Apparently, Riot listens, and it's very heartwarming when something that people have harped on over and over and over gets addressed. These days, artist like Iron Stylus are greatly helping the company develop some very good compromises between feminine and practical, and personally, I love his work (he's created champions like Leona and Diana). It comes as no surprise then, that the largest departure from the usual riot 'babes' is in his newest champion, Quinn. I do not have a single complaint about this champion, or the space to say all of the nice things I want to say. Iron Stylus's entire talk on her was about functionality, practicality and her own individuality as to why she would chose androgynous costuming over something sexier and that is incredible and awesome. You can read his entire blurb here: http://www.surrenderat20.net/2013/02/ironstylus-talks-quinns-aesthetics.html#more
Vi is another great addition to the riot cast of ladies. While she is obviously attractive and fairly shapely (her costume is relatively tight fitting) she is a different type of woman when compared to what we have seen. She's rough around the edges, she's strong, her clothing is armored and covering, and she looks like she could kick anyone's butt anywhere. She is essentially punk rock, which is great in both its juxtaposition with Caitlyn (her partner in Piltover's police force) and the rest of the female cast. Though I don't know the artist who designed her, I say great job and keep it up!
And to Riot, I say, give these guys more work! It's great. I know myself and other players are tired of being told this is what women look like and personally, Vi is the reason I didn't quit when all that came out before her was sex wrapped in black leather. So thank you riot, for continuing to be the company that listens.
