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Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that just meeting the minimum age of 17 is enough for player eligibility in League of Legends, forgetting about valid residency requirements for competitive regions. The confusion arises because these residency rules can be complex and vary by region, leading to misunderstandings about where players are considered eligible based on their home country or residence status.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that officials in League of Legends are solely responsible for enforcing game rules without considering their role in managing disputes and handling unexpected pauses during matches. The confusion arises because they overlook how tournament admins also play a crucial part in interpreting complex situations, which can lead to varied rulings and arguments among players.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that surrendering can be done at any time without needing unanimous consent from all players, which leads to misunderstandings when they find out it requires 15 minutes and a unanimous decision. The confusion arises because the rule specifies different conditions for when surrender is allowed based on timing, making it tricky for teams to know exactly what's required.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that if both teams agree on picking a champion in the draft phase, they can do so without restriction. However, the actual rule is that no champion may be picked or banned by both sides during this phase, ensuring fairness and preventing team collusion. The confusion arises because it's easy to overlook the "no ban/pick" stipulation when teams seem aligned on a pick.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that the safety and integrity rules in League of Legends only apply during major events, forgetting that they also mandate maximum daily practice hours for players year-round to protect their welfare. They misunderstand that these aren't just about preventing abuse at tournaments but are designed to keep all players safe from overexertion throughout their careers.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that Competitive Integrity Violations in League of Legends only involve cheating through glitches or hacks, but the rule is broader, encompassing issues like exploiting game mechanics for unfair advantages, manipulating match outcomes, and even off-field behavior affecting team dynamics, which can be just as damaging to the integrity of competitive play.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that using a custom game mode or overlay is okay as long as it doesn't affect gameplay directly, which leads them into misunderstanding the ban on unauthorized third-party software. In reality, this rule extends to any form of external assistance that could give players an unfair advantage over their opponents, not just visual aids like overlays.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that age is the only requirement for playing in competitive regions, forgetting about residency. The confusion arises because while they believe players need merely be of legal age (17), they overlook the necessity to have valid residency in their specific region, which can complicate matters due to visa issues or other immigration complexities.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often think that a team only gets 1 point for a series win if they won all matches in the series, but actually, they get full credit even if they just win one game (a BO1) of the series. The confusion arises because it's easy to overlook the rule stating "the full series victory recorded," which includes wins from any games played within that series.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often argue that they should be able to choose which map to play on, thinking it's a matter of personal preference. However, the official verdict clearly states that all competitive matches are played on Summoner's Rift, leaving no room for such choices and thus causing confusion among players who expect more flexibility in their gameplay settings.