Summoner's Rift Map Reskins
The idea is really simple. Functionally the map is the same, however the aesthetics are different. These different looks could be based on various locations (Bilgewater, Ionia, Noxus, Demacia, Shurima, etc) in addition to the Summoner's Rift map we have come to know.
Their are quite a few ways to implement this sort of feature.
- The system randomly selects one of these maps for each match. (SS)
- A rotation system (weekly/voted/daily). (SS)
- Purchasable from the store with either Blue Essence or Riot Points. (CL/SS)
- Hextech Crafting (CL/SS)
- Mission Reward (CL/SS)
- Season Reward based on Ranking (CL/SS)
Plus there is also the option of these map skins being Client or Server Side.
A) If its Client Side then you can only see it. This allows everyone to have their own map skin they want to see. B) If Server Side then everyone can see the same map.
An extra feature could be announcers unique to the map skin.
Example 1: Gangplank for Bilgewater Summoner's Rift (because Gangplank already was a temporary announcer for the Rift during the Bilgewater event.) Example 2: Malzahar / Kai'Sa / Kassadin for Icathia Summoner's Rift. Example 3: Azir / Nasus / Taliyah / Sivir for Shurima Summoner's Rift.
Just something I was thinking during work.
