[Discussion] Recent and Upcoming Champions vs. Current Meta
((OP's note: This is not a bash Riot thread, or one asking for anything in particular. This is some observations I've made and I want to know if you guys see the same thing. Thanks in advance for playing nice!))
I am relatively new to the boards. I don't hover here except when I'm working and don't have time or flexibility to hop into a game during breaks. However, in my limited time here, I've seen numerous posts both "from" Riot and "at" Riot about trying to create strategic diversity.
I've been thinking about the champs that have recently been released verses the current meta. These are some observations (and I believe some of this came from other threads or champ notes, but I'm not sure). Please note that every thought should probably have a "supposedly" in front, and each thought is based on the fact that there is a direct "safety" mechanic built in for learning curves (usually escapes, but sometimes in very specific abilities like Rek'Sai's burrowed vision). It should also be noted that each of these champions seem to have an extremely large learning curve for being what I've dubbed "learning" champions.
GNAR
- Teaches ___ how to tank
- Teaches new melees how to melee (and still have a range to fall back on)
KALISTA
- Teaches ADCs how to kite
- Teaches Duo lane how to communicate
REK'SAI
- Teaches Jungles how to gank
((Upcoming)) BARD
- Teaches Supports how to roam
What I want to discuss is this:
- Do you see these trends like I do?
- Do you think the learning curve on these makes these trends feasible?
- Do you think these trends are supporting the current meta or allowing diversity (and if the latter, through what means do you think this diversity will come? IE, through knowledge, or through Bard starting to roam with Jungle, bringing back the duo Jung / single lanes I've heard so much about?)
