Am I the only one who almost dozed off while watching every LCS matches?

BeatzBoyFTW·Mar 14, 2016·76 votes·4,613 views

Same picks, same strategies, duo jungle strategy, one support being the annoying bitch strategy, one team kills either bot or top turret, while the other team either kills the bot or top turret, possible lane swap between top & bot, and yada yada yada. It's things like this that always makes me consider if I needed a 2 hours nap or something. And even if I wake up and then attempts to watch another LCS game, I would reconsider getting a 2nd nap.

I swear, the only time where I will really love watching LCS would be those random picks like , other than that, it's nothing fun at all.

56 Comments

ItsCalledALanceMar 14, 201641 votes

state of the game punishes exciting plays.

people like seeing risks taken.

in the current broken ass meta a failed risk is end game.

just dance mid till someone steps 1 toe out of line and GG.

thats how riot wants it I guess.

YCitizenSnipsYMar 14, 20165 votes

"state of the game punishes exciting plays. "

Really, you might want to tell ROX, G2, and IMT that.

TimewinderMar 14, 20163 votes

and DIG

YCitizenSnipsYMar 14, 20162 votes

Wow imagine that. A bunch of first place teams have a different experience in this so called "punishing meta" as a team from last place.

I wonder why?

TimewinderMar 15, 20162 votes

um i was agreeing with you..

UnderscorBunniesMar 15, 20169 votes

I bet WildTurtle feels really punished for diving headfirst into the enemy team almost every game, amirite? :P

MhihnjMar 16, 20161 votes

well, wild is in his name

Reynard the ƒoxMar 15, 20161 votes

Tigers get away with it because they can just out-skill their opponents in nearly every (gg Ambition) situation. IMT gets away with it for pretty much the same reason. I don't keep up with EU so idk about them.

Nameless VoiceMar 15, 20163 votes

It's not just seeing them, people like playing with and against risky champions too. Or maybe that's just me?

I'd much rather play a game against a champion who has risk inherent in their kit. Skillshots, not too much mobility, certainly no more than one safety tool. Against a champion like that, you can still have fun and have a chance to outplay them no matter how far ahead they get.

Compare, uh, I don't know, something like Lux vs Zed. A fed Lux does insane damage (especially right now), but even then her skills are still skillshots and she's (relatively) weak, so even when ahead and overpowered, you still always have the chance to outplay and beat her. Zed, on the other hand, even when he's out of position, he still usually has enough tools to escape almost anything, and enough quick burst to blow up most attackers when he's fed. You tend to beat Zed either because he makes a mistake and dies for it, or because your entire team are able to lock him down and murder him before he can do much.

Maybe Zed isn't the best example, but it applies to any champion with lots of mobility / escape tools.

Vistha KaiMar 14, 201614 votes

I've been falling asleep last year's LCS. I can only imagine how bad it is now.

Zenthon PrimeMar 14, 201618 votes

Nasus, the AFK farm champion, was one of the most exciting picks as of late. People are excited to watch Nasus splitpush gameplay.

Let that sink in.

Vistha KaiMar 14, 201617 votes

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/55907902.jpg

rtbf225618241Mar 15, 20161 votes

This picture is too damn good!

HayRossMar 14, 20161 votes

What game was Nasus picked in?

ProtestantCaesarMar 14, 20161 votes

Week 8, VIT vs G2

Joe DreddMar 15, 20161 votes

no one is excited to see him play. they are excited to see him picked i guess.

Taric the GayMar 14, 201610 votes

I would rather play the game than watching high schoolers play the game.

Shadowjak101Mar 14, 20161 votes

A lot of them are 20+ years old

Taric the GayMar 15, 20161 votes

{quoted}

A lot of them are 20+ years old

I'd still rather play the game than watch 20+ year olds play the game.

LapisMar 14, 20168 votes

You're not, but not for the same reason as me. LCS games put me to sleep no matter how exciting they are. As soon as I put one on I'm out like a light, it's actually really convenient because I usually have trouble sleeping otherwise. LCS games and being a passenger in a car, two things almost guaranteed to make a sleepy Tazzy

MofoJamesMar 14, 20166 votes

This. LCS saved my ass from insomnia last semester. That's not even a diss; it's just great for shutting down random thoughts that keep me from sleeping.

TeenbusMar 15, 20161 votes

So glad to see other people like this! For the past three years, whenever I can't fall asleep, I pull up any VOD and let it sing me to slumber.

MhihnjMar 16, 20161 votes

Now i am waiting for riot to release a champ called Tazzy so that you can make your teammates freak out.

Skilled TheoryMar 14, 20165 votes

If you weren't entertained by that FOX -DIG game Saturday then there is no hope for you.

MrNuclearPumpkinMar 15, 20161 votes

[{quoted}](name=Skilled Theory,realm=NA,application-id=cIfEodbz,discussion-id=OXQbdEnA,comment-id=0002,timestamp=2016-03-14T17:55:38.512+0000)

If you weren't entertained by that FOX -DIG game Saturday then there is no hope for you.

One really awesome game, doesn't make up for several not so awesome games.

BeatzBoyFTWMar 15, 20161 votes

Haven't watched it, and I've just finished watching it.

I admit it.

That was THE best game of 2016 since FNC vs UOL's Yorick Cassiopeia in 2015. Thanks for recommending me this one :D

clleshMar 14, 20164 votes

so why are u watching?

TallyZrgMar 14, 20163 votes

I fell asleep twice watching the only teams I'm following this year in NALCS (TSM and C9).

Before I actually fell asleep I was yawning the whole time since they were using the same strats from all their other games, on top of using similar champions (if not the same champs).

Would love to see Hai on something that isn't Morgana, or get Bunny back into the games and actually devote time to his shotcalling instead of relying on Hai to solve all their shotcalling issues. (PS I love both Hai and Bunny, but I think it is silly that C9 always relies on Hai when things don't go right immediately)

Penta PenguinMar 14, 20163 votes

Watching people who spend their lives solving League will obviously be boring since it's just a repetition of the best strategies and picks of every patch

StoryDuckMar 14, 20162 votes

Nope, some of the games were very boring. There are a few gems but most are just repeats. Last season was so much better.

MofoJamesMar 14, 20162 votes

I can't think of a better game ever than C9 v. Immortals.

StoryDuckMar 15, 20162 votes

There are a few gems

Yep. That was a really exciting game.

LegitBusinessmanMar 15, 20161 votes

{quoted}

I can't think of a better game ever than C9 v. Immortals.

What I think a lot of people aren't realizing, is that game is how MOST games were in previous seasons.

The last game I watched a team won by droping inner turret, inhib turret, inhib, 2 nexus turrets, and the nexus and this was pre-30 minutes.

Miku Lv99Mar 15, 20162 votes

It's really easy to fall asleep during them. If I try to watch one, it really does make me start to seriously consider what will make me happier 1 hour from now, watching them play, or sleeping. Sleeping keeps winning. If they're just going to duo jungle while there's a 2v1 lane each of top and bot and there's almost no chance of anything remotely exciting or interesting happening for 99% of the game and it's entirely decided by that 1%, then I'd rather have that extra sleep than see that 1%.

DehornMar 15, 20162 votes

yes.

jodoboMar 14, 20161 votes

I think this explains it. "They are Pro players" they will do what they do because it works.

Earthlord JazzMar 14, 201610 votes

Which means it's not on them, it's on Riot to make the game exciting again

DemoGuideMar 14, 20161 votes

I probably should watch old season 2 M5 or CLG games. M5 was my favorite team, Froggen was my favorite player.

P.S. Also i remember me and my friend were watching season 3 finale over Skype. He fell asleep after first game.

ZT XperimentorMar 14, 20161 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/esports/GzL3XJer-audience-vs-professionals?comment=0001

RoMzMar 15, 20161 votes

Need dragon and rift herald to be worth fighting over. Season 4 was the best season to watch because it had combined the individuality of S3 and team work of S5. Dragon being worth gold (that scaled) made teams come down for a meaningful objective.

Want proof S4 was the best competetive season to watch? Check out this AMAZING series (one of many): OGN Summer Finals KT Arrows vs Samsung Galaxy Blue

Game 1: https://www.twitch.tv/ognglobal/v/42710165 Game 2: https://www.twitch.tv/ognglobal/v/42710238 (Part 1) https://www.twitch.tv/ognglobal/v/42710156 (Part 2) Game 3: https://www.twitch.tv/ognglobal/v/42710140 Game 4: https://www.twitch.tv/ognglobal/v/42710091 Game 5: https://www.twitch.tv/ognglobal/v/42710018

JESUSSAYSNOMar 15, 20161 votes

There was that one fucking crazy game the other night where the game ended after a 4 minute long drawn out teamfight slugmatch that was fucking fantastic to see. I loved that, was so hyped during that last bit. Cant remember the teams tho.

da gloriousMar 15, 20161 votes

I agree on the state of the game. I know watching the whole game is preferable as you don't get the complete picture otherwise, but it will take less time and might help you be a little more entertained if you watch the highlights on YouTube.

Brimaz The KingMar 15, 20161 votes

I fell asleep 3 weeks ago watching LCS.

NeameanMar 15, 20161 votes

and you just woke up now damn that a long nap

ZedexMar 15, 20161 votes

Wait, you're finding current LCS boring but you find watching Nasus farm in lane for 30 minutes and then auto win more fun?

Please, tell me what you're taking so I can live in a fantasy setting where Nasus is fun to watch

StealthWardenMar 15, 20161 votes

apparently not...

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/gameplay-balance/bAEfAKAn-honestly-even-lcs-is-boring-to-watch

LegitBusinessmanMar 15, 20161 votes

Come on man, isn't Gragas, Elise, and Nidalee enough jungle diversity for you? I mean these junglers have only been predominant in competitive jungle meta for over 12 months, no big deal right?

MrWasjigMar 15, 20161 votes

Actually the Roccat vs Origen match last week was pretty good.

But that's one out of how ever many are played a week.

AdonnaMar 15, 20161 votes

I don't watch anymore but this last Saturday, I didn't have any other streamers to watch and I was all caught up on LPL/LCK matches so I decided to watch. Ten minutes in to ban/pick (I think NA?), I fell asleep. I wasn't really tired but idk NA/EU production is so boring, and the matches are sub par compared to LPL/LCK. :/ I used to at least watch all the C9 matches but I can't even do that anymore.