Why stop at Chroma Packs?

IlIIlilIl·Jul 16, 2015·5 votes·389 views

Could Chroma Packs eventually evolve to include particle changes as well? Sort of like Premium Chroma Packs. Or just Particle Packs. Releasing them as just particle packs could allow people to use a chroma skin in conjunction with a particle pack for a fairly unique outcome. This could also solve the issue of making cool, but affordable skins. I loved Annie's valentine skin, but I wished the particles were pink (like many other summoners). With particle packs, you could release 750 RP skins so that summoners with less money to waste get to enjoy the skin, and then summoners with extra money to waste can further alter the 750 RP skin with a particle pack.

8 Comments

GroundRuleDoubleJul 16, 20151 votes

I believe particle changes are a lot more difficult than the base skin color of a champ. I could be wrong, though.

IlIIlilIlJul 16, 20151 votes

I'm sure that is the case, however particle recolors aren't too big of a deal.

GroundRuleDoubleJul 16, 20151 votes

It had to do with how many layers there are. Particles have more layers than skins. I'm trying to remember but it's been awhile since I saw this.

Sona PingJul 17, 20151 votes

Nah, that's humbug by Rito. Particles are not that hard to do, especially not ones that are deliberately kept as simple as the ones in League.

SukishooJul 17, 20151 votes

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I'm sure that is the case, however particle recolors aren't too big of a deal.

Actually they are. They have to have a their artists (available) change the colors/possible looks and do a lot of additional testing inorder to do that.

Deep Terror NamiJul 16, 20151 votes

Hmm, that's actually a good idea.

Similarly, they create lower tier skins, and let people choose to upgrade them up 1-3 tiers (though not every tier price is available for all skins). Each tier upgrade would simply come with the bonuses that always come with that tier, such as special recalls or particle effects.

IlIIlilIlJul 16, 20151 votes

Oh, I like that idea. This could also remedy any issues with disliking aspects of skins of a higher tier. So let's say they release a skin that you like, but you don't find the particle changes "worth it", you can opt to get a more basic, and cheaper, version of the skin. This way riot still makes a sale, and you end up with exactly what you want.

Sona PingJul 17, 20151 votes

That won't happen. They have said they don't want to many particles changed due to "Clarity" reasons. I would prefer less way of Nickel and Dime'ing players as well.