Hmm, I don't really see it that way, I think they make the game pretty fair. At least, I never get matched up w/ people that are higher than my current level. Right now, I rarely see special skins or the like. And also, you use IP to get runes, you can't pay for them. You can pay for skins and champs, but most people just unlock champs for free. Plus you get the chance to play different champs each week on rotation.