Placed 6 divisions below my last division.

I went from plat IV to gold V... AND I'M GRATEFUL.

I'm grateful because i used to play ranked purely for the feeling i received upon reaching a new division/tier. I played because i loved the feeling of getting better. I love how i now have the chance to prove myself again and play against enemies that are probably even harder than plat IV. If you have ever been promoted, you know how good that feeling is, but once you are at your peak you dont get that feeling of self accomplishment as much as you would have if you were constantly climbing.

If you have been placed lower than you were last season (like 98% of other people) DONT FRET, take this opportunity to learn what you may have missed on the way up. For example in my placements I have seen how i get abused when i dont ward or how map awareness alone won me a couple of games. You should look at it in a more positive way instead of a negative way.

I remember all the way back when i started in season 3 i would go dr mundo with 6 warmogs because i thought it was awesome and i went 5-5 in my first provisionals, i placed silver V. I stopped playing ranked all together that season because it was too intense of a feeling but now i strive off it. The next season i was more accurately placed in bronze 4 but i climbed that season all the way to gold 4. The start of season 5 i was placed in silver 4 and i remember feeling pissed off just like most of you are, but that didnt stop me and you shouldnt let it stop you. Since i didnt let it stop me am 3 tiers higher than when i first started 3 seasons ago and i hope to make that number 4 this season.

Share your placement stories with me, Im eager to hear!