Anyone esle think this would be amazing on the rift?

Alphos Leo·Mar 29, 2015·49 votes·2,606 views

I was thinking about the atmosphere for Summoner's Rift at how, at times, it sorta got boring and that's when I thought of this idea; weather and time in Summoner's Rift.

I think that Summoner's Rift could become 'randomised' and that it would pick a different atmosphere for the map out of, say, three options. Imagine joining a game only to see that it's night, the only light coming from glowing runes and torches across the rift. Or another time when rain is pouring, the torches have all gone out but you can still see where you're going. I think that playing in such a rift would give an incredible feel to the already atmospheric rift.

Obviously there are different atmospheres for maps like the treeline or the abyss but considering most games are played on the rift, I think this would be a fantastic idea.

What do you guys reckon? It may be a little ambitious but I reckon Rito could pull it off.

32 Comments

SeductiveGrandpaMar 29, 20157 votes

Actually, I think this could really make the environment feel more "realistic" as if it were living and breathing also. I also find it'd be cool to be jamming out to hardcore rock music with an in-game thunderstorm while getting a penta. And, the best thing about it, people might say: "Oh but this will just lag our computers even more!" and then you present the whole REMOVE WEATHER EFFECTS/ATMOSPHERE EFFECTS option in the settings and there are no further problems.

ArandallianMar 30, 20151 votes

you can guarantee that adding weather for some and not others will be a barrier to fair gameplay. rain particles will cover small skillshot indicators and minute details people need to recognise to play some champs. no, if weather is added it will have to be required for all players to participate.

SeductiveGrandpaMar 30, 20152 votes

Actually, as previously mentioned by myself this is a "fair" idea for players. IF they dont like their skillshots being covered by rain/snow/ whatever the weather is they can simply turn it off, and to anyone that is comfortable with their champ can leave it on.

Mecha MaIphiteMar 30, 20156 votes

Lucian would be OP, permastealth whenever it's night.

junglerboy16Mar 30, 20151 votes

until he lights up the whole area with his Relics...

Silents429Mar 29, 20155 votes

Nope. Against what Riot made the new map about. Clarity.

Rain affects, changing weathers, changing lighting etc. Somewhat distracting and that is why they aren't going to add it. Nice idea but just goes against the map philosophy.

And while I don't think it will be as big of a performance hit as some people think, an option to turn it off will obviously exist. But again it won't happen.

ArandallianMar 30, 20151 votes

exactly. we can enter a seperate "weathered" queue perhaps, but no ranked games and sure as hell no LCS games will be held on a weather-tormented rift.

Silents429Mar 30, 20152 votes

Well no. That would be terrible. Splitting community up further just to have weather added would be a bad idea, by turning it off I meant in the video settings, not an entirely new queue.

BLU MedicMar 30, 20153 votes

Just having the option to turn it off or manually pick weather would be plenty.

As beautiful as the Rift is, I'm sure a lot of people play on lower graphics for the extra FPS. This would be no different. It also doesn't need to be incredibly in-your-face. Just a spattering of rain or whatever.

Silents429Mar 30, 20151 votes

But then it's still against clarity. I know by one of the blue buff on red's side, it occasionally rains a bit. But I don't see them going to further into that.

Alphos LeoApr 17, 20151 votes

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Just having the option to turn it off or manually pick weather would be plenty.

As beautiful as the Rift is, I'm sure a lot of people play on lower graphics for the extra FPS. This would be no different. It also doesn't need to be incredibly in-your-face. Just a spattering of rain or whatever.

You hit the nail on the head. The original idea I had were just minor changes, not massive over-the-top weather effects.

Alphos LeoApr 17, 20151 votes

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Nope. Against what Riot made the new map about. Clarity.

Rain affects, changing weathers, changing lighting etc. Somewhat distracting and that is why they aren't going to add it. Nice idea but just goes against the map philosophy.

And while I don't think it will be as big of a performance hit as some people think, an option to turn it off will obviously exist. But again it won't happen.

There are rain in certain parts of the rift. Additionally some parts are darker than others (marginally) .

Silents429Apr 17, 20151 votes

Doesn't matter. Barely noticeable effects.

But Im NunuMar 29, 20155 votes

Good idea. This can also be another option for custom games. I feel like custom games should be more customizable.

DeloricVIMar 29, 20152 votes

I can't say it would be really unappealing to look on an orange-hued afternoon summoner's rift.... or a stormy rainy one to set an atmospheric battle... I could just see parts of the jungle with little details like the ruts and gouges forming small puddles... you know Riot would go all-out on it if they did.

This idea sounds amazing. Costly, but amazing.

Alphos LeoMar 29, 20151 votes

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I can't say it would be really unappealing to look on an orange-hued afternoon summoner's rift.... or a stormy rainy one to set an atmospheric battle... I could just see parts of the jungle with little details like the ruts and gouges forming small puddles... you know Riot would go all-out on it if they did.

This idea sounds amazing. Costly, but amazing.

This is exactly what I was thinking. Picture playing provisionals with a storm raging. I've been incredibly pleased with the new rift, having something like this (which I get the feeling Rito would like) could be beyond incredible.

Champion SkinMar 30, 20151 votes

Well the easiest way to test it would probably to try and test it out with some snowing and stuff on ARAM/Howling abyss as it is a rather uniform map so the weather effect could pretty much be the same all over the map and well what to add is pretty straight forward some snowing and maybe some blizzards/snow storms or something

Le MayoMar 30, 20152 votes

I dont want it to be dark though

Alphos LeoApr 17, 20151 votes

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I dont want it to be dark though

The rift has a whole lot of light sources. There are torches scattered around, glowing runes and more. It wouldn't be dark, more like when you go to a city at night.

ZoorekaMar 29, 20151 votes

I would love something like this with all my heart.

BLU MedicMar 29, 20151 votes

Sounds wonderful. Maybe occasionally we could add an Ascension-like or Doombot-like atmosphere too.

Alphos LeoMar 29, 20151 votes

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Sounds wonderful. Maybe occasionally we could add an Ascension-like or Doombot-like atmosphere too.

I was also thinking along the lines of a snowdown map in the middle of a blizzard of something.

Best Darius KRMar 29, 20151 votes

It's going to cost A LOT of ressources to do it IF they do it I would love it though :P

Ixtali EmpressMar 29, 20151 votes

This sounds awesome but it could make it harder/easier to see certain things.

Doctor DymentMar 29, 20151 votes

I would love this to be implemented, but unfortunately many League players, like myself, play on lower middle class average computers. This would make League lag only harder for us.

Yuki AkumaMar 29, 20151 votes

I like this idea.

Occams RaiserMar 29, 20151 votes

I would be fine with different textures depending on the season. or holiday.

Kayn1Mar 30, 20151 votes

I like it

richardqiqiMar 30, 20151 votes

SUPPORT！！！ Braum

WullfMar 30, 20151 votes

I have better idea.

The longer the game the colder. You could then easily distinguish between early and late game.

MetikulusMar 30, 20151 votes

I would really like it if there was just random weather (3-4 weather styles) with a short day/night cycle that takes like 15 minutes or so to complete. It would also be cool if jungle camps changed/got stronger at night giving different buffs. Like it's more dangerous to kill jungle camps at night, but more rewarding at the same time.