User blog comment:StrategicMagic/AFK and Disconnect - There is a Difference/@comment-31.23.88.144-20121011212505

Always play ARAM/Custom with bots before entering matchmaking queue. Seriously. My ISP is pretty crappy, and my connection is often unstable. If I play a custom, I can notice things such as lag spikes in advance, and stop playing if it feels disruptive enough, Keep in mind, however, that problems you can possibly encounter while playing with bots are about a half of the problems you'd get in a matchmade game.