Fiora's cape

Weiner the Pooh·Sep 13, 2015·5 votes·1,518 views

Now that the anger and such of the new Fiora art has died down, i was just wondering, and hopefully a red could say why but why was Fiora's split cape removed? like, its such a trivial yet iconic thing, why change it?

10 Comments

suqlingSep 13, 20152 votes

my 2cents; One of the biggest concerns with the appearance of characters in-game is clarity, especially in the case for Fiora where her orientation is important, and part of her identity(as a duelist, or a swordsman?). Players need to be able to read the form instantly, hence her design has to be clean and also readable- which I believe is why the half-cape is now a full piece of cloth without the previous motif on it.

To appreciate what I mean, try zooming out on this image; http://www.newsoflegends.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fiora-Updated-Model-3-1024x6401-1024x640.jpg You'll notice that your eyes are drawn to the stark white of her cape and sword, which provides you the orientation of the model. If the cape was split within the shape, it would only add messy 'visual noise' that don't contribute to anything, except perhaps if you're looking at it static(hardly how we play Fiora).

TL;DR, VISUAL CLARITY. For artists this merits the removal of unnecessary elements, because the end-product has to relay information that you need in its context.

Weiner the PoohSep 13, 20151 votes

{quoted}

my 2cents; One of the biggest concerns with the appearance of characters in-game is clarity, especially in the case for Fiora where her orientation is important, and part of her identity(as a duelist, or a swordsman?). Players need to be able to read the form instantly, hence her design has to be clean and also readable- which I believe is why the half-cape is now a full piece of cloth without the previous motif on it.

To appreciate what I mean, try zooming out on this image; http://www.newsoflegends.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fiora-Updated-Model-3-1024x6401-1024x640.jpg You'll notice that your eyes are drawn to the stark white of her cape and sword, which provides you the orientation of the model. If the cape was split within the shape, it would only add messy 'visual noise' that don't contribute to anything, except perhaps if you're looking at it static(hardly how we play Fiora).

TL;DR, VISUAL CLARITY. For artists this merits the removal of unnecessary elements, because the end-product has to relay information that you need in its context.

tbh that sounds like a horrible excuse, like Talon's cape is the same but bigger, it doesn't distract at all. I'm sure there is science and stuff behind your argument but if that is the reason its really, really, really lame.

suqlingSep 13, 20152 votes

Talon's cape works because it indicates his model's 'back'. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0KCQciEMx0/VFoCzAYOCoI/AAAAAAAAciY/c5stKvhmGic/s1600/tal1.jpg

The cape in comparison to Fiora's is given more on-screen mass, and is also congruent to the shape of his blade- so it has the flexibility to be 'more design-y' and split like that. I think the artists did very well retaining Fiora's half-cape, along with the fact it prevents her from becoming another Talon-esque design.

Take it as lame if you will, pfha, but that's how things function yo

Weiner the PoohSep 13, 20152 votes

{quoted}

Talon's cape works because it indicates his model's 'back'. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0KCQciEMx0/VFoCzAYOCoI/AAAAAAAAciY/c5stKvhmGic/s1600/tal1.jpg

The cape in comparison to Fiora's is given more on-screen mass, and is also congruent to the shape of his blade- so it has the flexibility to be 'more design-y' and split like that. I think the artists did very well retaining Fiora's half-cape, along with the fact it prevents her from becoming another Talon-esque design.

Take it as lame if you will, pfha, but that's how things function yo

OMG i just realised who im arguing with, please please please forgive me. i love ur work btw.(donthateme please)

suqlingSep 13, 20152 votes

It's just a discussion man don't worry! Though HELLYEAH I'll wrassle anyone about this updated Fiora design, which I'm a big fan of.. but I miss the split cape and Demacian emblem just as much.

Weiner the PoohSep 13, 20152 votes

{quoted}

It's just a discussion man don't worry! Though HELLYEAH I'll wrassle anyone about this updated Fiora design, which I'm a big fan of.. but I miss the split cape and Demacian emblem just as much.

Yeah I just thought it looked cool and pretty unique which is why I'm kinda bummed it's gone is all. If I can ask, what do you like most about the update?

UomoAfideSep 13, 20151 votes

"The Suqling Signal! I must go, the community needs my expertise!" Interesting though, didn't think about gameplay clarity, i was asking this myself some days ago. Thanks for the info! :D