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  Scheduled Maintenance (12/19/2009) 1am-5am PST (GMT -8) FPS and Crash Fix

  by Udyr on 2009-12-18 17:31:32

  We will be updating servers and pushing out a patch to address the FPS issues and the crashes.

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  Champion Rotation Swap

  by Udyr on 2009-12-17 19:55:35

  In lieu of the crashes related to Fiddlesticks, we have removed him from the free to play rotation.
  
  In return, Anivia is now free to play. Enjoy!
  
  We are currently working on a fix for Fiddlesticks and he will be restored to the free to play rotation as soon as we have resolved the issue.
  
  -Udyr

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  December Newsletter

  by Pendragon on 2009-12-17 14:47:23

  The December newsletter is currently being sent out, and you should receive your copy in your inbox over the next few days.
  
  If you don't want to wait, you can see it now at: http://m.leagueoflegends.com/newsletter/13/index.html
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  Release Notes v1.0.0.63

  by Udyr on 2009-12-16 22:20:05

  PVP.net version 33.17 New Champion Information Pages and Champion Art! If you view the Champion Information Page (either via the Store Info button, Champion Select, or the Champion Browser in the Summoner Profile) you will see a new layout and new champion art Icons and Art for champions have been updated across PVP.net PVP.net will now automatically flag a user as “Away” after being idle. Also, users can manually toggle their status icon in thei...

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  The Snowdown Showdown Screenshot Contest!

  by ByronicHero on 2009-12-16 18:40:57

  Want to spread a little holiday cheer? Want to play a little League of Legends? We thought so! To get everyone into the Snowdown Spirit we decided to offer everyone a chance to win awesome prizes.
  
  Once the Snowdown event begins, send us your most festive Snowdown Showdown screenshot, and you could win some fabulous holiday themed in-game content (or a healthy sum of Riot Points, if you’re a big humbug!) for your trouble. This could be your chanc...

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  Game of the Year - Congratulations skin if we win!

  by Pendragon on 2009-12-16 17:05:28

  As you may know, League of Legends has been nominated for 3 Gamer's Choice awards. We're so excited that, if we win any two of these Gamer's Choice awards, we will give everyone in League of Legends a skin to celebrate.
  
  For years (or weeks) we've been working in a top secret facility to create new technology to bring you a project code-named UFO Corki. This skin will go to every account created before the end of Gamer's Choice voting on the site...

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  Vote for LoL in IGN's PC Readers' Choice Polls!

  by Pendragon on 2009-12-16 15:58:49

  IGN has just opened the polls on their Reader’s Choice Awards, in which they have nominated League of Legends for both Best PC Multiplayer Game of 2009 and Best PC Strategy Game of 2009. Up to this point, community support of League of Legends has been phenomenal, and we would, of course, like to invite you to continue that support. Help vote us win the IGN Reader’s Choice awards by casting your vote today!
  
  As most of you know, last wee...

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  Upcoming New Skins

  by riotchuck on 2009-12-15 15:05:47

  We hope you are all anticipating the new content that will be released in the coming days. If the Snowdown Showdown event was not enough, we will also be releasing a few new non-holiday skins with the next patch.
  
  We are excited to bring you:
  
  Toxic Dr. Mundo
  Assassin Master Yi
  White Mage Veigar
  Recon Teemo
  
  Once the patch is released, click on the store to purchase these skins.
  
  RiotChuck

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  Freljord Ashe Skin Will Be 50% Off for 24 Hours

  by RiotChris on 2009-12-14 16:38:29

  Calling all Ashe, the Frost Archer, fans! There will be a special opportunity for you all to purchase the Freljord Bowmaster skin for 50% off tonight.
  
  The story of the Freljord Bowmaster skin: The Freljord is home to many vicious ice storms, but none compare to the Gelid Vortex - a swirling, icy maelstrom which circles the northern hemisphere. Ashe was leading a squadron of elite archers, her closest companions, when they found themselves caught i...

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  Get ready for the Snowdown Showdown *UPDATE: Starts 12/17*

  by Pendragon on 2009-12-14 10:55:31

  For countless years, the citizens of Valoran have celebrated the end of the calendar year in numerous ways. Even while the Rune Wars raged their fiercest, most people still reserved time to celebrate the passing of one year into the next. Each city-state observes this holiday- known as the Time of Snowdown - in its own unique way. The yordles of Bandle City prioritize merriment and indulgence, throwing week-long banquets and feasting on roasted meats and swee...

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