Silver Elo: Self-Rightous "smurf" players

UniSect·Mar 25, 2019·32 votes·12,126 views

Sad gold IV player here. I probably just came here to vent, but, why all these players that think of themselves so highly? Im talking about the players that call themselves "smurfs" and then go off and say they are a diamond or plat with three accounts or something. Seriously, once they start losing, they trash to whole team about how they forever will be low elo and that he are much better. Really, do they got nothing better to do than go back into low elo hell and shit talk?

Many will say "just mute him" but muting them wont stop them from wanting to int the game because "its their second/third account so it doesnʻt matter" and it ruins the game for everyone else. Can you not just play the fucking game. Bare the fuck through like everyone else instead being a little bitch about your team and speaking.

Smurfs I have encountered: +

23 Comments

Dr DogMar 25, 201920 votes

like idc if your plat or some shit, in the here and now your feeding just stop

The SkáldMar 25, 201913 votes

If you are a diamond smurf and can't handle a silver player... well, it is not even possible

[sg-lulu]

SucctionMar 25, 20191 votes

[{quoted}](name=The Skáld,realm=EUW,application-id=yrc23zHg,discussion-id=0rL4ZqkK,comment-id=0002,timestamp=2019-03-25T08:18:43.695+0000)

If you are a diamond smurf and can't handle a silver player... well, it is not even possible

[sg-lulu]

To be fair, it's totally possible to mess up once or twice in a bad matchup and lose your lane even as a smurf. I've done it myself plenty of times.

That doesn't justify the horrible egotistical behavior though, that's still something that needs to stop.

The SkáldMar 26, 20191 votes

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To be fair, it's totally possible to mess up once or twice in a bad matchup and lose your lane even as a smurf. I've done it myself plenty of times.

That doesn't justify the horrible egotistical behavior though, that's still something that needs to stop.

Losing lane is not the problem. I am sure that high diamond players know what to do even after losing the lane and etc. I highly doubt that they keep YOLO and die and become toxic. Indeed, here are toxics in every tier, but not much in higher elos.

JamareeMar 25, 201912 votes

"I'm not even trying, I don't care, I have a Diamond smurf."

How much you pay for it?

How Do You MetaMar 25, 20194 votes

There are more people claiming they are diamond smurfs than diamond players. I never saw the appeal of a smurf or side account anyways. I couldn't even bother leveling one up to 30 because it was such a cumbersome waste of time. I want all of my hard work on one account with the good and bad times all in one place, which makes me work harder because I know it's all I got. I never really cared much for putting people in their place when I was diamond or if I had to justify my actions because of it, because I'm here to play the game not keyboard warrior. Also I feel like splitting my elo across different accounts will make me play worse because I can get used to lower elos and then struggle against higher elos.

Side note: I don't really care where I end up in ranked anymore because I climbed to diamond a few times so now I just play ranked and try my best but won't have any hangups if I get placed below diamond, just as long as I get to gold for the victorious skins and chromas then I'm all set :3

qewqewqewqewMar 25, 20191 votes

[{quoted}](name=How Do You Meta,realm=NA,application-id=yrc23zHg,discussion-id=0rL4ZqkK,comment-id=0004,timestamp=2019-03-25T14:12:12.624+0000)

There are more people claiming they are diamond smurfs than diamond players. I never saw the appeal of a smurf or side account anyways. I couldn't even bother leveling one up to 30 because it was such a cumbersome waste of time. I want all of my hard work on one account with the good and bad times all in one place, which makes me work harder because I know it's all I got. I never really cared much for putting people in their place when I was diamond or if I had to justify my actions because of it, because I'm here to play the game not keyboard warrior. Also I feel like splitting my elo across different accounts will make me play worse because I can get used to lower elos and then struggle against higher elos.

Side note: I don't really care where I end up in ranked anymore because I climbed to diamond a few times so now I just play ranked and try my best but won't have any hangups if I get placed below diamond, just as long as I get to gold for the victorious skins and chromas then I'm all set :3

I need to borrow your mentality for Ranked

How Do You MetaMar 25, 20191 votes

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I need to borrow your mentality for Ranked

Honestly, 70% or more of league of legends is based on your attitude in the game and the rest of the team as well. I rarely seen games where everyone is flamming win, so I don't contribute to it myself and try to keep people stable.

UniSectMar 25, 20191 votes

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I need to borrow your mentality for Ranked

I feel you. If I ever become higher elo, I'm never coming back to silver on any account.

Frontline FuryMar 25, 20192 votes

There is a “RANT” category, you know!

These people have always existed and always will. Their excuses dont matter.

NepgearDesuMar 25, 20191 votes

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These people have always existed and always will. Their excuses dont matter.

Not if Riot Games enforced draconian measures such as linking accounts to ID card number and permanently banishing the ID of every player found guilty of severe verbal offence, griefing, using several accounts. That would make sure they don't exist any more.

I am no supporter of such systems, but solutions exist in China for example. By giving up both legs you can save your pinky, isn't it wonderful?

Edit: DeusVult was faster!

The SkáldMar 25, 20191 votes

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Not if Riot Games enforced draconian measures such as linking accounts to ID card number and permanently banishing the ID of every player found guilty of severe verbal offence, griefing, using several accounts. That would make sure they don't exist any more.

I am no supporter of such systems, but solutions exist in China for example. By giving up both legs you can save your pinky, isn't it wonderful?

Edit: DeusVult was faster!

But they can use their mother's, father's, bother's ID and etc. Also, not every country would be agree with this. Even in my country, the government doesn't allow to play League of Legends if you are using government-serviced IPS. But if you use company serviced, it is okay.

AyzevMar 25, 20192 votes

[{quoted}](name=Frontline Fury,realm=EUW,application-id=yrc23zHg,discussion-id=0rL4ZqkK,comment-id=0003,timestamp=2019-03-25T13:32:50.030+0000)

There is a “RANT” category, you know!

That part of the boards is rather pointless. Ranting there is effectively the same as ranting in Microsoft Word or Notepad. No one is going to see it, and the ranter is aware of it, which makes the ranting less effective at venting their emotions. Knowing that there will be at least a few people reading your rant makes it feel more cathartic and also motivates you to put more thought into it.

DeusVultMar 25, 20192 votes

In Korea, in order to get an account in LOL, it has to be matched up with the equivalent of a social security number.

Now I wouldnt trust Riot with my SSN, but if their is 0 way to conclusively tie one person with one account then you will always get people that spam many accounts, or once they get banned will just create a new account.

NaalithMar 25, 20192 votes

Ah, I remember in seasons 2 and 3 when I started playing ranked some dude always stole mid, locked Corki, and said they were a diamond smurf before feeding horribly. Memories, man.

Gentleman GemsMar 25, 20192 votes

The very few times I've heard someone go on about how "This is their smurf" and "I'm Grand master Supreme Platinum 3 on my main" I have the urge to type "Well you're 0/8 so that means jack shit right now". Being a proud member of bronze I can happily say that they either rarely exist in my elo, or I have managed to avoid them all together and for either of those I am grateful

OneBarrelMar 25, 20191 votes

That's because if you're a smurf stuck in silver, you're most likely not a "smurf", more of a player who is hardstuck on their main account and believes by some miracle that if they make a second account, they'll bypass it. And then they don't. That's one of the reasons I think low elo accounts for such a large amount of the playerbase. The only exception I see here is people who share accounts with a low elo player to boost friends. Obviously, account sharing isn't allowed, but people still do it.

Bottom line: If you're a smurf and you're struggling against anyone Gold or below, you're most likely NOT a smurf. I can tell you from personal experience that the skill gap between the two is MASSIVE. If you want evidence, search up the rank distribution. Being High plat already makes you in the top 5% of all players and Plat is supposed to be an average rank.

grumpy panchamMar 25, 20191 votes

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more of a player who is hardstuck on their main account and believes by some miracle that if they make a second account, they'll bypass it. And then they don't.

Stop attacking me*[sg-ahri-1]* Lol jokes aside, whenever I get frustrated, I hop on my boyfriend's account and play ranked for him. He has ranked anxiety that he just can't overcome. I usually just play his placements for him and maybe climb him one division. We're not really that far in ELO (he ended S4 and I ended G5 last season) but it's enough for me not to take it so serious...also because it's not MY elo lol (at least I don't troll or int)

Rıots Bad ClientMar 25, 20191 votes

I remember this one occasion, in ranked. I picked fill and support.

and got in a game, and I locked in Taric without really thinking. and someone said "Taric" and of course said he was good. but then relise I Was top. So when we got in a game people asked why, I said I was a 'Smurf'(which I wasnt) to hopefully not crush any spirits.

but the damage was already done, as everyone just lost lane, and I couldnt fight the enemy top lane. I didnt die, but I was under turret. and as a support main. Farming under turret is rather difficult. We lost. But only the mid laner flamed me, but the rest of the team were angry at him for feeding bot(for roaming to much and dying) and then losing lane before the 8min mark. causing the enemy mid laner to roam a lot. Rather a fun game still. Got to practice farming under turret.

PaladinNOMar 25, 20191 votes

https://68.media.tumblr.com/0d30a3aa7558702a43ce444cc10c2d94/tumblr_nbcr7nXl7c1shiin5o1_1280.jpg

You gotta http://www.industryandbusiness.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/smurfit_kappa.jpg

JabberwöckyMar 25, 20191 votes

The biggest thing i cant stand:

Is when someone is trying to tell you how to play the game/your champ, when they themselves are going 0-4-0. Like, dont worry about me, worry about yourself, maybe youll do better. Had this game where i was playing as Xin Zhao, my team would NOT STOP going 3v5s, and whine that i was afk farming, and whoever else, was refusing to group. I was like man, you guys went straight to dragon, while im trying to stop the Tryn with TP from backdooring our topTier 2 tower, and our ADC is bot lane trying to push the wave for dragon. Then you guys get dumpstered, not my problem.

UniSectMar 25, 20191 votes

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The biggest thing i cant stand:

Is when someone is trying to tell you how to play the game/your champ, when they themselves are going 0-4-0. Like, dont worry about me, worry about yourself, maybe youll do better. Had this game where i was playing as Xin Zhao, my team would NOT STOP going 3v5s, and whine that i was afk farming, and whoever else, was refusing to group. I was like man, you guys went straight to dragon, while im trying to stop the Tryn with TP from backdooring our topTier 2 tower, and our ADC is bot lane trying to push the wave for dragon. Then you guys get dumpstered, not my problem.

THAT, I can understand. I had that problem just last night. I do pretty well with Azir. Going 2/3/4 cs 150 17 minutes, with him pretty standard. When we start losing, the jungler Xin Zhao started flaming at me saying "We lost the second I chose azir". And yet, here he is 1/4/1. Continued to int the game laughing it out saying it doesnt matter because its not his main account. Dont blame your trash on me. Cant handle low elo, get out. Dont know why you come back here.

Craft ZeppelinMar 26, 20191 votes

The sheer amount of Tryndamere "smurfs". I doubt smurfs would choose something droll like Tryndamere so I see through that lie.