lack of black characters in lol

Senpai DreamGuy·2/13/2015, 4:20:48 AM·3 votes·3,173 views

i think that we need more black champs in the league sure we haveLucian and some may say karma and nid but honestly i consider karma indian and nid native america to add diversity to the game and give me a top laner to play so riot please VI was almost black according to concept art it an idea that bring more diversity to the game

24 Comments

Hoffmisc2/13/2015, 8:45:25 PM5 votes

If it fits the character then sure, why not? But starting with "This champion has to be black" will probably not work.

wolfax2/13/2015, 4:23:01 AM2 votes

(le sigh) This is a fantasy game. It's not meant to depict real life or be racist because of lack of colored people. Maybe a dark skinned race doesn't exist on Runeterra?

Zahz3/3/2015, 12:30:56 AM2 votes

why does the color of a champs skin matter to you on whether or not u can play him

Colgate Gator2/13/2015, 8:47:34 PM1 votes

That awkward moment when you realize there are more blue-skinned Champions than black :B

Orbv2/13/2015, 8:58:36 PM1 votes

The aim should not be to have their color fit in. There needs to be an archtype for which it makes sense. In a world of fantasy, darker skinned person would actually be pretty rare because mages keep indoors typically, more pale skinned (elves are always mega pale), warriors would make sense, but then demons and creatures can't fit that stereotype.

So what you're proposing is that they create a warrior for a hotter part of Runeterra?

Btw Nidalee was never meant to portray Native American because no NA tribes used Cougars as their icon. She is simply a native of the jungle. Also Malzahar is Arabic. The name and the skin.

There are already Dark Skinned and Light Skinned Champions, what about culturally? I don't see any Tan skinned Latin champions (TF and Eve..no) lol

Ananichi2/28/2015, 11:42:17 PM1 votes

Is the discussion over already?

Ananichi3/1/2015, 10:14:00 PM1 votes

Well i like the idea of having darker skinned champions but i think they should be every darker race. I would like to see more Indian champions and Latin champions along with Black/African. I think this game is awesome but when it comes to diversity it isn't so good. Yeah it's a fantasy world i understand, but does that mean less people of darker complexions should exist? No Im not saying darker toned champions have to take over but there definitely needs to be more. Especially when it comes to many darker people wanting to cos-play as a league champion. I cant cos-play as anyone except maybe Nidalee but i dont want to be restricted to just her. I also think maybe some champs can have dark skins. Ryze ha an Uncle Tom skin and Lucian has a, what seems to be, albino like skin. I see no reason, since this is a game, for other champs to not have a darker complexion on a skin.

Stephenizgod3/1/2015, 10:23:46 PM1 votes

Hmm idk this is a different world and there are a whole lot of different races and skin colors. Honestly if they make a champion who happens to be black (like Lucian) then thats fine, as long as it doesnt define who they are (like its not everything about them). Btw if you ask for more black champs you gotta ask for champs of all races.

yukumari2/13/2015, 4:46:13 AM1 votes

Agreeed. It would be pleasant to have more people of color involved in the league.