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Vastaya humans vs Vastaya inhumans

Wrathof300·12/5/2018, 8:51:35 PM·9 votes·9,949 views

I had an idea in light of the recent discussions of Neeko's character design, it being more humanoid similar to that of Ahri Rakan and Xayah opposed to being more inhuman/ animal-like similar to Rengar and MonkeyKing. Personally I don't mind Neeko being of the former, and I think the "she's a Vastayshai'rei" argument is a weak one, because making her design more animal-like still does nothing to distinguish her from regular vastaya such as Rengar. The "she can shape-shift hence she more human now" argument, while more reasonable it is equally as flawed. From what I gathered the main difference between Neeko and the regular Vastaya are her shape shifting abilities and the presence of flower petals on her head and tail, but I digress.

What I want to suggest is that if you really want a "Chameleon Neeko", we petition to have Riot create a more "Chameleon" version of Neeko that can be toggled between that and her humanoid form, her being a shape-shifter it would make sense if she canonically had multiple 'original' appearances. Perhaps it just changes her face and some textures, but if you really want to see even a slightly more chameleon version of Neeko its worth the discussion imo.

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RiotWAAARGHbobo12/5/2018, 9:24:40 PM25 votes

To clarify. Neeko is better, faster at shapeshifting. Most Vastaya have some ability to change shape. Most arrive a shape that is comfortable, reflects the animal spirits connected to their tribe, and their own personality (needs wants). So it might take Rakan a few minutes to change the color of his cloak-- or a few hours to give himself stylish new horns. But he will always be kinda flashy looking -- because subconsciously he wants attention, and vaguely griffon like because that is what family and tribe reflect.

Velzard of Koz12/5/2018, 11:29:10 PM2 votes

Yeah I like that they kept the Put helmet/full-cover on on Kai'Sa.

mrmeddyman12/5/2018, 10:20:25 PM1 votes

We'll never see a true Vastayashay'rei outside of longer stories because a true shapeshifter should be formless, any attempt to make it to human will be scoffed at (Neeko is written as though she is supposed to embody what the Vastayashay'rei are about with the caveat that she isn't ACTUALLY one of them, just closer to one because she can trace her lineage back to them. Kinda a cop out imo), and making it to animalistic will make people confused (why this form over another?).