According to Surrender@20:
There is a "The Crystal Scar WIP" map option added to the game [PBE]. Unsure what it is for exactly but these are generally used by devs to test some sort of changes.
Could this mean The Crystal Scar is getting an update? We know there's a Shuriman event/lore update coming sometime soon, so it seems only fitting!
Sharjo8 votesSee this could mean anything, including nothing at all, so I'll be the first to say don't look at this as an official confirmation of a visual update or Shurima event on the Crystal Scar or whatever. Keep your expectations low!
We clear? Yes? Good.
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Ok Now that that's out of the way, I'm SO ON BOARD for a Crystal Scar VU to make it the crystal desert den thing that it is in the lore now. I want that Brackern lore! This'd be a great means of exploring Skarner's place in Shuriman history, would help explain what happened to the Brackern in the new lore, and could tie in with Nasus, Renekton, and potentially other Ascended of the era.
Also maybe they could bring back Ascension! BHJCBASHJBCAS
clears throat and regains compusure
Remember, keep expectations in check! This could be nothing at all!
But OMG I so want a Crystal Scar VU and all that Shurima/Brackern lore.
Malicious Metal1 votesWe all //really// miss Skarner's kind!
Sharjo1 votesWE DO. WE REALLY DO.
Valor Bot2 votesOk Now that that's out of the way, I'm SO ON BOARD for a Crystal Scar VU to make it the crystal desert den thing that it is in the lore now. I want that Brackern lore! This'd be a great means of exploring Skarner's place in Shuriman history, would help explain what happened to the Brackern in the new lore, and could tie in with Nasus, Renekton, and potentially other Ascended of the era.
Also maybe they could bring back Ascension! BHJCBASHJBCAS
clears throat and regains compusure
Remember, keep expectations in check! This could be nothing at all!
But OMG I so want a Crystal Scar VU and all that Shurima/Brackern lore.
I wasn't here for the first Ascension event so if they do bring it back I'd be so hyped to try it out for myself. Also, if The Crystal Scar is getting a visual overhaul then maybe we'll see a Skarner VU as well?! Ok, now I'm blowing this way out of proportion.... <.<
I will say though, it's very unusual to see any changes related to The Crystal Scar crop up on the PBE at all, so it is probably something worth noting.
Malicious Metal3 votesSkarner doesn't need a VU at all. And trust me, if they change his voice I'll have my pitchfork ready.
Valor Bot1 votesBut he's had the same model and splash art since his release in 2011! Compare him to Champions like Illaoi and Tahm Kench and he seems like a pretty worthy candidate for a VU.
GreenLore2 votesHe did receive a texture update once(note this was before texture rebalances were a thing).
https://noobabble.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/skarner-tu.jpg?w=676
Though it really does look weird that his massive claws are attached to tiny arms who are located above his legs,so I think he could need a VU(but others look way worse than him)
Fillai1 votesSee this could mean anything, including nothing at all, so I'll be the first to say don't look at this as an official confirmation of a visual update or Shurima event on the Crystal Scar or whatever. Keep your expectations low!
We clear? Yes? Good.
...
Ok Now that that's out of the way, I'm SO ON BOARD for a Crystal Scar VU to make it the crystal desert den thing that it is in the lore now. I want that Brackern lore! This'd be a great means of exploring Skarner's place in Shuriman history, would help explain what happened to the Brackern in the new lore, and could tie in with Nasus, Renekton, and potentially other Ascended of the era.
Also maybe they could bring back Ascension! BHJCBASHJBCAS
clears throat and regains compusure
Remember, keep expectations in check! This could be nothing at all!
But OMG I so want a Crystal Scar VU and all that Shurima/Brackern lore.
1000000% agree especially the part of Brackern/Shurima lore, but i kinda liked the idea of Crystal Scar beign place of battles between Noxus and Demacia, and that the Brackern were discovered there, the new lore is good too :)
Tesla Effect1 votesThere are four possible thematic choices for the Crystal Scar VU. Shurima, Mount Targon, Brackern, and Ionia (all of which, besides Freljord in late summer, were mentioned to be locations that will get some lore expansion this year).
Peridition1 votesIt seems to be pretty confirmed that its in the Wastes of Shurima.
Skarner is still the guardian of the Crystal Scar in his new abridged lore.
> Skarner, the crystalline guardian, defends the entrance to a realm deep beneath the Shuriman wastes. The few who survive trespassing his domain describe a creature of terrifying intelligence, anger, and precision. What this merciless creature protects, no one knows.
Rebonack1 votesI wouldn't mind a visual update to the Crystal Scar. Not one bit. If Riot replaced the Blind Pick and Draft queues with a single Blind Draft I would be overjoyed.
DrMrStark1 votesAlso please give me Champion Mastery on Crystal Scar.
Ironclad Dragon1 votesI wish they just retcon'd the Crystal Scar into Shurima.
