Sona and Janna should have a "Cosmetic Buff" like Ahri's.

Raph450·8/17/2016, 9:44:44 PM·41 votes·2,737 views

Few month ago, Ahri received what Riot called a "Cosmetic buff", which improved her tails movements to be smoother, more realistic, its' the same Tech Riot used to animate Aurelion Sol's tail. Since this "upgrade", only Pool Party Fiora got a similar use of the tech with her giggling sword but I think that some champions would need this to look a little bit more realistic in game and less "blocked" on some points. I think a lot about 's "scarfs" and hairs, which don't have a natural movement and feel very unsatisfying to watch. Same goes for hairs and "scarfs".

Here is the link for LOLKING's model viewer so you can see the animations by yourself.

What do you think about this?

34 Comments

Oleandervine8/17/2016, 10:39:50 PM23 votes

I think Janna just needs another VU and new voice lines. She looks very dated, being one of the original reworks, just like Kayle and Morgana, who also need new VUs.

bony whimsark8/18/2016, 2:11:50 AM10 votes

Can we just all give a moment of silence for how horrible Nocturne model is. Like wtf is that 2d tail my eye plssss

MagicFlyingLlama8/17/2016, 9:50:39 PM10 votes

_only Pool Party Fiora got a similar use of the tech with his giggling sword _

I.. What?

THE RlVER KlNG8/18/2016, 2:32:09 AM7 votes

Tbh I don't even mind not getting a new champ for a while if Riot just put effort into doing visual and voiceover updates for like a third of the roster. At least new voiceovers. Each new champion has pages of dialogue and awesome taunts and then there's like Zilean or Fiddle or WW who have like a dozen lines total.

Forbidden Siren8/18/2016, 1:23:22 AM3 votes

I think they gave the cosmetic buff to Lissandra's hair too. But I do agree that they should at least give one for Sona's hair.

MavenSong8/18/2016, 1:09:37 AM1 votes

Agreed, Sona could use this.

... im not biased.... nope

Onkel Malte8/18/2016, 8:59:55 AM1 votes

I'd absolutely love to see some more visual updates of Janna and Sona.

But there are actually over 75 champions in need of Visual, Voiceover or Gameplay updates, even more than Janna and Sona.

A serial feeder8/18/2016, 11:06:55 AM1 votes

Ahri tails were done as a side project by a rioter so i doubt it is something riot really prioritizes.

FantasySniper8/18/2016, 12:11:18 PM1 votes

Cassiopeia Nocturne could use the same.

Maybe even stuff like Talon 's cloak could get the same treatment.

GuardAbuse8/19/2016, 1:18:08 AM1 votes

I agree! Here's a list of all the champs that I think could make use of it (not previously stated in the thread):

Cassiopeia Nami Zyra This is actually because she has very long hair and Lissandra got that treatment before Ahri because of her hair Renekton His tail is small, but could def be a nice change. RekSai Ashe Vayne These two have very long capes, but as they're more 2d than 3d it may not be worth to code. Vayne's hair my need it as well. Chogath Again, the little tail. KogMaw Prolly not even worth doing with the tiny tail Nidalee Cougar form tail Evelynn Her little flowing things are basically the same as Janna's. Akali Long ponytail. Diana Guess what? Long hair. Also a note: I know I have a lot of champions in here because of hair. Believe it or not, I played Lissandra before and after the change, and it was a very nice and noticeable touch. Another note: I'm pretty sure they tested this mechanic on Liss then Ahri to prep for Sol because of his entire body.

Matezoide8/18/2016, 1:24:33 AM1 votes

Ahri is the only old champion that got this because she is special and her players would probably have a heart attack otherwise.

deltemp9515128/20/2016, 9:01:10 PM1 votes

Have you seen Lissandra veil/hair (whatever the hell it is)? lol it all moves together with 0 flow to it at all.