Sorry, but the new Totemic Maokai skin is hideous
Now, Maokai is one of my oldest and favorite champs. I was really excited for his VU and he looks great. However, I was disappointed to see that my favorite skin in the game has been redesigned for some reason.
Here's the new skin, and then a comparison with the old skin: http://i.imgur.com/yEqck41.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Pa4VpHo.jpg
So my first question is: Why was it changed to look like a snub-nosed man with a mustache and beard? It looks like a hobo costume or something. I really think the red looked better than this orange, too. Also, because of the new shape of the mouth, you can't really see his bottom jaw or fangs at all in-game. It ends up looking more like he's missing some teeth. The old facial patterns were really just better in every way. Some of it could definitely be simplified, but the new one is TOO simplified. It just looks like a white mask with facial hair and green eyebrows, rather than looking tribal.
Also, his arm shield is much smaller compared to both the old design and to all of Maokai's other skins. The new arm face design isn't that bad, though I'd suggest putting some white around the outside of the green part. I do like his new back spines better than the old design.
Summary of my issues with the new design:
- Face looks like creepy hobo with facial hair
- Old mask design was more interesting
- New mask shape looks less menacing, can't see jaw
- Old color scheme was better
- Arm shield too small
- He is no longer wearing nail polish (I REALLY MISS THIS)
To prove how much I love this skin, I actually dressed up as it for Halloween two years ago, which involved making myself the mask: http://i.imgur.com/MjWgZo2.png
Please change the design back!