Ang mga Hextech Chests ay makukuha sa tatlong paraan:

1. Una, kapag nakakuha ka ng Champion Mastery score na S, S- o S+ sa Normal, Ranked, o sa anumang Rotating Game Mode. Isang beses lamang ito magaganap sa bawat champion kada season. Halimbawa, nakakuha ka ng S+ gamit si Katarina sa Ranked, makakakuha ka ng isang chest. Hindi ka na ulit makakakuha ng chest mula kay Katarina hanggang sa susunod na season.
2. Pangalawa, kapang ang ka-premade mo ay nakakuha ng S, S- o S+, makakakuha ka rin ng Hextech Chest. Halimbawa, nag-dynamic queue kayo ng kabarkada mo at nabuhat ka niya gamit ang S+ na Zed kahit C+ ka kay Soraka, makakakuha ka ng chest mula kay Soraka. Hindi na ka na ulit makakakuha ng chest gamit si Soraka kahit maka S+ ka sa susunod mong laro.
3. Pangatlo, available na mabili ang mga chest sa store gamit ang RP.Note!

Hindi ka makakakuha ng chests kapag hindi mo pa na-uunclock ang gamit mong champion. Kung maka S+ ka gamit ang isang Free Champion of the Week o galing sa Rental, hindi ka makakatanggap ng free chest.

Gets ba so far? Ok good!

Ilang Hextech Chests ang pwede kong makuha?

Hanggang apat (4) na chests lamang ang pwede mong mahawakan. May cooldown na 7 days ang bawat isang chest.

Pero, ang mga chest na nanggaling sa store na binili gamit ang RP ay hindi kasama sa limit na ito. Hanggang 25 chests ang pwedeng mabili sa Store sa isang araw.

Ok! Get’s ko na paano makakuha, pero paano ko bubuksan?

Hextech Keys

Ang mga Hextech Key ang kailangan mo para mabuksan ang mga chests. Paano makakuha ng key, tanong mo siguro. Well, may dalawang paraan.

1. Una, may chance na mag drop ang Hextech Keys Fragments sa bawat Victory mo, sa kahit anong game mode, kasali ang Twisted Treeline pati na ang ARAM! Mas mataas ang drop rate ng key fragments kapag premade kayo (team of 3–5).

Tatlong (3) Hextech Key Fragments = 1 Hextech Key

2. Maaari ring makabili ng Hextech Key sa Store gamit ang RP.

Ang chance na makakuha ng Key Fragments ay dahan-dahang bumababa habang parami ng parami ang iyong nakukuha. Mag-rereset ang drop rate nito 30-days matapos ang araw na mapulot mo ang una mong key fragment.

Naiintindihan ko na! So ano yung laman ng chests?

Laman ng Chests

May apat na bagay ang maaaring laman ng mga Hextech Chest: Shards, Essence, Gems, at Summoner Icons

Shard

Ang shard ay mga bagay na gagamitin mo para ma-unlock ang isang permanent na champion o skin. Maaaring Champion Shard, Skin Shard, o Ward Shard. For example, ito ay isang Akali Champion Shard.

May apat na bagay na pwede mong gawin gamit ang shards:

1. UPGRADE — Pwede mong gawing permanent ang Akali champion shard na ito. May bayad na Essence ang bawat Upgrade. (More information about essence sa baba.)
2. ACTIVATE — Pwede mong gamitin agad si Akali kung hindi mo pa siya nabibili for 7 days as rental. Mawawala ang shard na ito sa bawat activate. Hindi kailangan magbayad ng Essence para dito.

3. DISENCHANT — Pwede mo ring gawing Essence ang mga shard na ayaw mong i-upgrade o activate. Halimbawa, nakakuha ka ng DJ Sona Skin Shard (swerte mo!), kailangan mong magipon ng Essence para maunlock ito! n

4. REROLL — Pwede kang mag-combine ng 3 champion shards para makakuha ng isang random permanent champion or skin. Tandaan, kailangan same type ang 3 shard na pagsasamasamahin mo.

3 Champion Shards = 1 Random Permanent Champion

3 Skin Shards = 1 Random Permanent Skin

3 Ward Shard = 1 Random Permanent Ward Skin

Mayroon ding Skin Shards and Ward Shards na pareho lang ang pwede mong gawin kagaya ng Champion Shards. Lahat ng skin na hindi limited edition at event exclusive skins.

Oo, lahat, pati legendary at legacy skins ay kasama dito.

Hindi mo ma-upgrade to permanent ang mga skins para sa champions na hindi mo pa nabibili o nauunlock.

Get’s nyo pa? Alright!

ESSENCE

Ang essence ay gamit para ma-UPGRADE ang mga shard. Depende sa anong klase ng shard ang gusto mong i-Upgrade ang klase ng essence na kailangan mo.

Note: Mas maraming essence ang kailangan mo depende sa presyo ng champion o skin sa store. Halimbawa, mas maraming Orange Essence ang kailangan para ma-Upgrade ang Mecha Zero Sion Skin Shard kaysa sa Arctic Ops Kennen Skin Shard.

RARE GEMS

Ito ang pinaka-rare na makukuha mo sa chests. Minsan, may chance na may Gems na lumabas sa Hextech Chests kasama ang iba pang shard or essence.

Para saan ang gems na ito?

1 Rare Gem = 1 Free Hextech Bundle (Chest and Key!)

10 Gems = Hextech Annie

Lahat ng summoners ay makakatanggap ng libreng Hextech Crafting goodies pag naglaunch na ang Hextech Crafting system sa LoL PH!

More Questions!

Makakakuha pa ba ako ng mga Champion/Skin Shard ng mga champion at skin na meron na ako?

Dahil random ito, oo, may chance na makakuha ka ng shards na meron ka na. Best way to deal with it is to REROLL or DISENCHANT para magipon ng essence.

Paano yung mga bagong skins na kaka-release pa lang?

Basta nasa store na, pwede mo na silang makuha as shard sa chests.

Bakit wala akong nakukuhang chest?

1. Baka hindi mo pa nabili ang gamit mong champion kahit S+ ka.
2. Baka nakakuha ka na ng chest gamit ang champion mo. Tandaan, isang beses lang magbibigay ng chest ang bawat champion per season! Play different champions!
3. May cooldown ang mga chest kung kailan sila pwedeng makuha. Kailangan mong magintay na ma-open ulit ang slots. Hindi counted dito ang mga biniling chest galing sa store.

4. Walang chest na matatanggap ang AFK at Leavers.

5. Walang matatanggap na chest ang mga napatawan ng chat restrict, bans, at iba pang punishment. Kahit matapos na ang chat restrict, hindi pa rin maaring makatanggap ng chests ang mga na-punish hanggat walang pagbabago sa player behavior.

Kailan ang Hextech Crafting sa Pilipinas?

Malamang ito na ang pinakahihintay mong sagot…

..sa tamang panahon.

Joke lang. Naka-schedule ang Hextech Crafting sa Pilipinas sa mga darating na araw, most likely next week. (Na-move ang launch dahil sa ilang mga tech issue). Important note — maaari pa ring mabago ang date na ito kung magkaroon ng issue sa ating launch . Huwag kayong magalit please kapag na-delay, ibig sabihin lang na gusto naming plantsado ang lahat bago ito i-release para sa inyo! Ok ba?! Oray! /fistbump

• Riot Spiffy

For more information on Hextech Crafting and other official Riot updates (or kung gusto mo lang makipagkwentuhan), follow me on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Riot-Spiffy-1108254362525113/

The PH Summoners’ Guide to Hextech Crafting was originally published in The Nexus on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

We invited everyone to create artwork of their favorite champions dressed-up in wacky costumes for Amumu’s surprise costume party (which of course, failed because Draven had to mess things up for the poor mummy).

After seeing all the many amazing submissions, here are the winners!

(Prizes: Top 3 winners will receive 1000 RP and an April Fool’s Day skin from a list of choices. Other works featured here will also receive an April Fool’s Day skin of choice).

First Place: Luigi Jocson’s awesome artwork of our adorable little Yordles dressed up as other champions. We super love the story this fun piece tells, apart from how vibrant and stimulating the whole image is! Congratulations, Luigi!

Second Place: Ardrelee Czar Cartas’s hand-drawn selfie of Draven, Lollipoppy, Fizz, Lulu and Urf (and Amumu in the background)

Third Place: John Marven Ventura

Honorable Mentions: Elisa Job Ramos, Mike Adrian Pring, James Pajunar, Leo Abalus, Lyra Precioso, Sean Dayao, Szharmaine Co, Lorenzo Aguilo

Congratulations!

Amumu’s Costume Party Fan Art Contest was originally published in The Nexus on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

We got so many amazing artwork, it’s really hard to choose just a few! Here are some of the best entries for the Chibi Illaoi Fan Art contest. The full list of winners can be found at the bottom of the gallery.

Winners were chosen by some Rioters and members of Garena’s communnity team.

Congrats and keep an eye out for more fun events for PH summoners!

First Place — Andrea Parrocho

Second Place — Addison Suarez

Third Place — Hannah Cabales

Fourth and Fifth Place — Apollo Munar and Elartwyne Estole

All top five summoners will receive Illaoi, her Void skin and bonus RP!

Honorable Mentions

Congratulations to the following summoners featured in the spread:

Alexie Laggui, Andy Malipot, Christian Quiambao, Clifford Domingo, Dynn Flores, Ellison Amado, Erik Pena, Erwin Marzan, Ferlan Mosong, Foy Suderio, Gabriel Blanco, Harvey Jaron, James Cedo, James Pajunar, Jane Cathleen

Jarel Navarro, Jasmine Paredes, Jay Oclarit, Jayson Tiongco, Jerry Marcial, Jihan Rodriguez, John Paul Gulmatico, JR Cheng, Julius Bisnar Cea, Krystal Heramiz, Luigi Jocson, Manuel Berja, Marit Escalona, Millard Torres, Natasha Ting, Neil Timbal, Oliver Bundoc, Rodney Domingo, Rommel Casem, Seneval Amamagid

Illaoi Fan Art Contest was originally published in The Nexus on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Ok, so super excited ka na para magamit si Kindred. Saglit lang, ‘wag kang atat. Alam mo na ba kung paano sila gamitin? Bago mo pindutin ang Ranked button at dumiretso ka sa Summoner’s Rift, try mo muna basahin ang kauna-unahang “Huwag Kang Pabebe” guide na inihanda namin para sa iyo. Ang guide na ito ay designed para sa mga nagbabalak mag-instalock Kindred sa ranked, at para hindi kayo maging pabebe in-game.

Don’t have Kindred yet? Ok lang yan! Tuturuan ko rin kayo ng tamang counter-picks at team picks para sa ally Kindred. Sasagutin ko rin ang mga tanong sa Kindred AMA na ginanap natin sa forums last week.

SKILLS

Passive — Mark of the Kindred

Una sa lahat, tingnan ang image sa baba. Dito nyo makikita ang special UI ni Kindred. Pwede kang pumili (click mo lang yung picture ng champion) kung sino ang lalagyan mo ng “Mark of the Kindred.” Kapag mapatay mo or kahit assist lang yung target mo, magkakaron ka ng bonus sa basic attacks mo. Ito ang tinatawag nating “Lamb Hunt”.

Hindi lang iyan, mayroon ding “Wolf Hunt.” (Since dalawa nga kayong naghuhunt diba?) Hindi mo kailangang pumili kagaya ng kay Lamb. Makikita mo na lang sa minimap ang jungle monsters na hunted ni Wolf. You will get the same bonus for killing it.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. Mawawala ang Mark kung mamatay ang champion or monster na targeted. Ibig sabihin, kapag ninakaw ng kalaban mo ang jungle camp, o namatay agad yung target mong champion ng wala kang assist, kailangan mong baguhin ang mark mo.
2. May 8 seconds na delay para ma-activate ang Lamb Hunt. Hindi pwedeng i-mark mo ang champion na malapit nang mamatay para sa easy stacks. You need to plan ahead.
3. Ang Wolf Mark ay kadalasan lumalabas sa enemy jungle, at sa scuttlecrabs. Mag-ingat kung gusto mong kuhanin ang mga ito.

Q — Dance of Arrows

Similar to Vayne’s Tumble. Pero hindi ito katulad ng Tumble na counted as basic attack. Huwag mong asahan na katulad ni Vayne na ma-aaply ang on-hit effects gamit ang Dance of Arrows.

You can use Dance of Arrows to jump over thin walls (think of walls that Graves can dash through).

Most of the time, only use Q when inside W’s area of effect. I’ll explain later.

W — Wolf’s Frenzy

May passive at active part ito. Simple lang ang passive, katulad ng Stattik Shiv, you get stacks for moving. Kapag 100 stacks ka na, ang susunod mong basic attack ay may lifesteal. Remember to move all the time! Your Q-dash will add stacks, kaya Q ka lang ng Q habang nag-cclear ng jungle camp.

Yung active part nya is a bit complicated. When you click W, a small area around you will be Wolf’s area of effect. May sarili syang target at attack speed. He will hit the nearest target, pero he will prioritize your current target, parang mga turret ni Heimerdinger or plants ni Zyra.

Kapag nag Dance of Arrows ka sa loob ng area ni Wolf, your Q cooldown will be reduced to 2 seconds (not affected by 40% CDR, 2 seconds lang talaga sya forever, dahil may forever).

E — Mounting Dread

Single target 70% slow, no damage on first hit. When you hit the same target 2 times with normal attacks, your wolf will hunt the target, dealing damage. It’s not a passive 3-stack mechanic like Ekko or Diana, you need to press E, then auto-attack twice. Different pattern, take note of that. Way better to think of it as a Mordekaiser Q spell rather than an Ekko three-hit passive.

Ultimate — Lamb’s Respite

Important Note! Hindi ito ground target, ally/self target ito! Lalabas ang AoE no-death zone sa ilalim ng target mo, so choose wisely kung saan mo ilalagay.

3 seconds ang no-death zone, then immediately magbuburst ng heal. Tandaan, 3 seconds. Inuulit ko, 3 seconds. Karthus’ Requiem is 3 seconds. Zed’s Death Mark is 3 seconds before it explodes. Fizz’s Chum the Waters is 3 seconds before the shark eats you alive. Timingan mo ng maigi.

Also! You can use R on yourself while attempting to steal Baron and Dragon. It will give you more time for yourself or your teammates to secure a steal and time it with your Smite.

ROLE

Si Kindred ay isang marksman (AD Carry, sa ating local terms) na designed para sa Jungle. Pwede mong piliin si Kindred for other lanes, pero mas malaki ang magiging impact ng Jungle Kindred kaysa sa AD Carry/Mid Kindred.

Bakit?

Simple — dahil ang damage ni Kindred ay nagsscale o lumalakas base sa kanyang Passive stacks, at hindi gaano sa bonus AD (attack damage). Ibig sabihin, mas marami kang maitutulong late game kung marami kang na-Hunt sa iyong passive. Always remember, Kindred scales with Hunt passive more than gold. Kung ilalagay mo si Kindred sa lane, mahihirapan kang mag-hunt ng neutral monsters at ng enemy champions.

RUNES, MASTERIES, and JUNGLE PATH

You need armor and attack speed for faster and safer clearing sa first few camps. Kailangan mo ng matinong leash! Better to start at Krugs sa blue side, and start with Gromp or Blue Golem sa red side.

For masteries, you can either go with my build below which is 21/9/0, which includes Frenzy, a useful mastery for late game. Kung kulang ka sa armor runes, you might want to go the standard 9/21/0 for a safer path, pero mas mahina ang damage nito early game. Your call.

ITEM PATH

Starting items: Hunter’s Machete + 2 Healing Potions

First Buy— Hunter’s Machete →Stalker’s Blade or Ranger’s Trailblazer, Boots

Second Buy — Complete Warrior’s Enchant. Mercury’s Treads.

(Note: Don’t buy Devourer. It is now ineffective on Ranged champions and is not worth it with your low base damage in early game).

Core items: Blade of the Ruined King, Phage

Optional: Turn Phage into Black Cleaver if you have a fed AD carry or a fed AD mid. Otherwise turn it into a Trinity Force late game.

Luxury Items (late game): Banshee’s Veil if against burst mage/assasins, Wit’s End if against Thornmail tanks or Rammus or Malphite, Warmog’s Armor as last purchase

SKILL ORDER

Start with W: Wolf’s Frenzy at level 1, then Q: Dance of Arrows at level 2, and then E: Mounting Dread.

Prioritize R: Lamb’s Respite, then Q, W, then E.

HOW TO GANK

Kailangan mo mag-gank early game para ma-snowball ka at ang lanes ng kakampi mo. Kung wala kang balak mag-gank, wag ka na mag Kindred. Mag Master Yi ka na lang. Bakit mo pa pinili si Kindred, eh yung theme ng kit nya is to gank and build stacks from hunting.

Step 1 — Mark your enemy. You can mark someone you plan to gank, or you can mark someone you have no plan on ganking and play mind games. Imagine if you are top lane Fiora and you receive the Mark of the Kindred. Your enemy mid lane will think she is safe since ikaw ang markado.

Step 2 — Get Red Buff. This increases your chances of killing by a lot.

Step 3 — Open with Mounting Dread on target. This will slow target by 70%. Enough for a good follow up from your teammate.

Step 4 — Use Wolf’s Frenzy. Make sure you use this kung saan tatakbo ang target mo.

Step 5 — Spam Dance of Arrows to chase.

Step 6 — #KillSecured.

COMBO CHAMPIONS WITH KINDRED

Maokai

It’s easy to gank a top laner with the help of Maokai’s snare and knock up. Also, sa teamfight, you can use your R on Maokai while he is casting his Vengeful Maelstrom. Make sure your teammate Maokai uses his R explosion right after your Lamb’s Respite expires.

Kalista

You can use Kindred as a secondary savior for your ally Kalista. Try this combo too. When you use your Lamb’s Respite, your Kalista will keep on putting her spear stacks on the enemy. It doesn’t matter if the enemy team is invulnerable for 3 seconds, your Kalista can use Rend right after for massive team execute.

Gragas

Explosive Cask will remove every enemy from Kindred’s R. This is a game-changing combo if timed really well.

HOW TO COUNTER KINDRED

The number one ultimate counter to Kindred is…

Janna

Sobrang mahihirapan si Kindred i-hunt ang ADC nyo kapag supported ng isang Janna. Malakas ang defensive ability nya at walang hard crowd control si Kindred. Pwede ring patalsikin ni Janna si Kindred palayo sa Lamb’s Respite nya, at hindi siya maheheal at mawawala ang immunity nya. Gets ba? Kaya kung gusto nyong mahirapan ang kalabang Kindred, pick support Janna.

Other good counters…

That’s it so far. If I missed anything, post nyo lang ang tanong nyo sa forums (Kindred AMA) and I’ll try to answer them. Also, post your Kindred results on my Facebook page and I’ll include them here!

I hope you learned something here and until the next champion, Huwag Kang Pabebe sa ranked!

Huwag Kang Pabebe: Kindred Edition was originally published in The Nexus on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Last week, we asked our most creative summoners to take on the challenge of creating our latest champion’s most striking feature, their masks, using only recyclable and indigenous materials . We received so many great entries, and here are some of the best ones. All summoners featured in this page will be receiving Kindred and her Shadowfire skin when we launch her on the PH server next week.

Congratulations to all who won and keep a look out for more upcoming community events! While you’re at it, check out our past Champion launch contests (Ekko and Tahm Kench) in this League of Legends Philippines Community Portal.

-Riot Spiffy

“Lamb Mask”

Entry by: Michael Josh Almenar

Materials used: Dried-up barks of flame tree, used rubber sheets, wires, acetate, latex paint, clear spray, Honda PB clear blue spray, glue stick

“Her Highness Kindred”

Entry by: Michelo Ronel Ballesteros

Materials used: Paper from used school projects, damaged hand fan, broom stick, beads, glitter, marker, glue stick, paste, spray paint, tape

“Wolf Mask”

Entry by: Isabelita Vargas

Materials used: Scrap rubber, spray paint, blue folder, old flash light

“Test Paper Kindred”

Entry by: Arvin E. Mendoza

Materials used: Folders from old school projects, test papers, scrap cloth, old sando for the eyes (so you can see through), cardboard, oslo paper, glue, tape, colored pencil, black paper

Gallery of Awesomeness

Entries by summoners: Aerodan Razo, Alexander Jusay, Bernardine Paulino, Carl Gerard Saguid, Charmae Lobas, Denica Mae Jimenez, Dianne Gonzales, Monica Garvida, Ivy Lariosa, Joelyn Arimas, John Bernard Quevedo, Rhoxanne Evaristo, Romeo Calma, Wilmer Romero

You all won Kindred and her launch skin! We’ll credit your prizes in your accounts automatically shortly after her release next week (most likely Thursday, October 8, unless there are unforeseen delays).

Masks of the Kindred was originally published in The Nexus on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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IMPORTANT DATE: END OF SEASON is NOVEMBER 11. You have until November 10, 11:59 PM to rank up.

What are the rewards?

Katulad ng mga nakaraang seasons, ang mga players na nakipagsapalaran sa Ranked play this Season 5 ay makakatanggap ng rewards, depende kung ano ang narating nilang tier.

Bronze: Summoner Icon

Silver: Summoner Icon, Banner, Loading Screen Border

Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Challenger: Summoner Icon, Banner, Loading Screen Border, Game Invite/Friend Invite now shows Season Icon, Victorious Skin

Ward Skin

Players need to win games in Ranked Team queue to unlock different ward skin tiers. Check your profile page in-game, go to the Leagues tab, and look at your current progression to check how many more wins you need to achieve.

Policies

Players with active Chat or Ranked Restrictions at Season’s End will not receive the rewards.

Ibig sabihin, lahat ng players na may ongoing restrictions ay kailangan munang tapusin ang kanilang punishment bago matapos ang season.

Players who were banned 7 days or more 3-months before the season ends will not receive the rewards.

Matatapos ang season around November, so ibig sabihin, kapag nakatanggap ka ng 7-day ban or longer around August-September, hindi mo makukuha ang rewards. We will be announcing the exact date of the end-of-season so players can calculate if they are part of the 3-month reform period.

Players who are put in Low Priority Queue will still get the rewards.

Players who were banned due to Fraud or Human Error will still get the rewards.

Got questions? Post them on Spiffy’s Facebook page.

Lol PH: Ranked Rewards Policy was originally published in The Nexus on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

October marks the climax of every League of Legends Season: Worlds. As we get closer and closer to the 2015 World Championship, matches come in a flurry, and sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what’s happening. Many teams have played through Regionals and punched their ticket in the past few weeks, and we’re here to help you catch up if you need a refresher.

WHO IS PLAYING AT WORLDS?

Top teams from Korea, China, Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau, North America, and Europe receive direct invitations to Worlds, while squads from Wildcard regions qualify via an International Wildcard Tournament.

Three teams from North America, Europe, Korea, and China qualify, while two from Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau qualify. Two teams from International Wildcard regions qualify.

The teams attending Worlds are:

Korea — SKTelecom T1, KOO Tigers, KT Rolster

China0 — LGD Gaming. Edward Gaming, Invictus Gaming

Taiwan / Hong Kong / Macau — ahq e-Sports Club, Flash Wolves

North America — Counter Logic Gaming, Team SoloMid, Cloud9

Europe — Fnatic, H2K, Origen

International Wildcard Qualifiers — Bangkok Titans, paIN Gaming

WHAT ARE THEY PLAYING FOR?

In addition to international pride and glory, teams are competing for the chance to be the 2015 World Champions, the Summoner’s Cup, and a prize pool of over $2,000,000 USD. Teams will earn prize money based on their finish in the event.

World Champion — $1,000,000 USD

• 2nd place — $250,000 USD
• 3rd / 4th place — $150,000 USD
• 5th — 8th place — $75,000 USD
• 9th — 12th place — $45,000 USD
• 13th — 16th place — $25,000 USD

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Worlds is played out in two stages: A Group Stage followed by a Knockout Stage.

Group Stage

There are four groups comprised of four teams each, and a number of rules that dictate which teams can be in which groups.

The above graphic illustrates the core policy about group distribution. Each group may only have one team from any given region (no two teams from the same region will play in Groups). The No. 1 seeds from NA, EU, CN, and KR will be in different groups, and other teams are distributed based on perceived and historical strengths.

The exact placements will be determined by random draw. The Group Draw Show will take place September 13 at 4 AM Philippine Time. You can find out exactly who your favorite teams will be playing in the Groups then.

The format of the Group Stage is a Best of 1, double Round Robin — this means each team in a group plays all other teams in that group twice. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Knockout Stage, while the bottom two teams will be eliminated.

Knockout Stage

The Knockout Stage is also colloquially referred to as the Bracket Stage. At this stage, the event changes to a Single Elimination bracket. The top two teams from each Group are placed in the Quarterfinals based on their Group finish.

Additionally, in the Knockout Stage, the format changes to Best of 5 matches instead of the Best of 1s from the Group Stage. However, similar to the Group Stage, there are some rules that regulate which teams can play each other in the Quarterfinals and Semifinals.

HOW CAN I WATCH?

The Group Stage is broken up over the course of two weekends. The Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Finals will all be held a week apart from one another. Tickets are sold out for now, but we will be releasing additional tickets for Worlds in the future. Check back to this post and lolesports for details. If you aren’t able to grab a ticket and don’t have one, it’s okay! We’ll still bring the event to you online throughout October.

In the Philippines, our partners at Garena and possibly other media outlets will be broadcasting the games in their channels. Stay tuned for announcements on this.

Coverage begins on October 1, 2015 with Group Stage 1. You can watch streams in almost any language here on Lolesports.com. Also, stay tuned after the show for Worlds Tonight, a new 15-minute show that recaps the events of the day and gets you caught up to speed on the big takeaways. We’ll of course also have PrimeTime League, coming to you from Paris, London, Brussels, and Berlin. Learn about the matchups, listen in on the Pros with Mic Check, and countdown the biggest plays of the 2015 Championship in The Penta!

Make sure you check back to Lolesports.com for all your 2015 Worlds information and content!

By Riot Mirhi (Frank Fields)

2015 Worlds Championship Guide was originally published in The Nexus on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

Riot Spiffy will ask questions here and on his Facebook page about what happened in Bilgewater Burning tides. Follow his instructions and get a chance to win RP and Bilgewater-inspired skins!

Here are some links if you want to start reading the story!

Read the story in Filipino here:

Bilgewater: Burning Tides

Read the story in English here:

Bilgewater: Burning Tides

Riot Spiffy’s Facebook Page:

Riot Spiffy

CURRENT QUESTION: ACT 2

Round 3 — THIS ROUND IS OVER

Three-part Question:

1. Bakit mamahalin ang sapatos ni Twisted Fate? Saan ito gawa?
2. Tungkol kanino ang ikatlong bahagi ng Act 2?
3. Ano ang nangyari kina Graves at Twisted Fate sa huling bahagi ng Act 2?

Send your answers to riotspiffy@gmail.com with your Summoner Name. You must answer all questions correctly to earn 1 Raffle entry to 2 Winners of 1000 RP. Answers can be in English or Tagalog.

Deadline of entries is at 11:00 pm. Winners will be announced at midnight tonight.

ACT 1 QUESTIONS

Round 1: “Sa Act 1 ng story ng Bilgewater, ano ang ginagawa ni Gangplank sa lalaking bihag na tinatawag din sa Ingles na ‘scrimshaw’?

Answer: Answer: Ang ‘scrimshaw’ ang ang pag-uukit ng buto! Ginawa ito ni Gangplank sa kanyang bihag.

Winners:

1000 RP : Jenina Lara Tayao

Sultan Gangplank Skin: Jerome Apondar
Special Forces Gangplank Skin: Gian Carlo Magtoto Duenas
Mystery Skins:
Ryan Angelo Perez
Eric Menguito
Christian Binay-an

Round 2: “Bakit nasa loob ng bodega si Twisted Fate? [Why was Twisted Fate inside the warehouse?]”

Answer: Para nakawin ang punyal. (To steal a dagger.)

Winners:

Cutpurse Twisted Fate:
Earvin Ardrin Villarba
Richardson Marquez
Kenneth Labasan

Mystery Skins:
Michael Martinez
Daniel Heenan
DarkLegion Prisma
Kent Leo
Immanuel Yi
Daerius Noxus
John Harry Duavis
Aaron Mejia
John Lim Natividad
Joyce Villanueva

Bilgewater Bookworms was originally published in The Nexus on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.