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gue of Legends (LoL) is undoubtedly one of the most popular online multiplayer games played worldwide. The game has a massive player base across the world, and as such, many things about the game may go unnoticed. That's why in this article, I'll be sharing some LoL cold facts that are worth knowing.
1. There was once a champion named Ao Shin At the beginning of season four, Riot Games, the developer of LoL, announced the development of a new champion called Ao Shin. However, the champion was later scrapped from the game. According to Riot, they considered the champion too complicated to implement and would have been hard to balance.
2. Yasuo is inspired by "The Last Samurai" movie One of the most popular champions in LoL, Yasuo, was inspired by the 2003 American movie "The Last Samurai," starring Tom Cruise. The samurai storyline in the movie influenced Yasuo's character design and lore, as well as his actual in-game fighting style.
3. The champion Poppy was supposed to be a yordle Poppy, a small armored champion, was supposed to be one of the yordle champions in the game. However, during the design process, Riot Games decided to give her a unique identity as a Demacian instead of associating her with the existing yordle champion family.
4. The map "Summoner's Rift" was originally a mod As it turns out, one of the most popular maps in the game was not originally created by Riot Games. Summoner's Rift was initially a user mod made by Steve 'Guinsoo' Feak and ‘Icefrog' during the early days of LoL. The map was so popular that Riot Games later acquired it along with the developers in 20
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5. There is a hidden soccer game in the game LoL has always been well-known for its hidden features, but one of the least known is the hidden soccer game. On the server's Brazilian and Turkish sites, players can access a soccer-based game mode called "Teemo's Soccer Ball." It is an entirely different game that is just accessible through a hidden command.
6. The word "Minion" is derived from real-world history In medieval times, the term "Minion" referred to a person who was a follower or devoted servant of a powerful figure or ruler. In LoL, minions, are AI-controlled creatures that follow and assist players in a similar way as historical minions served their rulers.
7. The sound effect for the skill "Blitzcrank's Power Fist" is a door slam The skill "Power Fist," used by the champion Blitzcrank, has a unique sound effect that was created by slamming a door. According to Riot Games, the sound effect was produced to indicate the punch of a giant robot's metallic fist. In conclusion, understanding these "cold" facts about LoL can help you appreciate the game better. With a player base of millions worldwide, the game is continually evolving with new features and stories. The interesting thing is that there is always something new to discover, so keep playing and have fun!