How do few people in LOL surrender? Analysis of the surrender mechanism that is hotly discussed across the Internet
Recently, "How to surrender in a short-handed game" in "League of Legends" (LOL) has become a hot topic among players. Many players have reported that when teammates hang up or disconnect, the system's surrender mechanism is not flexible enough, resulting in a compromised gaming experience. The following is a compilation and analysis of hot topics on this issue across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Hot topics of discussion among players

| topic | Discussion popularity (index) | Main point |
|---|---|---|
| The surrender rules in a small-man game are unreasonable | 85% | Unable to surrender early in 4v5 or 3v5, a waste of time |
| System detection hang-up efficiency is low | 72% | The judgment of idle players is delayed, affecting the triggering of surrender. |
| Surrender time limit controversy | 68% | The 15-minute surrender threshold is too high and it is recommended to shorten it. |
2. Current surrender mechanism rules
According to official settings, LOL surrender must meet the following conditions:
| mode | Surrender type | Minimum number of people required | time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summoner's Rift | early surrender | 4 people agree (5-person game) | 15 minutes later |
| Super Smash Bros. | early surrender | 3 people agree (5 people game) | 8 minutes later |
| All modes | Reopen voting | On-hook detected | within 3 minutes |
3. Improvements suggested by players
Based on discussions on forums and social platforms, players proposed the following optimization directions:
| Suggested content | support rate | feasibility analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Small-man games automatically trigger surrender | 89% | Need to improve the on-hook detection algorithm |
| Dynamically adjust the proportion of people surrendering | 76% | For example, in 3v5, 2 people can agree |
| Reduce surrender cooldown | 81% | Matching mode can be piloted first |
4. Official response and future trends
Riot Games designer Riot August said on Twitter: "We have noticed player feedback on the surrender mechanism and are testing it.Intelligent number of people determination system, local adjustments are expected to be made in version 13.24. "But the specific details of the changes have not yet been announced.
5. Practical surrender skills (current version)
Under the current mechanism, players can adopt the following strategies:
| Scenario | Operation suggestions | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| Teammate hangs up for more than 3 minutes | Type /remake to initiate a restart | 100% (when conditions are met) |
| 4v5 after 15 minutes | All input/surrender | Requires the consent of 80% of team members |
| Extreme small-man game (such as 2v5) | Contact customer service to complain about points deduction or exemption | Video evidence is required |
As of press time, there have been more than 12,000 discussions on related Reddit threads, and the NGA forum has exceeded 150,000 views in a single day. Expect this topic to continue to grow as the season update approaches. It is recommended that players pay attention to the official announcement and make reasonable use of existing mechanisms to ensure the game experience.
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