SIGN-UPS: Champion Concept Critique by The Djinn

ModThe Djinn·11/21/2015, 9:12:49 PM·8 votes·2,312 views

Hey guys!

I'm The Djinn, a self-taught game designer with 10+ years of mostly amateur (and some professional) design experience and a love of offering up conceptual and mechanical critique, specifically with regards to mechanical functionality and fantasy fufillment. I've recently interviewed for design positions at companies like Rockstar and Riot Games so, while I'm far from the be-all-and-end-all of designers, I may have some useful thoughts or advice that can help your designs reach their potential.

As such, I'd like to put forth some of my time to offer comments and critique on some creations on this board. If you'd like a review, please drop me a LINK to your post as well as a brief description of the champion or kit in question. PLEASE ALSO CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW. I will not be reviewing anything that doesn't meet these requirements.

#Requirements

--Initial post does NOT have ability mechanics contained in quote boxes. This makes it impossible to simply use the Quote feature, and that really makes it a pain to review something.

--Abilities have at least rough approximations of damage and ratios (even as simple as low - medium - high), approximate mana costs, and have their cooldowns listed. It's impossible to properly judge a kit's functionality without this information.

--You must actually be prepared to accept critique. I won't pretend that I'm always right, but I also don't want to waste my time and yours offering suggestions or comments that you aren't prepared to at least consider the validity of.

--One request at a time only. You may post other requests once the first has been reviewed

#Looking forward to talking with all of you!

53 Comments

Lord Acacius11/21/2015, 9:25:51 PM2 votes

These are some past champion concepts of mine that attracted a bit of attention, they aren't perfect, just wanted to know what you would think of them.

Although, I would like you to review this one in specific. If you have time, or would like to... please review my other concepts. Thank you!

Yu Xiang, Fury of Demacia A leopard humanoid champion that focuses on AoE damage. Has the ability to reposition an enemy champion behind him, abilities can cover large areas if used effectively, based on a 3 strike combo system, ultimate is an amazing engage tool.

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/jEqAMxct-yu-xiang-the-fury-of-demacia-leopard-champion

Never really had a name for this guy, he's just a Velociraptor champion that I wanted to share. Velociraptor that focuses on ambush tactics and single target assassination. Has the ability to leap, deal massive amounts of damage over a span of a few seconds (a bit longer than your traditional assassin), requires abilities to be combo'd together for maximum effectiveness, ultimate allows for great initiation onto the target and a tool to escape once finished.

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/BlllPqAA-velociraptor-champion-idea

Craig Hughes, the Contract Hunter This was my first attempt at an ADC concept. He focuses on the importance of critical strikes (in which they are called "headshots" in his case), he is a sniper champion who has increased range but is dealt an immobilization penalty as he performs a wind-up for a basic attack, he has traps that allow him to control an area (great for laning phase and setting up plays), he has a long rage ult (similar to lux), he also has a piercing ability that is an attack modifier.

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/be5qLd9A-craig-hughes-the-contract-hunter

*Here's a bunch of champion concepts that I thought of. Although, they don't have numbers added to their concepts, it's just a general gist of what champion I would like to see on League. If you want to check them out, they have some nice art by koutanagamori that I used as inspiration for their concepts.

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/EalXtQqZ-champion-concepts-bestialfantasy-collection

Candurill11/22/2015, 8:48:37 AM2 votes

Loved the feedback :D i voted yes and you already had my upvote for the discussion ^^ You're the best!! Thanks for looking at Sham'a ^^

Candurill11/21/2015, 9:19:31 PM2 votes

Hey :D this sounds like an awesome idea!! I'd really like to have some critique on some champions ^^ But by far the one id like it most is for Sham'a The Candle Maker He's part of a series of champions i've made representing the different regions of Runeterra and their folklore. Sham'a is a spirit of light and kindness (little like santa) from Shuriman folklore ^^ I'd love to hear your view on him, and maybe even the whole series...but thats like 4 champions ^^'

Dicerson11/22/2015, 3:15:06 AM1 votes
NightmareCrawler11/22/2015, 6:30:11 AM1 votes

It's funny I happen across this as I wrap up one! I've cooked up a few in the past but I feel this one may be a fun one.

Gor'skah, a supporty styled voidbeast with the intent of smashing any fool who would deny him the right to free his allies in the void.

Not too much else to say here other than I look forward to your critique :D

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/5PlIn483-gorskah-behemoth-of-the-void

ShatteredSkys11/22/2015, 6:43:42 AM1 votes

Hey! ^_^ While I haven't made a concept yet I would love some tips on making one. Once I have some time I plan on creating my own concept and it would be great if I could get some from you. Also I spend a lot of time reviewing concepts on these forums do you have any pointers for that?

LilStacey8711/22/2015, 9:00:47 PM1 votes

Sei, The Telekenitic

Hey Djinn, just thought I'd drop off a link to my concept again, I did a lot of changes based of your advice and I want your opinion if possible.

Dicerson11/23/2015, 12:23:18 AM1 votes

No love for my Taric Rework idea D:

regonas11/23/2015, 6:54:31 AM1 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/NsxXes4T-3d-champion-concept-baskershade-the-berserking-demon-flower-50h-to-make-it Will you have time to review it? I spent tons and tons of hours in make this. More than 50h pure work and i think it is the best champion concept i ever made, but what do you think about it?

WarchfGinger11/23/2015, 10:26:59 PM1 votes

I have a couple, please look at any of them here!

Based on your criteria, I want to point a few things out:

  • Most of them don't use mana, so I'm not positive as to the balance of the actual costs, so i didn't put them
  • I have no idea how to make boxes
  • Look at any of them you want, Help on one would help my future creations and give me ideas of how to balance the others
  • I really do want critique. Please give me any and all advice you have.
Pokeherman11/25/2015, 9:15:19 AM1 votes
Lord Acacius11/25/2015, 7:43:59 PM1 votes

Hey there! It's been awhile, but if you didn't see, I added some info upon your review of "Yu Xiang". Would you mind going over it?

Thanks once again!

Vorazun12/1/2015, 7:15:57 AM1 votes

Hi there! I'd really like if you could take a look at my concept, and would love too hear some feedback!

Shira, Valkyrie of the Eclipse

LilStacey8712/3/2015, 11:25:41 PM1 votes

Hey Djinn, it's Hero (The guy who made that Telepath concept). I need critique on a champion if possible.

Here's The Link

Skelenth12/4/2015, 5:28:37 PM1 votes

Mind looking at these two of my creations? Soma and Scythe They got a bunch of downvotes, but never any comments on the reasons behind it

Tamur12/5/2015, 12:12:27 AM1 votes

Can you take a look at all my champions (there is only 5)

DesolationKaizer12/5/2015, 2:41:22 PM1 votes

Hi, mind taking a look at this champion concept of mine? Rafnir-The Spellbinding Blade

This champion takes on the power fantasy of being a spellblade, combining physical might and magic. Because of the unique nature of his sword, his auto attack damage is converted into raw magic damage and the rest of his kit is comprised entirely of magic damage with hybrid scaling here and there. Much of his kit has on hit enhancements tied to his passive, as spellblades are known for applying various magical properties to their melee attacks in conjunctions with actual magic attacks and sword techniques.

Arakadia12/14/2015, 6:53:36 AM1 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/uq3pWMEM-gandari-avatar-of-the-fire-king

He's a top lane bruiser/fighter who relies on combos and can literally "burn" up all his health if used improperly.

shadowsaotome12/14/2015, 7:31:43 AM1 votes

This is actually my second creation, my first was something out of a fever dream or something. Not sure if I'll get it right or not, lol. This one I came up with over a year ago, but it was an idea I wanted to run with. (http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/GOaAbAoj-champion-concept-martin-the-last-chance)

More than happy to get your input and critique, thanks!

Edit: Link keeps coming up weird, but it works!

Akenero12/14/2015, 8:03:54 PM1 votes

Hello, want to be a part of a team that does this? Working on champ concepts the creation boards pump out, and gonna try to make them so detailed that riot practically has to copy-paste to put it in!

And balance is a huge part of it, interested?

ShatteredSkys12/20/2015, 8:05:29 AM1 votes

Hey! ^_^

Are you still doing champ reviews? I just finished with the basic kit of my concept(It still needs tuning) and would love some feedback. I also plan on taking this to the CCOS so are there any problems with that? Thanks!

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/MzTpaEKc-wip-avalon-the-thousand-swords

baconninja8812/26/2015, 9:56:03 PM1 votes

Hello!

If you're still doing champ reviews, I just posted a concept a few days ago and feedback would be awesome.

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/EtRxLbzI-concept-lucet-the-light-shining-in-darkness

MoloMan8D11/21/2015, 10:29:59 PM1 votes

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/rQMbBZiE-champion-concept-golbert-the-helping-hand-a-tank-jungler-that-moves-in-a-really-special-way

Here's my Champion concept, Golbert the helping hand. I'd love to see ya tackle this one cause it's nearly an impossible concept, although it's a really fun idea that I've been thinking about for a long while.

I'd just like to hear what you think about it.

Narasimha11/22/2015, 1:50:40 AM1 votes

This is a super old one, but it's my first, and I'm fairly proud of it. I'd be interested if you gave it a look over. Thanks in advance!

http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/skin-champion-concepts/Pg4rdIjB-aron-the-judgement-of-noxus