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FEEDBACK on New Pug'Maw texture.

Spyx·3/11/2017, 12:35:30 PM·22 votes·16,893 views

First of, thanks Riot for making this ADORABLE new skin. I absolutely love it to bits! (I know the skin is still WIP, but they asked for feedback, so here it is.)

So they showed the new updated texture for Pug'Maw skin, and there are a few things I'd wanna say. Old: https://i.gyazo.com/d36e23ace2d285cd1665ada7935640a6.png New: https://i.gyazo.com/52bc0dac23a25ec794b5d5afc462b5ce.png

In all honesty, I DO like the new darker caramel-colored version, and the black eye lids make him look adorable! However...He now lacks a lot of detail which I found really awesome, which was on the old texture.

Here's new texture with activating his "W". (NEW LEFT | OLD RIGHT) (Please click to zoom-in!) https://i.gyazo.com/169c95306285e7e5fcdce683ed63c2b5.png https://i.gyazo.com/f632eaf1402d327ea5eabecf29509627.png

The old texture, you were able to see his green-glowing eyes a LOT better. same goes for the collar, it was LOT more noticeable.

My idea: Keep the darker version of Pug'Maw, but throw in some extra shading/highlights like the old texture! Would love to see that. Also, please, make his eyes during his "W" be greener again, and the collar as well. In fact, I think the actual texture for his eyes in the OLD version was a lot better... They looked more 'goofy-adorable-pug-like'. Please Riot! <3 Something in the lines of this picture: http://orig00.deviantart.net/7843/f/2017/072/0/b/yhes_by_spyxeddemon-db25zv8.png (It's not entirely correct but you get the idea.)

TL;DR: I think Pug'Maw should keept the ENTIRE OLD texture, but overlapped with the NEW texture. So it's Caramel-darker but with more detail!

Please +1 this thread if you agree c: or leave your thoughts in the comments.

(Also I realized I posted this in NA, while I'm from EUWE. but I guess it's not a problem xD.) I ALSO submitted this on Reddit , same thread but with less text. I also uploaded an image there with 'ideal' colors and shading. Please bump it guys so Riot sees it!KogMaw

24 Comments

Madkip Moxxi3/11/2017, 3:30:50 PM8 votes

I agree; the new Pug'Maw texture lacks a fair amount of the facial detail that made the old Pug'Maw so special. The new base coloration is great, but the eyes and face look muddied. The separation between the iris and pupil on the updated skin is difficult to discern, and the forehead lacks the highlights that added shape and character to the original.

I like the skin, but I am significantly less likely to purchase it in its current state. I greatly prefer the first Pug'Maw that appeared on the PBE.

GreenLore3/11/2017, 2:09:04 PM6 votes

Yeah I too liked the old one better,because of the details.

And I also have to say that the old texture felt a bit more uncanny,which is actually a plus for this skin.

normie sIayer3/11/2017, 8:26:34 PM6 votes

PUGS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOOK DERPY RITO PLS

Lee Cinderella3/11/2017, 6:02:22 PM6 votes

Coming from a pug owner, the many wrinkles that a pug has on their head is a very necessary characteristic and I feel like the texture update just took all of that away. Honestly, if this version goes to live I might not care to get it :(

IGotScuttleCrabs3/11/2017, 8:13:42 PM5 votes

My family has owned several pugs. The original IS a pug. It almost looks like they scanned one. The new one simply looks like a generic cartoon dog. It honestly went from an insta buy to a maybe I'll buy for me.

Carpe Victoria3/11/2017, 11:41:19 PM5 votes

The new one suits Riot's current skin art style. It is currently cartoony and saturated. But because this skin is so visually plain (no clothes or weapons etc) i do agree they need to bring back the wrinkle and fur details. Especially the bulgy eye wrinkle...because thats what pugs look like.

Grimm Howl3/11/2017, 4:25:05 PM4 votes

They noted when the new softer texture was uploaded to the PBE that this is still a work in progress.

Lauchmelder3/11/2017, 6:09:07 PM2 votes

I'd like the new eyes with the old rest of the skin.

EchoZeero3/11/2017, 7:19:21 PM2 votes

The new color is a tad better but it's not worth the loss of detail. Who decided to use the photoshop blur tool on it? The new one looks like a texture made for a tablet game. Also, look at that awful transition (or lack of) where the ears meet the head, that's sloppy and unprofessional.

[slayer-jinx-unamused]

Spooky Bunny6243/12/2017, 12:05:23 PM2 votes

Please add the fur and details back to the skin. Coloring is nice in the new version too, but not realistic enough. I prefer the old one in every way - I won't buy this if they keep the new look. The old one looks like a real pug, I absolutely love it. The new one is just..meh. It looks like a character from really bad animation film. (I know it is wip but just saying ;-;)

FastAsHeck3/11/2017, 7:16:06 PM2 votes

unpopular opinion: I hate pugs with a burning passion and this makes me want to puke

Blakiepug3/13/2017, 8:59:21 PM1 votes

I like the original, more pale colors, but he certainly looks better in your mock-up with the detail added back in than he does currently on PBE. :)

Robertsmash3/11/2017, 10:46:44 PM1 votes

the skin looks like nightmare fuel to me tbh

Spyx3/14/2017, 1:13:16 PM1 votes

Can't get this thread to become popular on Reddit sadly x( I hope Riot sees this thread though... they ask for feedback, and I heard they mainly get their feedback almost only off Reddit. I hope not...