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I don't think I need to introduce myself here of all places, but hey.
It was a couple years ago I actually started playing League. Odd how I got into it, because I avoid PvP stuff in online games like the plague. Which would explain why I was excited for Co-op vs. AI back in 2011. It became pretty much all I played once it came out, especially when they got expanded. I wonder if they also got some AI tweaks while I was gone from May to now...
I was never a good player. I was an UNDERSTANDING player, which is different. Understanding is someone who tries to play well, but hasn't really tried hard to improve. It's a step under pro somewhere, but higher than someone that doesn't look up any builds, guides, or learns team composition. I guess I didn't play actual PvP enough, since my old group didn't like to play with me near the end due to lack of real wins (the guy I typically did ended up either quitting or focusing on ranked. Shout out to K0G of all people). The second group has ended up playing ARAM only. Which I guess is similar to me just playing bot games. I don't care much for being competitive, though, mostly because I was either in school or will have a real job.
I really just hate solo queue. I really got into this game with people I knew from forums, but I guess I missed out on something when I only focused on that.
Who do I like to play, that's why I started this entry. Playing those bot games once I got bak, I came to some conclusions when I got back:
-Ahri vs. Annie: Before I kind of quit in May 2012, I had just bought Ahri, and was enjoying her. When I came back, however, I was starting to question it. Don't get me wrong, I don't regret Ahri. Compared to when I used Annie, however...
-Maining Support: I had the IP when I got back, so I decided to buy a champion I had some interest in: Lulu. I also picked up Soraka. I had the chance to play both, and you know what? I actually liked not having to worry about farming creeps. I actually enjoyed walking around helping people. I was doing this before with the people I run with, where they'd have me play Sona. I didn't realize how different support was from before. I think strategies just hadn't developed. Might have something to do with the change in masteries, and the addition of the flask and sightstone. Soraka was alright, but it seemed a bit boring. I wouldn't mind, but I'd probably take Soraka over Sona anyway. I might get Nami next, or Nidalee depending on how supporty she really is (all I see is AP/AD carry, and I'm not sure how good I'd be with the spears). Lux might still be in this category, but I figure I'd probably play Ezreal over her for that massive ult snipe. Speaking of which...
-AD Carry: Ezreal I regretted at first, just to get the Frosted Skin. I kind of sucked when I first got him. Played Ez once I got back, and it looks like I might not be too bad as him. Although carries still feel weak when tanks get in my face. I don't feel comfortable with AD carries because, frankly, I suck at last hitting. Caitlyn I liked, and same with Graves.
-Jungler: Right now deciding between Jax and Xin Zhao. I tried my man Cho'Gath, but he kind of failed for me. I guess I don't know what I'm doing with him. Jax and Xin Zhao were flawless runs. Actual ganking, however, I think I'd need work on. Trundle didn't do it for me when I played him.
-Tanking: Shen I have. I feel better with Shen compared to some others, though. Namely Rammus and Amumu. I liked Leona, and I think Volibear counts. But this role seems all over the place; either it's solo top, jungle or support with carry. I don't think I'm a good initiator, so I should probably hold off on this one in real fights.
-Akali: I don't think I'd ever use Akali in a real fight. Which is sad, because I have the lunar skin.
Well, since this feels like a intro to playing with you post, ID is Tokala on the NA server in case I'm on and you want to get a group together in normal (I don't do ranked). I only really do it with groups. Level 30 but with only 89 wins. If you're a jerk, don't expect me to group with you again. Don't expect me to be a God player, but I listen and try to work as a team, ward, babysit carry when support, etc.
It was a couple years ago I actually started playing League. Odd how I got into it, because I avoid PvP stuff in online games like the plague. Which would explain why I was excited for Co-op vs. AI back in 2011. It became pretty much all I played once it came out, especially when they got expanded. I wonder if they also got some AI tweaks while I was gone from May to now...
I was never a good player. I was an UNDERSTANDING player, which is different. Understanding is someone who tries to play well, but hasn't really tried hard to improve. It's a step under pro somewhere, but higher than someone that doesn't look up any builds, guides, or learns team composition. I guess I didn't play actual PvP enough, since my old group didn't like to play with me near the end due to lack of real wins (the guy I typically did ended up either quitting or focusing on ranked. Shout out to K0G of all people). The second group has ended up playing ARAM only. Which I guess is similar to me just playing bot games. I don't care much for being competitive, though, mostly because I was either in school or will have a real job.
I really just hate solo queue. I really got into this game with people I knew from forums, but I guess I missed out on something when I only focused on that.
Who do I like to play, that's why I started this entry. Playing those bot games once I got bak, I came to some conclusions when I got back:
-Ahri vs. Annie: Before I kind of quit in May 2012, I had just bought Ahri, and was enjoying her. When I came back, however, I was starting to question it. Don't get me wrong, I don't regret Ahri. Compared to when I used Annie, however...
-Maining Support: I had the IP when I got back, so I decided to buy a champion I had some interest in: Lulu. I also picked up Soraka. I had the chance to play both, and you know what? I actually liked not having to worry about farming creeps. I actually enjoyed walking around helping people. I was doing this before with the people I run with, where they'd have me play Sona. I didn't realize how different support was from before. I think strategies just hadn't developed. Might have something to do with the change in masteries, and the addition of the flask and sightstone. Soraka was alright, but it seemed a bit boring. I wouldn't mind, but I'd probably take Soraka over Sona anyway. I might get Nami next, or Nidalee depending on how supporty she really is (all I see is AP/AD carry, and I'm not sure how good I'd be with the spears). Lux might still be in this category, but I figure I'd probably play Ezreal over her for that massive ult snipe. Speaking of which...
-AD Carry: Ezreal I regretted at first, just to get the Frosted Skin. I kind of sucked when I first got him. Played Ez once I got back, and it looks like I might not be too bad as him. Although carries still feel weak when tanks get in my face. I don't feel comfortable with AD carries because, frankly, I suck at last hitting. Caitlyn I liked, and same with Graves.
-Jungler: Right now deciding between Jax and Xin Zhao. I tried my man Cho'Gath, but he kind of failed for me. I guess I don't know what I'm doing with him. Jax and Xin Zhao were flawless runs. Actual ganking, however, I think I'd need work on. Trundle didn't do it for me when I played him.
-Tanking: Shen I have. I feel better with Shen compared to some others, though. Namely Rammus and Amumu. I liked Leona, and I think Volibear counts. But this role seems all over the place; either it's solo top, jungle or support with carry. I don't think I'm a good initiator, so I should probably hold off on this one in real fights.
-Akali: I don't think I'd ever use Akali in a real fight. Which is sad, because I have the lunar skin.
Well, since this feels like a intro to playing with you post, ID is Tokala on the NA server in case I'm on and you want to get a group together in normal (I don't do ranked). I only really do it with groups. Level 30 but with only 89 wins. If you're a jerk, don't expect me to group with you again. Don't expect me to be a God player, but I listen and try to work as a team, ward, babysit carry when support, etc.
Still, watch streams and listen to people that do have experience. Proving I understand, just not skilled.
When i started, my friend who invited me was lvl 30 already and we went bot games, had pretty much no idea what to do, he told me the very basics then only "still not good enough, stick to bot games"...
Got stuck just as you, I didn't improve at all, but I found out that some other ppl I know plays it too, added them and started PvP (well I'm a PvP addict anyway), started ranked not long ago, doing pretty good.
Well, good luck