The popular online game, League of Legends, is once again in the limelight. This time, however, not for the success of its latest update but rather for significant discontent brewing among its player base following the latest Pass Nerf.
Summary
- Player ‘sick_happy’ feels like LoL is ‘trying to sink their own game’
- ‘Invisibletotheeye’ suggests that the persistent nerfing comes from a place of complacency, as the game continues to be popular despite such decisions
- ‘Acrobatic_Detail_317’ points out the evident greed, especially considering that digital content isn’t subject to resource limitations
- ‘ThatsSoMerlyn_x3’ compares Fortnite’s pass system favorably, signaling missed opportunities for LoL
Frustration at Corporate Decision
It is a literal field day for players to voice their frustrations over what they clearly view as a devalue of the game’s rewards system. Notably, ‘Oleandervine’ highlights how the spectacle shows Riot’s peculiar strategy of reducing the quality of its offers while maintaining the same cost.
Greener Grass on the Other Side
Fortnite, on the other hand, seems to earn brownie points for its monetization strategies. ‘ThatsSoMerlyn_x3’ humorously suggests that Fortnite singlehandedly knows how to do passes well. This stands as a stark contrast to the perception of LoL’s pass system, causing players to question if they’re left dealing with scraps from a once buffet-like spread of rewards.
The Stirring Pot of Comments
The player comments continue the barrage of criticisms at Riot with ‘iamcts’ pointing out the lackluster response from Riot officials themselves. Meanwhile, ‘Shenstar2o’ advises a strategy of holding off from buying the pass until reaching level 50 – a form of player-made coping strategy in response to the nerf.
Fascinatingly, the LoL community does not shy away from expressing its dissatisfaction. These players understand the stakes and, as ‘Acrobatic_Detail_317’ profoundly puts it, recognize ‘shocking’ levels of greed when they see it. It creates a culture of critique that challenges the game’s developers in the hope of holding them to account.
