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Veteran players, both in terms of experience and age, have provided insights into the current state of League of Legends.
For League of Legends players, Riot's game is not only a form of entertainment but also intense ranked matches, enjoyable moments with friends... Some players have been devoted to League of Legends since its inception, and it's a game that transcends age barriers. Although the ideal age to experience League of Legends is generally considered to be 16 and above, there are still many young players who achieve high ranks and even make it into professional League of Legends teams.
Recently, a post by a 54-year-old gamer has garnered significant attention from the international League of Legends community. The presence of middle-aged and elderly players in Riot's game demonstrates its enduring appeal. These 'seasoned' players, with their extensive gaming experience and age, offer a more comprehensive perspective on the game. To them, League of Legends truly embodies the essence of gaming: entertainment, experience, and relaxation amidst the daily grind.
However, this older gamer has posted with the intent to announce his 'retirement' and departure from the League of Legends community. He cites being too old to 'try hard' as the reason. In his decade-long 'battles', this player has also provided insights into the current state of the League of Legends community, drawing much attention from the international community.
The primary issue he addresses is that at low ranks, jungle players are often... 'ineffective'. Specifically, he argues that the jungle role is pivotal within a team to ensure smooth gameplay. However, at low ranks, junglers often fail to ping, gank, and exhibit extreme passivity. Furthermore, these jungle players struggle with target control, particularly when teammates fail to communicate changes in the lanes or monitor the mini-map.
Another crucial factor highlighted by this gamer is the excessive presence of 'smurfs' in current League of Legends. From low ranks to Diamond, smurfs abound, making it nearly impossible for low-rank players to defeat them. The issue is that while 'smurfs' saturate League of Legends matches, Riot seems indifferent to implementing measures to improve the current 'encounter smurfs' situation.
The post of this player is endorsed by many League of Legends gamers. Setting aside jungle players, the issue of 'smurfs' in ranked matches is a problem present in every region, and players aiming for entertainment or at low ranks are easily disheartened when encountering such smurfs. The majority of opinions express admiration for this older gamer's continued passion for League of Legends and suggest he try Teamfight Tactics or ARAM - much more casual game modes.
At the end of the post, this player also confirms that they will not entirely quit but will occasionally play a few ARAM matches. However, trying hard again in Summoner's Rift is likely to be abandoned due to old age and no longer having the mindset to try hard frequently. As for the issues raised, undoubtedly, not only this gamer but everyone hopes that Riot will improve the matchmaking function to eliminate the situation of encountering 'Gold rank but Challenger skill' in the game.
