Meanwhile In Top Lane… [Weekly roundup - July 16]
Hey guys, welcome to this week’s 'Meanwhile in Top Lane...', your one-stop-shop for great conversations from the last 7 days (with hawt banner courtesy of Crazy Boris).
Here's what you may have missed while you were busy
So very meta
We posted a thread to discuss boards moderation and shared what we’re working on as well as our long-term vision -- Go share your thoughts!
Hungry FOR BUFFS?
In response to fears of Tahm buffs, ZenonTheStoic shared conclusions he’s drawn from his win-rate and insight on how data impacts decisions.
A fine-al farewell (sorry Nick)
After our very own Nick Allen announced that he’s leaving Riot, folks shared their favorite memories of him and mourned the end of many dank memes.
Between Two Turrets
New Between Two Turrets, a series for ya’ll to talk to individual Rioters about LoL n’ life, featuring visual designer and classic vocalist Saiyaka.
To promo or not to promo
Mast3rShake started a vote on whether promos should stay or go -- Others shared why they think they’re valuable and ideas on how to improve them.
inb4 “Report 420SwagWizard for Takesies Backsies”
Folks riffed on /u/ReviloNS’s idea to promote swapping in champ select by allowing players to see what champs they have in common with others.
AMAs
16 y/o Challenger Rengar-main Pridestalker held an AMA on the subreddit, and /u/H2OManiac posted an English translation of Sjok’s German AMA.
Meddler shares his vision for the future of trinkets
Meddler revealed we’re testing removing gold cost for trinket upgrades, leading to discussion on the in-game implications of free extra vision.
LEAVE RIVEN ALONE
/u/Fyrial2 broke down why the pros don’t play Riven on stage, sparking discussion on format changes that could make her more viable in the LCS.
It’s a hard gank life
/u/halofan111 questioned the state of ADCs in the current meta, starting multiple threads (and some satire) on whether the role needs change.
The (dev) circle of life
Lots of conversation around Riot's development velocity, with multiple Rioters offering their perspectives on development challenges and players debating whether or not they justify delays.
Enjoy it while you can Blitz-mains... 
Folks shared champs they dread being mastered, fearing that’ll get ‘em noticed and swiftly nerfed into the ground (It's k, doesn’t work that way).
DRIVE: Quas
New episode of DRIVE, a series that gives an in-depth look at the backgrounds of individual LCS players -- This week follows TL Quas.
You may have missed...
Ranked queues were temporarily disabled due to a recall bug, and we announced a wave of bans is going out for MMR boosters.
The roffles
Both Zed and Riven were disabled due to bugs, leading to mass celebration and questions. Elsewhere, folks made cheeky predictions of LoL / esports’ future, and InfernalMike shared what happened when he took Dad to LCS.
Thanks for tuning in, and feel free to point out any great conversations we may have missed!
