Which do you prefer in a champion teaser: comic or video

Xodiathe4bdn1·Feb 5, 2017·7 votes·3,773 views

In the last two years champions are usually teased in one of two ways either through comics or short videos. Now both of these methods are amazing ways to showcase a champion Short videos: predominantly show an aspect of the champions goals, skills, personality and some lore of the champion on a small level through various different video styles that may suit the theme that champion embodies Comics: don't give the same visual stimulation as short videos but they go more deeply into the lore of the champion and gives us a view in the champions mind and how the interact with the world. Essentially a visual short story as that is the purpose of the comics used Personally i can't decide one which I like cause while I love each unique video , comics give me more on the lore.

28 Comments

Stars ShaperFeb 5, 20176 votes

I can answer you with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAAnY_L4Pp4

This is possibly the most hyping and epic thing made from Riot.

Xodiathe4bdn1Feb 5, 20173 votes

Yeah I can see many people preferring the videos

MistroTTCFeb 6, 20171 votes

I prefer Warick's but yeah that was pretty good.

Stars ShaperFeb 7, 20171 votes

To expand my opinion on the matter:

I like both videos and comics, they give different kind of insights because the video must be fast in putting you in the right mood and give you some visually amazing scenes in order to be of impact while the comics can spend more time into telling an actaul story. This also means that different formats fit different characters. To bring up the examples made here: Aurelion Sol and Warwick are 2 mysterious beings, one on a cosmic scale, a godlike being while Warwick is more on the "Horror Monster" side of the thing. That's why fast and visualy/sonorously (I hope that's the right word) impressive are better suited for them. Camille on the other side needs more space to make you understand her character.

Another example is Taliyah's "Homecoming", that video and soundtrack keep giving me shivers as I watch in awe the Shurima Sun Disc rising from the desert, cheating the eyes of the girl as it shines like a false Sun between the clouds.

DwarvenGiantFeb 5, 20176 votes

I feel like each of the two mediums gives a different kind of hype:

Whenever I watch a teaser like The River King, Seconds, The Star Forger Returns, The Wrath of Zaun and many more, it gets my excited, for how flashy and powerful this type of teaser is.

But whenever I read the comic types of teasers (namely: Severed Ties, the Ascent), I get more interested and intrigued and it usually helps me understand the champion a little better than I would with a cinematic/animated teaser- That's probably because it usually tells/intends to tell a story better than an action-pact cinematic.

It's a bit hard to describe, so I'm sorry for the poorly-worded explanations. :P

I'm honestly not sure what I prefer more. We haven't had many comic-type teasers, so I'm not sure if I even want to decide on one of the two.

kitcat300Feb 5, 20174 votes

While the videos are pleasing to watch, I like the character/world building that the comics give.

RiotRiot PizzaNinjaFeb 6, 20174 votes

Cool, thanks for the feedback!

LanceworksFeb 5, 20172 votes

I personally prefer comics because they tend to give better background and worldbuilding than most video game cinematics do.

Though videos are definitely way more popular with the general public. (music videos in particular).

T8 SpeedwagonFeb 7, 20172 votes

Video. The jhin teaser video was just a masterpiece of pure art. Loved it

SukishooFeb 7, 20172 votes

I like both.

VelvetCrotchFeb 7, 20171 votes

me2

WeatheredFeb 5, 20171 votes

I prefer videos mostly because of the voice actor teasing. More sensory involvement is usually better, and comics aren't necessarily the best option for that (since read pieces usually encourage the reader's imagination, but there will be a final "right" view in the end on release which can be disappointing).

OurLestradeFeb 5, 20171 votes

Well, I remember distinctly that I thought Taliyah's story reveal was particularly dull, but then I don't like her character at all. Videos do tend to get the hype going easier.

GapyboFeb 5, 20171 votes

I prefer comics in style that Camille had. It gave us a lot of insight on Camille and the world around her. Video teasers on the other hand are usually very vague with only glimpses of champions personality, look etc. but they tend to be more hype inducing; result of the low attention span of the community.

Xodiathe4bdn1Feb 8, 20171 votes

I Agree wholeheartedly, I hope all comics for a champion are of this level in art ,story and theme

Xodiathe4bdn1Feb 5, 20171 votes

With the next patch coming in a few days this week may decide whether Galio come either during the last patch of this month or the next month So I'm keeping an eye out ( mostly through sharjo😜) for any teasers

Hello I am BirdFeb 7, 20171 votes

ew emojis

Xodiathe4bdn1Feb 8, 20171 votes

Whatcha got against emojis 😡⚡️

CatastropFeb 5, 20171 votes

Either, it really depends on the presentation. However, I will admit I do have a preference for videos.

Wrathof300Feb 6, 20171 votes

Both have their benefits. If only we could get both. Imo, comics give an awesome insight to how champions go about themselves in their respective environment, however, short videos just provided that much more hype. We see the champion yet still don't know them, dragging on that hype all the way till the champ reveal page is up. I live for that feeling... strangely enough when I finally see the abilities I wish I had not, because I no longer have anything to hype about. LOl.

Anu3isIIFeb 6, 20171 votes

Why not both?!! D:

NeameanFeb 7, 20171 votes

Ekko yeah why not both

Xodiathe4bdn1Feb 7, 20171 votes

He was a once off deal Not to say other champions won't have both but with 9 new champions and 7 full relaunchs that have come after him it's safe to say a champion won't be getting a double teaser anytime soon

UltîmaFeb 6, 20171 votes

I wish there was more of both tbh.

Jeddy017Feb 8, 20171 votes

I honestly prefer both over the usual text based works. I enjoy having a visual to go along with the work I'm enjoying. I just get more enjoyment out of that. Not saying I won't read a wall of text. I'm fine with doing so if I have to. And when it comes to League lore, I pretty much have to. And I'll can still enjoy it depending on the content.

But if I have to pick, videos get my vote because the addition of audio adds to my enjoyment.