Riot Games is working on a better team builder for the ranked system in the MOBA League of Legends, but it is still a few months away.
If you’ve ever played League of Legends, you know that there can often be drama during champion selection. Players express which role they want to fill in the match using abbreviations like Mid, Top, or Jungle. This is all clearly defined in LoL. However, when two players are eager to occupy a certain role, it can lead to frustration if neither is willing to back down. The principle of “But I said it first!” usually applies, but it is certainly not the ideal solution.
The frustration from the preparation often carries over into the match. It is a source of unrest, especially in the competitive ranked mode.
Therefore, Riot is now considering making the “preparation” easier in ranked with a team builder. Players can choose two positions they want to fill (such as Top, Mid, or Jungle), with another option being “Fill” (I don’t care, I’ll play anything). Once the positions are selected, players are assigned to a suitable team. They can still negotiate and swap roles during the champion selection.
The goal of such a ranked team builder is to significantly reduce waiting times. With previous systems, players who wanted to fill popular roles often had to wait a long time.
The ranked team builder is likely still a few months away; internal tests are currently underway.
