Ask Riot: Easter eggs and books

Riot·Oct 19, 2016·1 votes·64,039 views

Welcome to Ask Riot!

This week, we’re talking easter eggs and lore books.

Are there any hidden easter eggs in League?

I can’t speak for the rest of the game, but as someone who worked on the Summoner’s Rift map update, a few things come to mind. Looking over the map, I remember Easter eggs were something we wanted to add in FOREVER, but because we had set such a high standard for our ourselves to finish the art, we kept pushing it out. After every sprint, we'd say “I'd love to put in this or that Easter egg.” At the end of development, we finally got a couple of weeks to jam on it and the team went nuts. My personal favorites are the immortalized old 'sock puppet baron head' and Helmet Bro's helmet sprinkled around the Rift. :D (video content discovered/created by users)

Though I can’t confirm or deny any specific finds, the community has done a great job of investigating the map and coming up with theories, like in this video.

RiotOtown, Senior Concept Artist

Will we ever get books about the characters of League? Or a book that tells the whole history of League?

It's certainly something we've talked about, and many of us (myself very much included) are keen to do at some point - though there are no solid, locked-in plans just yet. We definitely want to tell more stories. For now, we feel that shorter stories like Burning Tides: The Reckoning, Shadow and Fortune, Bird and the Branch and Bloodline are a little more accessible, able to be created quicker, and are a good way for us to see what players think of them, what resonates, etc. As long as you are reading them and enjoying them, we'll be looking to do more.

Ant in Oz, Product Lead/Narrative Lead of World Building (Foundations)

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212 Comments

FuriOct 20, 2016177 votes

I'd totally buy a book of League tales. I love when games expand their universe via literature, like Halo and Gears of War.

KeepeOct 20, 201633 votes

Just would hope they not sell the books exclusively in the Riot Store.

Chromatic EagleOct 20, 20166 votes

Why? Could help with letting people know to buy them.

KeepeOct 20, 201650 votes

Shrug

If it's in the Riot Merch store exclusively, it's setting up a bar for entry. I'd rather order it from a local bookstore.

Chromatic EagleOct 21, 201610 votes

As someone who's bought WoW books on and off, just because you put a book in a public place, doesn't mean many people will buy them. Though I guess LoL is more popular in a way.

EsperchildOct 21, 201616 votes

could always have them sold in both riot store and in public book stores

VoyseOct 21, 20169 votes

Sending Books to a bookstore costs money for both the bookstore and the vendor (Riot). If some books are sold, those costs are usually covered... If not, it's wasted money. As someone who works in a bookstore, I'm not so sure they'd sell well enough to cover costs... Some of the coolest books our store had carried didn't even get sold until they were marked down, or simply returned to the vendor. Most I'd suggest outside of the Riot Store would be something like Amazon cause they can reach a ton of eyes there at least.

Call Me TwistedOct 21, 201619 votes

As long as its the same lore as the game have. [slayer-jinx-unamused]

JeffJewOct 23, 20162 votes

i'd prefer the previous lore aposed to the new shortened lore.[zombie-nunu-bummed]

EternalMaelstrumOct 24, 20163 votes

What Lore? That got killed a while ago.

BlackIronWolfOct 23, 20162 votes

I also wouldn't mind a look into the champion's day to day lives or at least while at the Institute of War.

amaromarnOct 23, 20165 votes

news flash institute of war was retired along with old lore and graves cigar

TattersallOct 20, 201646 votes

I would just like to say, I am in fact reading and enjoying the short stories. So please keep looking to do more.

SHENSE1Oct 21, 201622 votes

Now seems like a good time to once again lobby for a central location where we can access all of the previously published lore on the website. I'd like to be able to go to one place and find all the short stories and extended champion bios.

TattersallOct 21, 201619 votes

I made this a while ago, and it's probably my greatest achievement. Ever.

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/story-art/YGirhIAQ-a-list-of-every-story-i-could-find-now-with-links

zaire90Oct 21, 20163 votes

i saw this a couple of months ago when looking for ekkos lore i think didnt realize this was the same person who made it keep up the good work

LyvectraOct 20, 201623 votes

More history of Shurima and the Freljord! Anivia Ashe Braum Lissandra Nunu Sejuani Amumu Azir Cassiopeia Rammus RekSai Renekton Sivir Skarner Taliyah Xerath [slayer-pantheon-popcorn]

R41d4r F7ygunnOct 22, 20162 votes

you forgot Olaf Tryndamere Trundle Gragas Volibear from the Freljord

plebianoverlordOct 23, 20162 votes

I agree with Freljord but we've already had Shurima shoved up our ass enough

xDnB BlizzardOct 20, 201620 votes

In the Star Wars universe (before Disney purchase), there are canonical books written which had to be approved by a board of Star Wars peeps before passing into canonical history. Would Riot consider something like this? I would LOVE to work/write for Riot, and if a committee was made, you could help individual writers get published, whilst saving on internal workspace being filled up with writers trying to come up with concepts. Edit: sidenote, other entities, for example Wizards of the Coast (Magic the Gathering) have books for their overarching storyline, just as another example.

Sir MachinaOct 20, 20166 votes

I was thinking the same thing. I'd LOVE to write for Riot. Either way though, we can probably agree that there needs to be League books.[slayer-pantheon-thumbs]

OleandervineOct 20, 201613 votes

Can we get more cosmetic buff easter eggs? It broke my heart when the Pirates v Ninjas buffs were removed. Need more like the, or even the Sunglasses buff or Zilean v Volibear.

xLabbyOct 21, 201613 votes

I honestly think that a story about the whole Xerath vs Azir thing could make a great book.

Eye of TwilightOct 22, 20166 votes

I'm a big fan of Malzahar vs Kassadin personally, but I could definitely see Xerath and Azir making for a good read too!

KisosenOct 23, 20167 votes

There are alot of good stories Xerath and Azir Ashe and Sejuani and Lissandra Khazix and Rengar Lucian and Thresh Nasus and Renekton Taric <3 Ezreal Zed and Shen

LêvíOct 23, 201613 votes

Taric and ezreal 50 shades of bronze

Kjar RokulaineOct 23, 20162 votes

Don't forget Jayce and Viktor or Kassadin vs Chogath KogMaw Velkoz RekSai and Khazix . Heck, even a Demacia vs Noxus would work.

SlizorTelarelOct 24, 20162 votes

Kled "This is my land!"

hexthegreatOct 21, 201612 votes

Anybody remember the Journal of Justice?? Swain the politics master

Nayeon FanboyyOct 20, 20169 votes

i want a book riot give me a book

LunatrickOct 21, 20169 votes

Shurima's lore made me love Skarner Shadowisles's lore made me love Kalista btw im so interested in Void lore,especially Kassadin Malzahar
"You have betrayed our people to chaos!(Taliyah's quote)"made me want lore if malz is literally betrayer like heca,xerath,it will be quite inreresting

DespondedOct 21, 20168 votes

Question! I know you may not be allowed to share full details, but I was wondering, does Riot intend to put more side quests with rewards into the game? Such as the "Thrill of the Hunt!" and "Battle for Freljord" quests? I don't know about anyone else, but I would LOVE more character interactions in game!

Sammy004Oct 21, 20168 votes

I personally think that you can easily make a book off of the background story that revolves around and

zamungusOct 21, 20168 votes

I don't want to see Runeterra get constricted by 'official' canon too much. Long running storylines (spiderman, xmen etc) frequently get so weighed down by their own lore that there has to be a 'reset' and everything gets scraped back to zero. Something like the 'Thieves World' anthologies would be nice. Stories on different champions that don't necessarily lock into an overarching plot would allow for a lot of character exploration that doesn't carry over to Summoners Rift.

Ivern and IreliaOct 20, 20167 votes

Would it be at all possible for a league movie to be brought to life (preferably not live action) or a short mini series, similar to that of Halo: Forward unto Dawn or Halo Legends. I could definitely go without some in game events for a while if it meant we got a movie. [slayer-jinx-wink]

Wert the WackyOct 20, 20167 votes

Why no Poro champion? summoner 31 summoner 30

AWESOMESAUCE2340Oct 21, 20166 votes

Braum 'nuff said

Wert the WackyOct 22, 20164 votes

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'nuff said

Lol asking Why no Poro champion? is just habit now, I've asked every single Ask Riot

SlizorTelarelOct 24, 20165 votes

Lol, big reason might be it could be over powered in Howling Abyss just hiding among the others.

summoner 31 "Day 33, they have not found me yet. I am on a killing spree. And better yet? They keep feeding me!" item 2054

Wert the WackyOct 24, 20161 votes

{quoted}

Lol, big reason might be it could be over powered in Howling Abyss just hiding among the others.

"Day 33, they have not found me yet. I am on a killing spree. And better yet? They keep feeding me!"

The lols I got from this were plentiful. I'm kind of thinking it would be bigger than a normal Port lololol

SlizorTelarelOct 25, 20163 votes

Poro of the North!

Passive: item 2052 : Poro Snax are stored around the map, gather them to heal 1% + [Math] Hp for diet Poro Snax, and 3% + [Math] for normal Snax.

Q: Cuteness!: Passively charms the enemy after 5 successful basic attacks. The charm lasts 1/1.1/1.2/1.3/1.4 seconds.

Active: Quickly ram your fluff into the enemy, dealing [Math] magic damage and [Math and a half] damage in AoE of [Math] range.

W: Roll: Roll around for 3 seconds, being able to go through enemy units during this time, any enemies you go through take [Math] damage, only able to be applied once. They are also slowed for [Math]% for 1/1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8 seconds.

Reactivate: Stop rolling, dealing an extra [Math] amount of damage and stunning anyone who is in AA range.

E: Growth: Eating Poro-Snax, getting Kills and Assists and farming build up "fullness". when fullness is at 100 you can activate Growth healing for 5% + [Math] HP, and knocking back enemies [Math] range, dealing [100 x Growth Stat] + [Math] damage.

Growth caps at 20. He loses growth stacks by taking quick damage, not using growth in 5 minutes, or if he is defeated in battle. Each stack gives him 1%/2%/3%/4%/5% Max HP, 5/7.5/10/12.5/15 AD and AP as well as 2.5/5/7.5/10/12.5 Armor and MR.

R: Amazingly Frozen: Poro of the North brings his habitat to the rift, in an AoE of 3000/4000/5000 around Poro becomes a snow field. Slowing enemies by 5/10/15%. Poro of the North deals an extra 7.5%/15%/30% damage to enemies caught in the blizzard. The brave Poro also gains AA range, and Movement speed gets increased by 5%/10%/15%. The Blizzard lasts for 10/15/20 seconds.

Hidden Passive/Mini Game: THE CROWNED KING!: "Oh look something Shiny! Though it seems to be being held by [ Ashe , Lissandra , Sejuani . They took your Shiny go reclaim it!"

If Poro of the North wins, he gets the crown and gains 2 stacks of Growth instantly, pushing all enemies away and dealing damage as calculated. Though will not heal Poro as intended, and the bonus AD/AP will be delayed for 5 seconds.

Got bored, wrote the concept off the top of my head, none of this could be set in stone, obviously. So sometime I may post this and anyone can tweek the ideas. Because why not.

Wert the WackyOct 25, 20162 votes

{quoted}

Poro of the North!

Passive: : Poro Snax are stored around the map, gather them to heal 1% + [Math] Hp for diet Poro Snax, and 3% + [Math] for normal Snax.

Q: Cuteness!: Passively charms the enemy after 5 successful basic attacks. The charm lasts 1/1.1/1.2/1.3/1.4 seconds.

Active: Quickly ram your fluff into the enemy, dealing [Math] magic damage and [Math and a half] damage in AoE of [Math] range.

W: Roll: Roll around for 3 seconds, being able to go through enemy units during this time, any enemies you go through take [Math] damage, only able to be applied once. They are also slowed for [Math]% for 1/1.2/1.4/1.6/1.8 seconds.

Reactivate: Stop rolling, dealing an extra [Math] amount of damage and stunning anyone who is in AA range.

E: Growth: Eating Poro-Snax, getting Kills and Assists and farming build up "fullness". when fullness is at 100 you can activate Growth healing for 5% + [Math] HP, and knocking back enemies [Math] range, dealing [100 x Growth Stat] + [Math] damage.

Growth caps at 20. He loses growth stacks by taking quick damage, not using growth in 5 minutes, or if he is defeated in battle. Each stack gives him 1%/2%/3%/4%/5% Max HP, 5/7.5/10/12.5/15 AD and AP as well as 2.5/5/7.5/10/12.5 Armor and MR.

R: Amazingly Frozen: Poro of the North brings his habitat to the rift, in an AoE of 3000/4000/5000 around Poro becomes a snow field. Slowing enemies by 5/10/15%. Poro of the North deals an extra 7.5%/15%/30% damage to enemies caught in the blizzard. The brave Poro also gains AA range, and Movement speed gets increased by 5%/10%/15%. The Blizzard lasts for 10/15/20 seconds.

Hidden Passive/Mini Game: THE CROWNED KING!: "Oh look something Shiny! Though it seems to be being held by [ , , . They took your Shiny go reclaim it!"

If Poro of the North wins, he gets the crown and gains 2 stacks of Growth instantly, pushing all enemies away and dealing damage as calculated. Though will not heal Poro as intended, and the bonus AD/AP will be delayed for 5 seconds.

<Fun fact, his name is Poro of the north because Freljord is in the north>

Got bored, wrote the concept off the top of my head, none of this could be set in stone, obviously. So sometime I may post this and anyone can tweek the ideas. Because why not.

Someone get this man into Riot HQ immediately.

asianfe1lowOct 20, 20166 votes

I would LOVE if they had graphic novels for League of Legends. Just like Transformers and Star Wars! Their artists have the amazing skill to do this type of stuff but sadly I guess it takes more effort than a book(?) [slayer-pantheon-rainbows]

ArchtonOct 23, 20166 votes

In my opinion the lore of League of Legends is often neglected, which led to Riot writing shorter, less relevant lores for many of the newer champions. I think that the community needs to know more about the lore and appreciate it as one of the core parts that makes the game what it is. Do you guys think it would be a good idea to have a sort of novel/series which ties in the lore of the different champions with a sort of plot? Upvote if you agree, because I know of someone who is really keen to make one with me - and if the community wants to help (will be credited if we use your ideas), tell me about it. If a Rioter sees this, we actually have the beginnings of an novel/idea already, so tell me if you want to see it.

MalzaBardOct 20, 20165 votes

So summoners rift can have easter eggs but graves can't have a cigar?

KallianOct 20, 201616 votes

for the 12th time. he vapes.

Star GuardíanOct 22, 20162 votes

Also a meme.

StexeOct 21, 20165 votes

There are a ton of undocumented easter eggs. Like Gnar's "Jay Watford" saying (audio guy there). Really surprised more people haven't found them as there's tons.

crzymdscntstOct 22, 20163 votes

Vlad has or had a hidden quote with Shyvana, I don't know how it triggers other than the fact that I heard it fire in PBE once. Something about Dragon Blood. So it's interesting to think about how far back they started including these and how many might not have ever made it to live or how many people haven't even found.

EvilUnicornLordOct 21, 20162 votes

It's not just Easter Eggs that are present around the map, but it has some insane details that are just overlooked while playing the game. And I think it's pretty cool having champion teasers in the forms of Easter Eggs (such as Bard's face appearing in the river prior to Bard being announced, bushes rustling before the age of Kled and Skaarl, and the very obvious voice of Ivern whenever you kill a jungle camp), I'd like to see more of those in the future so we can guess what the next champions will be like.