There are no LFL teams in LANs… why is it so difficult?

Photo: Le Figaro

The French League of Legends community is a passionate community that likes to follow a variety of competitive events by voting to support their favorite teams. Hit LFL (French League of Legends) perfectly illustrates the phenomenon. Recently, however, two episodes in a row disappointed many fans: the absence of a LoL tournament in the next one. Lyon eSports and step back Festival of the Sun League of Legends. At first glance, the connection between the two is not easy. However, to simplify things a bit, the same reason forced the organizers to revise their plans: LFL players were unable to attend the event. For Lyon e-Sport it was necessary to deprive France of the best players, thus making the competition less prestigious. For Solary, it was necessary to do without players from the LFL team, who are nevertheless important members of the structure.

In both cases, the networks said they were very upset…mostly because we were to blame. riot gamesThese physical tournaments are part of the heart of the French League of Legends scene, with LFL teams moving away from LANs. However, with a few actors speaking, it was a bit difficult to paint an accurate picture of the situation. To ban or not to ban? European rule or French rule? Advantage or handicap for LFL teams and players? It’s hard to see clearly, especially since it’s such a sensitive and important subject. We have contacted you to find out more riot games and French League. Without claiming to give a perfect answer, here is the fruit of our research.

LFL players more ‘locked out’ than banned

To avoid confusion, LFL teams should now be clarified. Not banned from local networks: Tournaments organized by third parties, not directly by Riot Games, such as the LEC. We reached out to Riot Games and their response left no doubt: “Riot Games fully encourages community tournaments, provided they follow the guidelines for third-party tournaments.” It is also noted that these guidelines apply to all ERL teams (Division 1 and Division 2) involving the LFL and do not prohibit them from participating in LANs. ERL players and teams are bound by this agreement, not the tournament organizers, which in itself is not a problem. Finally, these directives are relatively recent. They came in time to adapt Regional European Leagues And not specifically for France, but for the whole region. so in year 2019We may see LFL teams quietly joining the LANs, but that is no longer the case today.

In this context, players from the French championship were not allowed to participate. Lyon eSports. The latter has become a “red flag” for Riot Games because of him Date (November 11, 12 and 13), entry into conflict Riot Games Schedule. We then invited the Lyon tournament to find other dates that could “open” the arrival of LFL players. However, LANs are not infinitely flexible and Riot events (competitions and community events) are numerous, so no solution has been found.

How to explain this mark on the panties?

As French viewers, we are absolutely attached to LANs and tournaments, events that are completely part of history, like Lyon e-Sport, Gamers Assembly or DreamHack Tour. Looking at Solar’s final ranking list, we had dizzying memories of difficult tricks such as: nero, moopz, in Sardo Where jbzz. But there was no LFL at the time and Riot Games had not developed a European circuit like the ERL…

Officially, ERL players are not banned from LANs and community events. But in reality, they avoid many third-party contests, especially because of the contest dates. In addition to the dates, other issues are at stake: spectator and prestige. In addition to these two aspects, there are also box offices, sponsors, partners, investors… Riot Games has not given a clear answer on this question. except this one complicateddefinitely the topic Sensitive. But remember that esports is a very competitive world. Even if the actors of the scene have common interests, it is easy to understand that they have one. conflicts of interest.

What solutions are envisaged?

Now that we’ve said that, we’re kind of at an impasse…but you should know that the league is trying to speed things up and riot games pretend to exist constant dialogues, with the LFL and the other ERLs to advance projects and develop a competitive environment. In France, probably for gamers part 2 (ERL 2), LAN experience will be invaluable to gamers. Along with showing off and getting noticed, they would earn XP and insurance over the course of their careers.

For LFL players, it’s a bit more difficult… while players already have extended seasons for top performers (Spring Split, Playoffs, EUM Spring, Summer Split, Playoffs, EUM Summer, Coupe de France…) , if we add more LAN, for organizations we get slow speed, which is not necessarily desirable. Knowing that unlike Div 2 players, these players generally earn less during such events. Riot Games’ guidelines are also there to protect players, so if anything needs to change, it should be done in a balanced and logical way. So on one side there are the big bad guys, on the other there are no victims, but sometimes there are parties with different interests and complex issues, finding and finding compromises. common ground. Therefore, Solary Party League of Legends can be held at the end of September with a date approved and accepted by Riot Games and with players from the LFL team.