So, I'm on a losing streak (Rant/Vent post)

Mellori··2 votes·558 views

For the past week or so, I've been losing so many games. It's gotten to the point where I just want to quit for a while, but I can't because I used to love the game so much. So I feel like in order to keep my sanity, I need to post this.

I tried starting ranked without my duo, because he hasn't been around to play any. That's kinda what started my downward spiral. So far my ranked games are sitting at 1/6, the only win I have is because I took mid instead of my usual support. Don't get me wrong, I play both lanes. But I prefer supporting. Except, every ADC I come in contact with can't do anything. I can get them fed early, then they throw. Not to mention, my entire team. I say "Hey, we aced them, let's get baron" toward end game, try to be the shotcaller, and NO ONE LISTENS. 5 minutes later, guess who has baron? Other team. Of course, because I didn't just say we should get it. Not at all.

So, I tried playing some normals to see if that would help. Nope, even there people don't listen to shotcalling. They dive, they feed, they derp around in jungle and don't know where to go. I feel like I'm babysitting 2 year olds when I play support. 2 year olds who can't understand English.

Finally, I tried playing some Nemesis Draft today. It's a new mode, supposed to be fun, right? Well, no. I've played 4 games of it so far. One game we had 2 afks for most of the game. One game we had a bot lane who fed hard, and they had the advantage. The other two games were that people didn't know they were picking for the other team, and raged when "I didn't get the champ I selected, wtf!"

If you looked at my in-client match history right this second, there is only 1 victory. One. To see that every time I look at my profile just makes me sad and frustrated. I don't even care if I have a 40/60 win rate. I just want something better than this crap I'm getting this past week. It's not fair.

Edit: Downvotes aren't really necessary. You're not helping the problem. Thanks though.

11 Comments

Nova Skye2 votes

I'm posting to let you know you're not alone. I had the worst day ever in ranked yesterday, and my main duo out ranked me, so we can't cue now. But let me say this - it always gets better. While taking a break might be the best idea you get, the benefit of coming back with a fresh mind is wonderful.

I won't even recap what happened to me yesterday. It's not worth it to think about it. I cued with four friends after that game and got the best compliments (the first time I played with them, they seriously didn't understand that I could actually play, all they saw was my bronze 5 mark. Last night change their minds, finally).

Mellori1 votes

Yeah, I've been looking for a new duo for a while now, and when they hear I was Bronze 1 last season and am 1/6 currently in my placements, they don't wanna play with me even though I'm ahead of my elo. So trying to find a new duo is a struggle because they won't even play a game with me to give me a chance.

Nova Skye2 votes

I would happily give you a chance :) I already have several duos that I grab as they are online, so I may not be available often - but if you want to add me in game, we can work a couple of normals to see if we are compatible :)

Mellori1 votes

Sounds good, thanks!

Aerothal2 votes

there is a video from gbay99 i highly recommend when you go on a losing streak. here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxE8wTbYJs8

the "how to die less in LoL" is a great vid too!

Mellori1 votes

Awesome, thanks!

Eleshakai2 votes

I know this is meant as just a vent... but here's the best advice I can give to anyone for whom the game is reaching the limit...

First and foremost, find something else to do for a few days. Something COMPLETELY different. Personally, I'd recommend something lighthearted and fun, something like Journey or Rayman Origins, or maybe watching some non-LoL streams, or just watching tv/movies/anime. Something as far from LoL as you can get.

Secondly, when you get back, play a game or two of normals ,teambuilder, aram, or something else just to refresh your muscle memory.

Thirdly... it's harder to get on tilt if you're not focused on winning - so learn to focus on yourself. On becoming better, rather than simply on winning. I made an advice post a while back... here I'll post a link for you... maybe a change in mindset can help you avoid this in the future: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/miscellaneous/Xp3EhQMY-advice-for-enjoying-and-succeeding-at-ranked-play

Mellori1 votes

Yeah, I'm trying. As much as I don't want to quit, I'm thinking about it.

Thanks for the link, by the way. ^^

Eleshakai1 votes

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Yeah, I'm trying. As much as I don't want to quit, I'm thinking about it.

Thanks for the link, by the way. ^^

Honestly, the stigma around quitting doesn't make much sense to me. League of Legends is a video game... thus it is a pastime that is used for enjoyment. If you're not enjoying yourself... quitting is the intelligent, logical thing to do. And the beauty if it being free to play is that if you quit, and 2 weeks down the line get the urge to play again, you can always do so without any penalty.

There's nothing wrong with recognizing that you're not enjoying your time and going to find something you WILL enjoy in stead. It might sound strange, but it's true. There's nothing bad about that.

Mellori1 votes

It's nice to see that people are downvoting something that isn't meant to be pointing fingers or anything more than letting me relax..

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