A question for those who want a gay Champion...

The Oasis·10/16/2014, 3:40:16 AM·4 votes·1,052 views

What is it you're looking for in a gay champion? How exactly do you do create one in a way that satisfies those who champion the LGBT cause without being just a blatant "I'M GAY, I'M FABULOUS, LOOK AT ME" stereotype?

When people were clamoring for a black champion it took Riot a long time to create Lucian, but a black man really isn't that difficult to portray. Just make a black man and find a cool persona (just like you would do with any white/purple/blue skinned champion). But how do you portray an openly gay person without delving into stereotypes? This is under the assumption that a fairy prancing around in short shorts slapping people and with a voice-over saying "They are such big sillies" would be frowned upon. It would certainly never end up in league. Do you just want an effeminate voice-over with lines unrelated to sexual orientation? Would a single sentence in their lore, while making an interesting character be good enough? Of course it would be on a new champion, but something like "Thresh stole the soul of Lucian's husband, and lucian is trying to free him" while keeping his current personality and voice-overs intact? Or is there something else?

If you have an example of a well-portrayed gay man or a concept of a character that is both gay and interesting and that would fit in with league I'm willing to switch my opinion that it can't be done (not that I would necessarily agree or disagree with the need for one, but maybe you can show that it is at least possible).

8 Comments

Criomhthann10/16/2014, 4:16:50 AM3 votes

... but a black man really isn't that difficult to portray.

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Just make a black man and find a cool persona (just like you would do with any white/purple/blue skinned champion).

Why can't a similar formula be applied to a homosexual?

Bryanthelion10/16/2014, 4:03:52 AM2 votes

Every minority has a balancing act when making them a character. Lucian had to have enough (and I use HEAVY QUOTATIONS HERE) "blackness" to make him not seem white-washed, but not become a stereotype.

It would be a similar balancing act, and I think you're thinking in extremes of super butch and super femme.

I personally wouldn't mind an effeminate male character, as long as it doesn't dive into the stereotype zone. Fine line, hard to balance, but, as an effeminate gay man, would LOVE LOVE LOVE fucking people up while spitting sassy one liners. But this would be better in contrast with a butch/bear/normal/fuck even velkoz can be gay for all I care character.

Cute Vegan Boy10/16/2014, 3:51:53 AM1 votes

idk just like make him hit on the attractive male champs if he like does /joke or /taunt i guess? I don't think we need a gay champ imo