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Nicholas "Nicothepico" Korsård

SOLO QUEUE COMMUNICATION

Communication

Pings

Short Messages

Ruin Focus

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This lesson is part of a class by: NicoThePico

Lesson description

In this episode, you’ll learn the most efficient way to communicate in solo queue. In solo queue, always try and communicate through pings instead of typing. If you have to type, keep it short. Always try to avoid conflict and discussions with other players; they are a waste of time and will most likely ruin your focus. Teach yourself to communicate primarily with pings and keep typing short and sweet message.

Lesson Plan

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04:54

Lesson: NICOTHEPICO INTRODUCTION part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

1. NICOTHEPICO INTRODUCTION

Welcome to NicoThePico's Leauge of Legends GamerzClass. NicoThePico will briefly introduce himself and his successful career within LoL.

The Start

Background

10 Years of Dedication

2. SETTING UP YOUR PC

NicoThePico will teach you the basics of how to set up your pc, in order to get the most out of your pc when playing League of Legends.

Basic PC Setup

High Performance

Clean Unnecessary Stuff

Windows Settings

Monitor Settings

13:45

Lesson: IN-GAME CLIENT part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

3. IN-GAME CLIENT

How do you set up your game to maximize your performance when it comes to settings and helpful key bindings to improve your gameplay? NicoThePico will in this episode cover these questions.

4. PERIPHERALS

Peripherals are not only about your hardware but also about placement and the optimal body posture. This episode will showcase the importance of this.

5. PRACTICE TOOL

In this episode, NicoThePico will show you how to get the best of the practice tool in LoL which actually is super useful and easy to maste

Practice Tool

Basic Mechanics

Skill Casts

Jungle Rotation Practicing

05:00

Lesson: RANGE, A-MOVE/KITING part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

6. RANGE, A-MOVE/KITING

This episode will showcase you one of the most fundamental moves in League of Legends called the “A-move” and how to master it.

7. ANIMATION CANCELLING COMBOS

Combos that can cancel animations of your champion are key to know. In this episode, NicoThePico will show you how to perform some of these combos.

Practice Tool

Skill Casts

Skill Casts + Flash

Animation Cancellation

Spell Combos

05:16

Lesson: SUMMONER SPELLS part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

8. SUMMONER SPELLS

In this episode, NicoThePico will give you a general overview and understanding of the different summoner spells that are used on the competitive scene.

9. WARDING

NicoThePico will show you all the trick wards and how to maximize the efficiency of your wards so you can master warding.

10. ADVANCED WARDING

In this episode, you will be shown the advanced warding trick, which involves probably the most advanced warding techniques used in the game.

11. POTIONS AND ELIXIR

NicoThePico will teach you about the different elixirs and potions which will help you know when to buy and when yo use each item.

12. HOLY TRINITY PT.1

The Holy Trinity consists of three key objects; pressure, vision control, and time management which is the fundamental core macro for League of Legends. This is the first part of a three-part episode.

13. HOLY TRINITY PT.2

The Holy Trinity consists of three key objects; pressure, vision control, and time management which is the fundamental core macro for League of Legends. This is the second part of a three-part episode.

14. HOLY TRINITY PT.3

The Holy Trinity consists of three key objects; pressure, vision control, and time management which is the fundamental core macro for League of Legends. This is the last part of a three-part episode.

15. WAVE MANAGEMENT

In this episode, you will be taught how to manage your wave in the lane as well as how to control your pushes in the most optimal way.

16. BACK TIMING

NicoThePico will in this episode teach you how to perfect and master your back timings.

Back Timing

Time Management

Backing on Normal Wave

Backing on Cannon minion

08:42

Lesson: CAMERA & MINIMAP UTILIZATION part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

17. CAMERA & MINIMAP UTILIZATION

Having control over your camera is crucial to keep control and have an overview of the match. Camera movement will help you to have maximum control over your champion and also be able to gain crucial information from the minimap.

18. RUNES

Rune picks can change from week to week and therefore important to stay updated. In this episode, you will be shown how to figure out what kind of runes you want to use for the various champions in your pool.

19. INTRODUCING IN-GAME STRUCTURE

In the next part of the course, you'll be taught how to set up a full in-game plan and structure as well as be shown how to work your way towards a win when you are behind and the mental preparation required to do this.

20. GAMEPLAN: TOP LANE

In this episode, NicoThePico will cover planning for the top-lane and how you master this lane.

Champion Selection

Gank Potential

Push & Roam

Taking Advantage of the Situation

Contesting Lane

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13:57

Lesson: GAMEPLAN: JUNGLE part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

21. GAMEPLAN: JUNGLE

NicoThePico will in this episode start focusing on the Jungle. Which Champion to select, objectives, how to play and much much more.

22. GAMEPLAN:MID LANE

This episode is about the Mid Lane. NicoThePico will show you the gameplan on how to master this lane.

Champion Selection

Clear Speed Differential

Tracking The Jungler

Difference Between You and The Enemy

Teleporting

12:10

Lesson: GAMEPLAN: ADC (BOT) part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

23. GAMEPLAN: ADC (BOT)

In this episode, we'll walk through the gameplan for an ADC bottom lane. This will give you a full understanding of how to play this role/lane.

24. GAMEPLAN: SUPPORT

This is the last part of this section which will cover the Support. NicoThePico will give you all the advice you need to play a great Support.

25. REDUCING THE BLEED

In this episode, NicoThePico will cover how to play if you fall behind and how to come back from a losing situation.

26. NICO’S RULES TO SUCCESS

If you want to be successful within League of Legends NicoThePico has the recipe for this. In this episode, NicoThePico will tell you his five rules to success.

27. GOAL SETTING

NicoThePico will in this episode explain how to set goals for yourself and use these to practice more effectively.

28. PSYCHOLOGY OF THE GAME

Psychology of the game is super important to master. In this episode, we'll delve into how to find the best psychological state for the game.

29. SOLO QUEUE COMMUNICATION

Communication is key. League of Legends is a team sport and it is essential to know how to communicate properly with your teammates. In this episode, you'll learn the most efficient way to communicate in solo queue.

30. TEAM COMMUNICATION

In this episode, you'll learn how to communicate clearly in a voice communication program and mainly how to communicate with your team.

31. SHOT-CALLING

In this episode, you'll learn what a shot-caller is and how to pick your shot-caller for your team. This role is super important for the team and therefore you will always need to pick a shot-caller on your team.

32. WORKOUT ROUTINE TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE

Working out is also really important when you are pursuing a career within gaming. In this episode, NicoThePico will cover how a good workout routine works and why it is beneficial.

33. NUTRION

Eating and drinking the right things is important when practicing so many hours each day. NicoThePico will in this episode reveal why correct nutrition is essential to your gameplay.

Nutrition

Easily Digestible Food

Supplements

Energy Drinks

09:10

Lesson: SLEEP SCHEDULE AND MIND RELAXATION part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

34. SLEEP SCHEDULE AND MIND RELAXATION

In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of a sleep schedule and mind relaxation.

35. INTRODUCING ANALYSIS AND SETUP REPLAY

In this episode, you'll discover how to analyze your own and other people's replays as well as learn how to set up the replay function.

Analysis

Replays

Scouting for Mistakes

16:01

Lesson: REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.1 part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

36. REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.1

NicoThePico will in this three-part series analyze a replay from a Challenger. He will go through what he does right, what he does wrong and what he should have done.

Analysis

Replays

Game Plan

Scouting for Mistakes

16:28

Lesson: REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.2 part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

37. REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.2

NicoThePico will in this second part of the series analyze a replay from a Challenger. This part will mainly be about the early game which also is the most important part of the game.

Analysis

Replays

Game Plan

Scouting for Mistakes

16:53

Lesson: REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.3 part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

38. REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.3

NicoThePico will in the third and last part of the series look at the mid- and late game. He will also, in the end, break down the most important takeaways from this replay and replays in general.

Analysis

Replays

Game Plan

Scouting for Mistakes

06:11

Lesson: ENDING part of class: League of Legends Basics by NicoThePico | GamerzClass

39. ENDING

Listen to NicoThePico's final words and the biggest takeaways as he closes out his GamerzClass and you move forward on your path to becoming a professional Leauge of Legends player.

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SOLO QUEUE COMMUNICATION

Lesson description

Lesson Plan

1. NICOTHEPICO INTRODUCTION

2. SETTING UP YOUR PC

3. IN-GAME CLIENT

4. PERIPHERALS

5. PRACTICE TOOL

6. RANGE, A-MOVE/KITING

7. ANIMATION CANCELLING COMBOS

8. SUMMONER SPELLS

9. WARDING

10. ADVANCED WARDING

11. POTIONS AND ELIXIR

12. HOLY TRINITY PT.1

13. HOLY TRINITY PT.2

14. HOLY TRINITY PT.3

15. WAVE MANAGEMENT

16. BACK TIMING

17. CAMERA & MINIMAP UTILIZATION

18. RUNES

19. INTRODUCING IN-GAME STRUCTURE

20. GAMEPLAN: TOP LANE

21. GAMEPLAN: JUNGLE

22. GAMEPLAN:MID LANE

23. GAMEPLAN: ADC (BOT)

24. GAMEPLAN: SUPPORT

25. REDUCING THE BLEED

26. NICO’S RULES TO SUCCESS

27. GOAL SETTING

28. PSYCHOLOGY OF THE GAME

29. SOLO QUEUE COMMUNICATION

30. TEAM COMMUNICATION

31. SHOT-CALLING

32. WORKOUT ROUTINE TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE

33. NUTRION

34. SLEEP SCHEDULE AND MIND RELAXATION

35. INTRODUCING ANALYSIS AND SETUP REPLAY

36. REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.1

37. REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.2

38. REPLAY OF CHALLENGER PT.3

39. ENDING

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