Female LoL Players

  • I'm just wondering how many women actually play LoL, I know there are probably a few out there but it seems to me that a lot of women frown upon it. I know many men with girlfriend gamers, myself included, and they just DESPISE it due to the amount of attention it requires.
  • If you put stock in statistics gathering and surveys, our official numbers are that over 90% of our player base is male. Here's the infographic we released:

    http://majorleagueoflegends.s3.amazo...nfographic.png
  • Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jujubee View Post
    what % is gay though? WE NEED TO KNOW!
    Sorry, we didn't ask.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sty13z View Post
    I'm surprised it's only 90% tbh
    TBF, it says over 90%. : P

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Luscious Lenny View Post
    ever get annoyed working with a bunch of dudes at riot
    Nah. First of all, as a female engineer, I have worked with a bunch of dudes my entire career. It turns out, the percentage of female engineers is very similar to the percentage of female LoL players. : P Also, I tend to relate better to men than women, so I feel pretty comfortable actually. : ) In general, though, Riot is just a fun, awesome place to work, regardless of the demographics of any particular discipline or team.
  • Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheHat27 View Post
    I'm pretty sure I've seen a picture of RiotSchmick before. If I'm correct, RiotSchmick is a guy.
    Nah, I'm a girl. I have stated it a few times before.
  • Quote:
    Originally Posted by Fiova View Post
    seriously daily 12 million active player -_-

    And keep in mind that was released in October 2012, so the information is already out of date. : )
  • Quote:
    Originally Posted by KrazyK View Post
    Following the trend in WoW...I wonder if most females in league primarily play support?
    Based on the data we've gathered, there's a little bit higher preference for support, with the rest of the role distribution being similar. But nothing near primarily support. I think it is more a stereotype than a reality

    Also: SUPPORT MAIN 4 LYFE
  • Quote:
    Originally Posted by RiotSchmick View Post
    Nah, I'm a girl. I have stated it a few times before.
    Come on dude, stop trolling.

    Seriously though, she plays a dangerous AD. Beware or you'll wake up with a gun in your face.
  • Quote:
    Originally Posted by Yfrappefort View Post
    What about the % of male VS female at Riot HQ (all positions)? Just curious.
    I don't know the breakdown, sorry.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by davin View Post
    Based on the data we've gathered, there's a little bit higher preference for support, with the rest of the role distribution being similar. But nothing near primarily support. I think it is more a stereotype than a reality

    Also: SUPPORT MAIN 4 LYFE
    I personally main ADC. I find that the most exciting role, but everyone has their favorites.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TheHat27 View Post
    Oh, I'm sorry then. I guess it was a different Rioter with a female avatar.
    No need to apologize.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RudBoy View Post
    You could of just posted your Twitter which has a picture of yourself.

    https://twitter.com/schmick/status/294650863971082240
    Could have, didn't want to.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by KrazyK View Post
    I always thought its because most girls suck at video games, and support/healers are the easiest role to play.
    Support may be easy to play, but it's not easy to master. As an ADC main, I'd argue that having a pro support versus someone who just knows some of the ideas (buy wards, let ADC get last hits), but hasn't mastered the more advanced stuff, like lane, and especially bush, control and the back and forth of harassment can make or break the success of laning phase.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CJTHeroofTime View Post
    @RiotSchmick What kind of engineer are you? I'm in an engineering program and want to know what kind of direction I would need to go if I wanted to work for Riot.
    I am a platform/backend engineer.

    To avoid hijacking this thread to another topic, I will refer you to some other threads that I feel covered what you are asking about. : ) If you have further questions after perusing them, feel free to post them there.

    http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/....php?t=3055869

    http://na.leagueoflegends.com/board/....php?t=3099514
  • Quote:
    Originally Posted by Xelnath View Post
    Come on dude, stop trolling.

    Seriously though, she plays a dangerous AD. Beware or you'll wake up with a gun in your face.
    Haha, very funny. And thanks for the compliments, but unwarranted as your team *crushed* mine and I'm pretty sure I didn't do much!

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Genspirit View Post
    not trying to be rude but isnt that one a little outdated now?
    Yup, I stated earlier it was from October 2012, but it's the most recent data we have released.
  • Quote:
    Originally Posted by RiotSchmick View Post


    Support may be easy to play, but it's not easy to master. As an ADC main, I'd argue that having a pro support versus someone who just knows some of the ideas (buy wards, let ADC get last hits), but hasn't mastered the more advanced stuff, like lane, and especially bush, control and the back and forth of harassment can make or break the success of laning phase.
    Seconded. There's something about building that synergy with your support that lends to excellent level 2 fights, proper harassment, and well timed kills that comes with working with someone who completely understands the subtleties of supporting.