I feel like League is seriously lacking victorian/old english and fictional gothic aesthetics

Krizalid··83 votes·11,644 views

Meanwhile we have like hundreds of asian skins and many asian champions. The only champions I could think of that somehow represent the said patterns are Nosferatu/Marquis Vladimir, Vayne's Aristocrat skin and small bits of Caitlyn's design (tell me if I'm wrong, but I really can't remember anyone else. Ah, humorous gentlemen skins actually count?). I'm definitely not talking about steampunk, but the other fictional representations of 1800-1900 years. You know, like Bram Stoker's Dracula (so the fictional Transylvania in media), Frankenstein, many species of english serial killers like Jack the Ripper (Who wouldn't want to have Dr. Mundo wearing a top hat?), Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and many other fine pieces dedicated to that era. This thought actually came to my mind after playing Bloodborne, which, I must say, has the best design decisions I have ever seen in games (at least for me). Sometimes I really feel an urge to play as someone classy (in the true meaning of that word) without having to turn off the League. Thanks for reading. http://orig00.deviantart.net/de42/f/2012/342/c/9/jack_the_ripper_by_davepalumbo-d5nf3d2.jpg

111 Comments

MisterHealYoGirl23 votes

Some Galio skins could be described as Gothic, I guess. Architecturally speaking.

Krizalid11 votes

I remember playing as Galio while listening to Castlevania soundtrack. It was nice.

FacerollKatarina5 votes

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I remember playing as Galio while listening to Castlevania soundtrack. It was nice.

Ahh castlevania <3

Healz Please3 votes

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Some Galio skins could be described as Gothic, I guess. Architecturally speaking.

Who is "Galio"?

MisterHealYoGirl3 votes

item 3070 Galio item 3070

Healz Please3 votes

I don't know who that is. Goliath?

RiotKindlejack22 votes

Like this?

Jeddy0171 votes

Ha...self-promotion. I'll take it.

Riot Kindlejack2 votes

I'm just saying I'm totally down for this theme, I happen to quite like that aesthetic.

sirwaterfles2 votes

I love that snowman zac skin idea

RiotKindlejack2 votes

Yeah I love that one >XD

Stand Alone Wolf2 votes

I was thinking about a Jax the ripper skin earlier, & he could use a chimney cleaner for a weapon or something xD

Celio Hogane HD2 votes

Sure but first go and finish nocturne VU (What? You are not doing it? TRAITOR!)

RiotKindlejack2 votes

A nocturne VU would be a loooong way off sadly, although I'm really hoping gameplay addresses him sooner just to get him out of the 'poor-man's rek'sai' zone.

ExecutorDill1 votes

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A nocturne VU would be a loooong way off sadly, although I'm really hoping gameplay addresses him sooner just to get him out of the 'poor-man's rek'sai' zone.

Lol, I never ever considered Noc a poorman's Rek'Sai xD

Celio Hogane HD1 votes

I was a joke probably you forgot long time ago when we talked about in deviantart before you become a rioter XD

RiotKindlejack2 votes

Oooh! Haha >xD

I'd really like to work on Champion Update some day. They have a really challenging job; balancing skins and champion team's requirements with a functionally smaller team. They have to retain the core of what players love about champions while also bringing something unique and competitive to their gameplay. I love challenges and have been playing since 2010 so I feel like I could do some great work there. Until then, skins!

Thanks for your support all this time, it means the world to me.

Celio Hogane HD2 votes

Nah man, after the Soraka Visual Update Fanart you did i can't not keeping an eye to you, it was amazing and i know for a fact everything you make for a new champion or a updated one will look amazing.

PD: i mean come on, mecha kha'zix is one of the best skins of the game and still im so in love with the sand guardian, i don't know how much you had a hand in him, but im sure i love it.

yay nibbers1 votes

Dr. Mundo and Mr. Mundo

Ralanr14 votes

A Spring Heeled Jack like champion would be pretty cool.

Edit: Does nobody know of the legend of Spring Heeled Jack?

The Blue Rajah2 votes

No, who was he?

Ralanr5 votes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring-heeled_Jack

Basically he was an urban legend in the victorian era made famous for his inhuman leaping ability.

Speeedy Gonzalez1 votes
Mistress Madoka10 votes

Jack be nimble, Jack be Quick, Jack Jump over the Candle Stick

Chaotic Reks1 votes

Spring Heeled Jhin :O

resumed8 votes

we have so many asian characters because riot knows their weeb audience and also its mega popular in east asia

Mistress Madoka5 votes

That's Ms. Weaboo to you, buster

resumed7 votes

i bet you cant even list five characters in the popular anime Disney's Frozen

stabby himiko6 votes

Make it easier on her. Five characters from the best anime of 2014, Cory in the House.

Ebonmaw Dragon8 votes
Shield Villain2 votes

Piltover has only slight Steam Punk aesthetics scattered about. They like gears and what not, but that's about as far as it goes. Going off champions, they don't appear to distinctly steam punk, but do draw some inspiration here and there.

Caitlyn's rifle and outfit seem to be victorian/steam punk inspired. But it's only very slight. Corki Has nothing really. He's more junkyard mechanic than anything. Ezreal Has more of a rough mage appearance. Heimerdinger Old donger had brass turrets which could pass. They're more modern now. Jayce Like Cait, his weapon and clothes seem to draw inspiration but more exagerated. Orianna Has a very clear steam punk inspirations in her design. Vi Her outfit, maybe. Though her theme is more rough and rugged future than anything. Ziggs Nothing at all. He's just a bomber.

Overall the Victorian Steam Punk kinda aesthetic is just scattered about, it's not laid on too heavy. You can very clearly see where they have drawn some inspiration. But Piltover seems to only like it. Even then you have Future Tech aesthetics here and there as well. If they leaned more heavily on Steam/Victorian they'd probably ruin it.

lapengu4 votes

I think the new champion Jhin seems to fit the description you've made here. He definitely has a steampunk-y feel to him. I believe riot could do a lot with "darker" skins for him as well.

UB3R 1337 H4X4 votes

I would love a victorian Jhin skin complete with top hat and suit.

Azteryz4 votes

i can see them making a vampire champion and i know some people consider Vladimir to be the vampire champ except he isn't a vampire at all

im talking about a full on vampire draped in Victorian Gothic attire he would be melee and have his face concealed and he would be a melee champ out for blood now thats an interesting idea

Count Zubat1 votes

I'd love to have vampire warrior champion who's abilities are directly based upon the vampiric powers from books and legends (besides Twilight books).

Azteryz2 votes

ahaha his joke can be "ahhh the sun...wait why arent i glowing?"

Mael bro4 votes

Because gritty atmosphere doesn't attract typical League of Legends players.

While weeby anime like personalities Ahri Ezreal Yasuo Syndra just make people flock to them and give their money for their skins.

EDIT: downvoted by triggered animeweebs for stating my own opinion.

Transgressor3 votes

Syndra's awesome though. And her story's pretty dark, nowhere near weebshit.

Celio Hogane HD2 votes

Well i mean she is basically a angsty teenager with ultimate power, so...

KairosCrow2 votes

It's an aesthetic that would really fit nicely for some elements of Piltover and Zaun, or even Demacia and Noxus to a lesser extent. I wouldn't mind seeing it show up a bit more.

Neamean2 votes

I think the reason that we have a lot or too many Asian theme skin is because we actually have an event that revolve around it, but that doesn't mean we can't have an annual skin type to be release without it being tied to an event.

These skin could be like be what you and all of us want. Although it wouldn't be all Victorian era esq things it could maybe one year be purely Victorian the next more Steam punk and the year after that it could be Noir because even though we get Asian skin they are not the same every year I mean yes they are all Asian theme but they are not exactly the same.

Although I did say it don't have to be an event thing it still be cool to give it a name as to generalize it like for Valentine we get heart and suit if every year we get something like Victorian, steam punk, noir, or gothic what can we call it?

Also I would love a Mr. Hyde Mundo http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/3/30/Mr._Hyde.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110304200338 http://ndla.no/sites/default/files/images/F5692.jpg

Nymeara2 votes

my wallet couldnt take any more goth skins besides annie

VendettaX41 votes

we NEED a quadruped animal champion NOT NIDALEE

DorkunedAuras2 votes

RekSai

ValuedCustomer2 votes

We already have plenty more:

  • Hecarim
  • Rek'Sai
  • Volibear with Q on
  • Mega Gnar
  • Transformed Shyvana
  • Sejuani's mount
Celio Hogane HD1 votes

Ao Shin?

Sahn Uzal1 votes

A banshee skin would be cool. Some skins based on Norse mythology would be the dream for me :3 summoner 31

UB3R 1337 H4X2 votes

Mjolnir Poppy or Taric

Loki Shaco

Fenrir Warwick

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