Riot Games' decision to hide summoner names during the League of Legends draft is considered one of the best decisions

Riot Games hides the summoner's name during the League of Legends ranking draft phase. This change was first introduced in November 2022 and is now recognized as one of the best decisions Riot has made to improve the ranking experience.

At the time, Riot Games explained the original intention of this change. Many players would query their teammates' information, such as hero pools, win rates, etc., through external websites or applications, and thus draw conclusions that are "not entirely correct". This behavior may give Teammates put pressure on them, even asking them to pick heroes with the highest win rate or avoid certain heroes.

Riot's goal is to create a healthier gaming environment that encourages players to focus on teamwork rather than making judgments based on superficial information or choosing to escape during the draft phase. But when this change was first introduced, the community reacted in a polarized manner. As time goes by, more and more players realize the positive impact of this change on the ranking experience.

Recently, some players on Reddit once again praised the decision to hide the summoner's name, believing that this change effectively solved the long-standing phenomenon of running away and the negative atmosphere during the selection phase. Some players pointed out that before the name was hidden, many people would use tools such as Op.gg checks teammates' information and quickly judges their level based on their hero pool or win rate. This "pre-game detective behavior" often leads to arguments during the draft phase and even causes players to flee temporarily.

By hiding the names, teams can focus more on tactics and lineup matching, avoiding preconceived biases. This change significantly reduces the drama of the draft phase, improves the overall health of the qualifying game, and allows the game to start more smoothly. .

Many players said in the discussion that this change improved their gaming experience, and some even compared it to a "god of happiness." One player specifically pointed out that running away only transfers the problem to other players' games, reducing the They believe that reducing escapes and bias will help ensure that every player can enjoy a fair gaming environment.

Of course, this change is not without controversy. Some players are dissatisfied with not being able to understand their teammates’ information, and believe that hiding names may conceal the existence of “actors” or “boosts”. They believe that the lack of transparency is a problem for some high-end players. A disadvantage.

Despite this, most players believe that this change will help build a healthier and more inclusive environment. The original intention of hiding the summoner's name was to reduce unnecessary conflicts during the draft phase, and this goal has obviously been achieved.