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So Riot, on the new updated Skin Splash arts for Ezreal, Master Yi, Wukong and Brand

Sharjo··16 votes·3,314 views
10/6 PBE Update

Courtesy of Surrender@20 and the amazing work they do, we're recieving updated skin splashes for Ezreal, Brand, Wukong and Master Yi. Now Riot, you know the inferno you have brought with this, so some questions for you, to get them out of the way quick!

  • Is this a trend we'll see continuing in the future? If so can we expect it more regularly or as a sort of one off every few patches?
  • Why these skins? I'd imagine it's because the splash art was so egregious you wanted them changed but some clarification would help.
  • Are you prepared for how many people are going to be yelling at you for not updating splash art for Nidalee and so many other champions?

Thank you for your time and thank you for the new skin art!

EDIT: Sorry, forget to mention, this isn't me being insistent or pushing for more skin updates are anything, I wanted to make this as a buffer so folks don't have to constantly ask questions pertaining to this stuff. Would love more splash updates; not wanting everywhere to be flooded with "NIDALEE SPLASH ART WHERE" posts and the like.

41 Comments

DwarvenGiant8 votes

http://i.imgur.com/vwMin.gif

:D

Raemar7 votes

Wow, they all look pretty amazing. Vandal Brand I especially like. That's just such a boost in personality.

...Jade Dragon Wukong though, I've gotta admit I have some mixed feelings about. The art itself looks pretty beautiful, but why the shift in tone? His old splash gave off a much more calm, controlled air to me, while between the looser stance and angry facial expression the new one feels much more aggressive. Considering both his other skins come off as pretty aggressive already, I kind of liked Jade Dragon having that contrast.

I'm not sure if its something that can be changed at this point, but personally I'd really appreciate a shift back in that direction.

yay nibbers1 votes

I dunno yo, he still seems calm and controlled to me. Now he's just not amused on top of that.

Helmight4 votes

Holy shit, Riot actually updated skin splashes? Someone stop the presses, the apocalypse is upon us!

In all actuality, I'm very excited for these updates - but it does come with a lot of questions, as you've said. Are we just getting these splashes update? And if so, why? Does this mean more skin splash updates are on the way? Hopefully we're getting an explanation soon

Good to know that Assassin Yi doesn't have a trash-tier splash anymore, at least :P

Sharjo3 votes

Yeah as you say, they're great! I'm super excited for these to hit live!

But I'm worried because of how many people are gonna flood this board and...well everywhere, asking for more for champions that have been left at the way side. Think of this as me making a buffer for that!

Helmight1 votes

Gotcha. Thanks for the thread then - I'll be sure to link people here so we can keep the discussion all in one place. Though I do hope that a Rioter drops by before too long to address our questions.

OverpoweredSoap4 votes

Meanwhile, Karma 's splash arts are still not matching her skins at all. (Which the exception of her new ones.)

Before I just seem like I'm bitching though, I'm really happy Riot's updating skin splashes, that's pretty awesome!

Sharjo2 votes

Your comment here is exactly why I made this thread; to consolidate this feedback so we don't have a million new threads asking the exact same questions. It's still a valid complaint that this shit ain't updated, but we all know how easily this can snow ball!

Forbidden Siren1 votes

I would love it if they update Sun Goddess Karma's splash art. Sakura Karma's splash isn't bad, almost identical minus showing of the legs and her Mantra of Decorum. Traditional is traditional, I wouldn't change it as I miss old Karma and it reminds me of the old days of Karma -cries-

Ignis04 votes

What about the abomination of stinger akali. That's on the same lvl as like release annie's splash art.

SinceILeftYou1 votes

^ This

Truly awful splashes. Right up there with Pharoah Nidalee and a majority of Sivir's early ones.

IcyPepper3 votes

Indeed, that was a true display of skill.

Forbidden Siren2 votes

Wow... I'm terribly surprise they're taking the time to actually update the splash arts for skins. Some need it badly.

I do have a question for Riot, will the legacy skins get an updated splash art too? Or just those that are purchasable?

That said, I'm also more surprise of some of their choices to update first as there's other skin splash that are terribad than those they decided to update in the first batch. Especially Junkyard Trundle, French Maid Nidalee, Sun Goddess Karma and even Bandit Sivir.

CasterGilgamesh1 votes

wait but vandle brand is legacy so how do they expect people to buy it?

Starfish H2 votes

I don't like Yi but that Chosen Master Yi and Assassain Master Yi skin splash art is so good.

Ligerzz2 votes

Just hope they keep Lollipoppy the same xD

KingWanahakalugi1 votes

Vandal Brands new splash fits him so much more than the old one. The this one looks more devious. I thought they should've renamed the skin Loaner Brand with the old splash. It fits the skin profile so much better now.

Sharjo5 votes

Old splash was an old, grump flame not wanting to be bothered.

New splash is a cocky, buirning inferno that's ready to tear up the street, the town, the road, and then burn 'em all to the ground.

Blade of Justic1 votes

No updated Trundle Splash?

Sukishoo2 votes

The classic? That doesn't need one.

Forbidden Siren1 votes

Since this thread is about skin's splash, he's talking about talking about Trundles skins: Lil' Slugger and Junkyard. They don't look anything like his in-game model.

Same goes with Sun Goddess Karma and a few Sion skin with his recent VU.

Sukishoo1 votes

Hmm I dunno. I think they have similarities but if you want things that are worse Nidalee is it. None of her skin splashes look right xD

Forbidden Siren2 votes

Really?!?! You honest think these have similarities between their splash and in-game model?

http://www.strategyzero.com/images/LoL/SplashArt/Trundle_Splash_2.jpg

http://www.mmorpg-tactics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/League-of-Legends-Trundle-Champion-In-Game-Skins-Junkyard-Trundle-Skin-750-RP.jpg

http://www.strategyzero.com/images/LoL/SplashArt/Karma_Splash_1.jpg

http://www.strategyzero.com/images/LoL/SkinModel/SunGoddessKarma.jpg

Ralanr1 votes

Is this really all that new? They updated ruthless Pantheon's skin splash awhile ago right?

Andy8881011 votes

wasn't that the Chinese splash.

Ralanr1 votes

Idk

GreenLore1 votes

They just replaced some older splash arts with their chinese versions.

Forbidden Siren1 votes

They only replaced a handful of skin's splash with their chinese counterpart, including Ruthless Pantheon.

This is beyond new because they're actually replacing old skin splash with genuine new splash arts. No chinese version, just plain new creations. Which has only been seen with base splash for some champions.

YuGiHo1 votes

idk why jade dragon got updated and not general wukong. jade was ok and is one of hes better skins but general is so boring, or maybe thats why and they are just going to make it a legacy skin soon. better to lock it away for no one to see than to try to improve it.

CasterGilgamesh1 votes

lol

Captain Lito1 votes

Alright gentlemen, time to petition for an "upgrade" to Foxfire Ahri. :^) Ahri

Solari Fortune1 votes

With patience comes reward, so people if we wait... more skins shall be updated, even Nidalee

TwoD1 votes

I don't play any of those champs and I ain't even mad

PopePancake1 votes

HYPE Y P E

HardcoreNooBi1 votes

Im guessing because they don't want these awful looking skins up on the jumbo trons on a stage like worlds. mediocre.

NegaDKR1 votes

Is that Ao Shin in the background of Wukongs splash, or am I just looking into things too much?

kJs1 votes

He's always had that Dragon behind him, even on his old splash. But now that I think about it, you might be right, it could be Ao Shin all these years.

kJs1 votes

Assassin Master Yi has the exact same colour scheme as Classic Shen.

xVaseFullofAcidx1 votes

I think one that needs to badly be redone is spectacular Sivir I adore the skin in game so very much but I hate when i have to see the splash art when im on the loading screen. I am glad to see some other splashes are getting the updates they need though.

Weathered1 votes

I dont really like the new Jade Dragon MonkeyKing . Good think I bought General Wu instead xD

SinceILeftYou1 votes

Love the new MasterYi , Brand and Ezreal Splashes...

but I think Wukong's Jade Dragon splash is not as good as his first one.

It has the same issue as his original splash remake. Why do they constantly make Wu look so ugly in some of his splashes?

In his base splash he looks confident, energetic and (dare I say it) kinda sexy with his cheeky grin and powerful eyes. MonkeyKing

This new one makes him look old, grumpy and pissed off. I just don't think it fits his character. The first Jade splash at least has the cheeky youthful grin.

So yeah, either make his face look better or stick with the original.

PS. Also make sure to sort out Akali, Sivir, Nidalee, Karma and Trundle ASAP. Some true splash horrors amongst them.

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