Why do people allow Riot to have such horribly predatory game design?
Hots has more balanced gameplay, less ragey children, and focuses on team play rather than the least common denominator.
It doesn't have feeders or afkers in 90% of matches.
It's fun, has flavorful and wonderful abilities and playstyles.
But most importantly, it doesnt gimp new players for no reason.
What the hell is with runes/masteries? You gimp newer players... why? What's the point? Why do runes cost so much, and why can't I get good ones until level 20? Why do champions cost so much damn IP?
In HotS, I can own every hero just by completing daily quests. And I only have to complete them once every three days. And guess what? I am much more likely to spend money on that game, then give Riot money because they are choking and squeezing my ability to play the game?
Don't get me wrong, league is a good game and I love to play it. But how has there not been a revolt against their shitty, money grubbing, terrible design OUT of game? It's appalling, and the main reason you have leavers, afkers, and ragers is due to the harsh punishments and leveling up design.
In HotS, if you rage uncontrollably, they just silence you and ban you from ranked. You can still play, cool off, and relax. In League, they straight ban the account, banking on the chance that they will make money off your new one. I say this as someone who hasn't been permabanned or spent money on the game.
I don't understand how anyone supports this game financially. I urge you all to stop giving Riot your money until they fix the real issues with the game. The predatory tactics. Thank you for your time.