Know Your Place (Rage)

I have been playing A LOT of League recently.

A LOT.

So, what's the problem? Well, as with every other community, there are just a ton of scrubs trying to spoil the game, AKA trolls. And then you get people who are just so bad at the game, they shouldn't really be playing.

"Whoa man, that's so unfriendly. Surely games are meant for everyone?"

Let me reiterate. Yes, games are meant to be played, and can be played by everyone. However, there are "divisions", so to speak. Take the whole PG rating for example. Some contents are not meant for the younger minds, whereas some are directed at kids, which adults might find too whimsical for their tastes.

Everything has a "dividing line" somewhere, in some form or manner. In League, the games are divided into ranked games and normal/casual games. In ranked games, you are there to climb a 'ladder' to reach a higher rank. Simple. In casual games, you play for fun.

So what's the problem?

You get IDIOTS who roll into ranked games with their subpar skills and attempt to play. You get trolls who fail to comprehend the positions or roles which they have taken. You get numbskulls who go for a weird customisation of character and goes on to say "believe, have faith, surely we can do this". Groundless. Baseless. Foolish. Total waste of what little intellect they have in them.

Is it that hard to Google for information on what you should/should not do? Is it that difficult to find feedback on forums for whatever stupid customisation you are doing, BEFORE you rush into a game to do it? Is it that difficult to practise instead of blaming everyone else?

Look, I am an invested gamer. I look up builds, I check out mechanics, practise them and attempt to figure things out. I like doing those kind of stuff. Guess what? Tons of other gamers out there are like that. If you waltz into a ranked game with a half-assed attitude and attempt to mess around, not only are you belittling the efforts they have put in, you are making the game a toxic one.

"Oh dude come on, surely you are exaggerating! It's just a game!"

No. See, it is this kind of attitude I'm talking about. If you have ever tried hard at something, you would know what I'm talking about. Sports Festival in schools? You get some idiots from class who mess around. Planned an outing with friends? There will always be an idiot who comes late and wrecks shit. GROUP PROJECTS OR ASSIGNMENTS??? Need I say more?

"But dude, come on, those are more important!"

Who are you to give value judgement to what is more important and what's not? Outing with friends? Just a chill activity, don't be so stern. Let your friend waste your time. Sports Festival? It's just for fun. Who cares if you are serious about it? Group assignments? It doesn't weigh as heavily as exams, don't be too serious. Yeah. What now?

TL;DR?

Let me sum it up. All I'm asking for is a proper attitude in playing the game. Know that there are people out there who are rather serious, and are playing to win. If you failed, admit your mistakes. If you are still not that good in the game, practise and look for tips. Don't blame your team for 'flaming' you when you make amateur mistakes. Please, take gaming seriously.