Rhux was also taken from pre-FXO (though technically wasn't "poaching" because they weren't officially signed with FXO yet), and IIRC there were attempts to poach JRT and Daydreamin.

Poor Navi, nobody wants him.

HazMat

United States17077 Posts

January 19 2013 19:46 GMT

#1087

On January 20 2013 04:36 TheYango wrote:

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Navi doesn't stream and is relatively unknown outside of TL. Better PR to get a player who's well known.

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I can sponsor/manage Navi. Make him BIG NAME.

TheYango

United States47024 Posts

January 19 2013 19:47 GMT

#1088

Would this involve making highlight videos?

LazyFailKid

Canada750 Posts

January 19 2013 19:48 GMT

#1089

On January 19 2013 19:06 Capped wrote:
How am i supposed to regain this ELO after dropping 1-9 in my opening placements T.T from 1600 S2 to 850 S3. Q.Q

Anyone around that elo (lol unlikely) want to duo? zz... (900ish hahahahaha sounds ridiculous saying it.)

Also, ive started playing a bit of top, but im unaware of the matchups, winning anyway due to the above but i feel im going to get asswhooped at some point. I play Gangplank, Warwick, Cho, Garen, Teemo for top picks mostly, what should i pick / avoid for?

I'm 1100 after like 10 ranked matches (I will make AD yi jungle work, since noone reports for random picks at my elo), and want to learn to lane better too! LazyFailKid is my IGN ^_^

jpak

United States5045 Posts

January 19 2013 19:49 GMT

#1090

On January 20 2013 04:47 TheYango wrote:
Would this involve making highlight videos?

Shakedrizzle best Esports Publicist NA?

HazMat

United States17077 Posts

January 19 2013 19:52 GMT

#1091

On January 20 2013 04:47 TheYango wrote:
Would this involve making highlight videos?

Voyboy and Dyrus rejected me so yes.

last night's Shen taunt can be the big play.

AsnSensation

Germany24009 Posts

January 19 2013 19:59 GMT

#1092

Alright guys I have 15 wins and 5 wins with olaf in s3 and played ~70 olaf games in s2 so I have experience alot of matchups with him, the only one I just can't figure out is Olaf vs Riven although everyone recommends to pick olaf vs Riven or even championselect.net recommends olaf as a hardcounter to Riven.

I've played the matchup from both sides and basically all a good Riven has to do is wait for Olaf to Axe+E him and the unleash his fullcombo on him to outtrade him. Maxing rekkles strike instead of undertow changes nothing in that regard. So what am I doing wrong, are there any early level timings where Olaf is stronger than Riven?

Alaric

France45622 Posts

January 19 2013 20:07 GMT

#1093

I'd say their cooldowns.
Assuming Riven doesn't outtrade you too hard, you'd be able to heal a bit (chug pots, turn on W if you can spare the mana) between trades, and both Q and E will be back up before her spells so she has to stay clear from you until she has hers.
Also in s2 you could abuse the itemization gaps for Riven (BFS huge price) and just stack armour and health to counter her. It's harder in s3 once she gets a BC and with all the armour items nerfs. Warden's Mail has also been nerfed somewhat hard for laning with the removal of the hp5.

kongoline

6318 Posts

January 19 2013 20:15 GMT

#1094

doesnt olaf win lvl2 all in thx to his passive?

Ethelis

United States2400 Posts

January 19 2013 20:18 GMT

#1095

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?t=3019837

this seems like a pretty cool idea, i wonder if this will ever take off. (posted this cause a few GDs ago someone brought up his stream).

i might try to play even though im not that great imo.

TheLink

Australia2725 Posts

January 19 2013 20:19 GMT

#1096

That's what I thought, fuck trading, you hit her, she hits you, you keep hitting her until she runs away. Should put you up on trades. Sounds to me like you're using E then trying to run.

Got to be careful of them minions though.

AsmodeusXI

United States15536 Posts

January 19 2013 20:32 GMT

#1097

On January 20 2013 04:59 AsnSensation wrote:
Alright guys I have 15 wins and 5 wins with olaf in s3 and played ~70 olaf games in s2 so I have experience alot of matchups with him, the only one I just can't figure out is Olaf vs Riven although everyone recommends to pick olaf vs Riven or even championselect.net recommends olaf as a hardcounter to Riven.

I've played the matchup from both sides and basically all a good Riven has to do is wait for Olaf to Axe+E him and the unleash his fullcombo on him to outtrade him. Maxing rekkles strike instead of undertow changes nothing in that regard. So what am I doing wrong, are there any early level timings where Olaf is stronger than Riven?

I think this is one of those straight skill matchups because they can "counterpick" each other. Riven gets an edge in that her kit has utility enough to allow her to outtrade Olaf when used properly, not to mention that she doesn't use mana, so she can catch up by always being able to use her skills. Olaf, on the other hand, has more straight up damage (I think), considering his true damage nuke, but it must be utilized at the right time to make the trades worthwhile. If you hit Riven when her shield is up, you're losing the matchup (basically and for example).

So yeah, tough matchup.

GARO

United States2255 Posts

January 19 2013 20:58 GMT

#1098

I'm wondering if building crucible is better than QSS for cc like lux binding if I'm an AP mid who could possibly use the chalice in the first place

either that or im really mismanaging my wc spam when i ever get zoned out as TF and trying to keep the wave off my tower

Shotcoder

United States2316 Posts

January 19 2013 21:06 GMT

#1099

On January 20 2013 04:48 LazyFailKid wrote:

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I'm 1100 after like 10 ranked matches (I will make AD yi jungle work, since noone reports for random picks at my elo), and want to learn to lane better too! LazyFailKid is my IGN ^_^

Yea I did something similar in my placements after finishing last season at 1450. Started at like 1k ELO but after like 30ish games I'm finally back to 1380 so it's not too bad.