History Awesome / LeagueOfLegends

* EU LCS week 9, day 1: [[http://vods.leaguepedia.com/aaa-vs-gambit-lcs-2013-eu-spring-w9d1/ aAa vs Gambit]]. Nearly a ''full hour'' of battle from what most people would have expected to be a CurbStompBattle by Gambit. Incredibly close all the way through with amazing plays by all parties. [[spoiler:The underdogs don't win this one, but they sure give Gambit a run for their money.]]

* EU LCS week 6, day 2: [[http://vods.leaguepedia.com/wolves-vs-lcs-2013-eu-spring-w6d2/ Copenhagen Wolves vs Evil Geniuses]]. The Wolves seen to have a tendancy to create high-tension, explosive-action, edge-of-your-seat-close matches, especially when they're the underdogs. Over 45 minutes of high-intensity clashes which leave the commentators hoarse from yelling and [[spoiler:in the end the underdog Wolves do it ''again!'']]

* North American League Championship series, week 5, day 1: [[http://vods.leaguepedia.com/complexity-vs-team-dignitas-na-lcs-week-5/ [=compLexity=] vs Team Dignitas.]] Another DavidVersusGoliath matchup surprisingly similar to the Wolves vs Fnatic match listed above- [=coL=] were near the bottom of the ladder, Dignitas at the top and on an almost unstoppable winning streak. Another highly intense, well-played game [[spoiler:sees ANOTHER incredible upset as [=compLexity=] deal Dignitas a defeat that NO-ONE expected]]!

!! Examples from competative play

** Also, when (in the lore) Maokai made the first HEXAKILL in LoL history when he became sentient in the middle of a 3v3 and killed everyone.

!! COmmunity examples:

* While not offical Riot animation or artwork, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtAbmHvJlHg Stick Figure Spotlight 2 - Demacia vs Noxus]] is mind-blowing, even though it's stick figures.

* In the final match between pro teams Fnatic and SK Gaming at the IEM Katowice tournament, one of the closest and most nail-biting pro games ever is decided when [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4bdDWt9Jfw xPeke executes the most incredible Nexus backdoor in the history of LoL]].
* European League Champion Ship series, week 4, day 2: [[http://vods.leaguepedia.com/fnatic-vs-wolves-lcs-2013-eu-spring-w4d2/ Fnatic vs the Copenhagen Wolves]]. One of the best, most intense and closest matches in ''[=LoL=]'' history; about half way through the commentators start yelling with excitement during a close teamfight and practically ''never stop'' until the end of the game as the action rages non-stop and the advantage swings from one side to another with incredible plays all around. Suffice it to say that if anyone ever says that ''[=LoL=]'' is a boring game, just show them this match and they'll shut up forever. But the most awesome thing? [[DavidVersusGoliath The Copenhagen Wolves were at the bottom of the ladder, having only gotten their first win the night before after 9 consecutive losses while Fnatic were the top team, having won 9 out of 10 games and on an unstoppable win streak.]] ''[[spoiler:The Wolves take the victory!]]''
* North American League Championship series, week 5, day 1: [[http://vods.leaguepedia.com/complexity-vs-team-dignitas-na-lcs-week-5/ [=compLexity=] vs Team Dignitas.]] Another DavidVersusGoliath matchup surprisingly similar to the Wolves vs Fnatic match listed above- [=coL=] were near the bottom of the ladder, Dignitas at the top and on an almost unstoppable winning streak. Another highly intense, well-played game [[spoiler:sees ANOTHER incredible upset as [=compLexity=] deal Dignitas a defeat that NO-ONE expected]]!

-->'''Kades:''' Don't ever whine and rage like an obnoxious little kid and then assume the subject of your anonymous, cowardly 'cyber bullying' is not a 'man' because he takes offense.

* North American League Championship series, week 5, day 1: [[http://vods.leaguepedia.com/complexity-vs-team-dignitas-na-lcs-week-5/ [=compLexity=] vs Dignitas. Another DavidVersusGoliath matchup surprisingly similar to the Wolves vs Fnatic match listed above- [=coL=] were near the bottom of the ladder, Dignitas at the top and on an almost unstoppable winning streak. Another highly intense, well-played game [[spoiler:sees ANOTHER incredible upset as [=compLexity=] deal Dignitas a defeat that NO-ONE expected]]!

* In a post that became legendary on the ''[=LoL=]'' forums, Rioter Kades [[http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/showthread.php?p=29123780#29123780 laid down the most almighty smack]] on the toxic minority of the community who were attempting to ''[[InsaneTrollLogic defend]]'' the merits of {{GIFT}} in response to a moving and mature post by a sufferer of social anxiety disorder about dealing with cyber-bullying:

* European League Champion Ship series, week 4, day 2: [[http://vods.leaguepedia.com/fnatic-vs-wolves-lcs-2013-eu-spring-w4d2/ Fnatic vs the Copenhagen Wolves]]. One of the best, most intense and closest matches in ''[=LoL=]'' history; about half way through the commentators start yelling with excitement during a close teamfight and practically ''never stop'' until the end of the game as the action rages non-stop and the advantage swings from one side to another with incredible plays all around. Suffice it to say that if anyone ever says that ''[=LoL=]'' is a boring game, just show them this match and they'll shut up forever. But the most awesome thing? [[DavidVersusGoliath The Copenhagen Wolves were at the bottom of the ladder, having only gotten their first win the night before after 9 consecutive losses while Fnatic were the top team, having won 9 out of 10 games and on an unstoppable win streak.]] ''[[spoiler:The Wolves take the victory!]]''

* European League Champion Ship series, week 3, day 2: [[http://vods.leaguepedia.com/fnatic-vs-wolves-lcs-2013-eu-spring-w4d2/ Fnatic vs the Copenhagen Wolves]]. One of the best, most intense and closest matches in ''[=LoL=]'' history; about half way through the commentators start yelling with excitement during a close teamfight and practically ''never stop'' until the end of the game as the action rages non-stop and the advantage swings from one side to another with incredible plays all around. Suffice it to say that if anyone ever says that ''[=LoL=]'' is a boring game, just show them this match and they'll shut up forever. But the most awesome thing? [[DavidVersusGoliath The Copenhagen Wolves were at the bottom of the ladder, having only gotten their first win the night before after 9 consecutive losses while Fnatic were the top team, having won 9 out of 10 games and on an unstoppable win streak.]] ''[[spoiler:The Wolves take the victory!]]''

* In the final match between pro teams Fnatic and SK Gaming at the IEM Katowice tournament, one of the closest and most nail-biting pro games ever is decided when [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4bdDWt9Jfw xPeke executes the most incredible Nexus backdoor in the history of LoL]].

** Which, [[ShapedLikeItself in and of itself,]] is a CrowningMomentOfAwesome- [[SoCoolItsAwesome A game that makes you feel]] ''[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin exactly]]'' [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin how it says it will.]]

* ''Every single summoner'' (yes, that includes '''you''') will have a crowning moment in game. It could be your first Pentakill, it could be an amazing game-saving play you made up on the fly, it doesn't matter. Some had 5 of them last week, some will get theirs years after starting. But at some point or another, you WILL feel like a legend.

* While not offical Riot animation or artwork, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtAbmHvJlHg Stick Figure Spotlight 2 - Demacia vs Noxus]] is mind-blowing, even though it's stick figures.

* Unknown to many, Riot actually made ''an even better CG cinematic'' for the release of Dominion, but ultimately decided not to release it for reasons unknown. Nevertheless, ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxl-ctCM5E0&feature=related it has come to light!]]'' Jarvan, Irelia, Teemo, Lux and Ryze vs Swain, Mordekaiser, Miss Fortune, Cassiopeia and Malphite. Give thanks.

* The new Season One CG cinematic. The ''whole'' thing.
** Unknown to many, Riot actually made ''[[BeyondTheImpossible an even better CG cinematic]]'' for the release of Dominion, but ultimately decided not to release it for reasons unknown. Nevertheless, ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxl-ctCM5E0&feature=related it has come to light!]]'' Jarvan, Irelia, Teemo, Lux and Ryze vs Swain, Mordekaiser, Miss Fortune, Cassiopeia and Malphite. Give thanks.

** Unknown to many, Riot actually made ''[[BeyondTheImpossible an even better CG cinematic]]'' for the release of Dominion, but ultimately decided not to release it for reasons unknown. Nevertheless, ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxl-ctCM5E0&feature=related it has come to light!]]'' Jarvan, Irelia, Teemo, Lux and Ryze vs Swain, Mordekaiser, Miss Fortune, Cassipeia and Malphite. Give thanks.

* Using Pantheon's ultimate, Grand Skyfall, and [[ItsRainingMen literally dropping in on a fight.]]

* Any time you escape from a gank. Bonus awesome if it was against a champion who could change your positioning, like Singed or Blitzcrank.

* Using Pantheon's ultimate, Grand Skyfall, and [[ItsRainingMen literally dropping in on a fight.]]

* One word: '''PENTAKILL'''

* On the 11th of July 2012, ''League of Legends'' [[http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngaudiosi/2012/07/11/riot-games-league-of-legends-officially-becomes-most-played-pc-game-in-the-world/ officially became the most-played PC game in the world]], beating out even ''WorldOfWarcraft!''

** On the other hand, simultaneously an EpicFail when Riot revealed that, despite being a purely ornamental piece of bling with no gameplay effect whatsoever, this single skin will cost ''$25!''

* After months of delays and THOUSANDS of pages of community complaints, the Pulsefire Ezreal skin is finally complete. How can a simple skin release be a CrowningMomentOfAwesome? [[http://promo.leagueoflegends.com/pulsefire-ezreal/en.html By being ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE more awesome than ANYTHING Riot have ever released before.]]

* The new Season One CG cinematic. The ''whole'' thing.