Combining the Smart Ping system with Bards ult.

BobbyRoll·Mar 19, 2015·4 votes·930 views

Bards kit, as of now, could be better. I think it would be interesting if his ult could actually be controlled, as in who he chooses to put into stasis, using the Smart Ping system that we already have. Bard would simply click R (like how we click G or V for pings) followed by the click then drag left/right/up/down to choose who he puts into stasis.

 If the Smart Ping system becomes integrated, Bard could possibly have choices like ulting only allys (drag left), only enemies (drag right), all (drag down), and only structures and minions (swipe up). This would definitely improve his kit and possibly change outlook for potential Bard players. 

 This idea does not have to be limited to reworking Bard but maybe even open new doors to newer champions. They could have a new play style, where their skill changes depending on direction of swipe, just like how we have champions who have different skill sets when they transform into a different form typically through their ultimates (i.e. Nidalee, Swain, Jayce, Elise).

6 Comments

ZakennayoMar 19, 20151 votes

Actually that sounds very viable!

Why doesn't Riot think about these things.. Thats what they are paid for damn it!

OhOkYeaMar 19, 20151 votes

Bard is fine and if anything, needs a nerf on the tunnels.

Kitten of EvilMar 19, 20151 votes

It would be harder to do clutch ults this way... the point of smart-cast is to not have to click twice, just aim at cursor and hit button. Every moment counts.

Also, at least in Bard's case, his ultimate is one of the most powerful moves already. If you could choose to only put certain things into stasis, it would be gamebreaking. I have zero doubt about that. Right now it's at least kind of a double-edged sword in that it can save enemies or endanger allies.

BobbyRollMar 19, 20151 votes

It could still work, like in Rumble's case with his ult on smart cast or when Viktor's laser is on smartcast.

And I agree with you with Bard's ult being high-risk high-reward but, that's the only spell in his kit that is worth mentioning. His other spells, during team fights after laning phase, become almost unreliable. If you're fighting in a base or in the middle lane, terrain and minions aren't a reliable source for his q to land. Tunnels just get thrown out of the picture. Also if an assassin/fighter strongly focuses your ADC, his heal and speed boost goes unnoticeable.

So I think Bard could use a little help if his ult is the only thing everyone can concentrate on.

Kitten of EvilMar 19, 20151 votes

I'd prefer him to be less binary and ult-focused. When a champion is entirely reliant on their ult to be relevant, this is a balance issue as this means they're relevant once every 2 minutes... he could use buffs in other areas, I think, before his ult is made even stronger. Mainly his meeps and chimes.

SooFr0styMar 19, 20151 votes

The whole reason bard's ult is considered "balanced" (at least to riot) is that a system like that is not in effect. It would make bard extremely dangerous and potentially toxic. The only reason his ult is balanced is because it is unbiased by how it interacts with everyone.