PBE "Testing" complaint, .. part 1 miilion

Elite4Runner·Jun 30, 2017·1 votes·815 views

Yes, ONE OF THE purposes of having a PBE account is to get a look at new content, INCLUDING NEW CHAMPIONS. Part of that IS certainly to test the optimum build for said champion.

HOWEVER, it is also for testing sub-optimal builds.

EVERY SINGLE KAYN GAME IS THE SAME SET OF ITEMS.

Full AD

Yeah, I get it. He is "meant" to be played full AD.

But what happens when he is built tank?

"He isn't as good"

Who knows this really??? I haven't seen anyone do it. I can agree that he wouldn't be "as good" in theory, .. but that doesn't mean he isn't still good.

There is a chance he might be better than Riot intended him to be. But how will they ever figure that out,. ... IF NOBODY TRIES IT???

2 Comments

RiotmoonstonesJun 30, 20173 votes

You're totally correct that the PBE is meant to check out and playtest new content, regardless of what it is. Sure, there's a recommended list of items, so many players will select those, and may veer slightly off that path and try a couple new things.

The good news is, we have internal playtests, and a playtest team, who consistently test other builds as well for new champions. In the end, we've got all bases covered. :)

Elite4RunnerJun 30, 20171 votes

I figured as much, and I am definitely grateful for that. My issue is more that I don't actually get to see anything other than pretty damn close to the exact same build on 20 different YouTube videos.

This is certainly not a complaint that I have with Riot. I have honestly considered applying for a PBE account for this reason, however I've heard something about a waiting list, .. and I'm not all that good at PVP on Summoner's Rift.