So, is there a technical reason why we can't dye certain armor?

[Krystalynn]

Artifact, Coliseum, the unique sets like Foestriker's and Battlemage... nearly anything endgame that isn't crafted can't be dyed. I'm trying to understand why.

It doesn't require an impressive amount of retexturing. They have the system in place, and the engine to make it work... so the only thing I can think of is a lack of effort.

Artifact has certain sentimental roles, and I understand the need to keep those the color they are... but why can Coliseum garbs which share the same metal texture as Mythril, cannot be dyed? Why can't Cavalry? Have they ever offered a proper explanation for this? I can see Artifact 1 requiring the sentimental need to keep the design color, but shouldn't Artifact 2 allow for dyeing?

As a Paladin of the Maelstrom, it breaks my heart that my future is set in a world of blue regalia when I am supposed to be a "free" Paladin as a theme. Would having the choice of color really hurt the game in any way?