Elemental Drake visual tint

XeptionaL·Nov 20, 2019·70 votes·15,411 views

When the 2nd elemental drake is killed, and the 3rd one spawns (the drake which decides the elemental rift) there's a visual effect starting at the drake pit going outwards in a circle which affects the entire map. In the case of the infernal drake, for example, it leaves a "red tint" on the screen. This is persistent throughout the entirety of the game and quite harsh on the eyes. Please either 1) make it such that the tint color is only left on the screen for a few seconds after the animation has happened/completed and then reverts to normal, or 2) create an option where one can toggle the tint color off.

40 Comments

Charm With parmNov 21, 201917 votes

Am i the only one who loves this? I love the different feel that each drake gives the map. It gets old looking at the same old summoners rift forever and always. I think the subtle change is quite nice. I''m especially fond of the rainy thunder storms of the ocean drake. I can't understand why it would give anyone a headache, but if that's the case then there should totally be an option to toggle it off, but there's no reason to ask for them to completely take it away from everyone else who likes it.

Wayward FishNov 21, 20196 votes

I like it too. At worst it should be a toggle. Don't remove it.

the waterdogNov 22, 20191 votes

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I like it too. At worst it should be a toggle. Don't remove it.

It should've been under hide eye candy if anything. I suppose there might be ppl that like the other eye candy but hate the tint, but it's probably a small enough % to be negligible.

I actually think it's pretty cool idea in general and would leave it on, but my eyes won't tolerate it. They instantly start aching a bit when the infernal drake haze tints comes in.

Riiiiif GaaaaarpNov 20, 201911 votes

Yes I get a headache all the time now

WiseNov 21, 20199 votes

I'm actually really glad to see that others are having the same issue with the colors of the infernal map.

The eye strain is real and gives me a headache when playing. Please bump for visibility!

MasterDCloneNov 21, 20197 votes

ok boomer

XJ99999999999999Nov 21, 20191 votes

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TwentyFîfthBaamNov 20, 20195 votes

I have also posted a similar thread and requested a setting for it. Bump for views!

IllyriaNov 21, 20195 votes

This was one of the first things I noticed and found it kind of distracting. I like the idea and adds a bit of atmosphere but i agree it should only last through the animation and then disappear for the rest of the game. Toggling it would help too, but I don't want to feel like i'm missing out on something if I turn off the effect that's just me.

300 apm playerNov 21, 20195 votes

I agree, I literally can't play the game without having a migraine looking at the screen now.

Autrah FangNov 21, 20194 votes

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or 2) create an option where one can toggle the tint color off.

I would prefer this solution. I really quite enjoy the elemental effects that the dragons bring, and would hate to see it go. A toggle to turn it off in options for the people that it causes issue with would be nice though <3

Death RexNov 20, 20193 votes

For me it's really just the infernal drake, the others are not that harsh on the eyes. I have not seen cloud drake though despite playing like 15 games.

BigFBearNov 21, 20193 votes

I dislike Ocean Drake more. All gets so dark and look like high contrast.

I want to play on a bright map where the sun is shining. Then I feel comfy and it gives me a good mode. I always hated to play on dark maps in video games.

Funfact: Core rule from Age of Empires 2 Lead Designer was "always sunny weather". I mean it's "just" AoE2 the mother of modern RTS ;)

Yordle GunnerNov 21, 20193 votes

Not to be insensitive, but what is wrong with your guy's eyes?? League has so few visual effects compared to nearly every other big game. Seriously. go to a doctor or something or you might just be playing too much or you need gaming glasses.

RαyNov 21, 20193 votes

I agree, this is super annoying and weird.

BakerduncanNov 21, 20192 votes

I'm glad someone made a post about this as well! I turned off eye candy to try and make it better but it only seemed to get rid of some swirling animations on the top and bottom of the screen.

It strains my eyes to look at it and honestly started to give me a headache. I would appreciate an option to turn off the tint or to have it go away after a few seconds.

i4got2pull0utNov 21, 20192 votes

Big Bump. If we can get the baron to take off a party hat they can get this disgusting red layover out of my game.

WoodenCreatureNov 21, 20192 votes

Yep it's pretty annoying, having to adjust the brightness, contrast & gamma EVERY single game, i hope they let us disable that. It's either way too dim or lit up to the extreme. I can't believe someone came up with that and someone else allowed it to stay as it is.

EATARINov 21, 20192 votes

I love the visuals, especially with ocean, but I understand the importance of game clarity. I think creating the option to disable drake map effects is the best compromise.

Switch834Nov 22, 20192 votes

Please make it a toggle. I cannot stand the infernal tint!

Sir InugamiNov 22, 20192 votes

I don't like the tint to the screen in any of it's variations, I feel like they're genuinely too distracting and some of them can make certain abilities harder to see especially with some skins. Played with a Kha'z one game on a Mountain map (using Guardian of the Sands skin) and his W was basically invisible.

I'm hoping that an Option can be added to toggle the visual effects on/off. I know there are some whom like the effects, but there are also a majority that don't.

Void KaijuNov 21, 20191 votes

Pretty sure it gets turned off if you go into options and turn off eye candy

WoodenCreatureNov 21, 20192 votes

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Pretty sure it gets turned off if you go into options and turn off eye candy

Nope.

Void KaijuNov 21, 20191 votes

Weird. I read somewhere that it was supposed to and idk why it wouldn't be included in shit that can get turned off

MimrNov 21, 20191 votes

Has everyone who is experiencing headaches or other viewing troubles tried reducing their screens' brightness and contrast settings? It's a known fact that a lot of people have these set way too high (also simply because many screens come out of the factory with these set way too high and people never bother to adjust them). Lower brightness and contrast on the screen makes viewing the screen for extended periods of time much less straining for the eyes.

HorızenNov 21, 20191 votes

Turn off eye candy. It removes all Drake effects besides the ones on the terrain.

Vlada CutNov 21, 20191 votes

Same goes for Ocean leaving aqua tint and Mountain leaving brown/yellow tint.

Only cloud rift seems to be working properly, otherwise scree would've been even brighter than usual.

MoaningNov 21, 20191 votes

I agree they should make it so you can either have it on or off cause the souls of the drakes hurts my eyes and makes it pretty hard to play with.

Chief of SinnersNov 21, 20191 votes

Riot please please please make this a toggle on/off option in settings. The eye strain from the map tint is real and making this game now unplayable.

CyberPhobicNov 21, 20191 votes

Make it an option, I like it

Merlin1009Nov 21, 20191 votes

Totally agreed on making an option to disable the effects!

Tin ObliteratesNov 21, 20191 votes

I honestly really like the slight map changes the drakes give, the Rift changing up slightly in at least weather or terrain was something I've always wanted in the game. (Plus it can lead to cool moments like when Ocean Drake is slain and while you're having an intense fight with your opponent it suddenly starts to rain)

I think Infernal needs adjustments though, the other drakes are pleasing enough to look at nor are they a distraction but with Infernal the ground should become more blackened and scorched, not burning or whatever it is they're going for because the brighter color takes attention away from the champions.

MogarlNov 21, 20191 votes

I'd like it to be a little thinner. There are places on the map where it feels really aesthetic, and others where it's just in the way.

Troll SlaiyerNov 22, 20191 votes

just make it less bright. everyone should experience it as it sets the mood.

016 HiroNov 22, 20191 votes

Wow guys, if such small change is distracting you ill sugest visiting doctor. Or maybe stop playing with brighyness/contrast set on 100%. It is barely noticable and adds nice mood to game

"a bad workman always blames his tools"

rnilNov 22, 20191 votes

~~"a bad workman always blames his tools" ~~

Yeah, sure, just DON'T BE COLORBLIND the next time you play league. Those snowflakes!! Am i right? [zombie-brand-facepalm]

Darkstar AnnieNov 22, 20191 votes

I installed a program called "F.Lux" to adjust the screen colors when I play league this season.

rnilNov 22, 20191 votes

Just to add to this,i am colorblind, so i changed my display colors to see everything better, it doesnt really work though when there is a different random filter put on the screen every game. Sometimes i have problems seeing spells, sometimes it just looks super weird. I hope you give us toggle to turn this off and i would also like if you made toggle for other elemental map effects, such as rain, as well, because i like other eye candy, but the rain gives me motion sicknes and i get a headache after a while. Please just consider this for the sake of clarity, also i really appreciate all the contrast/color settings you add to the game, but they are effectively useless now, as the map have different colors every game.

AlucivNov 22, 20191 votes

I have to quit the game until they make a toggle for this, the infernal tint in genuinely painful to look at for my eyes.

WoodenCreatureNov 23, 20191 votes

"My apologies for the inconvenience :(

Thank you very much for the feedback and letting us know about the issue. We are aware of players having similar issues after the new update and the map interaction with the drakes and we are working on a solution.

If you need help with anything else,let me know." Riot support response.