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Clash: October 2018 update

Riot·10/26/2018, 3:29:41 PM·3 votes·72,410 views

We’re ready for a one-day test in your region

In our last update, we announced PBE tests for Clash. From those tests, we improved the game flow and created a recovery tool which gives us the confidence to test these changes on a larger scale. To help get Clash launch-ready, everyone gets a free ticket to participate in a one-day, 4-team bracket test (that’s 2 games!). All Clash test participants must have a Rank and at least Honor level 2.


Find out when to test Clash

You can start creating your teams on Wednesday, Oct. 31 08:00:00 PDT 2018 and matches will begin Friday, Nov. 2 18:00:00 PDT 2018.


Free tickets

The regional test requires one ticket to enter. There are no five-ticket entries. When Clash is available to test in your region, you’ll see the Clash tab as well as a free ticket to participate. From there, you can begin forming teams. Play.op.gg is partnering with us once again to help you find teammates in your region. You’ll be able to search available teammates and captains looking for members by playstyle or role.


Rewards

Everyone participating in a Clash regional test gets Victory Points and a chance to earn a Clash orb, and an exclusive Clash beta banner (400 VP) and icon. This is the last opportunity to earn a Clash beta banner and icon before moving to a new rewards theme.

In each orb, you’ll find an XP boost and a new logo for your next Clash team, as well as rewards that scale based on your performance. If you’d like to know roughly what you can expect out of every orb, check out our Rewards Guide.


What we learned from PBE tests

The PBE tests let us know how well our proposed fixes and mitigations worked, and helped us implement new solutions to get us ready for regional tests.

Test 1 - Staggered scouting phase

This test validated many backend changes to the game flow for more reliable game starts. We found a few issues with players who created their PBE accounts immediately before the test, which raised visibility on some possible improvements around new player experiencience.

Test 2 - Game flow changes and the Clash Management Tool

We tested the reliability of the “Revert Step” functionality of our Clash Management Tool (CMT) and safely brought teams back to Lock in from Scouting after purposefully crashing their game in this time. We hope we don’t have to use this feature, but if the Clash experience goes wrong, tournaments can recover and your team can compete.

Test 3 - 4-team bracket

In previous PBE tests, a small number of teams had issues getting into game. We were able to recreate this issue, and with additional logging, track it down and work on a solution.

Test 4 - Stalled game starts and the Clash Management Tool

This test shed light on the ability of the Clash Management Tool to recover from disastrous scenarios. We gained confidence that the CMT could recover stalled matches by refunding the affected teams and offering them an opportunity to rejoin the same tournament.


Stay up to date on Clash

As we move into bigger tests, you’ll see more frequent updates from us. Keep up with Clash updates here, and we look forward to seeing you during regional tests!

73 Comments

IonicWind10/27/2018, 1:49:10 AM22 votes

Can you do every summoner a solid and put it on Saturday night. Most people get off late to make ends meat to have money to buy your skins and loot. If it's not too much of an inconvenience just move it to Saturday you can keep the time.[cass-cry]

Tantalize Fu10/27/2018, 3:39:35 AM16 votes

Would it be possible to do it on a Saturday, or later in the evening for those that may work late in the afternoons?

queen april10/26/2018, 4:02:07 PM12 votes

thank you so much i feel alive again. first time league brought me to tears since it took me 3 years to climb out of the toxic jungle of bronze

Neéko Neéko Níí10/27/2018, 6:09:14 PM11 votes

WIll there be multiple times for the games like the last clash? It was very helpful to me and my friends that there was also a second tourny at 8pm PDT. I also know its no just me many other people have conflicting work schedules on friday nights.

Michael Mason10/27/2018, 2:29:19 AM11 votes

Will there be two start times like the other Clash events? (ie. 7 and 11 starts)

StpTlkinAnBndOvr10/26/2018, 6:26:42 PM8 votes

Lol "help us break clash..." As if you needed help.

I watch yadong10/27/2018, 3:55:36 AM8 votes

sucks how i'll never be able to play this because i get off work at 5 =(

BananaDonut10/29/2018, 1:47:25 AM8 votes

People work until 5pm or later, wish there was a later start time or it was on the weekend :(

Stexe10/26/2018, 4:05:39 PM6 votes

That's awesome, but no 5 ticket entry? =(

Not sure how it is possible to get the purple banner without the VP boost from multiple tickets.

FatalSmite10/31/2018, 6:51:09 PM5 votes

I know it's been posted a lot but why only 1 start time at 5 when I see a lot of people myself included will be at work

LazyW0lf10/26/2018, 7:48:54 PM4 votes

What happens if you played in the last clash, do you just get duplicate banners?

ozzzz66610/31/2018, 9:22:26 PM4 votes

So when the heck is it? The client says tonight through Friday (Oct 31 - Nov 2), the FAQ page says Friday-Sunday, and the lock in phase says it starts Friday at 7? Could you make it any more confusing? WHEN IS THE GAME?

turtlepac10/26/2018, 6:09:13 PM4 votes

really wish we got more than a weeks notice....

Theorex10/30/2018, 10:19:04 PM4 votes

Or at least like start at 7pm pdt

Parakeeni10/26/2018, 3:38:46 PM3 votes

Wait so if this is on PBE, will I not get the banner on my live account?

epicwinner10/27/2018, 12:14:59 AM3 votes

item 3095 is the item to win

Cut My Vayne11/1/2018, 3:12:58 AM3 votes

I feel this is way too short notice for people who work. I'm only able to do one of the days now and my team doesn't have any other ADC players...

Theorex10/30/2018, 10:18:24 PM2 votes

Holy shit. This needs to be on Saturday

Jonarino10/26/2018, 3:52:15 PM2 votes

LF SOMEONE TO PLAY NEW FORTNIGHTMARES SQUADS!!

SoulDante11/4/2018, 12:54:59 AM2 votes

Should allow more times between games I would think. Happened again were a member had to randomly leave and we couldnt even sub him out and only had 3 mintues to decide what was going to happen.

cavemanyes10/26/2018, 11:20:28 PM2 votes

This test validated many backend changes to the game flow for more reliable game starts. We found a few issues with players who created their PBE accounts immediately before the test, which raised visibility on some possible improvements around new player experiencience.

Luckism10/31/2018, 11:41:58 PM1 votes

So...does the check in phase or actual game start at 5??

drewski484811/5/2018, 6:00:05 PM1 votes

item 3400

Saeros11/1/2018, 4:30:14 AM1 votes

I'm Very disappointed in the lack of notice/announcement. Limited time to ensure a clear schedule to be able to participate, BUT not only this, they chose a weekend that I will be at Blizzcon and CAN'T participate. FeelsBadMan.

Gurnt11/2/2018, 1:34:55 AM1 votes

Do you have to be ranked in solo/duo or just flex? Or both? I am trying to duo placements with my friend, but he prefers flex and if that doesn't count, I am going to be real sad. On that same note, does twisted treeline ranked work?

Win D Runeburnz11/3/2018, 3:10:33 AM1 votes

Made a team, now when i go to the clash tab its just black and states the dates its live.... bugged again.

Freesy11/3/2018, 7:07:31 AM1 votes

is it only on fridays?

Mørde Have Mercy11/3/2018, 3:36:52 PM1 votes

Is there going to be another clash game set for tonight, Saturday the 3rd?

be inspired10/26/2018, 6:14:56 PM1 votes

Is this on LIVE? like what or PBE

DARCKD00M10/26/2018, 5:29:59 PM1 votes

CLASH IS A SCAM AND A WASTE OF TIME GL TO ALL FOOLS WHO BELIEVE IN RIOT'S LIES FAIR WARNING TO ALL, SOMETHING RIOT NEVER GIVES US... JUST SPAM MORE TRAPS FOR US... I HOPE ONE DAY YOU STOP CONSIDERING YOUR PLAYERS LIKE MONEY COWS INSTEAD OF HUMANS!

League of Souls11/4/2018, 4:48:42 AM1 votes

There wasn't even enough time to get a team together, much less start an actual clash game... [sg-lux-2]