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How do I climb when people are always toxic?

Donny Lurch·4/8/2015, 8:28:16 PM·1 votes·625 views

I have had this account for years, but I only recently decided to put my nose to the grindstone and get into ranked. I'm level 30 now, I placed Silver V, and I'm ready to see how far I can go. I don't always have a duo partner and I don't know any full teams, so I need to solo queue a lot of the time.

So far, nearly everyone has been really touchy. I get it, Ranked games matter and it can set you back if you lose. Why then do people insist on throwing their hands up and surrendering the first time they die to a gank, before level 6? Why do they have to start bickering and name calling, forcing me to mute everyone for my mood and sanity? I fail to see how any team can succeed through this kind of behavior, and frankly, I don't think these people deserve to win. How many people playing this game were sick that day in kindergarten when they taught the importance of playing nice with others? How many have no idea what a team game is? I just don't know what to do, it seems like pure luck that you'll get with a bunch of people who have enough sense to keep a level head and WORK TOGETHER.

I'm not very good in most roles, but I'm trying. I practice daily in Normals, when I'm not reading up on different champions and how to play around them. I main support, and all of my Ranked wins so far are with the same champion, Braum. Still, whether I'm on top of my game with Braum or doing my best in any other role, there's only so much I can contribute if my teammates would rather whine and bicker and be pessimistic whenever anything goes wrong, be it my fault or that of someone else on the team. How do you get beyond this? Is it best to just find a team and always play pre-made?

10 Comments

S H A Y C 04/8/2015, 8:30:39 PM1 votes

they have no will power

Nybx4life4/8/2015, 8:35:45 PM1 votes

It's easier to go duo as you'll have at least one other person in your team that you can connect with easier. Otherwise, try these tips out (This is coming from a guy who peaked at Bronze 1, so take it as you want): -Play well. Team members seem more willing to take instruction from someone who's getting fed and winning lane. No need to go overboard; just be able to make a call here and there (ward here, keep together, target this champ, etc)

-Learn more roles. Few normally go support I think, so it's easier to get it in ranked. However, it's good to have go-to champions in other roles. Because of this, you should try other roles in normals and pick out a proper champion you can play as. I hear Silver is more mechanics than higher-level play, so if you can do well say with J4, there's less need for you to have a full rune page set for him (although you should)

-Study other champions. You seem to be on this, but learn your matchups. You main support, so you should know how to face a Morgana support and a Quinn adc. Know what makes each pair work and how to avoid their plays. As odd-ball picks happen, don't forget to learn about other lane champs as well.

Drunk Rummate4/8/2015, 8:36:30 PM1 votes

Step 1: Turn off all chat in your settings. All chat is toxic the vast majority of times that it is used, and it is completely useless in terms of actually playing the game.

Step 2: When people are negative, don't respond to their negativity with more negativity. Don't bother giving people advice either, because 9 times out of 10 they don't want it and will lash out as if you insulted them. They're probably just having a bad game and they're upset. Just play the best you can and ignore their negative behavior to the best of your ability. When you do give advice, it's best to direct it at the entire team rather than a single individual. That way nobody feels like you're singling them out for their mistakes.

Step 3: Force yourself to do a little exercise after losing a game (Jumping jacks, crunches, pushups, or whatever). It doesn't have to be a serious workout, just enough to get you breathing heavy. Aerobic excercise releases dopamine and makes you happier. It also gets your blood flowing which will make your hands and brain more responsive (you'll play better). This will lessen the impact of your negative experiences overall and improve you as a player.

Step 4: Report negative behavior. This really does work! Not only does this eventually weed the negative players out, but it also makes you feel better simply for clicking the button. It's a psychology thing. You don't need to announce that you're reporting people either. That only makes matters worse in the short term.

Garurumon4/8/2015, 8:38:31 PM1 votes

You climb the ladder one step at a time. Otherwise you might fall and hurt yourself.

Do you know why Polacks can't change their lightbulbs? Because they can't climb the ladder.