When someone is DC'ing, don't be a jerk to them

SociopathFriend·7/13/2017, 5:54:22 AM·5 votes·390 views

Often it can, and will, be an issue that wasn't exactly given warning. They no doubt already feel bad enough that they can't play the game and they're stuck in it. The more virtuous ones might even feel bad that they can't help their team.

Sometimes your internet just decides it doesn't like you and there's nothing you can do about it.

In situations like that, don't call for reports on the DC'ing player, don't talk about how worthless they are or insult them for having bad internet.

In the end, it's a familiar saying, "Treat others how you want to be treated."

6 Comments

Silent Gravity7/13/2017, 6:43:22 AM2 votes

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don't call for reports on the DC'ing player

Calling for reports is always useless because 1 report is the same as 9 reports. Calling for reports can also count against you as harassing behavior if you get reported.

don't talk about how worthless they are or insult them for having bad internet.

Harassing people counts against you if you get reported. Don't do it.

In the end, it's a familiar saying, "Treat others how you want to be treated."

This part is pointed right back at you OP. Don't play a game that requires constant connection if you can't be constantly connected. You don't want other people going afk in your game either, do you?

crzymdscntst7/13/2017, 7:43:57 AM2 votes

The real question is: "When a player is DC'ing, what should they do?"

Constant DC'ing is one thing, but that random bug that boots you from a game and then you reconnect... what do you do?

If you're reconnecting at the start of a game, you play safe, farm safe, play catchup. (Within the first minute or two.) If it's a long DC, the player has a few options:

Proxy-farm/push. Not the best, but allows them to potentially keep a lane pushed so your team can focus elsewhere.

If they have heavy CC, they need to be using that to disable enemies in teamfights. An Amumu ultimate may not do a lot, but it definitely can stop enemies and give the edge in a proper teamfight.

And the final option. Stick with the carry. Be the sacrifice, be the second support, do anything and everything you can to keep that player alive. Buy a couple wards, keep yourself between the carry and skillshots that can hit them. CC enemies who get too close if you have it. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.

It won't stop a total loss every time, but it at least can turn around a less fun game and maybe you will get that turnaround game or maybe you'll just make your allies enjoy themselves despite a loss.

But no matter what, yeah, there isn't any reason to complain or bash a player for what you can't affect. You can only post-game report and if the player is continuously reported for Leaving/DC'ing, then maybe they shouldn't be playing and deserve a ban that keeps them from ruining games via those DCs. A player should know what their computer and internet are capable of before they start a real game by testing in the practice tool or bots if nothing else. A player is responsible for playing their part in the match, that's the unwritten contract of hitting that "play" button.

TheViper79117/13/2017, 6:00:32 AM1 votes

Sounds like you have frequent internet connection issues.

I suck at Jhin7/13/2017, 8:41:37 AM1 votes

If it happens that I DC'd once in a game, came back and people are talking shit even thought I got pissed before I even read their bullshit, I will just actually go afk/troll, because it's pointless, lol.

Dragfin7/13/2017, 3:53:41 PM1 votes

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Often it can, and will, be an issue that wasn't exactly given warning. They no doubt already feel bad enough that they can't play the game and they're stuck in it. The more virtuous ones might even feel bad that they can't help their team.

Sometimes your internet just decides it doesn't like you and there's nothing you can do about it.

In situations like that, don't call for reports on the DC'ing player, don't talk about how worthless they are or insult them for having bad internet.

In the end, it's a familiar saying, "Treat others how you want to be treated."

But it's not. Most people know they have a bad connection yet continue to que up knowing that and hoping it doesn't happen. That is what sets people off. The individual is not being responsible and subjects other people to their mess. Then they ask to not be upset with them. RIOT needs to start banning FREQUENT AFK's/DC's and we wouldn't have this problem.

People get mad because they are tired of this garbage and RIOT does nothing to fix it.

And if you are playing on WiFi...

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/page/ethernet-vs-wifi-ping-packets-playing-better

GTF off Wifi and most of your problems go away.