"I didn't see that VU coming." or Nobody Expects the ChampUP Inquisition!
Hi.
How's it going?
Good. Good. Glad to hear it.
Anyway, we all know the deal with certain visual updates, mainly of the larger scale variety. The 
's, the 
's, the 
's. Also, the biggun's like 
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Recently you may have noticed some more "smaller scale" VU's that the ChampUP team has been doing. 
, 
and most recently 
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Those last two types of projects are of interest because we didn't used to do them, but recently we've dug around and noticed that we can take some older champions that have relatively healthy rigs but replace models and even tighten/add animations. That's resulted in some "MTU's" which incorporate model and texture updates. While in the past we sort of worried that we'd be unable to keep up the pace that ChampUP wanted to burn at, we noticed a lot of opportunities in areas where we can get a lot of bang for the buck in, primarilly, the model/animation/VFX department without having to scrap an entire character.
SO! Onto my my questions.. Of course there's the BIG wish list. The VU's (or Gameplay & Visual Updates) that we're all frothing at the mouth to see someday. Champions like: 
, 
, 
, etc.
But with the prospect of MTU's and other "low scope" projects (I say that in quotes because that term is relative) we have some new options.
If you had to pick champions you'd like to see updated models with some possible animation/VFX/etc changes, who would it be?
Who do you think is in a place that could use some model love?
Who do you think has a solid design but wouldn't mind seeing a higher fidelity version of, or perhaps an updated look that incorporates some new design elements but stays true to the spirit of the champion?
Who's in a good spot thematically but could use some updating to match either their faction, region, allegiances, League's evolving style, whatever?
Do you think Leona could use some love? (say yes)
Just curious to see what you think. We have some ideas, we see some opportunities, but I'd love some input.
CLARIFICATION! This stuff has *nothing *to do with gameplay.
And as always with this sorta stuff..
Her updated splash made me realize she can look real cool with her current theme. Her flame particles need an update
His variety in skins is lacking. He has opportunity to look cooler in model. Also could use a particle update on those flames
She floats and isn't melee. I like that her face in the new splash is distinct and looks like no other female champion. Now her model needs to show that. (yes i know she is one of the first "VUs" to be releases)
At first i didn't want admit he could use an MTU because I want cooler animations, interactions with Kassadin and others, and also his R to come out of his eyes instead of mouth (looks bad imo). But he is also a floater who doesn't really depend on his auto attack animations too much
His model just does not do justice to the champion. Besides Underworld, all his models translate horribly from splash. He could look a lot better if they simplify the design on his base skin (its too busy), and fix his other skins
Imo he could use some tweaks to make his look cooler. Plus his particles could use an update
Her armor could use a pass in design
His auto attack animations are on point actually, just needs new model base and to change his recolors into variety, needs solidified theme
great potential for animations, VO, particles
He has no legs. his proportions are no bueno
Great potential for animations, solidified theme/direction, VO
At first I disliked his armor design, but after seeing his updated splash i see that it can not only work, but look friggin badass. Needs a VU because his auto attack animations are horrendous (that body-whack tho), and his idle stance is ridiculous
Needs solidified theme, attire, and lore. Huge potential for animations ( can have like 3 animations for auto attacks, 3 for empowered attacks). Watching a Jax fight would be beautiful
void blade could look so cool.great potential for animations, Needs a bit of a redesign imo, VO
This berserker needs to be taken to the limit. could be such a cool addition to Freljords lineup
Needs a bit of a redesign, solidified look and theme, needs updated animations on auto attacks (Azir's soldier's attacks look better than this guys'), needs better animations on abilities ( that heartseeker strike... he flicks his wrist -__-)
My boy has much potential to be one of the coolest look Noxians
SGU and his new splash show that Udyr has much potential
Much potential in theme, needs upgraded particles model, and animations
yet. I think that 
due to her freakish plastic abomination she calls her hair. But then...I'm afraid what a VU would do for the "rest" of her if you know what I mean. Don't want another Sejuani to happen.
whose dashing running animation is seriously jarring with how slow she actually moves, 
, 
, and 
simply needs to have their models scaled up so that they aren't just "giant midgets"
Take a little* time to give Veigar a minor texture update if you wish, but know that if the tables were turned, he would show you no mercy.
is in need of some love. With Victorious Morgana this is most evident, she is just way too skinny, and her dress isn't rounded as it should be or it's not very flowy as it is in ghost bride, where the dress looks like a dress. Morgana has a very angular and sharp outfit and it doesn't look like a dress but more of a tent!
could all use updates and maybe solidify that they're a trio. The current symbol they share is just a squiggly that looks dumb and uninteresting.
could all keep a similar rig and be big wins. Lulu has a weird face that should be updated to be more like how trists will after her soon to come update (less football-head, more round and cute).
could use a bit more touch ups. He did get a previous VU but could use some more work and also an update to his other skins that didn't get VU'd at all.
Could def use some touch ups. Maybe a small scale MTU.
could use a full relaunch style thing. I know it's been talked about, but not recently.
has been discussed regarding freljording her up a bit. Her current theme is really blandly executed (bow looks boring and dress is plain). Maybe that's a good thing, or maybe not. I personally think she could have a new classic base which would basically just be a new skin replacing her base that looks more furry and cold-weather suited. That would mean the current base becomes traditional Ashe I guess. Also, freljord Ashe could be made more differentiated.
(just something for that smoke tail! it bothers me sooo much, theres no rig just particles right?)
