User blog comment:Berryeater/League of rework project, part 1./@comment-4431813-20160523112634/@comment-26378838-20160524143941

I was talking from a perspective that didn't include itemization changes and prioritized what champions can do right now. If we were to change the itemization to properly support alternative playstyles, then it'd make sense to normalize the ratios.

For example, if had access to a gold income item that would function like  and have similar stats plus the old Zeke's but with more offensive stats, she could actually have  in her ult and boost both her playstyles.

Also, the difference between "technically" and "without issues" is huge. There are so many team comps/counters where top excels at, but people will simply refuse because of strict meta mindsets that won't acknowledge how top  can allow certain junglers to dominate the top portion of the map in early to mid game and make awesome plays in teamfights with supports like. That why I talked about flexibility, because that's what the game thrives on the best and removing odd ratios without proper compensation for me is a huge no-no.