"Vi got a male skin? What the heck, Riot?"

MrSc0tty · 2014-07-18T17:06:48.969Z

1) Debonair is not a skin "line" until more than one exists. Now, three exist-Jayce Ez and Vi. Obviously it's not a "male" skin line because Vi is in it. It's more obviously a piltover skin line. No, gentleman Cho doesn't count. Yes, if she were Gentleman Vi that would've been a bit odd. 2) A suit is not a gender specific article of clothing. There are suits and tuxedoes cut and made for women, which is what she's wearing. Notice the big, let out chest? The womens' slacks? It's like nobody's ever seen a female lawyer or politician. 3) Heartseeker makes no sense with Vi. The theme of the Heartseeker line isn't "girls", it's "Cupid bows". With the little heart shaped arrows? Vi doesn't have a bow. Heartseeker Varus would make more sense than Heartseeker Vi (Flowers are my gift TO YOU. If you'd like to dance with me, come closer) 4) If Taric is allowed to have a Froofy pink skin, and Graves is allowed to have a shirtless hunk of man skin, and every female character excluding Annie and Anivia is allowed to have a sexy stripper skin, Vi can have a "get it, she looks kinda like a lesbian!" Skin. If you need a skin to be attractive in a way that appeals to you, go ahead and pick up either of the other two Vi skins or use her base. 5) Vi and Ez were given skins over other champs because making a Vi or Ez skin is freaking easy. They have particles that don't require a particular "theme" (what's the trundle pillar and icy ground gonna turn into? What are all three of Yorick's ghouls gonna be?), they're people, so it's easy to just put a new set of clothes on them (I've got it! Skarner in a....sombrero!), they're popular (how much did the soccer Alistar sell dyou think?) and they have clear and obvious animations that you immediately know which champ you're fighting when you see them (Hmmm is that Luchador with a big red cape Talon, Vayne, Viktor or-oops I'm dead it was Talon)

MrSc0tty·Jul 18, 2014·51 votes·14,668 views

Debonair is not a skin "line" until more than one exists. Now, three exist-Jayce Ez and Vi. Obviously it's not a "male" skin line because Vi is in it. It's more obviously a piltover skin line. No, gentleman Cho doesn't count. Yes, if she were Gentleman Vi that would've been a bit odd.
A suit is not a gender specific article of clothing. There are suits and tuxedoes cut and made for women, which is what she's wearing. Notice the big, let out chest? The womens' slacks? It's like nobody's ever seen a female lawyer or politician.
Heartseeker makes no sense with Vi. The theme of the Heartseeker line isn't "girls", it's "Cupid bows". With the little heart shaped arrows? Vi doesn't have a bow. Heartseeker Varus would make more sense than Heartseeker Vi (Flowers are my gift TO YOU. If you'd like to dance with me, come closer)
If Taric is allowed to have a Froofy pink skin, and Graves is allowed to have a shirtless hunk of man skin, and every female character excluding Annie and Anivia is allowed to have a sexy stripper skin, Vi can have a "get it, she looks kinda like a lesbian!" Skin. If you need a skin to be attractive in a way that appeals to you, go ahead and pick up either of the other two Vi skins or use her base.
Vi and Ez were given skins over other champs because making a Vi or Ez skin is freaking easy. They have particles that don't require a particular "theme" (what's the trundle pillar and icy ground gonna turn into? What are all three of Yorick's ghouls gonna be?), they're people, so it's easy to just put a new set of clothes on them (I've got it! Skarner in a....sombrero!), they're popular (how much did the soccer Alistar sell dyou think?) and they have clear and obvious animations that you immediately know which champ you're fighting when you see them (Hmmm is that Luchador with a big red cape Talon, Vayne, Viktor or-oops I'm dead it was Talon)

78 Comments

CaptainWednesdayJul 18, 201446 votes

I've got it! Skarner in a....sombrero!

Welcome to the Riot Games League of Legends Skins Team.

On a more serious note, take my money and give me Sombrero Skarner.

DvoltJul 18, 201430 votes

Bonus points if it gives Skarner his Spanish VO lines. Instant legendary.

CaptainWednesdayJul 18, 201424 votes

You heard it hear first folks, Sombrero Skarner is the next Ultimate Skin. Break out your taquitos and maracas! It's time for a Fiesta!

NairebisJul 18, 201411 votes

I. WANT. THIS. Make him wield Maracas in his claws and add a maraca shake to his walk! Ariba!

MrSc0ttyJul 18, 201410 votes

I. WANT. THIS. Make him wield Maracas in his claws and add a maraca shake to his walk! Ariba!

No, the maracas shake replaces his current disturbing semi-sexual grunting on his Q.

Also his ult now goes "ENDLE ENDLE Y ARIBA Y ARIBA".

CaptainWednesdayJul 18, 20147 votes

Upon using ultimate: "COME ON VAMONOS, EVERYBODY LET'S GO"

MrSc0ttyJul 18, 20144 votes

Upon using ultimate: "COME ON VAMONOS, EVERYBODY LET'S GO"

I like this even better than the speedy Gonzales reference.

We can move that one to the speed boost.

CaptainWednesdayJul 18, 20146 votes

Perfect! Riot, MrScotty and I will be taking our royalties now.

Oh! And Dvolt as well!

DvoltJul 18, 20147 votes

~~Woah woah woah. As a technical founder of this idea, I would like some recognition...~~ Edit successful.

Also, it's "Ándele," not "endele." Accents people, Accents!

NairebisJul 18, 20146 votes

And his dance must be accompanied by La Mamba as he shakes his maracas in rhythm.

Throw Sombrero Skarner into the Champion Skin Ideas forum! MAKE THIS HAPPEN! I want this more than Battlecast Skarner now.

The5lackerJul 18, 20142 votes

Yo Quiero Mana Potions.

MansanaJul 18, 201439 votes

I find Sombrero Skarner very fitting to his theme. La Cucaracha, la cucaracha... wait this is so wrong towards his ancestors. Forgive me Skarner.

Edit: Sombrero Skarner at its finest

CaptainWednesdayJul 18, 20147 votes

Oh. My. God. Perfection.

shadwraith99Jul 21, 20144 votes

I'd buy this skin.

ShokenJul 18, 20144 votes

I've logged in just to upvote this

Please riot give us sombrero skarner

PharrøwJul 18, 201414 votes

Or that she's a tomboy and she likes dressing like that. Champs DO have personalities.

Linna ExcelJul 18, 201414 votes

So I guess this settles who wears the pants in Vi's and Cait's relationship.

gameipediaJul 21, 20143 votes

personally I think they switch depending on situation besides, Cait keeps the fuzzy cuffs at home you know

cshakesJul 18, 201411 votes

Word. Thank you for this PSA. It's been really annoying having people go "OMG VI GOT LESBIAN DUDE SKIN RITO PLZ" (may or may not be an exaggeration).

RiotIronStylusJul 21, 20149 votes

Nice concise breakdown here.

Lenox007Jul 18, 20148 votes

deb·o·nair ˌdebəˈne(ə)r adjective (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming.

MrSc0ttyJul 18, 201418 votes

deb·o·nair ˌdebəˈne(ə)r adjective (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming.

From World English Dictionary:

Suave and Refined
Carefree; light hearted
courteous and cheerful, affable

From Old French de bon aire, of a good disposition.

MaknBacnPancakesJul 19, 201411 votes

Neither definition fits Vi...

MyAccountYouGuysJul 19, 20145 votes

'Rowdy'. 'Uncouth'. 'Vulgar'. More her style, so I guess maybe a Vandal Vi would have made more sense.

LexCorJul 21, 20145 votes

No, but ironic champion skins have a place too. Commando Lux, anyone?

3MBERJul 19, 20147 votes

Totally love that Heartseeker Varus idea.

ModCaptainMårvelousJul 18, 20146 votes

I think Debonair Vi is an absolutely ugly skin. Nothing to do with her looking like a guy or aything at all, it's just an atrocious skin.

NSV and OV are both far superior skins. Debonair would have been better for Zac or, well, almost anyone. It's just wasted effort IMO.

MattariasJul 21, 20146 votes

If Brand gets an ice skin, Vi can get a "well dressed" skin. Thanks OP, and thanks Riot.

Noam BraumskyJul 19, 20144 votes

If Sombrero Skarner does not become real, I'm going to kill my self with a can of Pringles.

LitsueJul 19, 20144 votes

Honestly the first thing I thought when I saw the skin was 'Hey she sort of looks like C. Viper with power fists no exposed midriff. That's cool.'

TwistinFatesJul 21, 20141 votes

OMG THATS SO TRUE

ShakeypoohJul 20, 20144 votes

I'd like to see a deputy Vi to go along with sheriff Caitlyn. I think it'd be fitting since they are partners.

TiropatJul 21, 20143 votes

um officer Vi?

Lady LuckJul 21, 20144 votes

I think he means an old west deputy.

Officer Vi matches Officer Cait.

Sheriff Cait is an old west sheriff - and does not match officer Vi at all.

PyroJul 18, 20143 votes

I feel like you're responding to nonexistent problem. I haven't seen any negative feedback to Debonair Vi so far.

MarhsallLee67Jul 18, 20141 votes

There are two threads on the front page of the Champions and Skins board that complain about the new ezreal/vi skins.

PhailRaptorJul 19, 20143 votes

There is plenty on GD in the forums. As soon as the S@20 article went up with the skin preview, there was an explosion of threads complaining about both Vi and Ezreal being given Debonair skins. Ezreal's outcry dropped off fairly quickly. Vi's did not.

Although it would seem that it is, for the moment at least, absent. Will likely pick up a bit again later tonight as the nighttime crowd logs in.

Arcus VelesJul 19, 20142 votes

Vi doesn't really seem like the debonair type.

Vandal Vi? Sure. Bilgewater Vi? It could work. Gentle Fist Vi (monk theme)? Pretty badass.

Vi just isn't the suave and smooth type. Especially if they don't give her any new VO's to go with the look.

WullfJul 19, 20142 votes

I kind of expected a dress.

Maybe some other time...

ShadowNinetailsJul 20, 201412 votes

Vi has less of a chance of being in a dress than Ridley does of being in Smash.

Yes I went there.

TwistinFatesJul 21, 20141 votes

HEY NOW THEY STILL MIGHT PUT RIDLEY U NEVER KNOW

AbiwonKenabiJul 21, 20142 votes

Whoa now, lets not give Vi even that much of a chance of being in a dress.

King MandooJul 20, 20142 votes

I'd love to see a Heartseeker Vayne. That'd be totally badass. Also hold me closer tiny dancer.

MrSc0ttyJul 20, 20148 votes

Um...

Well, the good news is...

gameipediaJul 21, 20142 votes

[s]he meant varus I think, simple mistake I guess

Samuel L JaxxJul 21, 20142 votes

Vi-tlyn is real. At least on GArena.

Rastamon GanjaJul 21, 20141 votes

How are the skins 100 RP and only 200 RP when not on sale? can someone please explain?

Lady LuckJul 21, 20144 votes

Their servers are completely separate and thus the prices are chosen by Garena.

For all we know the exchange rate is 10 RP per 1 USD so so skins are priced at 20 USD when not on sale. (I doubt this, but it illustrates the point that the value of RP is not hard set. As long as you can't transfer RP between servers you could have different, arbitrary values for it. And you can't transfer to Garena.)