LDLClowering

LDLClowering is a term that emerged within online communities, particularly those focused on the game League of Legends. It refers to the act of intentionally performing poorly in a game, often to a degree that significantly hinders the player's team. This can manifest in various ways, including making poor strategic decisions, missing obvious opportunities, feeding the opposing team with easy kills, or generally exhibiting a lack of effort or skill.

The motivation behind LDLClowering can vary. Some players may do it out of frustration with their team's performance or the game's current state. Others might engage in it as a form of protest against perceived injustices within the game's mechanics or player base. In some instances, LDLClowering can be a deliberate attempt to manipulate matchmaking systems, by lowering their visible skill rating to face easier opponents in future games. This practice is generally frowned upon by the wider gaming community, as it negatively impacts the experience of other players and goes against the spirit of competitive play. Reporting systems in many online games are designed to identify and penalize such behavior.