Who decided to give Zoe a Disney feel?

Linna Excel·Nov 3, 2017·30 votes·11,014 views

I really like the thematic design of the new champ. Who came up with the idea to go that route? Also, did her kit come before her theme or was her theme based on the kit you guys had come up with?

31 Comments

RiotReav3Nov 3, 201748 votes

We never intended the give Zoe a Disney feel. I think her head proportions are what people are responding to when they say "Disney feel," as Zoe isn't the first colorful Champion we have made.

The reason she has a bigger head proportion is similar to why Annie does. When we tried to give her a normal sized head proportion many people were reading her as much older then she was (People felt she was like 16-17.) We struggled with this a lot in early development. Once we put the bigger/cartoony head & eyes everyone immediately felt she looked like a kid. I imagine if we ever did a VGU for Annie we would likely do similar proportions to make sure she still feels like a child.

KloqdqNov 3, 20171 votes

That makes a whole lot of sense.

Risk of FateNov 3, 20172 votes

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Linna ExcelNov 3, 20172 votes

Yeah, Extra Credits is a good way to learn about stuff like this, even if James completely screwed up the Prey episode.

Xenos von FaneliNov 3, 201711 votes

I would also say the look of Zoe combined with the music on her teaser gave some strong Kingdom Hearts vibes, which was made in part by Disney.

thecowleyNov 3, 20171 votes

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I would also say the look of Zoe combined with the music on her teaser gave some strong Kingdom Hearts vibes, which was made in part by Disney.

yeah she would fit in with Sora and the gang. I was already stoked after seeing her trailer, now just a bit more to it

TerozuNov 3, 20174 votes

So how old is she? Im getting an 9-11 vibe.

Rude NameNov 4, 20175 votes

Uh oh, 9/11 vibes, I'm reporting you for suspicious activity

Linna ExcelNov 3, 20171 votes

Interesting.

I think it worked out for the best, even if that wasn't the intention.

Evil YasuoNov 3, 20172 votes

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We never intended the give Zoe a Disney feel. I think her head proportions are what people are responding to when they say "Disney feel," as Zoe isn't the first colorful Champion we have made.

The reason she has a bigger head proportion is similar to why Annie does. When we tried to give her a normal sized head proportion many people were reading her as much older then she was (People felt she was like 16-17.) We struggled with this a lot in early development. Once we put the bigger/cartoony head & eyes everyone immediately felt she looked like a kid. I imagine if we ever did a VGU for Annie we would likely do similar proportions to make sure she still feels like a child.

Well you guys nailed it then. First seeing her I immediately could tell she was a kid champion.

VekknaNov 3, 201720 votes

DId you intend for Zoe to evoke the feeling of seeing this?

https://40.media.tumblr.com/8b37e2e5847e4cd04643fd6ddd54cb0a/tumblr_npnhisOedL1ryswl8o9_1280.png

If that was your goal, it was a runaway success.

xelakerNov 4, 20174 votes

I thought we agreed that this abomination would stay in the abyss where it belongs!

Jeddy017Nov 4, 20178 votes

You can't keep the LolliPoppy locked away. It's far too powerful for that. It will always return to remind us mortals of true terror.

Jeddy017Nov 3, 20171 votes

I imagine if we ever did a VGU for Annie we would likely do similar proportions to make sure she still feels like a child.

And thus a very small ray of hype & excitement was ignited in my League ~~hating~~ loving soul. But then that ray was quickly consumed by the realization that an Annie VGU won't happen for at least 5-7 years.....if League is still a thing by then.

EkyonKunNov 4, 20171 votes

I think it's the bubbly (no pun intended) personality. She seems like such a lovable and goofy airhead that I immediately thought Disney. I LOVE IT XD I can't name any champions that reach her level of silliness. She reminds of Star vs. The Forces of Evil.

Sexy Jack RabbitNov 4, 20171 votes

Maybe if she wasn't in a crop top it wouldn't be so creepy.

RozzetaNov 4, 20171 votes

Let's be honest here. its IMPOSSIBLE for anyone who has seen any Disney/Pixar movie to believe this.

sad þoyNov 4, 20172 votes

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We never intended the give Zoe a Disney feel. I think her head proportions are what people are responding to when they say "Disney feel," as Zoe isn't the first colorful Champion we have made.

The reason she has a bigger head proportion is similar to why Annie does. When we tried to give her a normal sized head proportion many people were reading her as much older then she was (People felt she was like 16-17.) We struggled with this a lot in early development. Once we put the bigger/cartoony head & eyes everyone immediately felt she looked like a kid. I imagine if we ever did a VGU for Annie we would likely do similar proportions to make sure she still feels like a child.

If you do VGU Annie you should make it as if she's now a teenager or a grown woman :p twist in some lore, that'd be sick!

ULTRAF0RCENov 4, 20171 votes

Riot has repeatedly said that they aren't going to age up characters within League of Legends.

HalcyonDwellerNov 3, 201711 votes

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/299/774/03b.jpg

MelledoneusNov 3, 20175 votes

No one lives free like Gaston Makes me flee like Gaston No one creeps the living hell out of me like Gaston

Linna ExcelNov 3, 20171 votes

Oh what a guy that Gaston

ZedUsanGovosNov 3, 20174 votes

I swear if those orbs start singing mid-game, I'm running it down Riot HQ with full Tear stacks. item 3070 summoner 6 summoner 4

RavenhaleNov 3, 20173 votes

TBH, I feel like she's more of a Dr. Seuss character than Disney with those amusing facial expressions.

Aatrox Mid 1v5Nov 3, 20172 votes

Its the internet. People like getting all rustled up over every little thing

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOONov 3, 20171 votes

I believe they form a theme first, the kit is created to convey that theme.

XIII VanitasNov 3, 20175 votes

Not always. Sometimes everything starts from a simple concept, like a new game mechanic they want to introduce as an ability.

JhonTeemonNov 4, 20171 votes

cheerleader zoe skin

TalvarenNov 4, 20171 votes

Why EXACTLY does everyone feel she's Disney inspired? I mean sure Disney is one of the goto places for "sweet and bubbly" but I don't think her appearance or presence exactly says Disney.

PlacentasNov 4, 20171 votes

It's the Pixar facial features. They're large and exaggerated to help convey her emotions and exaggerate her young age.

So technically it is similar to Disney but it's also kind of a basic design usage at this point. Kids have larger heads and facial features than adults, it's a very common cartooning technique.