Riot games is moving things up this year when it comes to more hostile elements purging League of Legends. The studio has come up with a new approach to competitive bans.
The whole idea of permaban had been done away with for two categories of bans: fixed and indefinite. The former is a ban which last for a period of two splits. which is a full competitive season. Once these fixed periods expire they will be reviewed individually.
On the other hand, indefinite bans require the player to “meet the highest standard of conduct over a sufficient period of time to be permitted back into the League.” These type of bans last for a minimum of one competitive season.
To some this may seem a bit too strict but Leagure Operations Manager Nick Allen says it’s more conducive to reform. “By adopting a new framework for disciplinary action, we’re aiming to give genuinely reformed players a second chance and make sure that players who violate the Summoner’s Code continue to feel the effects of their actions,” Allen wrote.
“Respectful, cooperative, and competitively fair behavior applies to all members of the League of Legengs community, and it’s especially important that visible ambassadors of the sport serve as role
