Esports

[Allegra]

Sports = physical and mental prowress

I dont see why league can't be compared as a sport

Where is the physical prowess of a video game?
As for mental prowess, I think it's a completely different kind of mental game. I can respect those who say that skill at video games takes intelligence etc. because that may be true. But mental prowess in sport is different; you need intelligence, but you also need to train your mind to be 100% dedicated. Eating the right things, pushing your body to train every single day and telling yourself you have to do it, even though you might be exhausted. A different league, I'd say.

[Jay]

What sport uses both mental and physical aspects @(you need an account to see links)?

[Allegra]

What sport uses both mental and physical aspects @(you need an account to see links)?

Ummm....is that a serious question? Every professional sport available? o_0

[I_royalty_I]

What sport uses both mental and physical aspects @(you need an account to see links)?

Ummm....is that a serious question? Every professional sport available? o_0

She has got you there Jay.. fo realz bro.

Gotta know the plays, know how to be, where to be. Know when to turn around to make the grab, know just how fast to push off. On and on

[Jay]

Would you really consider that as an atheletes display of mental capacity? To me they just seem to acting off their own physical capabilities.

Just my opinion.

[Allegra]

Would you really consider that as an atheletes display of mental capacity? To me they just seem to acting off their own physical capabilities.

Just my opinion.

Absolutely. Every sport needs to be understood and every sport has strategy and detail. Not to mention the amount of mental strength it takes an athlete to train themselves up to a professional standard. You underestimate the role mental strength plays in dedication and persistence. It's not just about intelligence.

[Jay]

But why would you judge League of Legend's credibility as a sport? League (along with a bunch of other notable games) require a high amount of teamwork, Skill level, and intricate knowledge of the game's basic mechanics.
League players need to know how to turn a gank into a turn around, knowledge of the mechanics to escape a otherwise messy death and turn it into something beneficial for their team, how to communicate with their teammates, know the strength and weakness of every champion ect ect. I think you underestimate the amount of dedication and persistence people like this put into training for such high level tournaments or leagues. It's not just about strength.

[I_royalty_I]

But why would you judge League of Legend's credibility as a sport? League (along with a bunch of other notable games) require a high amount of teamwork, Skill level, and intricate knowledge of the game's basic mechanics.
League players need to know how to turn a gank into a turn around, knowledge of the mechanics to escape a otherwise messy death and turn it into something beneficial for their team, how to communicate with their teammates, know the strength and weakness of every champion ect ect. I think you underestimate the amount of dedication and persistence people like this put into training for such high level tournaments or leagues. It's not just about strength.

That's why I consider it just a game, not technically a sport.
It's like you have to know which monopoly pieces to buy and which to pass up. When to build houses, and when to trade.

But you don't do anything physical, so I don't think a gamer is an athlete, they are a player of the game.

[Jay]

That's why I consider it just a game, not technically a sport.
It's like you have to know which monopoly pieces to buy and which to pass up. When to build houses, and when to trade.

But you don't do anything physical, so I don't think a gamer is an athlete, they are a player of the game.

ALL ATHLETES ARE PLAYERS OF A GAME ANDREW!!!

also there is a reason monopoly doesn't have its own sport. I mean seriously.

It may be a game for some people but for others its what they dedicate their lives too.
It can be seen on both sides and is viewed the same way.

[I_royalty_I]

ALL ATHLETES ARE PLAYERS OF A GAME ANDREW!!!

also there is a reason monopoly doesn't have its own sport. I mean seriously.

It may be a game for some people but for others its what they dedicate their lives too.
It can be seen on both sides and is viewed the same way.

Yeah but gamers aren't athletes JAY!!!!!!

Gaming is in a category of it's own.