The relationship between Riot Games and the r/leagueoflegends subreddit reveals significant connections despite claims of independence. Here's what you need to know:

Key Findings:

• The subreddit has over 650,000 members and significant influence over the League of Legends community
• Moderators were asked to sign NDAs to access private chat rooms with Riot staff
• Multiple moderators have been hired by Riot Games, with at least one current moderator actively seeking employment there
• Riot paid for and influenced the subreddit's 2012 redesign
• Moderators received "swag" from Riot Games
• The subreddit enforces Riot's Terms of Service in its content moderation

Relationship Details:

• Riot maintains regular communication channels with moderators
• Former moderators now working at Riot include:
  • Jordon "Triggs" Triggs
  • Zoey "Velocity" Melfa
  • Andrew "glyceroll" Whitmore
  • "ImSidroc"

Riot's Influence:

• Moderators consistently approved Riot's requests for layout changes and feature additions
• Private conversations occurred between moderators and Riot staff about community management
• The subreddit removes content that violates Riot's terms and conditions

While no direct evidence shows moderators taking payment for preferential treatment, the relationship between Riot Games and the subreddit moderators is closer than previously known to the public.

Note: A moderator who revealed this information was removed from their position but stated they prioritized transparency over maintaining their role.

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