Dear 'Mentors' / 'Tutors'

CharQueen·7/14/2015, 9:15:13 AM·4 votes·701 views

If you're going to be helpful, then you aren't allowed to be a stuck-up $

I wasted a positive attitude in the hopes of getting better at this game only to get smacked down and abandoned.

If I need help, then obviously I suck at this game.** You should expect that**. What I didn't expect is to be degraded and abandoned.

**YOU'RE NOT HELPFUL ; YOU'RE THE PROBLEM **

Seriously, what the hell is the problem with the people playing this game? Is it because children are broken pits of angst ready to strike because of bad parenting and lingering abuse? Is it because people are so hungry to have their Masteries maxed out?

This game may be fun, but it is pathetic that I would have to mute my entire team in order to enjoy any match - any mode - any game.

So, if you're going to be a mentor or tutor to players looking to become better, have patience! Be kind!

13 Comments

DarkPhoenix24207/14/2015, 10:42:44 AM2 votes

the best way to learn the game is just play it. Add friends when you see a nice person. Play with that person a few matches. Share skype or whatever voice comm you use. It really is not a hard game to learn. that is how i play the game. I dont have irl friends play around the time i do so im used to the solo q madness. But if you need any help or advice i wil be here. Just shoot me a friend request and i will help u.

Colgate Gator7/14/2015, 4:35:16 PM2 votes

Because some "LoL teachers" are people who have never taught anything and reached a high ranking, and they want people to praise them while they tell them the basics, but since they have never dealt with learners, they might end up getting frustrated.

Teaching isn't as easy as people make it sound.

ShuffledPancake7/14/2015, 9:53:59 AM1 votes

You're not meant to be kind and caring, they came to be real and teach/learn if they are serious they will tell you that you suck if they aint serious they will say Oh you're like good but need work when you are b5 and blame teammates Edit: i aint condoning abuse im saying man up if you're serious.

TouchpadExpert7/14/2015, 1:27:49 PM1 votes

I have that mentor badge. If I know someone is new I am forgiving and will offer advice or strategies. If they say they got it and I see otherwise I reoffer my advice. If they lash out and tell me "Don't tell me how to play my game" I'll write them off and ignore them. I won't go out of my way and screw them over but I won't go out of my way to help them out either. I only screw them over if they repeatedly insult me or if they point out my play style in an unconstructive manner.

That badge means we are capable of being helpful and do have a considerable amount of knowledge about the game. It doesn't mean we're always in a good mood or share that knowledge without being condescending. I apologize for their actions but don't write us all off for the actions of one player.

Roaranor7/14/2015, 4:05:14 PM1 votes

I don't have as much time to play league as I normally do, but if I'm online I don't mind sitting through norms and answering questions or giving tips.

Randomonium7/14/2015, 4:17:14 PM1 votes

Yeah, I never understood flaming people under the guise of "helping" them. Nor do I understand the mentality of "I'm a higher rank that you therefore you should do what I say and not ask any questions." The only way to get better at this game is to ask questions. People aren't going to learn from their mistakes unless you show them what they did wrong, what the better option was and how they can implement that knowledge in the future.