LoL players criticize Arena mode's missing surrender feature: 'Major oversight'
League of Legends players have identified a significant oversight in the latest Arena game mode update: the inability to surrender early when teammates go AFK (Away From Keyboard).
The new Noxus-themed Arena brings fresh augments and a new map, but players are frustrated by having to complete matches when teammates abandon games. Currently, surrender options only trigger if a player is AFK from the start, not if they leave mid-game.
League arena match stage
Common scenarios include:
- Players leaving after receiving unfavorable augments
- Teammates disappearing after losing the first round
- Being forced to play 1v2 until elimination
Desert arena map in League of Legends
Proposed solutions from the community:
- Enable early surrender options for mid-game AFKs
- Count non-votes from AFK players as surrender votes
- Implement stricter punishments for players who abandon matches
Samira in black leather outfit
Concerns about potential solutions:
- Early surrender options might encourage quitting after bad augment rolls
- Auto-surrender systems could be exploited by players pretending to be AFK
- Finding the right balance between player freedom and game integrity
The community continues to debate the best approach while waiting for an official response from the development team regarding this gameplay issue.
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