How do I enjoy playing this game, even while losing the match

catbow·Sep 24, 2015·2 votes·1,672 views

I have the issue recently of not being able to win, whether it's due to I being bad, my allies being bad, or the person I'm laning against dominates my champ, no matter what strategy I use. So I want input from the league community, is there any advice on how I can enjoy my time in a match, whether or not I'm winning or losing. Also please no responses as to play with friends or remember it's a game, I've tried playing with friends and losing still annoys me and I know it's a game but it's still not fun to be dying in a game for 40 minutes.

8 Comments

RandomoniumSep 25, 20153 votes

Not every game is going to be fun, but you can get a sense of accomplishment even if you lose.

Set goals for yourself other than winning the game. It could be anything from achieving a certain CS per minute or a certain KDA. If things don't go well in lane set a goal that you are going to freeze the lane for as long as you can under your inner tower. Find other goals you can accomplish so winning isn't the only thing you are working towards.

KagemythSep 27, 20151 votes

i feel like you have the most useful response but to be honest this is a very tough question to answer, i used to be like that as well but i started losing some of my friends because winning became too important to me, im not saying this is you but its not a fun time when you get to that point.

disregardableSep 24, 20151 votes

You don't. Just like in any competitive sport, not every match is fun.

SìelSep 24, 20151 votes

It's possible to stay positive even when losing. No all matches can be fun, sometimes there are those that just ruin your day. But for those that aren't so bad, you can be positive just by thinking "why did this person beat me?" or "I should've done X instead of Y"

Things like that keep your mind busy with the game rather than focusing on the fact that someone beat you, or what your team is doing.

Guy Fox TeemoSep 24, 20151 votes

Just play some normals bro, invite some friends maybe some arams, etc. Don't follow the meta, play AP gragas mid again, or Ap gankplank. Ad heimerdinger whatever, just have fun. It's what I do after a rough losing streak :)

THE BIG BROTHERSep 25, 20151 votes

Do stupid stuff. My buddies and I just did a game where we were all animal-like champions. Is Rengar and Twitch a good bot lane? No, but it's hilarious watching the cat and mouse go invisible and play together before their untimely deaths.

And if it's with friends and you're not having fun at the 20 minute mark, convince them to surrender. Learn from the loss, but don't sulk over it. Just move onto the next one.

Honestly, it just comes down to your disposition playing the game. You make it fun for yourself. Or don't.

saggynuttzSep 27, 20151 votes

id suggest a day of ARAM ..whenever i find myself in a slump or losing streak i play numerous games of ARAM to just have some fun with the game. its much more relaxed and less stressful