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Between Two Turrets - Come Chat with Jynx [COMPLETED]

RiotZwill·12/9/2015, 8:56:20 PM·25 votes·95,347 views

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Welcome to the latest installment of Between Two Turrets, a Q&A series through which we connect you with various Rioters to chat about League, life, and anything in between. You can expect an installment every two weeks or so, with Rioters from all over jumping in to spend some time with you on the Boards.

This week, we've got we’ve got Creator Support Specialist (and prolific cosplayer!) Sarah "Jynx" Kulyk!

  • Hey Everyone! I need to head back to work now, but will return later to answer some more questions. Thank you so much taking the time to chat with me today!

Hi Friends!

My name is Sarah, also known as ‘Jynx’ (no relation to the Loose Cannon). I’m Canadian, and work with the Creator Support Team in North America, with a focus on programs and support for cosplayers and community artists. In the past I’ve also worked on NA Social Media, and the Events QA team, assisting at LCS and other League eSports events.

I’ve been at Riot for over 2 and a half years now, but before that I worked with Electronic Arts, freelanced as an artist on some indie/social games, and completed a Bachelor of Media Arts with a major in animation.

I started playing League of Legends in Season 1, and quickly fell in love with the characters and co-op gameplay. It didn’t take long for me to start creating League cosplay and fan art after that! Since then my experiences with the community have been so rewarding, and I’m thankful to be a part of such a creative group. I love that I now get to support and work with content creators each day!

My adventure with games, cosplay and art has been a long one. I grew up as a dedicated console gamer, but now primarily play PC and Pen & Paper. I started creating art and costumes in the mid 1990’s, and have never been able to stop! Armor and weapons are my favorite things to build and theorycraft, and this is why my house is now filled with giant props and craft supplies...

Day to day I’m a bit of a hermit though, and spend a lot of time at home with my husband and 3 year old corgi St. Celestine, who also likes to help out at Riot. I love sci-fi, documentaries, obsess over Warhammer 40k a bit too much, and have a history of hoarding comics and other collectables.

I’m looking forward to chatting more with you all, so feel free to ask some questions and I’ll try and reply as quickly as possible (sorry, I’m not the fastest typer).

Thanks! Jynx

317 Comments

RiotCarnival Knights12/9/2015, 9:05:00 PM29 votes

I didn't know Celestine was a formally canonized Saint! I feel foolish for petting her head and calling her a 'snoogy woogy booboo,' but at least now I can now address her properly at weddings and the papal conclave.

HAIL WHYDRA12/9/2015, 10:56:40 PM19 votes

Am I late? http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/dimi.gif

pattheflip12/9/2015, 9:03:47 PM12 votes

What's your League OTP and why is it TF/Graves?

Merxamers12/9/2015, 9:07:15 PM11 votes

Are you actually wearing a Darius costume as you do this Q&A, as your tweet implies? (If so, rock on \m/)

https://twitter.com/RiotJynx/status/674695518384095233

Gweedo12/9/2015, 9:29:38 PM11 votes

Hey Jynx!

Before we met formally for all chat, I met you at PAX East 2014 while you were in your sweet Annie cosplay and we took a picture of you! I dont know if links work, but... http://justokgamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cosplayers_annie.jpg

Anyway... You're picking a team for a community all stars match. Youtubers, mucisians, artists, cosplayers, etc.... all of them are at your disposal. Whats your 5 (wo)man dream team? Who shoutcasts?

Keep rocking! Warhammer 4 lyfe, amirite?

Nullien12/9/2015, 9:06:42 PM9 votes

Hi Jynx! :) So glad you're being featured here! I have been following your career for a while, and I admire you a lot, you're an inspiration to me!

Before you were a Rioter, you were a part of the fan community, do you think that you being part of Riot Games have changed the way people interact with you as a cosplayer? What's the best thing for you of being a Rioter? And also, will you come back to Spain so I can meet you? :)

PS: Celestine is the best <3

RxKutiebear12/9/2015, 9:40:30 PM7 votes

Honestly ..... I just came here to say 'sup.'

Xell12/9/2015, 9:06:15 PM7 votes

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ALL CHAT HOST

...there is one correct answer

Solidair312/9/2015, 9:41:06 PM5 votes

Gurl, your hair looks so GOOD.

Also who is your favorite champ since that is not a question?

BBQbeelzy12/9/2015, 9:03:36 PM5 votes

Your Darius cosplay was amazing.

xxxxnoodlexxxx12/9/2015, 9:00:16 PM5 votes

Hey Jynx! Told you I’d stop by (this is Ian). :D Sooooo I have two questions, if that’s alright. First up, any plans on more cross-play outfits? Might I suggest fem-Graves? Hahaha Second question, when are you going to do your name-sake justice with a cosplay? Would love to see your take on Jinx or (especially) Slayer Jinx. Congrats again on being featured on the front of the client! (^.^)/

Toa of Death12/9/2015, 9:16:46 PM4 votes

What has been your favorite character to cosplay and what cosplay do you really want to do next?

DarkPhenomenon12/9/2015, 9:02:59 PM4 votes

Hey Jynx!

It's Giver :p I'm happy to see your move to Riot has been successful! What's been the hardest part of moving away from BC? I've thought about working at a few places in California but I don't want to move away from all my friends and Family, what prompted you to do so?

Thanks!

Chronostasis12/9/2015, 9:07:40 PM4 votes

What was the most difficult part of doing Events QA, in general?

Also, why are Corgis the best dogs?

Frascal12/9/2015, 9:50:10 PM4 votes

5 short questions I hope you can answer

Who is your main champion?

What is your favorite skin?

Best cosplay you've ever seen?

Best looking champion in design?

how are you :3?[slayer-jinx-catface]

ChewbaccasRear12/9/2015, 9:50:32 PM4 votes

Which rioter (apart from yourself) in your honest opinion has the best name?

GentleDragon12/9/2015, 9:55:16 PM4 votes

Hi Jinx, You might get the question a lot, but what advice would you give to somebody with an interest in cosplay but no experience creating anything like that. I've been to gaming cons and anime expo and always thought that cosplaying looked fun but I've been intimidated my my lack of experience and the amount of work I perceive making a costume to be.

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Øperator12/9/2015, 10:35:42 PM4 votes

I heard Celestine's birthday was recently. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE CORGI.

That aside, what has been your favorite cosplay to ever do?

and

Will Celestine ever cosplay with you? CORGI QUESTIONS.

BestTravisNA12/9/2015, 11:25:59 PM4 votes

Canada FTW

Kingyo Sukui12/9/2015, 11:43:01 PM3 votes

Hey Jynx!

I met you with my Ahri friends back at PAX 2014 and snapped some polaroids with you! As a fellow Vancouverite, have you ever wanted to come back to check out the convention scene here again? It'd be awesome to meet you again for more amusing photos :D :D :D

raraevey12/9/2015, 11:28:51 PM3 votes

Hi!

I have a few questions for you. :3

How do you balance cosplaying and working at Riot?

Also your cosplays are truly, truly outrageous. If you don't mind me asking, how do you budget for them?

ModCaptainMårvelous12/9/2015, 11:31:27 PM3 votes

So how does one get noticed if they're a content creator?

And predominantly, what do you look for? Art? Videos? Animation? Writing? Cosplay?

SpotTheNinja12/9/2015, 9:15:20 PM3 votes

Has this begun? First off, what do you do at Riot as a Content Support Specialist? Is it mostly art or is it more than that? Any recent projects you've really enjoyed?

HighTemplarStorm12/9/2015, 9:08:01 PM3 votes

are you a Darius main ?

EmpressofShurima12/9/2015, 9:07:13 PM3 votes

You were a freelance artist and animator before working with Riot, how did you get to the position you have now supporting other artists in a community of a game you like? Did you originally apply to be a splash artist or animator?

DeathToEcchi12/9/2015, 9:02:34 PM3 votes

What's your favorite setting/game to cosplay from?

LaoBushido12/9/2015, 10:04:26 PM2 votes

what made you pick the name jynx as your handle?