Do writers read power tier (lore wise ) lists?

Fasmodey·Jan 20, 2017·5 votes·5,442 views

I would like to know what they think about. It is always fun for me, even sometimes I don't create a message, I usually read them.

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RiotBioluminescenceJan 20, 20178 votes

I know Rioters occasionally delve into "Who's the most powerful" conversations, but not in any real serious sort of way. I don't always read them, because A) they're usually quite similar - you've seen one tier list, you've seen em all, and B) there's a lot of good stuff to read round here, I need to be selective! I'm more interested in worldbuilding convos.

It's fun to think about, but sometimes it feels a bit like asking "What's the best ice-cream flavor?". There's a lot of reasons why you might favor one or the other, and there are obviously big hitters and niche picks, but other than just turning into shouting matches about why no-one in their right mind would say strawberry, it usually results in agreeing that many different flavors have things to commend them, and depending on circumstance one might be better than the other.

Also, narrative never comes in and lays down the law on that one - and I'm happy they don't. Where's the fun of wild speculation if someone just comes in and says "It's mint choc chip. Get over it."

SharjoJan 20, 20171 votes

The best tier lists are those that cover every single angle possible and try to get in to the nitty gritty just a bit, while also explaining reasonings behind the decisions, instead of just a ranking list of 1 to whatever.

FasmodeyJan 20, 20172 votes

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I know Rioters occasionally delve into "Who's the most powerful" conversations, but not in any real serious sort of way. I don't always read them, because A) they're usually quite similar - you've seen one tier list, you've seen em all, and B) there's a lot of good stuff to read round here, I need to be selective! I'm more interested in worldbuilding convos.

It's fun to think about, but sometimes it feels a bit like asking "What's the best ice-cream flavor?". There's a lot of reasons why you might favor one or the other, and there are obviously big hitters and niche picks, but other than just turning into shouting matches about why no-one in their right mind would say strawberry, it usually results in agreeing that many different flavors have things to commend them, and depending on circumstance one might be better than the other.

Also, narrative never comes in and lays down the law on that one - and I'm happy they don't. Where's the fun of wild speculation if someone just comes in and says "It's mint choc chip. Get over it."

I agree. I wouldn't like to have a confirmed power tier list, It would destroy arguments among players. Also, as champion number always increases, It would create some annoying problems for you rioters since It requires update.

Thanks for the answer, It was well satisfying.

SpideraxeJan 20, 20175 votes

If any Rioter says vanilla isn't the best they are factually wrong

Malicious MetalJan 20, 20175 votes

Cinnamon or GTFO

RiotBioluminescenceJan 20, 201713 votes

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Cinnamon or GTFO

See, this is why I don't usually get into this. Malicious - I had such respect for you (and you too, spideraxe) before this moment.

#Mint Choc Chip is the best ice cream flavour.

Anyone who disagrees beware - I could edit your post to say you like chicken-pox flavor or something. Abuse of Red Name powers? We all knew I'd be corrupted by it eventually.

######And by golly 'flavour' can have a 'u' in it, I'm Scottish for crying out loud.

MavenSongJan 20, 20173 votes

Mint chocolate chip is the best, anyone else who says otherwise is a heathen and should be purged of their ice cream rights.

RiotBioluminescenceJan 20, 20174 votes

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Mint chocolate chip is the best, anyone else who says otherwise is a heathen and should be purged of their ice cream rights.

Quite right, and may I say how attractive you're looking today, MavenSong?

MavenSongJan 20, 20171 votes

Hm, why thank you, it is good to see someone who has refined taste as i.

TattersallJan 22, 20171 votes

This entire post has become dangerously memetic.

Malicious MetalJan 20, 20171 votes

Please. I'd rather add rusty nails to my ice cream than accept that there's anything better than Cinnamon-Moccha on a hot summer day!

SpideraxeJan 20, 20171 votes

Ugh who would dare defile the sanctity of pure ice cream with choc chips

blackfootedfoxJan 20, 20172 votes

I personally enjoy bubonic plague flavor the most, chicken-pox second, mint choco chip 3rd. ######sorry the Twitch main in me is showing

Eternal791Jan 20, 20171 votes

Bubonic Plague ice cream is just amazing, and Ebola too.

Void NargacugaJan 20, 20171 votes

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#Mint Choc Chip is the best ice cream flavour.

I can't argue with that... Because I agree... Now I want some... Damn it! [slayer-jinx-unamused]

AMYS GRAVEJan 21, 20171 votes

Oh, Oh my, I'm sorry you've never had the best ice cream.

https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/FIs3SYihXfp7Wm_uj-7fmg/o.jpg

You can not compete with sesquicentennial swirl on your birthday.

Go Green!

RiotBioluminescenceJan 21, 20171 votes

Reverse image search suggests that this is a cake batter ice-cream with frosting swirls.

I stand by my previous statement. Cake is for cake. Frosting is for cake. Mint with chocolate chips is for ice-cream. (Though I will happily allow chocolate chips in cookies, also.)

Also, if we were going for less universally available ice-cream flavours, there's a rather nice honey and Cointreau ice-cream I used to get at a fancy cinema round where I used to live. I'm also partial to cherry and dark chocolate.

Anyone here tried making their own ice-cream? I can recommend dry-ice, ice-cream, for its sheer weirdness. Fizzy ice cream.

AMYS GRAVEJan 21, 20171 votes

I mean, you're allowed to be wrong.

Fresh churned hand scooped ice cream is the best though, regardless of flavour.

Sexy Jack RabbitJan 21, 20172 votes

WHAT HAS THIS POST SPIRALED INTO!? HAhaha

ElectroScalarJan 22, 20171 votes

Wait, you can buy dry ice just like that? I thought it was expensive to have frozen CO2! That ice cream must be amazing.

Variks the LoyalJan 22, 20171 votes

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Anyone here tried making their own ice-cream? I can recommend dry-ice, ice-cream, for its sheer weirdness. Fizzy ice cream.

I don't need to make ice cream. Just drizzle some Maple Syrup over fresh snow, and it's the best dessert you could ever have. And I'm not even Canadian.

FairyfleurJan 21, 20171 votes

Vanilla bean is the best ice-cream flavour. It's like one of the most popular flavours but better! However, I like a lot of less available flavours. For example, green apple and crazy cookie dough.

Photos of GhostsJan 21, 20171 votes

Nope, gotta agree with Malicious, best ice creams are with Cinnamom, Sugar-Candy/Dulce de Leche, quality Pistacchio (not fake aromas), dark Chocolate, Cream with tasty liquors, Hazelnut, and that kind of sweet sweet stuff. And don't get me started about those called "semifreddi" - soft, bubbly ice cream mixed to sauce topping.

SpideraxeJan 20, 20171 votes

Such heresy for betraying such a classic

RiotRiotJaredanJan 21, 20173 votes

I like to check them out here and there. But, as Bio noted about the Narrative crew, I don't like to skew a fun debate with a prescriptive answer. But the answer is Bard.[slayer-jinx-wink]

SpideraxeJan 21, 20173 votes

Whats your take on the whole best ice cream issue Jaredan, choose wisely now

SharjoJan 21, 20171 votes

Well of course. Nobody's got shit on the cosmic caretaker.

DecritJan 21, 20173 votes

Bard is best ice cream flavour?

RiotRiotJaredanJan 21, 20175 votes

With meep sprinkles.

Ebonmaw DragonJan 21, 20171 votes

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I like to check them out here and there. But, as Bio noted about the Narrative crew, I don't like to skew a fun debate with a prescriptive answer. But the answer is Bard.[slayer-jinx-wink]

So... what kind of ice cream flavor is this "Bard"?

Zen InethJan 20, 20171 votes

Tier lists? What do you mean by that?

FasmodeyJan 20, 20172 votes

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Tier lists? What do you mean by that?

Listing power of champions in a thread, like Aurelion Sol as the most powerful, Bard as the second etc.