Add Visual Differences to High Quality Gear

[Zaran_Akikaze]

I think this would be a really good idea. But it would seem like a big overhaul. I'm not too sure about sprouting things from the gear, but perhaps the design layers. Where a piece of armor is very bland, but each tier of HQ adds more color and design to it. Say a shield is just plain silver, but as each HQ it begins to have engravings and markings.

[Rentahamster]

I think this would be a really good idea. But it would seem like a big overhaul.

Well, according to that "Polygon Shaving" video that Black Rose posted, it shouldn't be all that hard to implement. (assuming that the video is not a cake, and thus, a lie)

[Rentahamster]

Well, according to that "Polygon Shaving" video that Black Rose posted, it shouldn't be all that hard to implement. (assuming that the video is not a cake, and thus, a lie)

This makes me wonder, though...

@Bayohne - if you're reading this, are you able to get dev comments from the other people in charge of the art and graphics stuff, like Senior Concept Artist Akihiko Yoshida, or Lead Artist Hiroshi Takai? I would think they are not as overwhelmingly busy as Yoshida since they just handle art stuff?

[Lionix]

I would think they are not as overwhelmingly busy as Yoshida since they just handle art stuff?

People love getting some of that.

Someone's about to log in and find out his character is now a blue orc with a pink bow.

[NotApplicable]

I like the idea, but if my doublet grows wings I'm going back to wearing my velveteen gown.

I would think they are not as overwhelmingly busy as Yoshida since they just handle art stuff?

If SE is run anything like most other studios, the artists are doing more actual work than the producer.

[Rentahamster]

I like the idea, but if my doublet grows wings I'm going back to wearing my velveteen gown.

Aww, but the you'd be like a cute little succubus!

If SE is run anything like most other studios, the artists are doing more actual work than the producer.

Perhaps you're right. Artwork is a fairly intensive process. I imagine they must be coming up with new animations and stuff as well.