User blog comment:PrinceVinc/Y U NO SAY MIA/SS??? by DuffTime/@comment-70.74.208.217-20121006135119

I only ever carry 2 wards during the laning phase, maybe 3 if we're up against a kill lane.

Spending too much on wards early can really slow down completing GP/10 items.

Same goes for mid lane. 2 wards max, any more and it means you'll be weaker than your lane opponent when it comes to zoning pressure.