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Tristana and the Yordlefication ♥

Aeces·1/14/2015, 5:14:26 PM·43 votes·10,089 views

Really, really well done Ququroon/design team! http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Tf8YDG2qRQ/VLVsHS6aZlI/AAAAAAAAhMY/uDG5WAZX4Ts/s1600/tristana_promo_background_-_2.jpg

She looks ayordable (adorable) now and the not-so-good-looking pale/blue skin receiving a purple tint just increased her awesomeness by a lot. Her ears aren't a problem either imo, fits her race and the colors used are wonderful too. We are able to associate her with the Yordles now. I was told she belonged to another race before, along with Poppy and Lulu.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B69lpBBaVeY/UUtAikRZcoI/AAAAAAAADdY/cd0ymOd2VXE/s1600/the+smurfs+9.jpg

She reminded me of this ^ before, but now all I see is awesomeness ♥

Ququ's questions I'm able to answer:

Does this still read as Tristana to you?

Yes, despite the significant improvement in appearance she retained her identity very well.

Is there a particular skin that stands out to you?

I'm really surprised about Riot Girl. Love the colors and outfit. definitely my favorite!

Do you feel we missed anything important in this update?

I think many were complaining about Tristana having an escape plus another potential one (ult). Adding her gradual long range to the list, she annoys alot of people lategame x). I'd look into her R's knockback.

Also, a question: Will the other skins have customized skill animations? For example, Firefighter Tristana's Q turns blue/watery, she jumps on a firefighter trampoline to make the big W jump, her E is a water balloon, and a water blast for the ult.

I'm not able to comment here http://boards.pbe.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/champions-gameplay-feedback/7ioscWNR-tristana-jumps-into-action so I made a thread in this section. I couldn't help but compliment the responsible team :3

86 Comments

Oleandervine1/14/2015, 9:02:26 PM12 votes

I love her new look. Those of you complaining about the mid drift clearly haven't ever seen military gunners in places like the jungle or desert. Its common for military back liners to wear tank tops, so her wearing one that shows skin is unique and showcases her edginess that Poppy and Lulu will never have.

Levyathyn1/14/2015, 5:55:37 PM9 votes

Let me tell you, I was going over the completed review of all the skins (except my beloved Guerilla, =( at least for now) on Surrender@20, and as I looked at each skin, I thought to myself, "Man, they didn't really change anything except the ears." But when I compared it to the old versions of every skin, even default, I was shocked by how different they looked now. Truly, I think this change brings Tristana in line with exactly how I've always thought she should look. So I'm happy there. And now, her identity as a burst AP attacker or an AD carry is more unique, with her ability to make a skilled burst rather than just play as a W + R champ, or a Q + right click one.

And I like that she has a damaging ability that affects turrets.

gubigubi1/14/2015, 8:13:53 PM7 votes

How does this post have 26+ votes on she looks awesome but it only has 7 upvotes as a post... people you need to learn to bump things up so Riot and other people can see you guys like this lol.

Baval1/14/2015, 11:58:24 PM5 votes

RIP Meglings, never forget.

Conncept1/14/2015, 7:49:45 PM5 votes

It looks good, but it kind of defies her role as a military leader, just as much as the old bikini warrior Sejuani. If her lore is changed to where her new look fits, she's just a random gunner, rebel, merc or whatever; then okay.

But otherwise, this isn't acceptable. Heimerdinger is a scientist, wears a lab coat. Corki and Rumble are pilots, both wear coverall suits. Teemo is a jungle scout, wears jungle fatigues. Lulu is a mage, wears robes. Poppy is a ambassador to a militant country, wears battle regalia. Tristana is a Special Forces unit commander, and she wears... a clubbing outfit?

Overall the Yordles seem to be a pretty practical race. So is the yordle military sexist or something? Women not allowed in if they don't show some skin? I just can't see any logical explanation for how her clothes have been stylized.

GuiltyGecko1/14/2015, 8:11:30 PM4 votes

Love the new Tristana. I believe Riot's direction with yordles is great overall. I can't wait to see what they do with the rest of them. Particularly rumble and Lulu.

Baval1/15/2015, 5:02:13 AM4 votes

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Zlixir1/15/2015, 11:33:40 AM3 votes

♥_♥

Tapu Fini1/15/2015, 2:11:10 AM3 votes

The ears and eyes still feel really huge, to me. Cartoon-like... It's nice, over all, I just don't know that she feels particularly Yordle to me. Being short is really the only thing I see with her.

She looks like an Asura (Guild wars)

KeydiamX1/15/2015, 3:05:45 PM3 votes

She looks so good right now...I directly bought her and will await her update!

TsunaFlame1/15/2015, 6:31:43 PM2 votes

Why didnt they change the auto attack animations for the Buckaneer and winter skin for Tristana and their Ticking timer bomb... those two should have at least been cannon balls and snowballs not just scale shell pellets and those spike balls should have been somthing else like for the winter one it could have been a jingle bell jingling till it explodes to snow

Jesus is Savior1/15/2015, 1:30:34 AM2 votes

Did.... Did they honestly add VO lines for when she buys items?

Can.... Every other champion have this too please? ty

USG Morta1/15/2015, 4:00:30 AM2 votes

i cant be the only one who thinks that bandle city is in like a jungle area, so i just assumed she had either rolled up or cut her shirt because its fking hot where she lives.

Jeddy0171/15/2015, 1:21:28 AM1 votes

With Heimerdinger & Gnar as male examples & Tristana as the female example,we now have a good idea of how Riot plan to make the yordles look.I can certainly say I'm interested to see how this goes. Obviously,Poppy is the next yordle in the update line,but I wonder who's after her.I say the number 1 candidate is:Kennen.

Imagine the community's reaction when Teemo gets his update,which would most likely be the same level as Trist.