfs)

please note the change im suggesting doesn't directly increase shaco's damage or utility, it makes it more reliable and easier to use, without removing its counter play mechanics

edit: another thing they could do is increase the CD reduction Q gives on backstabbing out of stealth with it as they use it since it will no longer provide damage in in of itself