Can we get an Honor animation?! 4 ways to insult an opponent but none to congratulate them.

Fafhrd·11/20/2015, 9:02:42 PM·578 votes·25,669 views

Riot please. We have a Taunt animation, a laugh animation, a dance animation, and a joke animation. WHERE IS THE HONOR animation. It would be awesome if I had a special gesture to tell an opponent that their skills are stuff of legend. Like at the end of a match where instead of FF at 20 minutes i stick it out because i was soundly beat and my opponent deserves to watch my nexus blow to smithereens. It would be cool if i could have Braum say something like "I underestimated you, you are stronger than you look." or something as simple as a bow. We currently have 4 ways to insult an opponent but none to congratulate them. Wont cure toxicity but it might help. Not all of us are trying to be salty haters.

If you think this is a good idea upvote it and leave a comment! Let's make them notice!

PS Just in response to the comments about a bow or compliment emote begin used as an insult. A bow would be less insulting than Talon grabbing his crotch at my dead body after he eviscerated me with his millions of sharp pokey...things. Haters will hate and arrogance will still be around, but for us people who want to not be toxic at least give us an option in game.

202 Comments

RiotRiotJaredan11/21/2015, 9:53:04 PM89 votes

I'm just a Narrative type bloke, but I personally think that's a really cool idea.

DrCyanide11/20/2015, 9:13:17 PM70 votes

It would take a while to get it worked in for all the old champions (new voice lines, animations, etc), but that would be awesome. I'd definitely swap to using that instead of dancing after a victory.

A Superb Villain11/20/2015, 11:24:29 PM68 votes

Khazix "You are strong; it will be good to have that strength."

Veigar "Defeated?! I suppose you have earned the right to live. For now..."

Velkoz "Your superior tactics have yielded valuable insight; thank you for your contribution."

Fiora "You have provided me a challenge yet to be overcome, for that I thank you."

Anything that promotes good sportsmanship is a welcome change in my book.

Rolldembones11/20/2015, 10:41:27 PM25 votes

I think a bow animation would be great.

WDTOD11/21/2015, 1:14:35 AM24 votes

Caitlyn Takes hat off and bows. Azir Him and solders all salute. Cassiopeia "Your venom is strong" Pantheon "You have fought bravely" XinZhao "You have brought much honor" Gnar "Blar glob blar"

AzirUltedMexico11/22/2015, 12:49:59 AM19 votes

Aatrox "This battle was our greatest masterpiece" Alistar "My will may be unbreakable, but your determination is impenetrable" Amumu "This battle was great, maybe we can fight some other time?" Anivia "The Frejord can use people like you" Annie "Wow! You ARE invited to Tibbers tea party now! Childish laughter" Ashe "The Frejord can use people like you" Azir "Shurima you emperor has fallen, but to a worthy adversary" Bard Bard noises as he bows Brand "It seems as thought the fire burning inside you is more powerful than mine will ever be" Braum "I underestimated you, you are stronger than you look." Caitlyn Tips fedora Cassiopeia "My poison wasn't powerful enough, well done" Chogath "Hideous creature has beat me!" Corki "Golf Golf Whiskey Papa" Darius "It seems as though I regret opposing you" Diana "The Moon shines her light graciously upon you." DrMundo "MUNDO" Bows Draven "Draven has lost, but he shall return! Well played!" Ekko "I would go back in time, but this battle was just perfect" Elise "I got caught in the wrong web" Ezreal "That was a true display of skill" Fiddlesticks "This bag of sticks has lots to learn from you" Fiora "You have provided me a challenge yet to be overcome, for that I thank you." Some were taken from other people. To lazy to do the rest right now.

59Crowken11/20/2015, 11:37:56 PM14 votes

Interesting, but some of the really arrogant champions like Draven or Xerath seem like the kind who would die, respawn, and die again repeatedly before praising their opponents skill or admit defeat

Solaxo11/20/2015, 11:57:56 PM14 votes

I'm afraid many players would use it to sarcastically mock their opponents :P

Crett11/20/2015, 9:36:07 PM13 votes

That's actually awesome

AJking10111/22/2015, 5:08:37 PM13 votes

Graves "You'd deserve my cigar, if I had one."

Riven "I'll bring more than a broken sword next time."

Zilean "You've spent your time wisely."

yogozin11/21/2015, 2:38:32 AM12 votes

Aatrox: Your blood shall be mine, however, that was well done.

Blitzcrank: IT SEEMS NOT ALL FLESHLINGS ARE PATHETIC.

Taric: Fabulous!

Lord Caelistis11/21/2015, 10:51:08 PM12 votes

Nasus : "Some are destined to be forgotten. But you, will be a legend." Syndra : "That kind of unfathomable power was supposed to be only mine..." TahmKench ; "You offered me a most delicously energetic meal. You are welcome." Olaf ; "A most glorious death in battle, my friend!" Kindred : "A very brave attempt at warding us off." "And a taste to be remembered!" MasterYi : "Your fighting prowess shows me I still have much to learn." Braum : "Ahahahahaha! What a hearty and fine fight it was, my friend! I look forward to the next one!" DrMundo : "Mundo scared! Mundo impressed! Mundo wants your body ( [zombie-nunu-hearts] ) "

Perhaps you could also have some specific respect quotes for champions who are affialiated or known rivals. For example:

Gangplank to MissFortune : "You have some real guts, Sarah. But Gangplank always repays his debts." Malzahar to Kassadin : "Stay easy. You can die knowing you were my only real obstacle, Kassadin." Thresh to Lucian : "Hehehehehe. The strongest souls are the best ones." Khazix to Rengar : "This strength of yours... will make me the best predator!" Lux to Garen : "... Come on Garen, you did great! Stop being so negative about yourself!" Katarina to Cassiopeia : "Your venom is great, sister. Fighting you is the best of trainings." Katarina to Garen : "Don't you even dare dying now. Who will be my opponent if you're dead?" JarvanIV to Sion : "What a strong behemoth... no wonder he is our family's bane. At last, he dies." Diana to Leona : "For a foolish girl heralding the will of senile hypocrites, you sure are strong."

Notice how they are not necessarily obvious compliments, but how most could be subtle acknowledgements that the opponent was indeed a worthy one. Also i think that this "Honor" emote would be mainly used after great fights, where your opponent is genuinely good and you enjoyed facing him.

Palmeiras SerieB11/20/2015, 9:14:13 PM9 votes

Yes, it is a good idea

Clad in Plaid11/21/2015, 2:32:05 AM8 votes

I think for Darius he could grumble while shifting his feet uncomfortably and then, hesitantly salute the enemy.

Gragas could offer them a tankard that he pulls out of <REDACTED>

Draven could say "Were you a Draven in a past life?"

Rico Nasty11/21/2015, 1:16:51 AM8 votes

Karma "I guess you had good karma today." Zyra "Look who's blossoming.."

Kaipop11/20/2015, 9:54:49 PM7 votes

i disagree that joke is to taunt enemies.. but the mastery icon does so still 4 things

Ralanr11/20/2015, 10:54:07 PM6 votes

An honor animation. Genius. Would require a lot of voice work or animation work for old champions, but new champions (and heavy reworks) could include them.

[slayer-pantheon-thumbs]

BatchBustsMeta11/21/2015, 2:10:32 PM5 votes

Oh man this is genius! It's like in hearthstone, probably one of the most used emote's is well played. Sometimes you make a really good play, and when the opponent says well played, it makes you feel good. League, needs more of that, feels good, type stuff.

Naramiel11/20/2015, 9:57:10 PM5 votes

Good idea, +1.

SettDownShutUp11/21/2015, 12:02:43 AM5 votes

You know what? You're damn right.

Valor Bot11/20/2015, 11:36:35 PM5 votes

To do this wouldn't they have to go back and add an honor animation for each individual Champion though? And then add sound files at that with the original voice actors/actresses. It's a good idea, but it seems complicated!

2yordles1cupcake11/21/2015, 9:33:30 AM4 votes

Agreed, I need that taunt.. I mean congratulation taunt to let my enemy know I'm mocking them when they're 0/10/2 and I'm stomping them. Great idea.

NotClarkolas11/21/2015, 4:56:26 AM3 votes

You are what is wrong with this game. Being nice to the enemies? WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU

RisenDarkKnight11/21/2015, 12:59:07 PM1 votes

I don't think joke and dance are usually used to insult people. Honor animation(s) would be cool though.