
When someone calls a character a “bully” in the game Smite, it doesn’t conjure up images of schoolyard bullies like the big kid who steals lunch money. Instead, it refers to a particular challenge players experience when trying to engage with Ra’s Aspect. For instance, “Smitehottakes” described the lane as a bully, stating, “I am actually so tired of this bully lane. It’s insane.” This suggests that for some, going up against Ra is like stepping into a boxing ring with a heavyweight champion: you might be determined, but the odds are stacked against you. Players have shared stories of feeling overwhelmed, as one player exclaimed how Ra could easily handle multiple opponents, only to casually return to safety, leaving them disoriented and defeated. It makes one ponder if Ra now sports a sign that reads, “Bullying 101.