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Originally posted by AobaSona

I feel like Caitlyn's ASU got a lot of hype and engagement, and (perhaps to a lesser extent) so did Ahri's. I think ASUs can be popular if they're marketed right. Caitlyn got a bunch of teasers, the new splash arts revealed through social media, a video showing her new base in-game, then her theme video had the final concept art for all the new skin designs and proccess for the new splash arts.

Ahri got her new splashes revealed and a model preview posted on social media before PBE + her update teased in the client. On the other hand her new splashes were partly datamined before the official reveal and so was part of her theme song, and the theme video was also posted only around release and didn't have her final ASU concept art (just old ones and for cinematics). And you can see that her video got much less views that Cait's.

Now Jax on the other hand didn't even have a model preview video of his skins or the new splashes posted on social media (or anywhere) before...

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Originally posted by AobaSona

In ASUs they have kept legendaries the same. Star Guardian Ahri got a new face and tweaked VFX to match the ASU but no new animations or VO. I believe Jax's legendary only got minor tweaks too.

I think that's a good way of handling legendaries and ultimates to not increase the workload. Like, completely remaking Elementalist Lux would be insane, but updating her faces (and adding face animation?) and VFX would already be enough.

Originally posted by LexxiFoxxUwU

Good response! This about sums it up =)

They're very resource and time intensive, for something that could easily ( with a bit more of those things ) just be a new champion. And new champions bring riot far more player retention and excitement to the game generally speaking.

I haven't played a single game of Caitlyn since her ASU because I do not enjoy Caitlyn, but I have a few games on both Briar and Naafiri because I wanted to try a brand new experience. I'm sure the same is true for a huge part of the player base.

Originally posted by pyromanniacc

If i have to guess after briar release so somewhere between sept and october tho this is just a spectatulation

Originally posted by akutasame94

Not if you wanna start a hype train ;)

Originally posted by Spideraxe30

Would you also have any updates on Quick Play? Would it be out at the end of the year or would it be next

Originally posted by Spideraxe30

Hey reav3 can you share what kind of scope we could expect from the smaller split 3 patch, if it isn't midseason sized. Would it be like a larger than average balance patch.

Originally posted by Primerion-ken

hey reav, since jax and skarner got mentioned but not inkmage, does that mean he is delayed or is he still on track for this year?

Originally posted by bz6

Ranked: I know all other games adopt a 3 month or so Ranked "reset" cadence, but League was special because it felt like a sporting season. Its familiar, flexible, and intuitive.

Having 3 different splits waters down the merit, value, and prestige of the Ranked ecosystem because it resets and happens so often. It's like if the World Cup changes from every 4 years, to every year. Frequency isn't always positive, I mean look at the LEC, I don't even know wtf is going on there. They're dishing out trophies like Oprah and it just waters down the experience and achievement.

Summoners Rift: BYE MYTHICS, you wont be missed. Wish these Dev Updates have more information about SR. Better than the previous one though. /u/Reav3 said preseason was going to be big, I hope it delivers.

Originally posted by Spideraxe30

Hey Reav3 would you know if the folks on the modes team is going to continue to expand now that Arena is out or would folks start moving back to their old teams on SR and champs

Originally posted by RiotMeddler

I mean, if an example from more than 7 years ago is the best case you've got...

Originally posted by FruitfulRogue

Can't wait for another 2 mage items

Originally posted by 4Teebee4

Big like last seasons or actually big?

Originally posted by Taurhoes

Hi reav! last time i had asked you about whether we could still expect the ionian midlaner this year in which you’ve told us that everything is still on track as of that moment. Is that still the case right now or is he possibly being moved to next year instead?

Originally posted by bz6

Weird that the video is mostly focused on the casual side of League. I guess more SR news is coming later?

As for the quick mention of SR, is this preseason only slated to have a "big item update"? I remember /u/Reav3 mentioning that this upcoming preseason is big, and for the sake of League, I really hope it is. Item changes are just not enough. The game flow needs a shakeup as well. That constant evolution is why League has stood the test of time.

Originally posted by Seraph199

Don't you toy with our emotions u/Reav3

I can't play when I'm working 😭 why else am I redditing?

Originally posted by 350

Yes, its not sticking around (this time)

Originally posted by RiDaku

Because she was designed as, and advertised to be, a jungler... did you miss that part in her teasers?

edit; I know this is wrong, I was trying to gaslight them into playing Naafiri jungle as well by making them think that she was always meant to be a jungler LMAO

Originally posted by Curious_Produce1182

Hello Reav3 and thanks for taking your time in answering. I feel more relieved that it was discussed to be able to create a custom gamemode for Arena. This game mode is a huge step in design and I was honestly confused on why the feature wasn't available.

Now if I may ask... You did mentioned that it is something that Riot would like to add in the future; does this mean we can expect for the game mode to stay in the game after the Soul Fighter event?