I feel Stitches requires a slow prior to tenderiser, perhaps something with vile gas have a slowing effect or perhaps heroes being slowed on a successful hook as currently (at low levels), it is a simple hook and the enemy hero can walk away. A lot of positioning and coordination is required otherwise. I'm not suggesting a massive slow, but something as for the average player, setting up a decent hook such as from a cliff or pulling a enemy hero out of a team fight is difficult to pull...

He's powerful in the right hands as he's a bit like a glass cannon, I dread seeing Id when I'm playing Sgt Hammer as its damn hard to hit with mines or pushback, however it is very noticeable when a new player/low skill person is playing - skills are spammed, turn around and kill poor Id.

In regards to people unhappy about the speed of his roots, it plays a dual purpose as it is a soft cc. Wide AOE, interrupts battle movement and flow for opposing team and can force those retreating in to a different path by positiong the growth ahead. It's a nice skill.

I've experienced, can confirm. Bloody annoying 20 minute way- did the bots slug it out?

I pretty much use this talent set up but I've found Bolt of the Storm to be far superior. Don't get me wrong, regen bile is good but really you are looking at being healed for 250dmg (if my math is right). Bile can be a pain to land if you charge in, easy if you snuck in the back of the team fight, so having the tp is damn useful to hop infront of a fleeing Nova or Valla and get them stuck in the bile as they escape, forcing them back into a team fight or to continue taking damage. Bolt...