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Negativity in game

Janinekun·9/15/2016, 6:37:55 PM·1 votes·355 views

I just played an ARAM as Janna and, unfortunately, we lost. I reached level 30 not too long ago and I usually play bots due to the fact my internet is not the best and I am currently researching better internet to support my gaming, along with the other people in my house so I don't lag. When I play or try to play anything PVP, I usually am scared or terrified because I kno I am going to deal with toxic players who get mad if someone dies often. In the game I played, I had a LaBlanc on my team who kept getting mad due to me dying. I cant blame her, but at the same time, she really doesnt have to act out the way she did. I cant really play with my boyfriend because he is in a high rank, so that means we will be paired with people of his rank or higher/lower.

The game is fun overall and learning new champions is great, but when there are toxic players who verbally express their anger in game, then the game doesnt really get fun and I am more inclined to forfeit rather than play with toxic players for 20-40 mins. I understand if you would like yo yell at ur computer because thats what I do when I see a dumb play, but I dont make them feel like shit for it. Maybe they are a new lvl 30 or maybe hey are just trolling.

My point is with toxic players, it would be very traumatic or discouraging for new players or players who are learning the mechanics of the game.

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Awkward Couch9/15/2016, 6:48:55 PM2 votes

My point is with toxic players, it would be very traumatic or discouraging for new players or players who are learning the mechanics of the game.

Unfortunately, this is the biggest problem that has plagued League and many other games. I started playing League at the end of Season 1, back then everyone was shit at this game. I've been able to sort of grow as a player as the game got more refined, so I have some of the mechanics that newer players have, and I probably had a less traumatic experience than what you had.

That being said, I've had trouble getting into a lot of other PVP games, especially older ones. I tried out Dota 2 and I just could not get ahold of how to play the game. I got screamed at many times by players telling me not to fuck up so much. Eventually I just quit the game, and I have no desire to go back. I tried to play CSGO, which is a different type of shooter than I'm used to (I have over 300 hours in TF2). Trying to learn how the game works sort of made sense, but I had no idea how the game was supposed to be played. After getting told to kill myself after 15 times (I lost track after that) I decided to uninstall the game. I have about 45 minutes played.

Toxic players are a huge problem in any game, though with League the problem seems to be amplified. The main difference between League and let's say Overwatch, is that in League, you can't leave until the game is done. In Overwatch, you can leave the game at any time, and you don't get penalized for it. Personally, I think that's one of the reasons why people think League is much more toxic than other games. My best advice would be, as soon as someone starts being toxic, mute them.

nerak239/15/2016, 7:08:05 PM2 votes

This may not be much help but it was the best advice I ever got. "Get Better"

What I mean is have You/ your boyfriend help you figure where you need the most help.

Try working on one thing only at a time..you can do a lot in a create-a-games or intro bots

Work on this in create a games that you both can play together with no one there to judge.

You could have your BF start a new account and both start relatively low, Start bots and then grow into it.

I understand the frustration of negativity and it bothers be a lot, I wish you well.

Good Luck I wish you well, if you ask in Misc. maybe someone will help you ;) You could add me, when I'm on this account I wouldn't mind helping :)