Mordekaiser and his cape

Burly Braum·Jun 5, 2019·35 votes·15,171 views

Ok so I've been looking at a bit of the discussion surrounding our Lord of Metal's rework, and while most of it is positive, there is a bit of negative as well. Most people however are in agreement that Mordekaiser's new model update is great! That is a sentiment I share, but there has been something that's been bugging me about new Mordekaiser. Specifically his cape or rather his lack thereof has really kinda annoyed me.

Now I've provided a couple examples of how I think Mordekaiser could look with a properly lengthed cape, and I think they help establish him as the Lord of Metal that he is and look pretty good, if I do say so myself :p

But of course I think they look better, what say you? Do you agree that Morde needs his long cape back or would you prefer he wallow in short cape misery? Is there something else you think he needs either in place of, or including a longer cape?

27 Comments

SanKakUJun 5, 201912 votes

At this point we have to ask ourselves if Riot is trying to make us do their job for them. Why would they think he should have a smaller cape? It's like they're intentionally designing him the wrong way to get us to complain about it as if us complaining about their work is something that triggers them on some sexual level.

That or they do it the wrong way the first time on purpose because it lets them work more hours when we tell them to do it over again? Is that really how their company works?

MakarakarnJun 6, 20193 votes

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At this point we have to ask ourselves if Riot is trying to make us do their job for them. Why would they think he should have a smaller cape? It's like they're intentionally designing him the wrong way to get us to complain about it as if us complaining about their work is something that triggers them on some sexual level.

That or they do it the wrong way the first time on purpose because it lets them work more hours when we tell them to do it over again? Is that really how their company works?

So 1. saying "designed him wrong" is extremely presumptuous in assuming that THEY can design THEIR character wrong, its their character. 2. Have you ever considered that the huge cape isn't universally liked?

SanKakUJun 6, 20192 votes

They could remove the cape if they don't like it instead of putting on him a pathetic excuse for a cape. It doesn't appear to be there for Pentakill Mordekaiser.

The EcdysiastJun 6, 20192 votes

Right, because putting a large, monotone-texture object in front of the character model is a fantastic idea. Just look at how good Pantheon's base skin is.

SanKakUJun 6, 20191 votes

Do you mean monochrome?

The EcdysiastJun 6, 20191 votes

Nope. That'd be black and white. Monotone can refer to something simply being dull.

And having a gigantic rectangle where back of intricate armor is supposed to be is certainly dull.

SanKakUJun 6, 20192 votes

"a photograph or picture developed or executed in black and white or in varying tones of only one color." The definition seems to check out, though. The definitions for monotone are referring to sound. Maybe you should try analyzing the smaller parts of a word that make up the total word. It won't always be relevant, but sometimes it will be.

The EcdysiastJun 6, 20192 votes

Sometimes the word parts aren't the only factor in the definition. Look it up.

SanKakUJun 6, 20191 votes

I quoted the definition which I looked up. You'd know that if you bothered to look it up yourself.

The EcdysiastJun 6, 20191 votes

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I quoted the definition which I looked up. You'd know that if you bothered to look it up yourself.

Scrolling down even once shows you the definition I used.

BeatzBoyFTWJun 5, 20196 votes

That new long cape makes the current one looks like a diaper. Pretty good [slayer-pantheon-thumbs]

zounetJun 5, 20194 votes

personally I prefer the current cape. The design is much cooler and original do not change anything riot![poppy-wink]

Spicy RiceJun 5, 20195 votes

I definitely prefer his long sweeping cape. It makes him feel more regal.

Shendelzare1Jun 5, 20194 votes

With cape he looks a lot more badass! Without it he seems like he is missing something so they should deffinitely add it back

TremaursenJun 5, 20193 votes

Fabulous flowing golden cape is exactly the reason KoC Mord was my favorite old skin of his, this change NEEDS to happen

The EcdysiastJun 6, 20193 votes

Capes in general kinda fuck with models in this game. It's not really fun not to see your model the entire game because you got put on blue side.

Malicious MetalJun 6, 20193 votes

I prefer the current cape.

Burly BraumJun 7, 20192 votes

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I prefer the current cape.

Old Morde has a cape, did you dislike that one too? Or is it just with the current design changes you feel a smaller one fits better?

Malicious MetalJun 7, 20193 votes

Old Morde's cape could barely be considered one. It looked like a rag and its cloth physics don't really help it look anywhere near decent either.

Lord Morde's looked the most serviceable.

Plus the new KoC also has some nice sashes on the sides, which I really like.

ZT XperimentorJun 5, 20192 votes

Glad I'm not the only one that's distracted by his knee length cape.

GelsominoKillerJun 6, 20192 votes

I think a cape would make Mordekaiser lose some of bulkiness and thus his figure would be less imposing.

That said, I believe that a fine cape belongs on King of Clubs Morde, and it must be implemented.

Burly BraumJun 7, 20191 votes

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I think a cape would make Mordekaiser lose some of bulkiness and thus his figure would be less imposing.

That said, I believe that a fine cape belongs on King of Clubs Morde, and it must be implemented.

That's a fair opinion, though I imagine having a full-fledged cape on his back would make him bulkier. He'd lose a bit of definition in his silhouette sure, but I think he'd definitely be bulkier due to just how blocky a cape would make his backside, no?

GelsominoKillerJun 7, 20192 votes

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That's a fair opinion, though I imagine having a full-fledged cape on his back would make him bulkier. He'd lose a bit of definition in his silhouette sure, but I think he'd definitely be bulkier due to just how blocky a cape would make his backside, no?

I don't know. I wouldn't define a cape as "bulky", at least not in the sense that I am intending.

A big chunk of black metal plate is heavy, sturdy, intimidating.

A flowing cape is cerimonial and elegant, and I don't feel those elements belong on current mordekaiser.

GelsominoKillerJun 7, 20191 votes

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I don't know. I wouldn't define a cape as "bulky", at least not in the sense that I am intending.

A big chunk of black metal plate is heavy, sturdy, intimidating.

A flowing cape is cerimonial and elegant, and I don't feel those elements belong on current mordekaiser (but do belong on his King of clubs skin)

SukishooJun 7, 20192 votes

I enjoyed the original and new in their own ways. Unfortunately though, as the PBE should be wrapped now, they won't be doing anymore changes for the time being.

Jerry SeinfeIdJun 5, 20191 votes

Specifically his cape or rather his lack thereof has really kinda annoyed me.

well get ready cuz the fact that explorer ezreal lost his jacket still bothers me. then again this is one of those niche playerbase champions, they tend to care about visuals much more often in those cases.

Burly BraumJun 5, 20191 votes

[{quoted}](name=Jerry SeinfeId,realm=EUW,application-id=6kFXY1kR,discussion-id=sJEO9b8u,comment-id=0004,timestamp=2019-06-05T19:21:34.039+0000)

well get ready cuz the fact that explorer ezreal lost his jacket still bothers me. then again this is one of those niche playerbase champions, they tend to care about visuals much more often in those cases.

I hadn't even noticed since I don't really play Ez, but after looking it up I completely agree that Ezreal could def use his jacket back, he looked better with it for sure.