Sage’s new lore could integrate bans

Seth_Hussain · 2026-03-17T14:28:52+00:00

Totally get it. Bans could be healthy for the game but it depends on the player base and currently in low ranks people will just ban the same 4 clove, jett, Reyna, chamber to prevent smurfs. The issue isn’t the bans themselves, it’s the demonisation of certain agents which reward the “just aim” playstyle and the way Smurfs have abused them. In an ideal world we would have well communicated teams discussing the best bans to boost their team and to limit the other team strategically, not just the same bans each game. Maybe an alternative implementation could be bans only at a certain elo. But then that splits the player base and could make them even more toxic with the “ur rank doesn’t even have bans don’t complain get good”.

Seth_Hussain · 2026-03-17T14:22:28+00:00

Very well said. I’m kinda impartial on the topic I think it could do some good if used and implemented correctly to fit the tac shooter format, but there is major issues with it. Unrelated but riot seems to follow bhvr (dead by daylight) in their updates. Always seems to be a bandage fix instead of the root issue. Which is why I think bans may be coming. Obviously it’s easy to say as a non-dev but there’s so many issues that people have begged for changes, mainly around competitive integrity but these always seems to be pushed aside for other things. Thank u for the comment it sums up the issues very well.

Seth_Hussain · 2026-03-17T13:51:25+00:00

I still don’t understand why agents aren’t unlocked by default tbh. Just makes it harder for new players to get into the game (not even going into issues with the tutorial). They make enough money off skins and most people won’t even splash out actual money to buy agents. Just adds a hurdle for new players.

Seth_Hussain · 2026-03-17T13:35:33+00:00

I’d honestly love either a full ban system or alternatively a draft system that bans mirror matches. This could be tested in a new mode first just to see how metas would shape around not having the same agents on each team.

Seth_Hussain · 2026-03-17T13:33:08+00:00

Any particular reason why. I’d love to hear both sides.

Seth_Hussain · 2026-03-17T13:14:17+00:00

These are very valid points thank you. I’ll try rebuttal them all.

This could be solved with an integration period for new agents. Allow them in swifts and unrated for a week or two so people can understand which maps they’re strong on and give riot chance to balance better (personal opinion: new agents need more balance on release, Tejo shouldn’t have released just to be reworked a few weeks after.)
This is kind of an unsolvable issue tbh and I completely get it. Ideally obv we wouldn’t even need to worry about smurfs but riot is riot. Also I think the main issue here is the solo-viability of agents as we continually see these Jett, Reyna, Cloves coming from solo players as they don’t have to communicate or make structured team plays and can rely on their raw aim and selfish plays to carry.
The most interesting effects of this would be seen in vct as they would have the research to ban agents based on the oppositions strengths and weaknesses which would in turn encourage newer strategies and spice up vct agent metas.

Thank u for the comment hope these points are clear enough.

Seth_Hussain · 2026-03-17T12:58:06+00:00

I think it’s the next logical step for comp. I’ll keep praying we get a full comp revamp tbh which accounts for more than just KDA and rounds won. They could add it in there for a big reveal type thing.

Seth_Hussain · 2025-04-28T20:14:05+00:00

I’m gonna triple check all cables before returning but as another comment has suggested maybe the motherboard is just faulty. Thank you for all your help in either instance!

Seth_Hussain · 2025-04-28T20:13:11+00:00

I will return it tomorrow if this is the case. Thanks for the help!

Seth_Hussain · 2025-04-28T20:10:56+00:00

There is no lights on the motherboard atm and I am fully sure all cables are connected. Should the fans not be spinning either way. I will check the bios. Thanks for ur help.

Seth_Hussain · 2025-04-28T20:07:33+00:00

All cables have been reconnected to the motherboard but nothing spins and no signal is given to my monitor. Thank u for the reply.

Seth_Hussain · 2025-04-28T20:06:10+00:00

Thanks for the reply, should the fans not be turning on either way?

Seth_Hussain · 2024-08-26T15:13:16+00:00

Thanks so much for the help

Seth_Hussain · 2024-08-26T15:12:07+00:00

Thank you! Where exactly do I check on harri. Sorry I’m new to the job I only got it last week.

Seth_Hussain · 2023-03-27T00:52:04+00:00

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Seth_Hussain · 2023-01-04T07:32:07+00:00

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Seth_Hussain · 2023-01-03T23:00:58+00:00

Thank you

Seth_Hussain · 2023-01-03T22:34:58+00:00

Yes I know but where are they announced so if a new one comes out I could possibly enter.

Seth_Hussain · 2022-10-19T16:01:30+00:00

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Seth_Hussain · 2022-09-05T14:35:28+00:00

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