Why Zz'Rott Portal is a terrible idea

xLegendary Troll··3 votes·820 views

Wow cool an item that allows me to summon things! As a die-hard RTS fan I love this item...NOT!

This is a terrible idea. I will list the things this item will truly achieve.

  1. Push wave making it harder/riskier to cs.
  2. The voidlings will take your cs, overall decreasing the amount of gold that can be earned in the lane it was deployed.
  3. I assume gold can be generated from killing these things which result in MORE GOLD FOR THE ENEMY.
  4. Finding the enemy Zz'Rot will become a chore if you do decide to pass up on free gold.
  5. It's a trap for newbs who think they can influence a lane with it.
  6. Reminds us of Dota. Please don't.

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11 Comments

MrDrBudd6 votes

voidlings give you the gold just like banner of commands empowered minions do. according to a red post enemies cant generate gold from killing the voidlings.

Dominick Destine3 votes

{quoted} voidlings give you the gold just like banner of command

This.

OP, you sir, are bad.

xLegendary Troll1 votes

what about the minions the voidlings couldn't last hit properly?

Sightless662 votes

What about them? You're either there to take the last hits yourself, which you should be able to do, or you're not there and you wouldn't be getting the gold anyway.

Lord Dusteon2 votes

[{quoted}](name=xLegendary Troll,realm=NA,application-id=3ErqAdtq,discussion-id=u0QMxkZl,comment-id=000000000000,timestamp=2014-12-12T01:44:32.312+0000) what about the minions the voidlings couldn't last hit properly?

I'm assuming you're capable of right clicking a low health target, right?

xLegendary Troll1 votes

Well that's somewhat a relief. Still I can abuse it. If I freeze the lane the portal is in, I will consistently get to free farm that lane while the enemy has to overextend in order to stop me.

Sightless662 votes

No one will be getting this as a first or second item. The stats don't allow for it. You will not see this item in a game before 20-30 minutes. You will also not be freezing a lane at 20-30 minutes. I don't think this is a significant concern.

Kowe The Ewok2 votes

THey don't give money (well thy did but Riot stated that was a bug)

Sightless662 votes

I disagree. I've played with it on the PBE, so let me correct you on a few points.

Push wave making it harder/riskier to cs.

You're not getting this item in lane. The stats don't allow it. It's for pushing lanes and taking towers. There is a point of the game where the laning phasae ends you need to take towers. This item helps do that.

The voidlings will take your cs, overall decreasing the amount of gold that can be earned in the lane it was deployed.

Two things. First, you get gold for whatever they last hit. Second, you can leave the lane after placing it, meaning you can actually be farming a lane you're nowhere near. Seems good to me.

I assume gold can be generated from killing these things which result in MORE GOLD FOR THE ENEMY.

You assume wrong. They don't.

Finding the enemy Zz'Rot will become a chore if you do decide to pass up on free gold.

Finding it is not particularly hard. Again though, the minions don't give gold.

It's a trap for newbs who think they can influence a lane with it.

You don't buy this item to influence a lane. You buy it to push towers. It is very, very good at pushing towers.

Reminds us of Dota. Please don't.

One of the biggest advantages Dota has over League is strong item actives. Some of the best gameplay in League's recent history has come from increasing item actives (more active items may be the single best thing that has ever happen to supports). I see nothing but positives here.

xLegendary Troll1 votes

Thank you all for the responses. As you can see, SOMEONE has to point out the negatives of something otherwise things will be unbalanced. It's good that the majority of my problems are solved or being looked at. Deep down inside I want this item, but I'm just afraid of what it might do to the game's current health and future.

Sightless661 votes

I'm just afraid of what it might do to the game's current health and future.

Is there a specific concern you have here? As I see it, increasing the number of items that give unique functionality is a good way to improve game health. I'd be interested in hearing your point of view.

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