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Request for a memorial

SaltyMaverick··4 votes·1,424 views

As some of you may have heard, MagikarpUsedFly's father just passed away. Magikarp has been a huge part of the League community, making videos that are both entertaining and informative for players. He was the first League of Legends Youtuber that I watched. As great as Magikarp is, I think it would be nice if Riot could perhaps give back and maybe create a memorial of some kind. It could be anything as simple as a visual feature in the game (even a temporary one), or it could even be a new item or skin; just something in memory of Magikarp's father. Of course, if Riot is to consider this idea, I do think they should consult Magikarp first and make sure he is ok with that (I don't imagine he would be against it, though). As long as it's not against his wishes, I think it would be a great thing for Riot to do for one of LoL's greatest promoters.

That said, I'm creating this thread to reach out to Riot and allow people to discuss the idea and come up with concepts that Riot may consider. Please be civil and respectful in your responses.

5 Comments

Mettaton NEO3 votes

If it's cool with him, I think it'd be a great idea. He's made me laugh a lot, and helped a lot of people out, so it's only right to give back a little in a dark time. One of the great things about the community, to me, is that the majority of the time, we do look out for each other. Sure, there are plenty of trolls and flamers, but there are also some really nice people on here! You've got my upvote. Ziggs

Billy VoHagen1 votes

As much as I enjoy his videos, this should not happen. If they did it for him, they would have to do it for every league youtuber when something happens in their life.

SaltyMaverick1 votes

As FlacidAcid mentioned, Riot has done something similar in the past with the creation of the Jaximus skin. I honestly don't think this is terribly much to ask, especially since it doesn't even have to be something big. Like, sure, a skin wouldn't be a bad idea, but that requires a lot of developmental work I'm sure. Even a new item might be a bit much, though still a great idea in my opinion. It could be something temporary, like a little "easter egg" on Summoner's Rift that will appear on the map for a little while. Just...something! I mean, MagikarpUsedFly has done a lot to entertain and educate League players, as well as get new players interested. Why not show him (and other major contributors like him) some appreciation in a dark time like this? I really don't think it's a lot to ask.

Billy VoHagen1 votes

The Jaximus skin is completely different. That was through make a wish, and it was the kid's last dying wish to be involved in some way. While adding an Easter egg isn't a bad idea in it of itself, it then leads to a slippery slope of "Oh, you did it for Magikarp, why not me Riot?"

FlacidAcid1 votes

I do support this, though billy has a point, only because how iconic he has become to the overall league community. I think if anything a memorial skin or something should be developed, its not unheard of as the jaximus skin has an included ode so to speak to a person that died of brain cancer. I think they should make a skin for magikarps favorite champ that has something to help him remember his father.

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