I just see so many people going for the general item builds because it's the 'norm' or something. I can't stress just how important it is to take consideration of the enemy's lineup, timing of the item, and your own team's lineup.

Let's take a weaver for example. 99% of the players will go for linkens asap after maybe aquila and/or treads/phase. But what if the enemy is CC heavy? How will your linken save you in a team fight? Wouldn't a bkb better? I know people will say this is common sense, but it is really ridiculous how many players just straight up buys the 'norm' items.

Another thing is when your team has a lead and they go for 'troll' items because you are winning. I'm all down for having fun with troll items but make it work for god sakes. I played ss mid and took down all 3 tier 1 towers for my team and my farming pugna goes for a naked dagon with boots (I don't know how he doesn't have any other items). Basically afterwards, during team fights, he is blown up right away without getting his dagon off because the other team has a lot of cc and magic bursts. Again, I'm fine with dagon and such, but make it work by getting something else first to not feed in team fights without contributing at all.

I just had to get this off my chest because every game there is someone that goes obscure items and feeds. Sigh.