Brand New Map: The Howling Abyss!
More goodies await in the latest PBE Update! Riot have done a full virtual overhaul of the much beloved “Proving Grounds” ARAM map. The Howling Abyss caters specifically to fans of this custom mode and rivals even the remade Twisted Treeline in terms of environment.
Map Eagle View:
Bases:
Both bases have unique artistic themes in terms of lighting and item merchants.
Vendors
The merchants of the Howling Abyss are more than prepared for winter’s chill.
Gameplay:
The Howling Abyss is a marvel to look at. The background has received a lot of attention with buildings fading into the winter night as far as the view permits. There’s a feeling of dread as you pass the bridge above the enormous mountain gorge. The dark setting and wind effects in particular are stellar and the music is greatly immersive. It’s almost a shame that you can’t stay AFK and just admire this wondrous ice-land.
The little details:
Towers on the Howling Abyss don’t just fall. No, they slowly crumble bit by bit as their health goes down. It’s a neat touch that fits right at home here; without doubt my favourite feature of the new map.
Look! An Arctic bunny!
When you first advance towards the enemy base, part of the bridge next to the opposing tower collapses and falls in the abyss. Spells A-W-E-S-O-M-E.
When towers fall, the chains on the massive pillars next to them break and release the whole construction. Consider stopping for a few minutes to admire the scenery.
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Did anyone see the Lissandra silhouette in the base with the wooden shack?
Does anyone see the Lissandra silhouette in the base with the old dude?
Did anyone noticed the illuminati eye and the devil in the base?
@rtyhwertwqert
YES!!!!!!! I want an aram queue!
dat aram re-texture
@uhh That was sarcasm from Petard to oppose Trev haha!
@Petard
Actually, they most like have a dedicated team for balancing.
I completely agree. It’s not like they have separate teams of staff for both jobs that would be ludicrous.@Trev
Maybe if Riot spent a little more time fixing broken champs and less time on art LoL would be a better game.
not a new map, thought it’s long over due since riot has created a new map
That place looks like *generic ice level* from *generic game*.
@Badjoraz
They are working on an ARAM queue in pbe, entire thread dedicated to this entire rework on the NA forums.
I would be happy if they made an ARAM queue, since ARAM is played ALOT. Is this only a rework of proving grounds or maybe it has more behind it?
Proving Grounds v2
New graphics check
New items check
New map nope
cant wait
@Peter as usual
You realize this IS the new proving grounds, right idiots?
I’m sorry , but this sort of reminds me of the prooving grounds.
It’s new in the sense that they’ll call it new when they release it, I guess.
Why anuncing this as a new map just for the towers dying alone stuff when it’s just a visual upgrade for the map, actually I was like wow a new map, finally!!!!! but it’s just a VISUAL UPGRADE for Proving Grounds, GG…
oh my god you know what this means? ARAM queue!
that place looks like a new map
How exactly is it a new map? It is exactly the same as proving grounds, except for the textures…
That place looks like the proving grounds…
Dont see what this have from new map but ok! If u say a new style for proving grounds, them yes i accepted that
That place looks like ulduar from Wow
Or like this bridge in Van Helsing
That place looks like act 3 from diablo 3