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What is the reason why Summoners Rift isn't a 4v4 map?

Garlic Butter·11/16/2016, 9:55:18 AM·2 votes·962 views

I am really curious why the game is 5v5 instead of 4v4, I can think if 1,743 reasons why it should be 4v4 or would function better as a 4v4 map and I can't think of a single legitimate reason why it is 5v5.

And I have been in enough matches where 1 has DC'd from both sides and match quality improves dramatically, so my 1,743 reasons have all been actually vetted and verified as well (as well as winning the vast majority of any 4v5 I get into, and the exceptions are all highly specific set of circumstances required).

I tried looking for riot explanations since they seem keen on intent/motivation transparency but...there is nothing here.

4 Comments

Ego Killer11/16/2016, 10:01:03 AM2 votes

Because more role diversity provides for more diverse gameplay? Why would you want three solo lanes and a jungler? On the flip side, why would you want a duo lane without a jungler?

I don't know, a 4v4 means you have to get rid of one of the three roles that are actually different while adding another similar role to the game or making the jungle an empty wasteland.

CrazyBear198711/16/2016, 10:36:28 AM1 votes

After 5 years NOW you wanna question why the game is played this way?

Cause it's League of Legends. end of the story.

If you want a 4v4, make your own game.

SSrikeShadow9/8/2017, 10:24:23 PM1 votes

Wondered about this myself as the support role and autofill are hated so this would be the obvious solution.