The globally popular esports title, League of Legends, is undergoing some transformative shifts in gameplay dynamics, particularly in the jungler and support roles. A post by ‘MyShtummyHurtt’ ponders on the game’s explicit evolution into aggressive ‘ganking’ tactics whereby junglers and support champions aid other lanes and facilitate kills.
Summary
- Growing trend of increased jungler and support assistance in other lanes.
- Frustration over lack of counter-play leading to defensive playstyles.
- Nostalgia for a time when game dynamics were different amongst long-time players.
- Community insights suggest a skill-based shift, not a game flaw.
Game Evolution or Frustration?
User ‘rivensickomode’ posits that ‘MyShtummyHurtt’s’ experience is less a game degradation and more a shift indicative of a ranking improvement. The user argues that it’s a normal step in gameplay to sideline opponents by strategic off-lane assistance, and it’s a player’s job to navigate this as best they can. Losing isn’t losing; it’s learning, suggests ‘rivensickomode’
Skill vs Playstyle
User ‘Otoniel07’ adds to this sentiment with their elegant simplicity, stating that constantly falling victim to ‘ganks’ is less an unfortunate event, and more an issue of skill and playstyle. ‘XxuruzxX’ echoes this, attributing the issue to poor map awareness and weak strategic thinking.
Evolving Tactics
A thoughtful reply from ‘AlterBridgeFan’ discusses the tactic of roaming support. By securing a safe lane for their ADC (Attack Damage Carry), support players free themselves up to influence other lanes and bolster exp gains for their primary charge.
Bemoaning the New Normal?
In a tongue-in-cheek reply, ‘urLocalHugDealer’ portrays the players lamenting about the ‘jungle xp’ as a whiny and vague cycle of buff, nerf, and re-buff, implying that perhaps players’ resistance to change is more about their personal discomfort with a new normal rater than a game balance issue.
While the game continues to grow and evolve, it becomes evident that the sentiments of nostalgia for a ‘better time’ or frustration with perceived changes can often be a player’s unwillingness to adapt and improve, rather than a problem with the game itself. Whether it’s the evolution of supporting roles or players improving their strategies, the only thing that’s certain in the universe of League of Legends: change is the only constant.
