The absolute worst is when Roamers don't build support items for the whole team. Roam is such an intricate position that many don't fully understand (myself included) but it's even worse when your support builds items like Metal Jackets & Aegis'. Although those items will keep you alive, that won't matter if your carries are wiped up in an instant. That being said, I play primarily as a carry and I can't stress the importance of at least building some health/defense yourself. When I...

Gotcha, I guess that makes sense, thanks for the replies. I have not yet reached where I left off last season so that must be it.

I have a quick question hopefully someone can clear up. So I have been playing VG for quite a while and although enjoy Casual quite a bit, Ranked is always fun to test yourself. I noticed after the last update that my skill tier rank doesn't seem to drop after lost matches. At first I figured this was due to the compression type situation after the start of the new season, but after a laughably bad string of matches with some friends (laughably bad on our part) I noticed that my rank still...

http://forums.vainglorygame.com/index.php?attachments/27842/ Check here. Interesting on all points with the possibility of a ban/draft mode for ranked? And a new hero? Although the original poster could have been just trolling the whole time.

That happened to me last night. I got super upset in the moment and played one more game than I should have and was angry/played terribly the whole time. Honestly taking a break is one of the best things you can do. Today I laughed about how mad I was last night. I was playing with some *challenging* teammates and I do think that is why we lost. But I also played very poorly myself. It wasn't just them, I was definitely part of the problem. But if you are in an angry/upset mood, don't...

Another thing I can't stress enough, specifically as Ardan, is mastering the art of timing your Vanguard's. What has made playing Roam more fun for me is using Vanguard's as an offensive ability. When you entire a team fight or you are roaming up to lane and see your laner in trouble, don't immediately Vanguard. This will waste your Vanguard for a time when you need it more desperately. Let your carries do some work and then last second Vanguard. Often the carries will swap damage and...

First off, late game Krul is a monster. The best thing you can do is starve him and simply overwhelm him. That means early game invades as a jungler. He isn't that buff early on. Jungler -If you are a sniper/mage that is best. The best tactic to take is to kite him. When I play as Ringo it's very easy to keep him at a distance. If he latches on to you, get away. Don't let him stick to you. (Easier said than done) -If you are melee timing is key. Get in and burst quickly, but...

Dropping 4 skill tiers from 11 losses seems a little drastic. Unless you were playing against people twice or triple less than your skill tier I can't imagine you would plummet that far in the rankings based on that few losses alone... It does get frustrating to drop consecutive games in a row. I've found the biggest thing to keep in mind is to be flexible and willing to adapt. If you pick lane and someone else insists on doubling in lane, pick up an ironguard or drop down to jungle. I...

Were you YOlO-queing in Pretty Good/Hotness range? I encountered an Ardan who was also THE best team player/roamer I've ever played with. I friended them afterwards only to tell them how phenomenal they played, especially encountering that in YOLO-que.

Another thing to keep in mind is to focus on farming early game. (DUH! lol) What I mean though is to not feel that you need to push turret every time you get a minion wave cleared and your minions are on their way to the enemy turret. Often if the enemy laner is gone they ran to the jungle shop or are baiting you into a gank. Let your minions take a few hits at the turret and sit back. Be opportunistic about turret shots, not overambitious. Taking a turret is a major objective and can...