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I’m grateful for Nunu & Willump

Phieldworker·12/8/2018, 10:03:07 PM·135 votes·20,651 views

I’ve been playing more Nunu & Willump recently and it reminded me how how happy I was when they came out as a rework.

To give a backstory. My wife and I were expecting a baby boy in November. I was super excited to tell the league lore stories to him as bed time stories. Then the unfortunate happened and our son died. This happened at the same time Nunu’s new lore and rework were released.

After a week of grieving I started reading the new lore and stories about Nunu’s mom telling him stories about the world of Runeterra brought back how excited I was to do the same with my son. And so from then on this champion had a special spot in my life. I know it’s silly because it’s just a game character and Riot didn’t create him for me, but when I’m running around the rift with a snowball and hear Nunu’s voice and playfulness I know that’s how my son would have been. Full of excitement, adventure and imagination. Thanks again Riot for an awesome champ and lore.

Edit: I promise this was not a “woe is me” post. It was more of a even with everything that happen we can still find joy, type of post.

36 Comments

Asamas12/8/2018, 10:15:50 PM28 votes

As I was reading it was just one of the dozens of posts I go throught every day (I have life I swear) but it got me off guard and let me say sorry for your loss. I feel you to an extend tho. Nunu for me is just a silly boy full of joy riding a yeti bear thing with happy childhood even without his most loved one. It makes me smile everytime I hear some of his funny quotes. I am happy that that particular champion helps in some way people or at least one.

So as jax says https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/c/c4/Jaximus.move6.ogg/revision/latest?cb=20121127045920

Eleshakai12/8/2018, 10:05:39 PM19 votes

It's awesome that this story helps you cope. Thank you for sharing... I'm sure the writers at Riot behind this will be thrilled to read about this.

RyzeTheSmurfMage12/8/2018, 10:48:37 PM17 votes

I'm sorry for your son.

rtbf22561824112/9/2018, 1:49:32 AM11 votes

I wonder what the 2 people downvoting were thinking. Some people really are desperate to stand out.

Anyway, nice to know you're not completely devastated beyond comfort. Life goes on, and you must too. For your son and for your wife.

As must she. Stay strong, both of you and see you in-game perhaps if you ever visit the EU. :P

The Goodest Boy12/9/2018, 4:49:25 AM6 votes

Im so very very sorry for what you must have had to go through.

I havent personally had any similar loss, but I love love love Nunu's lore and voice lines as well. His voice actor is amazing, and they got him to be very childlike and endearing without being annoying like Zoe.

When I first watched his reveal trailer, it was the most excited I think I''ve ever been for a character. They're just so genuinely loveable and funny to watch, and Nunu has been my go-to tank ever since.

Also, and I mean absolutely no disrespect by this, but it's kind of interesting as well that Nunu's lore in a way mirrors your life. You lost your boy and have had to learn to cope with that, and Nunu is missing both of his parents and has had to get by with that as well.

its amazing what happens when riot puts genuine thought and love into their characters :)

have a great day sir!

Nevrankroaton12/10/2018, 9:30:19 AM4 votes

I think Nunu and Willump are honestly such a beautiful innocence and positive add to this game, you know when there is some champions in the game where you surprise yourself to listen to their lines? Nunu is exactly that, it is pure joy, it is adorable, I honestly want to play them everytime I need something positive and calm.

All my thoughts are with you and your wife.

DonatellaVersace12/9/2018, 6:14:23 AM3 votes

Bless you and your wife, as well as your son. It brings me joy to know you have a way to cope through something as simple as a character in an online game. I wish for you and your wife good fortune and happiness. It is what you deserve most.

<3

Kled Man Walking12/9/2018, 2:13:41 AM3 votes

hey, i'm sorry to hear about your loss. i have a similar experience. my dog had to be put down on the day nunu's teaser came out. nunu and willump always remind me of the special sort of magic a child and pet share.

they're really something special, and i hope riot knows that.

Envonyx12/9/2018, 2:36:34 AM3 votes

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ModCaptainMårvelous12/9/2018, 3:34:47 AM3 votes

Fuck, that's some heavy stuff man.

I'm glad you found solace in this, however,

Hunkcules12/9/2018, 10:18:35 PM3 votes

Tears

UlyssesISR12/9/2018, 10:48:18 PM3 votes

My condolences friend.

CarameI Frappe12/10/2018, 2:53:02 AM3 votes

I’m tearing up ... shit. Please take my like and I salute you for being such a great human being. A reminder as to why we should always cherish what we have.

Tiniest Turtle12/9/2018, 2:04:11 AM2 votes

I'm glad this game can do something like that for you, and I'm sorry for your loss. Many people just don't realize what a character or a game can do for someone and the meaning it can have to them.

Gilgayu12/9/2018, 4:20:25 AM2 votes

Nunu and Willump make me almost jealous.

They are so close together that they are almost like 1 person (or yeti). It is something completely different from romance, or else Riot would made two separate champions like in the case of Rakan and Xayah. I really ilked the fact that the champion is called Nunu and Willump, because that means both of them are equally important, and without each other they are nothing. The short story is also heart-warming, and I sincerely hope that you and your wife would find what you are looking for in that friendship

Diar12/9/2018, 3:04:51 AM2 votes

Sorry for your loss :(

Ifneth12/9/2018, 5:34:51 AM2 votes

:( hug

Proxyo12/9/2018, 8:38:10 PM1 votes

Thank you for sharing your story i hope that the pain you feel is alleviated by the enjoyable time you spend playing nunu & Willump <3.

Phhase12/9/2018, 3:01:47 AM1 votes

My condolences, ami.

Dr Dog12/10/2018, 4:34:12 PM1 votes

3 downvotes? some people man

Spekkıo12/10/2018, 5:05:15 AM1 votes

Why do posts like this piss me off instead of make me sympathize?

I don't understand myself sometimes.

UrPalAl12/10/2018, 7:02:46 AM1 votes

Ever since about a year ago, I very rarely browse the boards unless it's linked on Reddit or Google News (y'all are pessimistic cirkle-jerkin' hive-minded toxic little shits sometimes). I honestly don't know how I got to this post in the first place, but I had to log in just to respond. I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss and I'm glad you found joy in little things like this.

It's been a while (now in college), but I still remember how excited I was as an only child to finally have a little brother. I was excited to introduce him to video games, Smash Bros, Legend of Zelda, and eventually games like LoL. He died shortly after birth and it was so devastating for me, but I found happiness in other things too in a similar way you did and it helps you get through it a lot.

Obviously it's going to take some time to heal, but if you attempt again for a child I hope everything goes well. You seem like you'd be a great father too. Much love for you and your family, and good luck on the rift!

Vlada Cut12/10/2018, 11:35:06 AM1 votes

Sure, tell him spooky stories of the Shadow Isles for Halloween. :P

Summonah1236912/9/2018, 9:44:14 AM1 votes

Damn, sucks to lose a child. He's in Heaven now.

mattjohn87312/9/2018, 3:53:20 PM1 votes

My condolences.

Poppy WebMD12/9/2018, 3:58:20 PM1 votes

I came here to bitch about akali, not to cry [zombie-nunu-tears] hey man im sorry to hear, hope things brighten up your way