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Hello fellow Summoners,

Since Riot Sirhaian got a lot of unjustified hate for the Ahri/Udyr Update for next Patch, I wanted to start an appreciation thread so he would still be encouraged to do more VFX Updates in the future, because I think his work is genius and he is a Rioter, who actually listens to the community, which I think is very important.

The hate for the Udyr/Ahri Update came primarily from the fact that both of these champions desperately need a complete VU update (including champion models). Even though Riot Sirhaian stated multiple times on his twitter and on this subreddit, that his work won't affect future VU's and that it's not his job to do champion models people still blame him for it, which I think is just completely unacceptable.

I believe he isn't even paid to do these VFX updates. He does them out of passion for the game and I think that deserves appreciation.

Some of his works:

  • Nightbringer/Dawnbringer Soraka VFX
  • Star Guardian Xayah and Star Guardian Zoe VFX
  • Tryndamere, Lulu, Lux, Amumu, Thresh, Nautilus, Blitzcrank VFX Updates
  • Dark Cosmic Jhin VFX and Battle Academia Ezreal VFX (Imo incredibly well made skins!)

You can find more of his work on his Youtube Channel: "Sirhaian'Arts"

Write down some of your VFX-Update requests! I am sure he will look into them and do what he can to make the rift a better experience for all of us!

Thank you u/Sirhaian for the incredible work!

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over 4 years ago - /u/RiotRayYonggi - Direct link

He is an incredible artist and makes some of my favourite VFXs in the game, hoping to work more closely with him sometime as he's insanely talented.

over 4 years ago - /u/Riot_Blizz - Direct link

Not only is he an amazing VFX artist, making some of my favourite skins come to life, but he is also an incredible memer, following up on my Nautilus meme in outstanding fashion, as well as incredibly active on Twitter, both as a Rioter engaging with the community, a memer (again), and as a political activist. I really respect everything he does and hope to work more closely with him on a project sometime.

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

I'm not too good with words, so I quickly made this tiny thing to thank you all. <3

Thanks for the support, it really means a lot, you've no idea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GOh0_FDDUs

Also just want to clarify that the hate was mostly just misunderstanding/miscommunication, and I didn't notice much from Ahri mains side. :)

EDIT: oh god thanks for the gold!!

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotToyb - Direct link

Thanks for this thread.
As an udyr main, would love to see a major update, but i'm in LOVE with the new VFX. Thank you for supporting his awesome work!

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by mustgodeeper

Hey OP i think you tagged the inactive acc, it’s /u/RiotSirHaian

/u/Sirhaian is my personal Reddit account. :)

People keep sending me the link to this thread, don't worry! <3

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by JackPoe

Please god tell me you edited Annie's files to make that legitimately in game instead of just an effect added to the footage. It would be incredible.

Yup I did, was faster than try to edit it in post haha

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by Tricklash

Awww you're welcome!

I did a 28/5 KD game with your Xayah skin today, and I got to 300k mastery with it :D

Congrats! :D

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by JackPoe

If I had your abilities I would never get work done. I would just be f**king around 24/7. Some people are not meant for greatness.

I appreciate your passion.

It's sometimes a challenge to focus on work instead of playing around hahaha.

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by 2th

What I love about you isn't that you do good particle updates. It is that you listen to feedback and have an insanely quick turn around. The Udyr and Ahri changes this week alone show how awesome you are. You Gave Turtle shield its' hexagons back, you made the phoenix cone have better flames, and you fixed Ahri's charm within a day of those posts. You are awesome and if I could buy you a beer or other beverage of your choice, I would do it in an instant.

So keep being awesome!

Awww thank you!! Really glad the small changes helped alleviate some of the concerns while giving a bit more life to the skins. It's all thanks to your feedbacks, couldn't do it without that!

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by nayRmIiH

Ay thanks for the work dude. I think this was just a side project you did and not something asked?
Either way good work man.

Yup, it was! Like most of the VFX updates. I just do them cause I want to. :)

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by Ratziboi

Battle Academia Ezreal is my favorite legendary skin, you're an amazing artist!

Thank you so much!! Super happy to read that!

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by Naerlyn

We've noticed that with all these Nautilus memes going around... :D

Seriously, thank you for that though. My best friend is an Ahri main and got so happy about it, and I also think it's beautiful and am really looking forward to see it in my games!

Aaah that makes me so happy!!

I really need to make a new one of these memes, can't let August beat me at this game. >:3

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by [deleted]

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Oh god I am SO HYPE for Nexus Blitz!!!

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by LfaGf

Are the Vu updates done and launching? I don’t want to criticize for no reason if so because I really enjoy them. One thing I will say is I preferred the hex pattern on the old udyr shield as it represented more of a turtle. The new one is shinier and objectively better looking, but I prefer the hex style. Good job though.

I've readded the hex pattern in his shield! :)

The changes should come with 10.15!

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by Speciou5

I hope this gives some appreciation and understanding when it comes to bugs btw! A lot of people don't realize how malleable some things are in game dev, which is sometimes good, but also often hard for game devs to squash bugs and make sure everything works coherently. Imagine this then multiplied by skins, weird interactions like Sylas/mid blast cone/mid Zhonyas/etc.

Yeah, when you have almost 150 champs and over 1000 skins in a game, things can get complex real fast.

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by lostcorvid

As a lover of Nautilus, thanks so much for making his effects pretty. It has been really nice to see some flash on my old submarine again.

Really glad you liked the changes on Nautilus!

over 4 years ago - /u/RiotSirhaian - Direct link

Originally posted by lostcorvid

I was kinda iffy on losing the spinning anchor, but it has glow effects as a tradeoff, and people complain about my hooks less so I call it a win. And Astronautilus is just hilariously good looking with all the space dust.

Yes the hook spin was a fan favorite, but removing it did improve his gameplay feel from what I heard. :)

over 4 years ago - /u/aeneia - Direct link

Can confirm Sirhaian is wonderful. I worked with him for over a year on the skins team. He genuinely cares, and he spends a LOT of time doing work he doesn't need to, just to make players' experiences better.

My favorite work of his is Dark Cosmic Jhin's ult @ ____ @ soooo preetttuuu