It's actually amazing how Riot backed themselves into a corner with their poor handling of Varus

Tendrian·12/5/2017, 6:21:36 PM·12 votes·976 views

The new lore has pretty much been rejected by the parts of the community that actually cares about the lore and Varus as a character
They spent tons of $$$ on this giant retcon by comissioning 2 comics and a video without ever testing if the community would even enjoy their new story, leaving them unable to substantially change it without spending even more $$$.
They also decided to make the character gay out of the blue - if they ever go back on that, there will be a huge outcry from people that don't play League.

It's actually really interesting what they are going to do, because they maneuvered themselves into a position where every possible action they could take, including inaction, is gonna suck both for them and the community.

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Sharjo12/5/2017, 6:26:18 PM12 votes

It's actually really interesting what they are going to do, because they maneuvered themselves into a position where every possible action they could take, including inaction, is gonna suck both for them and the community.

Well I mean the logical progression for Riot at this point is keep going with the chosen direction since even though the boards are on fire, there's been people who've enjoyed and really resonated with the new take on Varus. Plus the supplementary material has been popular so they'll probably wanna do more.

WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO12/5/2017, 6:29:09 PM11 votes

Way to shit on all the people that enjoyed the Varus lore

redniwediS12/5/2017, 6:34:43 PM7 votes

They are not going to go back. The safest course for them would be to add in the good elements from the old Varus lore into the story of Darkin Varus. The fall of the Darkin could directly parallel Varus's old lore with the choosing duty over family and all that jazz.

Riot never goes back on a purposeful change, whether they should or not, but they can still make the most of their current situation.

Camille Ferrøs12/5/2017, 9:49:06 PM4 votes

Hmmm so what riot should instantly change the whole lore they crafted that spent much time and thought in because of few that dislike his new lore....

Tesla Effect12/5/2017, 6:49:02 PM4 votes

They said they wont go back on this decision. People ether have to deal with it or deal with it.

ReySolomon12/5/2017, 6:23:28 PM3 votes

Why varus anyway? lol.

Sett a trap12/5/2017, 8:27:41 PM3 votes

OP you’re funny if you think riot is backed into a corner. The whole thing blew off already

Asamas12/5/2017, 6:44:10 PM2 votes

For the last time! NOT VARUS IS THE GAY! And what is this homofobia, too? Yes I don't like gays but I have my own reasons and they don't include "he is a gay so I hate him because of that". The lore is nice how this two are trying to fight Varus' rage with their love. And I think that if they were a man and a woman it wouldn't be that strong. Plus that Val and Kai are not like the gays we see on TV. Yes they have their moments but most of the time they do what brothers will do for each other. They are fersome fighters but when you hear that they are gays that doesn't even mather. Did they kissed or huged once? No? Ok... And the god damn song is in my top 10.

MysterQ12/11/2017, 10:58:14 PM1 votes

And with that, and only 2 weeks, Riot has successfully ignored the Varus complaints away.