More on topic: Ransom, I've always loved the idea of skins representing different points in a champion's life (barring skins like the soccer skins and the TPA skins). Do you think we'll see stories that include showing a champion not with their default look?
I love this idea too. The trick here is that you have to plan really far in advance to make it work. You'd have to go going into making the skin and the CG that this is the plan from like, day zero. But that being said, if we could pull it off, it would be awesome.
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Are there any plans for linking the large bits of lore and creating a focused storyline for S4? S3's lore was a good effort and well done, but it still feels like we're just adding snippets of information which is a huge break from the storyline of JoJ.
The War in Freljord, for example, serves to create a lot of backstory for the Ice Sisters, but hasn't gotten linked to any kind of political response or ramification from other major powers such as Demacia or Noxus. Are there plans to address the effects of the budding war, or at least garner reactions such as support or distrust from major players of the previously mentioned factions?
We're actively looking into delivering new ways and methods of pushing forward the stories for all champions, new and old, all the time. This is why teasers and crazy login screens and Freljord events are happening. So while it may not happen immediately, you can tell from recent history that we're clearly moving in this direction.
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Quick question - How do you feel about Aatrox now that he's in game, especially in regards to how his story and gameplay clash?
To elaborate; your story for Aatrox painted him to be a kind of fighter who focused on rallying his teammates, but his gameplay doesn't reflect that at all. Is that troubling for you, or are you fine with the clashing of gameplay and story?
We try our best with every champion, and ideally, theme and gameplay are always a perfect match. I think Aatrox delivers on the fantasy of being a powerful war demon - and that passive is terrifying in a way that really suits the big guy. I think you make a good point that his lore would seem to suggest that he have more abilities that rally his allies, and it was definitely a point of dicussion for the people who worked oh him. Personally, my feeling is that I want to make sure that the gameplay of a champion is rock solid, and not to write anything that would interfere with the kit. But we also want to tell a cool story. Sometimes these things are in perfect harmony, sometimes there is friction. That's the job.
Why were you in Spain? Did you live there at the time? Was this a religious thing? (I know a lot of Spaniards like to do pilgrimage-type things there).
Also, don't forget about that post about getting into writing for games! That's my goal right now and I'm looking for all the tips I can get.
Lol, yes it was a pilgrimage. The Camino de Santiago - it began as a Catholic pilgrimage, but it's become an epic adventure in its own right. I highly recommend it to anyone, because it will change your life. I was not living in Spain - it was just a long vacation.
And don't worry - I have a draft right here!
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So since you're obviously a big shipper, how do you feel about slash pairings then?
All of us writers at Riot believe that your preferred slash pairing defines you as a person.
Why did you walk across Spain? For fun? Charity? A goal?
As soon I heard that walking across Spain was a thing that happens every year with a bunch of random people (also known as the Camino de Santiago), I thought to myself: YOU KNOW WHAT YOU MUST DO.
Also, I love how the FFT fans are coming out in droves.
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if you could categorize the 116th champion as a music genre what would it be?
Most people would say that she doesn't seem to have any goals. But she does. They're just not like anyone else's.
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So, how is the Frelijord event going to be resolved? Is it just permanently up in the air? Did every player choosing a side in the faction actually mean anything?
Every time we do an event, the state of the world moves forward in time. And all those changes in the world are persistent. You can safely assume that every new event and teaser and login screen we do builds off what came before.
Hey I'm from texas, you're from texas we are texas buddies!
How do you feel about lux and taric frolicking in the background of pool party leona? (i think it was pool party leona splash art)
I'm feeling a little sorry for poor jealous Ezreal, who is sitting there fuming nearby!
I've got like ten more minutes before I have to take a break. I'll either come back later tonight or at the start of work tomorrow! Fear not, we will keep this thread moving!
Okay guys, stepping away for a bit. Those of you aspiring writers who had questions, I'm not ignoring you. I'll compile some answers in a single post for you guys! And don't worry, I'll keep answering questions as long as you keep asking them. If you don't hear from me tonight, I'll be back tomorrow!
Im Ransom. Writer on Zac and the upcoming champion (#116). AMAA!
And don't worry - I have a draft right here!
Also, I love how the FFT fans are coming out in droves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I5JFO5l4CA
I've got like ten more minutes before I have to take a break. I'll either come back later tonight or at the start of work tomorrow! Fear not, we will keep this thread moving!
No seriously, dude.
One more song before I step away for a bit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcixgGuyBqs