Sadly Toxic Legends and The Adventure Zone

Legends Really?

Sometimes I am so confused by League of Legends. But I guess there people who have a different concept of ranked play versus normal play. And I am pretty sure that this is the source of a lot of the toxicity in League of Legends. Some people are pretty serious about playing when they are in ranked play – kinda like raiding – where they focus and have researched how to approach the battles and if not, they certainly try hard to perform well. Others try to coast through like some people in LFR. As a healer, I've seen both sides of this behavior and try to ensure those that try, survive to contribute during the battles. But when looking at LoL, with only 5 people, one person who doesn't pull their weight or at least try, seriously impacts everyone's gameplay. I know I've had games where I don't perform as well as I want to, but I try to admit it and at least work to avoid being a detriment to the team, but recently, I've seen a number of people actively working to help opposing teams win. I suppose it is just the preseason, but ranked play is “supposed” to be a higher level of competition. Maybe it is just the lower levels of ranked play. I hope to improve and move out it he toxic ranks someday.

Some days my optimism is really tested though.

Fun Podcast

I've been listening to The Adventure Zone podcast recently and am loving it. If you have ever played any RPGs, pen and paper or computer, I think you'll enjoy it as well. The podcast follows a group of adventurers through their D&D campaign. These guys seem to be having fun playing and are able to convey their enjoyable gaming sessions very well, I'd highly recommend it.