Any tips to control toxicity?

Seerterror·Feb 15, 2015·1 votes·1,076 views

I will admit I become very salty depending on the game, sometimes even little things. I was wondering if there were any tips on how to overcome this toxicity. Anyone?

10 Comments

LagannFeb 15, 20152 votes

Mute everyone, right at the start of the match. It works everytime. Taric

SeerterrorFeb 15, 20151 votes

Well I tried that, but I still end up saying something like "Why tf do you guys keep diving 1v5" or something

mvargusFeb 20, 20151 votes

The big thing, but also the hardest thing is when other people do something stupid, don't say anything negative.

You mentioned you eventually say something like "why tf do you guys keep diving 1v5". Overall, this isn't a terrible question although the tf will get some people upset and it tends to go downhill from there.

try something like "Guys, let's go in together." or just "Guys, we can't take them 1v5, wait for the team." If they don't like it, don't type more and just concentrate on your own play. Maybe their start to work together, but most likely the game is doomed and more typing will just make you salty.

I had one game recently where a gang plank on my side started to argue in all chat with the other teams Yasuo. Yasuo was snowballing, in part because I had a horrible laning phase while facing him as Cassiopeia. The two got salty and at one point Yasuo decided to say "besides your Cass is awful." I was so tempted to join in, but refrained and just tried to do what I could in what was already clearly a losing effort. I got a few kills including a couple on the Yasuo.

That's what you have to do. Don't engage in a conversation that is already "salty" or threatens to get salty. You won't ever win. If the conversation is negative, say nothing and concentrate on your play.

Its difficult. The temptation to say something is often almost impossible to ignore, and the fact that there is no person standing next to you who you know will give you a black eye if you say it removes many players barrier to typing something salty and "toxic", but use a simple rule. If you wouldn't say that to your father, don't say it in game. (might not work for the players who don't respect their parents, but its kind of how I think of conversation online. Even if I never meet the other person, I am still obligated to show them respect by not swearing/getting salty.)

Sir ArmaMalumFeb 15, 20151 votes

If you're looking for some less mentioned tips and tricks try these:

Keep a water bottle nearby for extended play. When it comes to hydration of you're thirsty that means you're already dehydrated and your temper can suffer because of it. Granted leading a generally healthy diet and lifestyle helps loads too, but baby steps amiright? XD
Wear a long sleeved shirt, stay warm. Not to the point where you're sweating naturally but being cold can make you tense and again, it's another thing to get your stress up a bit.
The second you start thinking about anything past tense "X happened" or "We coulda done Y", stop, breathe, and focus on the present and future of the game. Look forward and only look back when thinking about how you and your team can improve.
Type slower. No, seriously, just type slower. The more time it takes for you to hit "enter" the more time you get to think about what you're actually typing. I've had plenty of times where I've written out a string of sentences and just before I hit enter I delete it all, knowing there's better uses for the chat.
If you're using voice chat (skype, etc) with friends and you find yourself getting salty, mute yourself. It's so much easier to complain and put yourself on a tirade of rage when you know people are listening. Human nature thing.

SeerterrorFeb 15, 20151 votes

I don't know about the water bottle thing but I'll look into that, everything else is a good idea thank you.

AwelFeb 15, 20151 votes

Just try to take away something from every time you mess up. Look for a positive outlet i feel the same way sometimes LOL.

Ashtar7Feb 15, 20151 votes

At slightest negative comment, mute them.

GaleWinUnleashedFeb 15, 20151 votes

Drag the chatbox offscreen entirely if you think that's necessary for you to keep a cool head.

I wish I could help, but I can't offer any personal experience on the matter. I'm usually on the other end of it, trying to calm down players that start to get testy.

Sickly SummonerFeb 15, 2015

I'm just always bubbly and cheerful and try my best to help the team work together. Muting people is terrible advice >.> If they're going on a tangent just don't read it, but sometimes it's good to know what they're typing because it could be related to what's going on in the game (i.e. taking wolves then backing) so you know to not try and catch somebody out then get counter-engaged on because the mid laner you thought was going to help you is clearing camps. Just be NICE, you would be amazed how many games I've won by just ignoring the negativity and trying my best to lighten the mood ^^