Piltover and zain aten’t that far from Bilgewater. So his appearance is probably only slightly different. It’s unlikely the freljord has catfish so he probably looks very different there.

He has beef with everyone. I would argue he hates the targonians snd shurimans the most— but also thats perhaps why he has ended up on the otherside of the world. Its important to remember that he was a good-guy once— one of the best. He is lost but that doesn’t mean he can’t find his way back into the light. Nothing is written yet, and although he’s a kinda final boss level villian — i personally hold out hope for Aatrox earning sone sort of tragic redemption. I think he would suffer in his cage for all eternity if he felt it returned some sliver of his former nobility.

Generally the “spirit gods” are depicted as they appear in the Freljord because this is where they are the most revered, worshiped, culturally important, and arguably appear the most. (This includes Kindred’s appearance btw). They exist in different forms (perhaps simultaneously!) across runeterra and often look differently but still connect to the same source energy. The only counter example I can think of is Tahm Kench (which was thought up at the same time as the 2.0 logic ). Which we’ve depicted as a bilgewater demon. Because he is more culturally important and relevant in bilge. But one can safely assume there is a minor frelordian demi-god that is suspiciously like him.

Well observed. {{sticker:slayer-pantheon-thumbs}} The demigods and acended etc... are connected to something larger than themselves —

Donno, but universe should have issue #1 up in about a week. (Free!) Comixology should have it same day with the bonus content. (About 22 bonus pages of concept art etc...)

Most people have heard rumours of them— but on the street most would assume they are navori brotherhood.

environment? are you asking if it's stern of funny? It's pretty rough. It's a small elite order. (obviously small is subjective-- but he's not fielding an army) Loose ranks-- monastic rather than military. They spend more time on missions than in the walls. It's not unfriendly-- these are hardcore warriors and veterans-- but like real-world soldiers they have a lot of down-time to fill. Yes, there are girls and women. You join only by invitation and after proving yourself. Many are veterans of the war with Noxus-- the largest portion were from the Navori brotherhood--esp the units Zed commanded in that organization. (It's effectively an elite splinter group from the Navori) Many were young teens during the war-- who had taken up arms after their homes and families had been killed-- some are former criminals, others were students of other masters before joining Zed more recently. All are hardline, anti-noxus, and believe Ionia must be unified-- and that all other nations must be made to fear Ionia. Zed is the master-- Kayn is his second in command. Lower level students mostly learn from mid tier students, mid tier learn from high tier, high tier from Kayn and Zed personally. Almost all of them had serious martial art skills before joining-- of various styles and weapons. They are unified by acquiring shadow magic and learning to use it. --BUT.... sorry the nature of shadow magic and how you gain access to it will be revealed later.

Yeah, i come TV and film. TV esp is based on them. But I’ve found them useful in prose and comics. Tv is very time dependant and structured, you can’t waste time fiddling about.

I make a beat sheet (also called a beat outline). I use it to pitch the story to peers, coworkers, people innocently gettting coffee near me. Then generally i revise the beat sheet a couple times, before turning it into an outline. Always forcing myself to completely rewrite it (lazyness is a great editor, if u don’t feel a beat is important— why are you copying it?). I will often jump between writing it on a white board, onto a computer, then yellow legal pad, then back to whiteboard. If there’s any flux from the beatsheet to outline tend to recheck and redo the beatsheet. If i cant get the story to work as a beatsheet, i abandon the story or start from the premise —throwing away everything. Only when I’m happy with the beatsheet and outline do i begin writing. With a short story i might skip the outline— but never the beatsheet. Best of luck!

That which was broken, must be reforged. But is Riven who was broken? Or the ideals she thought she served?

Would buy. But sorry, I'm not in skins.

This is the only correct answer. The map is his.

Yeah exactly. Also Rakan and Xayah come from the same region (though not the exact tribe) so they weren't starting from a place as vastly different looking as Neeko. Pure-ship, non-canon. I always thought it would be neat to see Rengar and Ahri as a couple -- in part because they would subconsciously begin to transform to be more like each other.

But... but if you **know** things.... what is my purpose?? (ironic sad face) But yeah, everything ATGO put above.

They will. We finished the copy and cover to meet the deadline for the Ashe trade paperback. Other books should follow suit.

Sorry haven't read it. But it's true some Vastaya and human spiritwalkers (like Udyr) can hear (or even feel) your feelings and spirit as you might hear a birdsong of feel the warmth of the sun. Being more connected to the spirit world also means they are more aware of the spirits of everything around them (i.e. souls) and how those spirits are connected or broken.

Exactly. Because she liked changing=== she (and her tribe) we attracted to an animal spirit that is good a changing.

above should answer this.

No there are series after Ashe in 2019. Ashe will be the first series. (several issues). It will also be the first collection (all issues in one physical book). There are at least 2 other series for 2019 (one written by me, one by John O) possibly more. So one issue per month in 2019. When one series ends the next series will begin the following month. Ashe has more pages per issue than the other books-- the other series have more issues-- but the normal marvel length. (But the combined physical books will probably roughly similar in scope/size. ) Ashe is an origin story. The other two are..... opps I said to much! (ain't I stinker.)

To clarify. Neeko is better, faster at shapeshifting. Most Vastaya have some ability to change shape. Most arrive a shape that is comfortable, reflects the animal spirits connected to their tribe, and their own personality (needs wants). So it might take Rakan a few minutes to change the color of his cloak-- or a few hours to give himself stylish new horns. But he will always be kinda flashy looking -- because subconsciously he wants attention, and vaguely griffon like because that is what family and tribe reflect.

Most of the above! Clarification on #1 First year (2019) it will be one comic issue per month. 2020 the goal is at least 2 per month— but ideally a new issue everyweek

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Yeah, I don't hate Transformers. I hate MBay's version. I surprisingly hopeful for the new bumble movie. it seems like it might have a story-- and robots I can understand as animal shaped robots (rather than random dark shards of metal flying at each other)

While I don’t dissagree with the prescription of this post (league does need some more sexy bois). I don’t think the quote you took from me is fair. It’s taken out of context. And perhaps more damning, even if it was in this context, you’ve made an ellipictical argument (i.e a logical fallacy because it lacks a connection to your central point) I did not give Aatrox a joke about vlad—saying that people might like him better if he “shimmered.” This has nothing to do with him being or not being “sexy.” I omitted the joke because i thought the average Aatrox player would not have the instant recognition of shimmering= twilight = vampire = Vlad. Instant recognition is needed to be funny, otherwise instead of laughing the audience pauses and then works it out. ( So instead of a laugh i would get. “ huh? .... oh, because of twilight” ) This was a joke at vlad’s expense for Aatrox players. That decision was based on the target demo for Aatrox, not league as a whole, and influenced by two facts. One that champion was targeting male players and, more importantly two, Twilight is now more than 10 years old. Even if the reader was to then make the ellipitical jump you intended, i.e that WAAARGHbobo doesn’t respect “Twilight” (And I don’t. I think it’s as vacuous and trite as the “Transformer” movies - which I also hold in utter contempt) the next logical jump you propose also doesn't support your argument. Because it then further assumes i hate “Twilight” because it is for girls. ( There are hundreds of girl flix and fiction i love — I hate Twilight because I think it is badly executed. Similarly i love robots, which is why i hate the Transformer movies with a passion) As someone aspiring to be a writer, your arguments need to be better structured and avoid using cheap associations as supporting facts. Mistakes like those undermine the points you are trying to make because even someone unschooled in rhetoric can “feel” that your over-stretching. That said League does need more female fans, and riot actually has prioritzed attracting more female fans internally. So this sort of criticism and discussion is needed and helpful to us. And kudos for the bravery to post something you knew would get you attacked. This is the sort of civil discussion our community should have.

Love it, though my favorite is still “cat lady Illaoi” (with a giant fat cat as the icon she’s holding))

I know Demacia is heading for a major shake-up. ... oops I’ve said to much.

I donno. I ussually skip these sorts of production meeting (to get more writing time) The GOAL with marvel is for both organizations to use their various expertise to do same day, global releases of all products. —It’s possible we won’t succeed with every territory, with everyone of these first books. But a lot of people are trying to make that work.

The opposite. This year: Online comics first. (Avail free or as a paid online version with bonus content) Then 6 months from now a single physical collection of the story + bonus content as a bigish book. Next year: Paid first Avail as comic floppy-books in shops, and online (paid versions only) Six months later (18 months from now) a physical collection of the story and bonus material. (Paid) While we begin releasing of free versions of the comics online.

Uh no. I think you misunderstand. For this first year. Comicology and universe are at the same time. The collected physical book is after

We want to know what’s best for you! With this first run, universe will have free versions. The paid versions on Comicology will have a TON of extra content. Concept art, character designs, storyboards/thumbs, scripts, glossary of terms, frelordian culture stuff, and possibly even a very long short story. The physical book will include all the extras from comiicology plus possibly even more bonus content. Soooo... It’s really a question of how much u personally want to pay, how long you wanna wait, and how much u care about bonus content etc...

Thanx! And Yeah exactly. And in this case we’re giving you the first years content to **prove** to you that they are worth your time and possible investment. (Emotional, time, and money) Before ramping up production.

Again we have high confidence in this. When you read them you’ll see what we mean. We believe, these aren’t just great video game comics. These are great comics. (Obviously I’m extremely biased and trying not to sound braggy. ;))

Yes. And i wrote her new bio.

To ur last point. I think there are other posts which does this better, but here goes. The goal for riot with the comics are: to be self sustaining (ie pay for themselves); not just a promotion for the game but its own enjoyable product; and for us to be good partner with marvel. This means we need to pay our overhead (including part of my salary!) and marvel needs to make a profit. Marvel and comicology have standard practices in this sphere for very solid reasons — globally comics are actually a niche industry. So while we are learning: how many of our potential fans are interested in this material; what percentage will buy the trade deluxe edition, if its going to appeal to non-league players etc... etc... We and marvel are moving forward conservatively. I can assure you: 1. riot will be putting out more free lore and stories than youve seen from us in a looong time, 2. we want all fans to be able to read these and 3 we are already hoping we that the audience base will large enough to will allow us to bring prices or release times down. BUT this is a new venture for us— and honestly something we’ve seen most other gaming companies fail at. This first year you will get all the comics for free online before we release any trade paperbacks. We really, really believe your gonna like these. And we are really, really hoping you and other fans will prosthelytize how much u love them to non-players, non-comic readers etc... so we (and marvel) can continue making these and have more release options the following years. {{sticker:slayer-pantheon-thumbs}}

Mostly. 80% We contact agencies as listed (Sometimes specifically calling out an actor we want to hear) and sometimes backdooring a rioter or actor we’ve used before (20%) (obviously excluding skins) Our VO team selects a number of candidates. Then we do at least 2 rounds of auditions. (Blind then directed). Generally narrowing to top 10-15 picks then down to top 2-3 . The final round is used as temp track to get internal feedback.

Lissandra will be a big part of this series— but not in this book. You will learn more about her indirectly though. This is the first part of an epic ongoing story that will introduced you to the freljord in a visceral way. Lissandra looms large over that region but i don’t want to cheapen her introduction by rushing it.

Im also hoping to do some more VO directing on skins and champs — I didnt write.

I am mostly assigned to CDev at this point (75%). Which until recently was mostly writing a couple comic series. I am still on champ team (25% ) but only working on one champ at this point— who doesnt ship till late next year.

His name is Maalcrom. The tattoo marks him as having seen and having the right to speak of the true darkness.

This is subtle difference. Volibear is not the god of war (personifying that concept -or aspect). But Volibear is a war god. (popular in war and related-to/invoked-during/summoned-in/empowered-in war)

Personally, I think fantasy and superhero genres work best when they externalize emotions and use symbolism. So whenever possible we try to build those layers into our characters and worldbuilding. In this case the “void” can be seen as a metaphor for how an endless, brutal war transformed the men who fought it— and Aatrox in particular. Thus this is a situation where the answer does not, and should not be viewed one or the other (it is not binary). Aatrox was not changed by the void _OR_ ptsd. Instead both sides can be viewed as simultaneously true and possible— because of that metaphoric connection.

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Yeah, I think it’s possible to see her flirty and treasing lines as a way of exerting control and displaying power. It’s like a bluff in poker —maybe she has all the aces and maybe she doesnt— but she likes you wondering why she’s so confident.

I didn’t write or direct the test RW, so not sure the reasons here. Often new talent is often required because of schedualing problems, new colors in the acting, or unfortunately the actor’s voice age. An actor’s voice ages as they do or from straining work— ussually slower than an actors appearance, but you can hear when a 40 year old woman is trying to sound 20. Again I don’t know in this instance but we always try to hear the original talent.

Yeah your argument is pretty well thought out (though a tad wordy in its presentation (an edit might get more readers fyi)). But yah I think i agree “confidence” is a key trait to get across, but my question would be what does she “want” from other characters during a fight or what does she “want” from a fight (validation, adoration, attention, to lose the self etc...). I.e Aatrox wants to be distracted from the horror of his fall, Rakan wants attention and excitement... etc... My guess is MF wants... to hint that she has an ace up her sleeve. ....possibly to show she has control. But I havent given it much thought yet. (And never heard the new test VO) (Edited 2 obvious typos)

Love him. But I always loved his comedic reads better. I would certainly look at him if we had a gragas vgu.

It is not a binary decision. As an offical “Old Man” (i have grey hair) it is ultimately a logical fallacy to think so— common when you are a teen— encouraged in part by failures in our school systems and parental pressure (to make sure you are safe/happy). Personally, I have been a writer, director, film editor, 2d animator, storyboard artist, sculptor, painter, 2d graphic artist, producer, narrative designer, and whole host of other less fun jobs. In reality, each job you take, generates new skills. Each skill set opens up new possiblities but it does not close off previous ones (at least not until you begin to reach my age and have serious finacial responsibilities). The previous skills give you an advantage with whatever you are currently working on. Case in point I’m writing comics for riot now. My experiance as a screenwriter and a storyboard artist intersects with this task. If you like game design: study programming, If you like art: practice drawing (or animating or whatever). But in reality these are hyper-competitive fields— so you can study both (double major) and accept you will get less sleep, less free time, and perhaps even give yourself a competive or social edge. (I.e What if youre studying one of these fields and a group of your friends from one field need someone from with the other field’s skill set to make a project— there you are, now suddenly a critical part of that team) The key is to pursue things you like with 100% effort. Knowing that you must try harder than everyone around you— even if you’re the best in your peer group. No excuses. Hard work. No “after i play a quick game,” No, “after I watch this video,”. No “ I’ll just check social media for a quick second.” Cheers and good luck - and yeah it’s probably not a coincidence that I wrote Illaoi.{{champion:420}}

Nope, whoever told you that is innaccurate. I am working on a champ rework and VO. But it is true that most of my allotment is now for the new comics team.

Early concept art for items using that rare and powerful “true ice.” ...if memory serves.