Twisted Treeline and Howling Abyss should get a Summoners Rift level Visual update.

Skorch··10 votes·686 views

Obviously this takes a lot of resources and time. But for (Probably not midseason next year) Preseason 9 it might be possible.

TT and ARAM dont rake in the numbers but part of that may just be that they simply arent exactly SHOWN. Riot doesnt encourage these game modes.

And people have expressed that the ARAM only Mission for i believe the VS event was the worst mission. However I think Riot could do more to promote them anyway. Like something as simple as show them in Ads for League. And other ways Riot could come up with.

But another way for at least a fair amount of players to play these other maps is simply updating the maps. They look outdated. Sure Howling Abyss looks the best if you compare them. But when you look at the towers you can see how they have aged.

A facelift would be an amazing way to rebreath life into the modes. And they DO deserve it. They both have valid playerbases that would love to see this. As would I and I am not even a large TT or ARAM player.

Also remember the SR beta where we got little somewhat lore based icons for participating. TT and ARAM could get more lore thrown into them as well.

Now we know the Howling Abyss bridge is related to the Frozen Watchers, and Ornn lives nearby. Maybe he constructed the turrets there. Maybe make them all Ornn-like. Or maybe the towers were from the war between the Watchers and the Humans so they could represent that.

Overall it would be nice to see these maps get the beautiful graphics of the rift that those maps deserve.

Bonus points if when these maps come out we get an Ascension or Definetly Not Dominion week with at least a slightly improved Crystal Scar as well.

Please Riot make TT and ARAM great again.

[sg-soraka]

(EDIT: Forgot to add that Lissandra speech on the new HA would be cool too.)

13 Comments

Fear the Kayn3 votes

TT just got a VU a few years back, if you think it looks bad now, just look at the old version (old version was waaaaay more fun, though).

Tbh, if they make changes to Treeline, I'd actually like to see them remake the map in the old layout. A lot more people played TT back in those days, and for good reason.

Skorch1 votes

I posted this on the other comment on this thread so ill just repaste it here.

"I know that it did. But im fairly certain that it was before even the SR remake. Its do for a true remodeling. Just to bring it up to par. Ryze got reworked like 3 times after all.

I think Riot finally figured out where their standards are now that they are a few years into their game. Since now they are reworking "outdated champions" to their new standard.

I think Riot figures out where they want the game, the graphic style they want. And the complexity of champions they want. And i doubt we will be getting a major graphical upgrade, or champion complexity breakthrough. And if they do I think it would probably be a whole new game.

I know that was a semi-long response to your simple point however that is why I think that TT and the others needs an update. To bring it up to the current standard."

Minarde1 votes

TT just got a VU a few years back

That was five years ago. For reference, the SR update was three years ago, and League itself was officially released eight years ago. TT's last VU is closer to League's beta than the present day.

Fear the Kayn1 votes

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That was five years ago. For reference, the SR update was three years ago, and League itself was officially released eight years ago. TT's last VU is closer to League's beta than the present day.

Holy crap, didn't even realize it was THAT long ago. Ye support then for a TT rework, as long as they base it on the OG Treeline.

KuroCaliber1 votes

Oh God no, please don't take us back to the land of shrooms.

KestrelGirl2 votes

Howling Abyss looks decently modern as is, and someone else already mentioned that Treeline already got upgraded.

Skorch1 votes

I know that it did. But im fairly certain that it was before even the SR remake. Its do for a true remodeling. Just to bring it up to par. Ryze got reworked like 3 times after all.

I think Riot finally figured out where their standards are now that they are a few years into their game. Since now they are reworking "outdated champions" to their new standard.

I think Riot figures out where they want the game, the graphic style they want. And the complexity of champions they want. And i doubt we will be getting a major graphical upgrade, or champion complexity breakthrough. And if they do I think it would probably be a whole new game.

I know that was a semi-long response to your simple point however that is why I think that TT and the others needs an update. To bring it up to the current standard.

ZER0 21 votes

Aram looks fine, it follows the same thematic/texture that summoner's rift does and does NOT need and update... and for Twisted Treeline, only bots play it so why does it even matter?

Skorch1 votes

IMO Aram is slightly outdated and could use an update. Especially with Ornns release. ARAM to my knowledge has at least slightly outdated textures, and REALLY outdated towers. Not to mention ARAMs severe issues with colorblindness.

And if TT really was bots why has Riot made a conscious effort to try to balance the mode more. TT still has a fanbase of it, and they can use an updated map.

ZER0 21 votes

ehhh I disagree

Arakadia1 votes

TT and ARAM look really good imo. TT could use a texture update in some areas maybe but the only thing it really needs is new jg mobs.

Skorch1 votes

While I think it COULD use a texture update. Now that you mention it Shadow isles themed mobs would be pretty cool. I mean i guess technically ghosts kinda count but you know.

Cyber HeroXL1 votes

HA already got one, it was called Butchers Bridge. WAS Q_Q

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