Gnar Q&A - Art & Sound [COMPLETED]

Riotnickstravaganza·8/5/2014, 5:52:54 PM·23 votes·48,914 views

http://news.cdn.leagueoflegends.com/public/images/gnr/img/Wallpaper_Gnar.jpg

Ever wondered how we put the grr into Gnar’s growl, or set about defining his appearance? We’ve asked some of the Missing Link’s Art and Sound guys to come in and chat about everything from silhouettes to animations, and voiceover to sound effects.

Here are some other things you might want to check out: Discovering the Link Gnar Reveal

Check out the other Gnar Q&A sessions here: Gnar Creative Q&A Gnar Gameplay Q&A

EDIT - Alright guys, we're heading back to work. Thanks for all your questions, and we hope you enjoy Gnar!

282 Comments

Moobeat8/5/2014, 6:10:30 PM39 votes

I just want to say the way Gnar tries to say words he hears other champions say is adorable.

Riotyupster8/5/2014, 6:28:22 PM17 votes

https://31.media.tumblr.com/2a6c18d68082dbae6d6ad2b50b68242f/tumblr_inline_n9hm3vNcfB1rczop7.png

DEMAGLIO!

RiotRiot Draggles8/5/2014, 6:06:10 PM11 votes

Gnar is super adorable! How did you make sure that the mini-Gnar and mega-Gnar are thematically linked? Which visual or audio elements did you consciously decide to be present in both forms to make sure people knew both of these creatures are still the same Gnar?

TerraRising8/5/2014, 6:11:20 PM10 votes

Why does Gnar taunt Garen with "DEMAGLIO" instead of "DE-GNAR-CIA?"

Also, why does Gnar's other taunts not have some variant of "Gnar" in them. like "GNARK" for Fizz and "Gnar-Kay" for Rammus ?

boss100008/5/2014, 6:52:17 PM8 votes

With Gnar on the horizon of being released how long do you think till you can do his next skin and do you have any good ideas for him?

I would love a gentleman Gnar, that is similar to Cho'Gath and all his babble becomes Billionair talk, stocks, money, yes.

Flying Buntcake8/5/2014, 5:57:58 PM8 votes

Are mini-Gnar's lines just gibberish, or do they mean something?

Flintfall8/5/2014, 5:54:10 PM6 votes

So hyped for Gnar, got a few questions:

Who drew the splash art, it’s absolutely incredible!
What made you decide on the (annoying) dance?
Why for the VO did you have unintelligible caveyordle speech?
Which reminds me, is Gnar’s voice the same on all regions due to him babbling?
How did Gnar’s concept start floating around the office?
Was Gnar is production longer/shorter/the same as the average champion?

  Why a bone boomerang? Cubone reference?

Thales8/5/2014, 6:12:49 PM5 votes

Gnar is the first champion to have an incomprehensible voice over. This makes sense in that he's from long ago and doesn't know the modern language, but previous champs who would make sense to not speak English for their VO, due to being instinct-driven and bestial ( KogMaw , Khazix ) or outright mute ( Sona ) still talk.

What influenced the decision to make Gnar the first non-English speaking champion?
Are there any other champions that, if making today, you would go a similar route on their VOs?
What localization do you do for Gnar's VO in different regions where English isn't the primary language?

Teh Song8/5/2014, 10:28:56 PM4 votes

So I was thinking of a "Mad Scientist Gnar" skin (The Hulk/Bruce Banner), and I saw someone mention that they would like a poro-abominable snowman skin. Are either of those likely?

Ardroit8/5/2014, 5:57:56 PM4 votes

Heyo, I saw some footage on Gnar on the PBE and was curious about his special interactions with characters like Annie and Garen. What made you decide to make Gnar like a baby, just learning how to speak and imitating others?

Bombkirby8/5/2014, 9:54:45 PM4 votes

How does Gnar transform? I tried to watch closely to see the magic at work but the smoke and stuff obscures it a bit much. Are there two models, one underground and one above ground or something?

Jabalor8/5/2014, 9:36:49 PM3 votes

What can we expect for the login music? :D

Rastamon Ganja8/5/2014, 6:33:19 PM2 votes

Was Gnar and his passive form at one point in the design process two separate champions?

World Eaters8/5/2014, 6:20:20 PM2 votes

I just want to know is his joke physical since he can't talk? and does mega gnar also have his own dance and joke and taunt ? and is his joke to try and mimic other champions jokes? cause that would be amazing

MrHappycroc8/5/2014, 6:57:38 PM2 votes

Is he going to be different from other champions sound and visually?

MineToxx8/5/2014, 5:59:54 PM2 votes

Hi ! Got a little question, why the "Big Gnar" is not on the splash ?

Raxton8/5/2014, 6:33:28 PM2 votes

Riot has said in the past they wanted Yordles to start looking a little more similar, but Gnar has tusks and massive ears (like, HUGE). I understand evolution is something to consider, but why lose tusks as time goes on?