Since season 4 is about to end, is there a valid reason as to why we should play Ranked right now? I mean, unless you're in promos to place in the next division, is there any point in gaining LP when season 5 is about to begin? Why or why not?
SecondChanceHero2 votesIm pretty sure there is no valid reason to play ranked at ANY point in time now.
Sammystorm2 votesgetting a better mmr will affect your placements in season 5.
So Manly1 votesBut isn't that why there is seeding? I thought that controlled your placements
Sammystorm2 voteskind of. What riot has done every season is move every one closer to 1200 based on a formula that escapes me. Basically how it works is if you are closer to 1200 you will move less if you are further away from 1200 you will move alot more. If you are diamond for example you might be seeded at 1600. Where as if you are gold you will be moved to around 1300 mmr. So it compresses every closer to 1200 but if you increase your overall mmr after the compression. Not enough to really make a difference but you will have a higher (or lower) overall mmr then if you just quit for the week.
So Manly1 votesThat clears a lot of my questions up, thank you!
disregardable1 votesI actually prefer the people I play with in ranked to normals. It used to be the other way around, but lately the people in my ranked games are just playing so much better. The only reason I'm not playing right now is I bought a new laptop and am still adjusting.
So Manly1 votesBut will LP gains now affect season 5?
disregardable1 votesno, why would they...
Skilliard1 votesYes:
it improves your seeding for season 5 by increasing your MMR.
you might be able to rush to a higher division/tier for rewards if your close.
It provides great practice for learning. Normals aren't really that good of practice since people troll around.