Announcing Team Builder two-day live beta!

Riot has just announced that they will be adding something they call "Team Builder", which basically allows you to choose you specific role, champion and position(top, bot, jungle, etc...). Continue reading for more information on Team Builder.

Here is Status Kwoh with the stunning news!

"Team Builder is a new queue where you select a specific role, champion and position before joining a team. Everyone knows what they’re playing and where they want to go, laying the foundation for great teamwork.

Because this is a beta test on live servers, each region will open Team Builder testing for 48 hours through a staggered roll-out starting with RU and EUNE the week of March 3-7.

We took into account the size of each region, the available architecture and hardware, and the current player experience (such as current queue times for all levels) to design the staggered launch. Check the image below for the tentative schedule of when your server will start their two-day Team Builder live beta:

Current live beta test schedule

If we find critical bugs or issues during any of the live betas, we’ll be on standby to ensure the health of the system and monitor the results of each test. Our main goal is delivering an awesome experience so we’ll postpone or revise the schedule as needed, and each region will have a thread keeping you posted on the current status.

We’re looking forward to joining you in Team Builder!"

FAQ

• Is Team Builder replacing other queues?
• Why is Team Builder not available for ranked?
• Will I have to wait longer in queue if I select an unpopular champion/role?
• How do estimated wait times work?
• What is the difference between queuing as a solo player versus as a captain?
• Can captains set up teams however they want, or will Team Builder enforce a specific meta?
• Are there penalties for solo players who decline or leave a group they’ve been placed into?
• Are there penalties for Captains who abuse their powers and kick a lot of players?
• How are the matchmaking adjustments in Team Builder different from other queues?
• Can you select multiple preferred roles?
• Can Team Builder teams be matched against non-Team Builder teams?
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