Glowing weapons

[Physic]

when did people get this idea that FF was some sort of dour realism nonsense. Its over the top high fantasy and it has been since it was on snes.
i remember ATMA Weapon in FF3/6 a GLOWING SWORD that got bigger the more hp you got.
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__...VI_Advance.png


Cloud walks around with a sword bigger than he is, with all sorts of crazy anti utility designs for almost every model
Summon a dragon who goes in outer space, starts blasting from the moon, and blows up everything right in front of us.
Advent children fight scene defines over the top.

Cool effects are cool effects, if you dont like the idea of weapons with fantastical unrealistic powers and effects, maybe you shouldnt be playing a fantasy game, especially from one of the most over the top powered franchises in rpg gaming.

http://www.thefinalfantasy.com/games...s/weapons3.jpg



http://images.wikia.com/dissidia/ima...eonhart_ex.png

http://www.thefinalfantasy.com/games...s/weapons4.jpg <--- check out the arm shield glowing image in the corner.

[Alegis]

when did people get this idea that FF was some sort of dour realism nonsense. Its over the top high fantasy and it has been since it was on snes.
i remember ATMA Weapon in FF3/6 a GLOWING SWORD that got bigger the more hp you got.
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__...VI_Advance.png


Cloud walks around with a sword bigger than he is, with all sorts of crazy anti utility designs for almost every model
Summon a dragon who goes in outer space, starts blasting from the moon, and blows up everything right in front of us.
Advent children fight scene defines over the top.

Cool effects are cool effects, if you dont like the idea of weapons with fantastical unrealistic powers and effects, maybe you shouldnt be playing a fantasy game, especially from one of the most over the top powered franchises in rpg gaming.

http://www.thefinalfantasy.com/games...s/weapons3.jpg



http://images.wikia.com/dissidia/ima...eonhart_ex.png

http://www.thefinalfantasy.com/games...s/weapons4.jpg <--- check out the arm shield glowing image in the corner.

What next? Lightsabers for everyone?
Galkas with Butterfly-wings, just because its fantasy?

There are enough Games with thousands of Colors for one pair of shoes and Glowing stuff everywhere, for the little ones who like it.
Why cant there be just a few without such things, for those who dont want to wear Sunglasses to play a Game?


But i would agree with this Tron-like stuff from a pic posted in here. As long as they dont add it to every Item and not to much of it on the ones who get it.

[Belial]

You want realism in RPGs? Go LARP. I want shiney shit and flashy graphics, not a mundane gray & brown world.

[Physic]

What next? Lightsabers for everyone?
Galkas with Butterfly-wings, just because its fantasy?

There are enough Games with thousands of Colors for one pair of shoes and Glowing stuff everywhere, for the little ones who like it.
Why cant there be just a few without such things, for those who dont want to wear Sunglasses to play a Game?


But i would agree with this Tron-like stuff from a pic posted in here. As long as they dont add it to every Item and not to much of it on the ones who get it.

I get that some people may want games that are more realistic and toned down fantasy, but Final Fantasy series has never been that. They should not throw out the concept of glowing weapons and auras as possibilities, they just need to execute it well, and make it cool, it should also come in when appropriate, maybe a level 1 dude shouldnt have a glowing sword like ATMA weapon, but someone who has been to hell and back and fought the gods, and took thier weapons, should probably not have a plain looking weapon.
Every weapon/armor doesnt need to be flashy, but there should be some that are, and they will appeal to different people.

[Randis]

what is it with this weird arguments anyway?

full glowing gear and light-stick weapons? No one asked for it.
Why is it that people hear about visual effects and immediately think of a
cheesy WoW sword and then assume SE could do no better and
all those who request it have no taste?

Lantern shield is a great example of how it is done right.
Now imagine rings with a subtle glowing crystal or gloves that only have a small rune glowing,
rare weapons and gears with small details, particle effects and such.

If your imagination is very limited there is no need to obscure the requests of others.
(I am not directing this post to anyone specific, it is merely my thought in general)
People ask for stunning designs and others try to make it look like they ask for Galkas with fairy wings... sad

[Akumu]

what is it with this weird arguments anyway?

full glowing gear and light-stick weapons? No one asked for it.
Why is it that people hear about visual effects and immediately think of a
cheesy WoW sword and then assume SE could do no better and
all those who request it have no taste?

Lantern shield is a great example of how it is done right.
Now imagine rings with a subtle glowing crystal or gloves that only have a small rune glowing,
rare weapons and gears with small details, particle effects and such.

If your imagination is very limited there is no need to obscure the requests of others.
People ask for stunning designs and others try to make it look like they ask for Galkas with fairy wings... sad

Exactly. SE is so proud of the detail they put into this game thus far so why not enhance it even further? That's why I believe the pic you provided was a great way to implement such effects. We aren't looking for WoW effects but something that keeps the fantasy appeal.

Final: Something to be taken seriously as it will wrap your emotions into it
Fantasy: Amazing effects, visuals, and very imaginative

This is just a summary of how I always seen it and I think some people forget this and focus too much on the realism aspect.

[Jynx]

what is it with this weird arguments anyway?

full glowing gear and light-stick weapons? No one asked for it.
Why is it that people hear about visual effects and immediately think of a
cheesy WoW sword and then assume SE could do no better and
all those who request it have no taste?

Lantern shield is a great example of how it is done right.
Now imagine rings with a subtle glowing crystal or gloves that only have a small rune glowing,
rare weapons and gears with small details, particle effects and such.

If your imagination is very limited there is no need to obscure the requests of others.
(I am not directing this post to anyone specific, it is merely my thought in general)
People ask for stunning designs and others try to make it look like they ask for Galkas with fairy wings... sad

I think the issue is while SE is known for detail it's not unknown for design choices to be done haphazardly and poorly. Hell I'll use Ultima Online as an example once again.

Original games armour. Notice it has colour yet isn't off the wall.

When they added Neon...everything At first it was a few select almost impossibly rare items that could be dyed special colours or be obtained in such a manner, then it spread to ALL equipment...andthen eventually you could dye your Skin Neon Green and your Horse mount Candy stripe pink...

Ultima Online armour is now as bright as a Double Rainbow all the way...full on...

It's not that I am against the idea I just think we need to be clear as a community as to what we mean by "Glowing" effects.

[Vanguard319]

How about a crystal sword with a translucent blade?

[Zenaku]

FFXI had a glowing Body was that item you get from buying a 100$ neckitem in real life lol. You got a body that teleport your party. There one part that glow the light would glow light and then turn off and it would just do that. I wish in FFXI they would have made the element staff glow somehow.

So yes i agree with Glowing wep/gear as long as it done right like some of you said Lantern shield

[Shai]

Ostia, my old ZAM nemesis.

I agree with you.