Hypothetically, what would happen if a player were to int in the LCS?

1 800 GGTOOEZ·Mar 25, 2017·2 votes·1,122 views

Would the player be disciplined?

16 Comments

HethaleanMar 26, 20174 votes

If they did it enough games, yes they would. However, they would get swifty punished by being ejected by the team.

Deep Terror NamiMar 26, 20176 votes

"enough games"? I think you greatly underestimate how seriously that would be taken (granted we aren't talking about flashing into the fountain as the game ended or something harmless like that). The team would likely be penalized and the player banned from competing.

HethaleanMar 26, 20171 votes

Very possible, then again, this is a very hypothetical situation. It's hard to imagine who would react faster to get a grip on it... Riot or the team (members, or owner) itself. Both Riot and the team would have a huge amount of incentive to get a handle on that player. LCS is pretty popular and Riot would need to make sure people knew that Pro players aren't immune, and the team would have it's stake in LCS and pride in line.

My bet was on the team. It was a hard question as I can't imagine a pro player whom would make it on a team but would be likely to intentionally feed. I didn't really feel confident in saying "Riot would ban them in 1." The player would have to admit to it openly for Riot to be super fast on it, and I suspect the team would know before then. Idk.

EDIT: Just thought of one. Paid to take a fall because of bet money or something.

TerozuMar 27, 20171 votes

Yeah LCS is an international sport, intentionally feeding (sabotagiing your team) would actually be a crime...

BlueThingamajigMar 26, 20174 votes

Yes, the player would indeed be penalized.

LCS Rule 10.1.1: The following actions will be considered unfair play and will be subject to penalties at the discretion of LCS officials. 10.1.1.1.4: Deliberately losing a game for compensation, or for any other reason, or attempting to induce another player to do so.

Also, if the player did it without the consent of teammates, they would be kicked from the team immediately, and could possibly be blacklisted from joining a team again.

RequiemsfireMar 26, 20172 votes

They would lose all their potential contracts and rights to play in the competitive scene.

ChønklordMar 26, 20172 votes

Inting in the LCS is never possible.... those are just known as failed #LCSBigPlays.

EvilDustManMar 26, 20172 votes

Bears.

ChønklordMar 26, 20172 votes

Tigers.

dolphinosplash24Mar 26, 20172 votes

Lions

TerozuMar 27, 20171 votes

Oh my.

WitchQueen AnnieMar 26, 20172 votes

It would make the LCS more interesting.

Commentator:

"AND THERE GOES BJERGSEN WITH THE INtiNG! THERE HE GOES AGAIN!"

(crowd goes crazy)

NickMPMar 26, 20171 votes

This is covered in player contracts iirc, and you'd get ejected from the tournament and the team(if your team is insane they may keep you, and probably lose most of their sponsers) and fined for breaking your contract.

Also everybody that worked with you would probably hate you so good luck getting another team to pick you up.

So basically, instantly ruin your career.