Gangplank's skill Parrrley is spelled with 3 r's (Parrrley), a reference to popular conceptions of the way pirates speak.
Somewhat ironically, the term parley is used to describe a diplomatic discussion between enemies in regards to forming an agreement or truce. "Parley" is also a running gag in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
His version of "negotiation" resembles that of Bruce Willis' character in the film The Fifth Element: as seen here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKwg6W05MU
Gangplank's "Yarr! I'm a mighty pirate!" buff may be a reference to Guybrush Threepwood's catch phrase from the Monkey Island series.
The Pirate and Ninja buffs are corresponding references to the Pirates vs. Ninjas meme.
Gangplank was the only champion in League of Legend capable of denying, an act of killing a friendly minion to rob enemies of last-hit gold bonuses. The ability to deny allied minions was removed in v1.0.0.116.
His lore might be referred to the Dragon Highlord Duulket Ariakas from the Dragonlance Chronicles.
Both had fathers that is unforgiving towards their son, both stabbed their fathers in the back then claimed their prized possession and both their fathers were "never prouder than the day he was stabbed in the back."
QuotesEdit
Gangplank's quote "Yohoho, and a bottle of rum!" comes directly from the book The Treasure Island.
SkinsEdit
The Spooky Gangplank skin makes him closely resemble Captain LeChuck as he appears in The Secret of Monkey Island.
This skin could also be a reference to the nautical folklore of The Flying Dutchman.
Although Sailor Gangplank appeared in the store on October 5, 2010, the skin was not officially released until January 10, 2011.
Somewhat ironically, the term parley is used to describe a diplomatic discussion between enemies in regards to forming an agreement or truce. "Parley" is also a running gag in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
His version of "negotiation" resembles that of Bruce Willis' character in the film The Fifth Element: as seen here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKwg6W05MU
Gangplank's "Yarr! I'm a mighty pirate!" buff may be a reference to Guybrush Threepwood's catch phrase from the Monkey Island series.
The Pirate and Ninja buffs are corresponding references to the Pirates vs. Ninjas meme.
Gangplank was the only champion in League of Legend capable of denying, an act of killing a friendly minion to rob enemies of last-hit gold bonuses. The ability to deny allied minions was removed in v1.0.0.116.
His lore might be referred to the Dragon Highlord Duulket Ariakas from the Dragonlance Chronicles.
Both had fathers that is unforgiving towards their son, both stabbed their fathers in the back then claimed their prized possession and both their fathers were "never prouder than the day he was stabbed in the back."
QuotesEdit
Gangplank's quote "Yohoho, and a bottle of rum!" comes directly from the book The Treasure Island.
SkinsEdit
The Spooky Gangplank skin makes him closely resemble Captain LeChuck as he appears in The Secret of Monkey Island.
This skin could also be a reference to the nautical folklore of The Flying Dutchman.
Although Sailor Gangplank appeared in the store on October 5, 2010, the skin was not officially released until January 10, 2011.
The Minuteman Gangplank and Waterloo Miss Fortune skins both reference historic periods of war.
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