If you told a person you played video games even just 10 years ago, you would be called a nerd. Nowadays, it is quite hard to find a person that is not a gamer to some extent. This evolution happened so fast, from a stigma to being the new normal. Anyone can tell you about at least one video game that they are fond of right now. It is no longer a hobby that only nerds and creeps have.
League of Legends is one such game that will always draw attention. Whether you like it or not, you probably heard about League and have some kind of opinion about it. This game just keeps drawing people and keeps gaining popularity. Yet, many people are not aware of how to actually play and enjoy League. This is why it is important to read this no-fuss guide if you really want to enjoy some good League of Legends matches.
Skipping Unnecessary Steps
Starting out any kind of MOBA can be pretty time-consuming. This is why many people resort to buying an account so they can get to the fun part. Building an account in a huge game such as League of Legends is fun for some people, but for others, it is just a waste of time. In order to get all of the champions and skins you want, you will need a whole lot of money. Besides that, there is a lot of season-exclusive content in the game which some accounts have.
Besides that, if you are already familiar with a MOBA playstyle, you do not need to go through it again. You can speed up the process and skip the unnecessary work until you can get to the fun parts. If you played League beforehand and want to start anew, this is also a great way to start your new journey.
Finding your Play Style
In a MOBA such as League, you want to find roles that suit you. This does not mean focusing on just one role and saying mid or feed. This means knowing what you enjoy doing and what you do not enjoy playing. There are plenty of champions to test out in this game and you should test them out. Even if they are not made for the role that you want to play, you can still find something fun to play.
Most people dislike playing the support role because they find it boring, but why? Just because you are not in the spotlight all of the time does not mean that you are anything less capable. The reason why roles such as jungler and top laner get to have a good K/D ratio is because of good support. You can be the one that provides the necessary hard work behind the curtains, and people will notice you.
Practice Makes Perfect
Any kind of game will require you to put in the hours in order to play it well. The best thing would be to first start watching some pro players and see how they do it. This does not mean just copying and writing their every single move. This means actively thinking about their strategies and why they make the decisions they make. Of course, this does not mean that you should aim to be a pro if you want to have some fun.
This also means applying the way of thinking that you learned from a professional player. You can watch all you want, but playing and practicing are what will make true progress. This does not mean just playing and playing and expecting progress if you do everything the same. Also, this does not mean that you should devote your entire life just to be better at a video game. Many League players forget this, but you are playing this to have some fun.
Learning from Mistakes
Mistakes are not something you should view negatively, mistakes are your main resource of knowledge. Even though bad games can be quite frustrating, you can make them win in the long term. You can achieve this if you analyze the game and see what went right and wrong. How were the enemy players so effective against you and your team? Was there something that you could change to make the tides go in your favor?
Was it just the unlucky circumstances that led to your demise? When answering such questions, honest and objective analysis is the key to finding the answers. Do not just jump into another game and do everything the same as you did the last game. Try switching up the champion or switching up some items. Was there a new patch you did not notice that changed your previous tactic? You need to adapt to the new builds and new champion tier lists.
Only Logic, NO Memorizing Unnecessary Information
League does require extensive knowledge of many abilities and in-game items, but logic is the key. You can memorize every single ability, every damage, healing, or protection value, but it is futile without logic. You do not need to go through such rigorous memorization of values that change after every patch. Just think logically about what each ability does and how you can use it in a certain situation.
Playing League is all about having a mindset of understanding key principles. It is not about just going for kills like a fly without a head. It is about being patient and using logical strategies in order to win the game, not get the most kills. It is about the synergy with your other teammates to achieve the higher goal. A team with alright players and great synergy is much better than a team with great players and bad teamwork.
No Stress
League is, unfortunately, quite famous for its very toxic player base with a lot of BMing. Classic flaming is something unavoidable in every online game. It is very important that this kind of toxic behavior does not have a negative impact on you. When you see that someone is about to BM, that is the moment you hit the mute button on them. Do not give in to your urges to argue with other people over something as silly as a video game.
Again, remember, you are playing League to have some fun, not argue with people. When you notice that you are getting stressed, you need to back off from the game. Go out for a walk and be with your own thoughts, not other people’s nonsense. Do not repeat the cycle of hatred that just feeds like a positive feedback loop. League is not your life, you have other people that love you.
No Need to GO Competitive
The biggest stress in League arises from competitive play. This is where stress and flaming levels go off the charts. No matter whether you are in the bronze or diamond league, there will be quite nasty people over there. If you love playing League casually, you certainly do not need to go competitive. Showing off your rank to your friends or other people really does not mean much.
Anyone can get to a certain number if they put in the hours, it is not a true representation of skill. What matters here is what you enjoy doing, staying healthy and sane while playing this game. Just go easy and do not push yourself over any kind of video game. Take your time to learn the aforementioned logic and a healthy way of playing. Even if you want to go competitive, you can not do it without these basics.
Staying Physically Healthy
Always remember gamers, your body needs to stay healthy if you want to do anything in life. After a game or two, do some push-ups, squats, or just stretch. You will need to burn down those calories from all of the snacks and sugary beverages. This does not mean hitting up the gym and making your entire body sore. Even just a walk in the park will do you wonders after a match, no matter if it was a good or bad one.
This means just not letting your physical health deteriorate, especially if you are young. You can pull out all-nighters and live on potato chips now, but your body remembers. Sure, a few nights like that is fine, but keep that up and you will regret it even in your 20s. The body remembers and your youthful metabolism does not last forever, so do not waste it on League.
League is a game that will always be remembered as a cultural milestone in gaming. Even though the current trends go to battle royale type of games, League is still going strong. In fact, the community seems like it is blooming since some people are leaving. Immature kiddos are going off the platforms and true fans are staying and returning to the game. This is huge and can have a big impact on the future of League.
As more people keep playing it, it is very important for them to keep up with this no-fuss guide. Everyone always gets carried away and tends to forget what is most important in life, the core basics. It is very important to remember why you are doing something, even if you are just playing League. It is about not making the whole process automated and soulless, it is about fun and good sportsmanship.