User blog comment:Kagimizu/Lore Changes?/@comment-5077844-20130430172748/@comment-1272757-20130430174234

What Deathkin said. It may have no impact on the gameplay itself, but it does affect one's perception of the character. Some people wouldn't play a great character gameplay-wise if they hated his backstory or personality. And people might like an otherwise mediocre character for their unique story (lookin at you old Trundle). It may not affect the gameplay, but it does affect the game.