Welp, played my first game last night with my son and a bunch of level 8's or so. Got my ass handed to me. One guy told me to get off and play with the wife instead![]()
Welp, played my first game last night with my son and a bunch of level 8's or so. Got my ass handed to me. One guy told me to get off and play with the wife instead![]()
Not one single person on this forum plays at the level though were skill is irrelevant and hero must be compared based on their kit. Skill is everything.
This path was my son's suggestion as well. Play the bots to learn the game. The mechanics don't look to difficult, but the strategy does look daunting without playing the game yet.
Ok, I'm now stuck on Dominion play style. It's far superior to the previous DOTA style map and play...
Dominion is way too easy and strategically simple (shallow) compared to Summoner's Rift. The key is to pick a fast champ that either has a bunch of sustain, defense ability, or one that can easily take down champs.
For example, AD Rammus is super fast for the map and will stomp about any champ late game (shield + taunt + AD/AS/Crit build = owned). The strategy is as simple as taking 3 capture points and holding them. Occasionally you'll want to try to distract the other team (so your teammates can take a capture point) or simply steal other capture points. Still, once you have 3 capture points, holding them is 90% of the strategy.
The vast majority of the time, I end up in 1st or 2nd place with AD Rammus. If my team is half decent, it's very likely we'll win. Sadly, it seems like the majority of people playing Dominion don't understand that holding points is the key, not running around trying to feed your bloodlust.
I don't see much variation in the Dominion matches I play. It's generally the same thing, over and over. Summoner's Rift has much more "variety" in this regard. Dominion is fun, sure, but fairly brainless compared to Summoner's Rift. I enjoy it for what it is.
I wish they would release more game types, to be honest. I would love to see them work our a capture the flag type game, or maybe even a team deathmatch. It would take a lot of work to make these viable game times, but it would be cool.
Any word on if LoL will be expanding the map/game selections anytime soon?
CPA, just some advice, keep playing the free rotations, don't buy any heros. They can be a big sink if you don't play a ton. Try to play atleast all of them once to get a feel for them, which will help you play against them later.
Plus you can find out as the difficultly of other teams ramp up which hero is more suited to your playstyle. Also I personally wouldn't buy any runes until the tier 3 are available (level 20 I think?). Some say the T1 runes which are so cheap can be an OK investment early, but do not buy the T2 runes.
I don't anticipate buying any Rune Points. I was going to use my IP instead. Once I get into a character/hero/etc. I tend to stick with them.
My son has already vehemently advised me not to waste my IP on Tier 1 or 2 ruins. LOL>
Question: Is it best to taylor Ruins and Masteries on heros weaknesses, thus making them a more balanced hero, or to their strengths, thus making them above average or better in certain specific areas?
Question: Is it best to taylor Ruins and Masteries on heros weaknesses, thus making them a more balanced hero, or to their strengths, thus making them above average or better in certain specific areas?
Anyone here play AI mode exclusively?
No. It's not all that fun because the AI is pretty easy to exploit once you figure out their "routine". In fact, they have to cheat to stand a chance of competing against humans. There's no replacement for human competition. I only play it to get my FWOTD bonus or to try out a new champ I've never played before.
Team true damage worked out well for us in a game yesterday. We had Irelia top, Ahri mid, and Vayne bot. For a more complete version, we should throw in Chogath as well. I don't think there's a true damage support champ so that can be whoever you want. Probably Alistar would be best for more CC and beef.
