Braum Q&A - Art & Sound [Completed]

RiotThe Bravo Ray·5/6/2014, 5:56:50 PM·14 votes·58,914 views

Alright everyone, we're heading out for the day. Thanks for taking the time to speak with us!

Hey all!

We’re the team behind Braum’s art and sounds, and we’ll be around for the next couple of hours to answer your moustachiest questions about the Heart of the Freljord. If your query leans more to gameplay or creative, check out those discussions by clicking the handy links you just read. Otherwise, ask away below!

-Art maestros and licensed soundologists

If you would like to learn more about Braum:

http://na.leagueoflegends.com/sites/default/files/styles/wide_small/public/upload/b-splash.jpg?itok=5aVVOKTh

Braum, the Heart of the Freljord, revealed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvYxkyQFZU

Trials of the Poro

325 Comments

NA Darklarik5/6/2014, 6:33:22 PM52 votes

Why did you not give him Bag pipes of awesome? Hes scottish, i prayed that you would make his Dance him pull out a Bagpipe (like Yasuo pulls out a flute), and just PLAYYY that BEAUTIFUL SOUND. DAT GOD GRACIOUS BEAUTIFUL BAG PIPE SOUND.

Please make a Skin in the Future (could be octobefest) where he Pulls out a Bagpipe and just plays it indefinitely. Have different tunes. HES SCOTTISH DAMMIT!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39-UQ1Urvo4 I see Braum and it brings back Childhood memories of the Scotsman From Samurai Jack, playing his damn, beautiful Bagpipes.... and kicking asss

Tendou5/6/2014, 6:41:34 PM17 votes

Seeing his abilities, I just can't help but think of how awesome it would be if you guys made a skin based on Captain America!

Rholfgar5/6/2014, 7:37:53 PM13 votes

Here are a couple skin ideas for you... War of the Northern Front Braum, basically dressed up like a Cossack. Swedish Massage Braum, Yup...Braum in nothing but a towel, swinging a massage table around. Gentleman Braum, which I believe has already been mentioned. Strongman Braum, your classic carnival/circus favorite. How about a WWII themed fighter pilot entitled "Braums Away"? Have him use a wing tip or a bomb for a shield.

Soooo.......yeah, I was bored lol.

AlexWC5/6/2014, 7:21:45 PM13 votes

Can Braum please have the quote "Like a good neighbor, Braum is there," pretty please? I think it really fits into his personality and is a bit of a pop-culture reference that many people will enjoy (state farm insurance, the name itself is fitting because Braum is from/lives on a farm). He can say this when he dashes to a teammate!

Maybe this idea could even become an "Insurance Agent Braum" skin or something (with possible product tie-ins with the companies themselves)? Braum literally covers teammates when they mess up. "That is Braum's stand. Are you in good hands?"

State farm reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB6r2Wi0E98 Allstate reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPSgo-Bw5RA

JCubbon5/6/2014, 6:29:34 PM9 votes

who is Braum's voice actor?

Thams Me Abrin5/6/2014, 6:15:49 PM8 votes

Will Braum have any interaction with Volibear? Be it a special taunt or anything.

TerraRising5/6/2014, 6:00:08 PM7 votes

What were the inspirations behind Braum's look?

There appears to be a heavy influence from a certain animation series from Japan.

Trylobyte5/6/2014, 6:17:48 PM7 votes

Is the fact he's wearing a quintessence as a belt buckle intentional or is that a symbol that means something outside the context of rune pages?

Thales5/6/2014, 6:25:39 PM7 votes

Braum's VO is incredibly rich and expansive, a step up from anything we've seen yet, including legendary and ultimate skins. Can we expect to see this level of care and sheer amount of content for future champion releases and visual updates?

FinalFlare5/6/2014, 10:03:36 PM6 votes

So Alex Louis Armstrong is one inspiration for Braum, So why does Braum not flex and sparkle like Armstrong. http://www.ainself.net/space/glint/fma/alex-sparkle.jpg

Megas XLR Coop5/6/2014, 6:38:13 PM6 votes

As far as I can tell, Braum is the first champion to receive item specific quotes upon purchasing them from the fountain. Along with quotes upon activating recall and successfully completing it.

Was this something that you had thought about doing in the past for an previously released champions? Will we see more champions that will receive this kind of additional VO quotes or is this specific to Braum's character type?

darth penut5/6/2014, 6:52:06 PM6 votes

If Braum was to get another skin what direction would riots design team head with?Can you think of anything you know you want to see him come out with?

iPaulos5/6/2014, 6:59:42 PM6 votes

I really love how Braum looks. Great job on him :)
I have one question. Does movement animation with Poro strolling on Braum's shield have any special condition to occur or it's random? If it's random, frequency seems a bit to low.

lorewise5/6/2014, 6:20:18 PM6 votes

One of my favorite authors is Nietzsche. Any chance we will see a skin based on one of the West's most influential philosophers? Was Braum's appearance in any way inspired by him?

Junsui Aoi5/6/2014, 6:23:28 PM5 votes

How long did it take to go from designing him in idea and sketches to the finished product? Was he based on any community suggestions? :)

Yamazuya5/6/2014, 6:30:41 PM5 votes

What was the reason for giving Braum a sort of Eastern European accent? None of the other Freljord champs thus far have had one.

GrammyNumnums5/6/2014, 6:30:12 PM4 votes

Is Braum the new support?

SharkbaitBruhaha5/6/2014, 6:21:40 PM4 votes

Is there a reson his unbreakable shield has a horn broken off of the ram?

Aside from that I think he looks awesome!

Xallan5/6/2014, 7:04:49 PM3 votes

Is it true that The Bravo Ray was the model for Braum?