Zac Needs a new skin or two. Since the increasing interest in Shurima started, a sand Zac just seemed to fit in. So I took the original art for Zac, and used it as an outline to create a Zac that looks like he is made of sand.
Aamano10 votesDesertman.EXE
Zrima5 votesDon't you mean Shurima / Risen / Forced thematic / Gardien of the sand Zac? 
Joke aside, Zac would make a great sandman, even if I think it would need a lot of particles and different sound effect (sand doesn't go "Blob!") Frankly, I love Zac, and he didn't have a skin in such a long time, I'd buy any new skin for him.
RiotRiot Ve1vet6 votesYeah, I feel like this would require a ton of sandy particles. Is there anything else that could be added to the model to maybe push him away from just 'sand zac' into Guardian of the Sands? o.o maybe some armor similar to Xerath?
Bubbarush92 votes[{quoted}](name=Riot Ve1vet,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=9ok6bAin,comment-id=00010000,timestamp=2015-04-10T23:07:51.353+0000)
Yeah, I feel like this would require a ton of sandy particles. Is there anything else that could be added to the model to maybe push him away from just 'sand zac' into Guardian of the Sands? o.o maybe some armor similar to Xerath?
Ya, i was thinking armor, making him shurima zac instead of just sand zac. But I worked on it for a few hours last night and submitted it. Wanted some feedback when i woke up. Thank you so much for you feedback.
Kosm1K1 votesI would think it'd have to be armor made from himself, otherwise how is it going to move like he does? Is he going to make the armor like sandman from spiderman 3 makes his clothes?
Bubbarush91 votesI would think it'd have to be armor made from himself, otherwise how is it going to move like he does? Is he going to make the armor like sandman from spiderman 3 makes his clothes?
If doesn't have to, he isn't going to be in a full suit of armor, just armor in some places, allowing it to move. So when he stretches, the sand goes through the armor, and can just absorb it when he ults. Just one idea.
Kosm1K1 votesI like Eyrgos' idea
TheTyeGuy1 votesIt's the problem with Zac. You can't put solid stuff on him without needing to reanimate every single aspect of him in game.
Wullf1 votesI dont think that armor would work, as it would look weird when Zac would be stretching.
Though if something was IN the Zac, like bugs and scorpions or weapons sticking out from one or both sides. (eg. spear, arrow). Also some jewelry could work.
Dies to Wolves1 voteshis tentacle-thingy at the top of his head (the majin-buu thing) could be like those pharaoh mask ornaments, or maybe he could really have that pharaoh head ornament thingy
maybe some bandages (sand mummy!)
maybe his passive, while the blobs are moving to the center, the center could be a tombstone of some sorts
GaleWinUnleashed1 votesI personally think Zac could do very well with semi-amorphous armor like Xerath is composed of. Xerath has a clear intended shape, most visible near the end of his taunt emote; he's supposed to be a kind of sarcophagus, but the pieces of it are instead floating around in a humanoid form most of the time.
Zac could also work with this treatment; armored plates that are obviously designed for a particular shape, but able to float freely around each other without any rigid structure. The simplest reference I have for this idea is the PS4 character "Knack", whose body is composed of many tiny relics.
I've come up with a Zac skin concept based on having him made up of random pieces of metal rather than a liquid, if you'd be interested in checking it out.
Sirsir1 votesSpeaking of which when are those coming out >.>
But honestly I would like to see more of the Emerald color than metalic
Buttsucci1 votes[{quoted}](name=Riot Ve1vet,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=9ok6bAin,comment-id=00010000,timestamp=2015-04-10T23:07:51.353+0000)
Yeah, I feel like this would require a ton of sandy particles. Is there anything else that could be added to the model to maybe push him away from just 'sand zac' into Guardian of the Sands? o.o maybe some armor similar to Xerath?
yes pls make a skin for zack i will 10 acounts and buy him and zac jk but i will get it
Eyrgos3 votesNot hard, just have the armor pop off of him when he does his stretch thing, then fall back into place.
If elbow pads or shoulder plates... simply have em spring off slightly.
If boots, just leave em untouched (leave them there) when he jumps out of them.
C'mon Rito, there are far easier, more creative solutions than thinking you require a stretchy material for everything.
rebound22 votesdududu Do you guys hear something? dudududu It's getting louder... dududududu Wait, is that... DUDUDUDUDU DARUDE SANDSTORM!
DrCyanide2 votesSo you want a Yellow Chroma for Zac? That should be easy.
Bubbarush91 votesSo you want a Yellow Chroma for Zac? That should be easy.
Sand is much more than a recolor, many people think Zac's only skins can be recolors. But you can change the particles, and in soem cases additions like armor can be applied if applied correctly.
CubedJustice1 votesI've always really like the idea of another Zac skin, but the problem with it is that because of how weird his model is, it's really tough to make a skin for him, especially with armor. How would that work with his ult? When he turns into a balloon?
Migrañaboy1 votesI've always really like the idea of another Zac skin, but the problem with it is that because of how weird his model is, it's really tough to make a skin for him, especially with armor. How would that work with his ult? When he turns into a balloon?
It's easy, when Zac expands, it can be noted inside his transparent expanding jelly that the armor is floating there.
Problem solved. :D Except Riot will charge 1350 for this.
Bubbarush92 votesI've always really like the idea of another Zac skin, but the problem with it is that because of how weird his model is, it's really tough to make a skin for him, especially with armor. How would that work with his ult? When he turns into a balloon?
The key is to use only armor on important parts. Parts that even when stretching it wont be a huge deal. My idea is, maybe shoulders, a bit on arms and or/ legs. So that when he does his weird transforms, it can just be pulled into him, and when he dies they can just fly out into the blobs.
Shadowrun1 votes
i like it. they should make it a legendary skin and really put a lot of time into it. Maybe even change up what he looks l
SpiritGear4 votesI think you are hoping for way too much
Bubbarush92 votesI think you are hoping for way too much
I don't think so. Mostly it is a color change with added particles. And with armor, it would make it much more based on the new added armor spots, than the sand particles. And make it a better zac skin. in general. And without hope nobody would get anywhere.
SpartenA79911 votes(silly idea) have the blobs be little sand structures like a sandcastle or tiny pyramid maybe. Just throwing this idea in and seeing if it works :)
Sìel1 votesIf this skin does come to pass, they should put Zac in the Guardian of the Sands splash where he's in front of Xerath. That way, the complaints about Xerath not being as noticeable as the others can be answered with "Oh it's because Zac is in the way."
Splash for those who haven't seen it/don't remember it. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RiMI6Z2ruyo/VR2a7llUXKI/AAAAAAAAnRE/9AcwZJ0lSYI/s1600/Skarner_Splash_4.jpg
Mirage Seraph1 votesI just bought Zac and I'd buy this skin in a heartbeat if it was a thing. ... But I don't need to be an animator to know that would be absolute terror to implement.
JRobin311 votesI like the idea of Sand Zac. The unfortunate thing about Zac is that changing his skin would pretty much amount to just changing his color, which is boring. Sand might be a way to bring in some texture instead of just making him into yellow Zac.
Butt Thunderson1 votesI like the idea of Sand Zac. The unfortunate thing about Zac is that changing his skin would pretty much amount to just changing his color, which is boring. Sand might be a way to bring in some texture instead of just making him into yellow Zac.
You can also just make the sand fall away as he moves or uses abilities. Let's say he uses his q: instead of his hands retreating, after the punches are thrown, the sand just falls to the ground and his hands reform from the remaining sand of his body. For his w, just make the sand literally explode, and he reforms from the pile of sand left on the ground. His e and ult would be a bit harder to do, because sand doesn't bounce so well, but it can be worked with.
Bubbarush91 votesYou can also just make the sand fall away as he moves or uses abilities. Let's say he uses his q: instead of his hands retreating, after the punches are thrown, the sand just falls to the ground and his hands reform from the remaining sand of his body. For his w, just make the sand literally explode, and he reforms from the pile of sand left on the ground. His e and ult would be a bit harder to do, because sand doesn't bounce so well, but it can be worked with.
For many of his moving animations, i was thinking of a sand storm/ Tornado type animation.
ThatAutofillSupp1 votesYay....another...zac....recolor.....how..cool. But in all seriousness i like the concept x3 just needs armor or something to differentiate it from toxic mundo or nightmare cho
Clause Vance1 votesIt could be an Ice like zac skin, when he is in normal form he could be made of ice, then for his passive he can melt into water then the water pieces can come together forming zac again then he would have a line like "It's so cold!" or something like that, then become ice again. He could have a B animation in witch he would melt into water again and then re-spawn at base as a puddle of water and becoming zac again. It could be party pool zac without the ice part but they are both good skin ideas.
Bubbarush91 votes[{quoted}](name=Clause Vance,realm=NA,application-id=A8FQeEA8,discussion-id=9ok6bAin,comment-id=000c,timestamp=2015-04-11T18:11:40.652+0000)
It could be an Ice like zac skin, when he is in normal form he could be made of ice, then for his passive he can melt into water then the water pieces can come together forming zac again then he would have a line like "It's so cold!" or something like that, then become ice again. He could have a B animation in witch he would melt into water again and then re-spawn at base as a puddle of water and becoming zac again. It could be party pool zac without the ice part but they are both good skin ideas.
There are so many good zac skin ideas. I wish i could make them all, but i just decided to make this one while i had the resources.
nachocheeseeeee1 votesOmg dude. Just when I thought that Riot ran out of ideas for making a unique and identifiable skin for zac, you bring forth this awesome idea. Why didn't i think of it with the upcoming release of a lot of shuriman skins. Gj. Sandman zac would be awesome.
