Posted by atfab @ 01:24 CST, 12 November 2013 - iMsg
yet most people here seem to push the +forward/aggressive style which is obviously less effective compared to +backing, is it that because majority of people here on esr are masochists?
not all great champions are +backers as you can see by above comments; they are exceptions, because they are THAT good, and don't need to resolve to efficient yet kinda unexciting safe mode all the time. (ofc they +back; but if i had to give percentage because of they agressive tendencies they +back 60% of the time as oposed to agents or pavels 90%).
He needs to understand what "+backing" is first. People don't use their brain enough about methods of fighting.
There are so many things to tell about being "defensive" instead of "offensive", that when someone questions the effectiveness of a "defensive" play style you can quickly know that this person has poor knowledge and comprehension about "fighting" in general.
After getting into duel again, it's because rl is stronger (defensive weapon) and rail and lg are weaker (aggressive weapons). Although I am not saying the balance is incorrect, it probably still is better than it was.
Seriously it's impossible to play Aerowalk by rushing or very aggressive, it is a contest of the better angle. Of course you can play aggressively, but it comes down to playing highly passive aggressively, i.e. you put yourself in position and then wait for him to enter your angle.
Anyway all the guys are still extremely dangerous and "aggressive", just remember they they are trying to not get hit at the same time.