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How'd that Teemo taste?

http://www.surrenderat20.net/2015/06/63-pbe-update.html#more For those of you unaware about the HUD updates, there are some coming in what I assume will be 5.12. Not too much word yet on customization and such, but you're pretty much looking at all there is to be seen right now. It's been removed from the PBE as of June 4, but will be back after 5.11 hits live.

Will note that some 3DS tournaments have been enabling Brinstar as a counterpick stage, so that is something to consider as well. Also, GOML's Wii U ruleset had ruled Kongo Jungle, Castle Siege, Skyloft, and Ω-form Gaur Plain as legal counterpick stages in addition to those listed on the OP. Town and City was named a Starter/Neutral stage almost unanimously in the most recent Smash 4 ruleset survey on Smashboards. Note on Ω-form stages: Typically, if and when Ω-form stages are legal, those that have straight down the stagesides to the bottom blast line are banned as they give an advantage to characters that can wall-jump, and also hinder some KO methods (such as stage spiking). Preferred Ω-form stages will have medium- to short-length slanted walls below the stagesides which encourage stage spiking and discourage wall-jump recoveries. Typically there will be only one Ω-form stage legal, but it depends on the tournament. The game is still fresh and rules are still, of course, tentative. The following Ω-form stages are mostly agreed upon as good Ω's: An asterisk ( * ) denotes preferred Ω-form stage due to likeness to Final Destination

You should pick depending on your tastes - if you have a fave from the mainstream Pokemon games, then rock on. Any Pokemon works. My most successful run of Reborn, however, came from picking Tepig as my starter. Just beware that since the first two gym leaders are Electric- and Grass-types, picking a Water-type can increase the difficulty early on. However, Water-types are extremely beneficial later on in the game to make up for their early struggles.

Line 'em up and knock 'em down. Sniperino extravaganza!

I would NOT suggest Shaco at all. He's probably the hardest champion in the game to play. Anyway, before starting the game, in champion select, you need to take a close look at your team composition before picking Nidalee. Things Nidalee wants on her team Crowd control (especially on solo laners). Example: Renekton top, Ekko mid, Leona support. If her teammates do not have CC, she will not be able to gank early on and will be relegated mostly to farming until mid-game. Teams with a large mid-game power spike. Usually, champions with ability to make and/or follow up on pick-offs go hand in hand with Nidalee and her cougar form's execute. Some examples would be Morgana, Ashe, and the champs listed above. A strong front line. Nidalee isn't a tank, she isn't meant to be one. She is an assassin; she goes in and kills a primary target while the tanks, bruisers and the like serve as a distraction. She is what is known as a "carry-jungler", very much unlike Nunu. Jungle build Start Machete, a Health Potion, and a Mana Potion (Nidalee can heal herself). The choice of trinket is up to you but I personally prefer Sweeping Lens in most cases. As for the jungle item that you buy on first back, the preferred choice is Ranger's Trailblazer for clearing ease and HP/mana sustain, but you can switch to Stalker's Blade later on to make your executions and pick-offs more effective. The rest is basically the same as standard AP Nidalee but with the Magus enchantment. That is the only viable jungle enchantment on Nidalee; any other enchantment and you'll become next to useless after two items. Now for clearing the jungle. For first time jungle Nidalee players, the first clear can be a little daunting. It doesn't have to be. Just remember this: Take Javelin Toss/Takedown (Q) at level 1, Primal Surge/Swipe (E) at level 2, then Bushwhack/Pounce (W) at level 3. Max Q first after that. Toss your spear at the monster from max range to do the most damage to it. This will make clearing the camp easier. Spearing or Bushwhacking camps from across walls allows you to jump to them much quicker. Do this to speed up clears and escape bad situations. As a ranged champion, Nidalee can play this to her advantage by buying herself some time before the melee monsters finally reach her. Keep switching between human and cougar forms so that you can keep using all of your abilities as they come off cooldown. Remember that the attack speed bonus from Primal Surge carries over to cougar form, and that Takedown resets the auto-attack timer. On The Prowl If you wanna gank, make sure you attempt to get the laner's attention by pinging on the enemy champion. If you've done it right something like this should appear: Now that you've signalled your intention, there are some things you need to be wary of: Where the attention of your laner is at, and the CC they possess (check at 6 if their ult is up) The possibility of your route being warded by the enemy (they will usually back off if they see you) The location of the enemy jungler The position of the target (near his tower? Behind minions?) The enemy's capabilities (Can they CC you? Block or dodge your abilities? Strengthen their defenses? Are they fed?) The possibility (or lack thereof) of losing key objectives elsewhere if you commit If you can't hit the enemy with your first spear, the gank will often end in failure, so take these factors into consideration, and sweep river brush if you can. Ganking If your laner has the CC, it can be beneficial to let them make the first move. Whatever the case, if you think you'reready, chuck the spear towards where you think they're headed. If it lands, go in ASAP assuming it's safe and do your thing. You may need to back off if the enemy jungler says hi (countergank), if he's close to tower, or you are not getting followup. If it doesn't land, assess your options. You may still be able to go in depending on your laner's lockdown, so consider that option. Otherwise, the best choice is often to retreat - don't bother taxing because that's when you'll get counterganked. Don't take that risk. Outside of Laning Phase This AP assassin is actually an easy champion to play when she isn't trying to pull off early-game ganks or struggling through her first clear. You'll get the gist of it after about three or four games. Remember to Bushwhack key brushes, heal your ADC in teamfights, keep key spots warded if your support doesn't, and have fun!

The Shenbaby is back! He's kickin! He don't even need to farm! Just get out there and slap some liches. Shenbaby: the face of 5.11 tanks.

We got a new Monster Hunter game on the way! This one's called Monster Hunter Cross and is set to be released later this year in Japan.

Favorite omega: (3DS) Gaur Plain by far. (WiiU) Toss-up between Gaur Plain, Battlefield and Coliseum. Favorite music: Some of the Fire Emblem stuff is great but I'ma have to go with either Gerudo Valley (the remixed one) or Engage The Enemy. Needs to be nerfed: Ness. A huge pain in the ass with a back-throw that kills ridiculously early for a throw. Needs to be buffed: Falco. Needs more reliable kill moves and less lag on his aerials.

The Ekko Champion Spotlight is out! No Puns of Damage this time. EDIT: League of Legends' YouTube page releases sixty-two videos of past Login Screens http://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/news/community/community-spotlight/find-your-favorite-past-login-screens

My call for the Elite Four: Bennett Heather Laura Victoria or Anna Lin or Victoria as champion. For reasons Zane stated, I don't see Elias being a part of the E4. More on this later if I remember to come back to it

Oooh Marth...that one has some value too.

so does the Lucina one. Muh wallet...

The Ability Capsule can switch your Pokemon's Ability to the Hidden Ability, if I remember correctly. There are a lot of Ability Capsules to find. The vast majority of them you will find lying around, so search everywhere!

Some examples of each: 390: White Mage Veigar, Assassin Master Yi 520: Woad Ashe, French Maid Nidalee 750: TPA Orianna, King of Clubs Mordekaiser 975: Bioforge Darius, Foxfire Ahri 1350: Lion Dance Kog'Maw, Pool Party Graves 1820: Battlecast Prime Cho'Gath, Brolaf 3250: DJ Sona, Pulsefire Ezreal There are some notable exceptions however. One of them is Primetime Draven, which should be 1820 but is 975 instead. The Magnificent Twisted Fate, a legacy skin, sells for 1820 when it only meets the standards of a 520 skin. There's more examples than that though.