Reworking The Crystal Scar Into Shurima

Ironclad Dragon·1/31/2015, 8:33:33 PM·31 votes·1,800 views

Ever since the Shurima update, its subsequent lore updates to those desert champions and Ascension, I've wondered if the Crystal Scar would eventually be reworked as a location in Shurima. Since the Crystal Scar was, and possibly still, is Skarner's home (who now lives in Shurima as a matter of fact), it only seems right, doesn't it? The new Rift has been out for some time now, and though the Crystal Scar doesn't receive as much play as the Rift, maybe a good rework is what it needs; sometimes I myself can't bring myself to play a champion if its visuals are outdated (I'm sorry, but I said it).

Maybe the Crystal Scar could even be the ruins of Shurima's capital, still devastated by Xerath's battle with Nasus and Renekton.

29 Comments

0115D8CF1/31/2015, 9:19:13 PM7 votes

" The new Rift has been out for some time now," but that doesn't stop the maps team from ignoring other modes, or the many threads asking about them. I do think a Shurima-based visual update for CS would be a great part in helping improve dominion's player base, ~~but Riot wouldn't want to do that~~

Duke Anax2/1/2015, 5:20:43 AM3 votes

There shouldn't need to be much change I think.

Afaik Kalamnder is situated in a valley in the great mountain range that separates Demacia and Noxus from Shurima.

The valley is open towards the desert, that's why it could be covered in sand every year. and the magical properties of the place is reason enough for Xerath to take base there.

Even the Braken can keep the lair below Kalamander, while making Skarner a resident of Shurima, if the lair opens at the food of the mountain on the south side.

John Berserk2/1/2015, 12:22:50 AM2 votes

I would love if they did this honestly.

Personally I don't like much how Dominion plays, but if it at least looked better than it currently does I would get into it a bit more.

Salt and Veigar2/1/2015, 12:46:24 AM2 votes

Since the ret-conned the old lore, and the Institute of War no longer exists, it would be a nice way to tie up some of the lose ends

Maximum Morde2/1/2015, 12:59:29 AM2 votes

Just turn every map into Shurima imo.

Blue Moon Wolf2/1/2015, 1:25:52 AM2 votes

I can't remember the last time I played dominion (I lied, Ascension was when I played it last :p), so I'm all for a Shurima theme with the shurima palace in the background and maybe a few giant tunnels a la RekSai .

Ironclad Dragon2/5/2015, 12:53:15 AM1 votes

I didn't expect so much positive feedback. This seemed like an off-suggestion when I made it.

IceKingChernobog1/31/2015, 10:19:36 PM1 votes

this would actually get me to play it, and it would be more fitting to the current lore...whatever is the current lore

Jeddy0172/1/2015, 4:53:45 AM1 votes

My question is:Where is the new SR in Runeterra?.....................Oh wait,there is no SR in Runeterra.Well,that's no reason to not put it somewhere in the world.Right now it on top of some giant plateau in some mountainous region somewhere.

Kholdstare132/3/2015, 3:41:26 PM1 votes

If we got ranked to attract back the old high-elo players, and actually FEATURED them properly, it could help people actually learn how to play in their own ranked games. The one thing Dominion needs is more awareness. Problem is, Riot spent SO much effort trying to cover up and bury the community's efforts to promote it themselves when they WERE doing that, most have left.

jmachine82/4/2015, 5:56:00 PM1 votes

This is an excellent idea. i've been playing crystal scar lately and i find myself getting bored of the visuals. I love the new SR update and how much newer it looks. Aram and Crystal Scar could get a nice update as well. Riot should listen. {{summoner:2}}

Jellycake Demon2/4/2015, 8:44:32 PM1 votes

i think this is a great idea i always wanted to see a Shurima themed map.