@Narrative. What do you think about Tryndamere and Olaf being from the same tribe?

Garentheon·7/3/2016, 3:23:33 PM·8 votes·10,815 views

-They both wear horned helmets -They both don't wear much clothing -They both have ults that make them go into a "rage-like" mode that makes it difficult for them to die

I think it's an opportunity to explain why they have those helmets, are dressed so little (tribe has strong resistance to cold?), why they have those abilities (ults), etc. And also to help bring some consistency with the many Freljord champions

And just because they're from the same tribe it doesn't mean they're buddy buddy all of a sudden. Tryndamere is still Tryndamere. Olaf is till Olaf

I think from a narrative standpoint it'd be an awesome opportunity. Just my 2 cents

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RiotWAAARGHbobo7/3/2016, 5:29:07 PM16 votes

My perspective is completely tied to the goals of champion team, so I can see your point. While I love visual clarity for characters and theme, I think Olaf is in need of VU and to lesser extent so is Tryn. (Both seem stable in gameplay terms (though #notmydepartment) So rather than putting them together, I would instead love to see greater visual difference between them.

From the lore perspective, Olaf is an important figure in the Winter's Claw, under Sejuani while Tryndamere is "closely allied" with Ashe. Eventually these tribal affiliations hopefully will also further visually separate these two warriors.

And finally if champup does get around to redoing these two (again #notmydepartment) I would love to see the different personalities further highlighted in VO and gameplay. Tryndamere is young berserker-- his anger pushes him beyond normal human limits. It defines him and its power allows him to survive things a normal man wouldn't. Tryn still has a lot to learn about the world and what is worth fighting for.
Olaf, however I would say is old warrior at more peace with his emotions. He likes fighting. He's pretty happy and his search for a "worthy" death reflects this. (An Freudian death drive). Olaf's not trying to prove himself or avenge anyone.

GreenLore7/3/2016, 3:44:59 PM3 votes

Problem is that Tryndameres tribe getting killed is a pretty big part of his character,which would make it rather odd for Olaf to be from his tribe.

Lordllo7/6/2016, 6:14:08 PM1 votes

Can everyone reading this,ask if tryn and ashe are married in ask riot? thank you

MakeOutHiIIXXX7/7/2016, 10:53:08 AM1 votes

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