Copy & Pasted Item Graphics/Models

[Chuffed]

I know this isnt a rare occurence however its the one that pushed me over the edge and made me post. I also know its hard (time consuming) to come up with new textures or models, but do some items really need to be identicle? Especially one from an easy quest in SoS (KoS) and one from an easy raid zone - FTH (EoF). Two different expansions with items that share the same graphic is just lazy. Point in case: <img src="http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5558/blehshieldly7.jpg" border="0">

[Wyrmypops]

I'd does rather make a lie of one of SOE's  reasons for not providing dyes -   favouring the idea that a persons armour is a visual clue so people can tell where it comes from. Aside from not caring where some random mook on the docks, Jeff McJeff, got his Shoulders of Jeffyness, a person wouldn't be able to tell unless they'd got the item themselves and know the story behind it anyway. And now identical items coming from wholly different places anyway. Reckon it's about time SOE come up with a new line.

[Skua]

ya and like this? 10000000 more examples....take a look at robes....or plate....

[Dragowulf]

THEY ARE WORKING ON IT skeletal revamp will make it easier to make armor/weaps, etc.  When they're done or almost or whatever they will let us know.  Hopefully before the next exp.  

[Deadrus]

I REALLY hope they get this new skeleton model systeme implimented soon. The Devs have said once it is implemented it will take less time to make new armor so ....... Hopefully once they get this new model system runing in the background under our skins they will be able to make more unique armor. I have a t6 Fabled Plate Piece that looks exactly the same as some treaured plate i got on a lv 12 Alt from one of the Freeport inner city quests. Right now lack of armor styles is quite disapointing they are ading a new Tier. So SOE PLEASE PLEASE have the new skeletons system done for this expantion i dont wana see T8 stuff being 90% copyed from the previous teirs like all the armor we have now.

[Darian]

<cite>Dragowulf2 wrote:</cite><blockquote>THEY ARE WORKING ON IT skeletal revamp will make it easier to make armor/weaps, etc.  When they're done or almost or whatever they will let us know.  Hopefully before the next exp.   </blockquote>I really don't know why they didn't make it this way to begin with, don't they know people like variety?  And once its finally done, we will still need to wait for them to make armors, it won't take as long but how long will it take exactly.

[CresentBlade]

Give us dye<img src="/smilies/47941865eb7bbc2a777305b46cc059a2.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Dragowulf]

^that could hbe possible the problem is in EQ2, they have to resize/retexture and pretty much remake every armor piece for every race so it's hard for them to have variety. once implemented we will have approx 160% improvement and we'll probably have dye

[Deadrus]

No please no dye. Dye is Exactlay our problem now. Dev's havent finished the new skelton modle so what do they do? The just die the armore. From T1-T7 Most plate aremore is the same. Most robes are the same and most everything is the same jsut a diferent color. And leting players pic colors is Even worse. After they introduced armor dyes in eq1 it was horible people looks soo stupid. And in EQ1 the armor was more diverse then it is in eq1 and they added dyes wish they didnt and I hope they dont add them in eq2. I dont wan ranbow ogers or brigh pink trols I want new unique armor that has a fantasy feel. I wana be able to be see a robe or a piece of armor and be like Dang thats nice and not even have to inspect it to konw what it is.

[theplayer0670]

<cite>SkuaII wrote:</cite><blockquote>ya and like this? 10000000 more examples....take a look at robes....or plate....</blockquote><p> Its funny but when WoW does this, and just makes it a different color but calls it Dungeon Set II or II.5 or whatever lame nomenclature they are on now, people dont get all angry and fire off at the handle. </p><p>Honestly every game does this, they will change that when they get to it. Neriak or a new look shield? I think I know what I want them working on</p>

[Velsha]

<cite>Dragowulf2 wrote:</cite><blockquote>THEY ARE WORKING ON IT skeletal revamp will make it easier to make armor/weaps, etc.  When they're done or almost or whatever they will let us know.  Hopefully before the next exp.   </blockquote>LOL.... "skeletal revamp" is a myth... like the Loch Ness monster or Bigfoot.

[Chay]

Ummm... this kind of thing is pretty common. I don't like it. Honestly, its pretty sad. I look back on my newbie armor with a sense that... it was actually the high point of originality. Except for the robes, the robes have always sucked. The more tiers they tack on the tackier it and more redundantly repetitive it all looks. Yes, maybe they are working on it but (and I'm tying myself to the stake to be burned) I'd rather they get it out than have another level cap raise. Part of the enjoyment in playing the game is the immersion. When everything and everyone look the same it makes the game dull. For me its on the same level as having to do the same set of quests for the 14th time.

[Guy De Alsace]

<p>Part of the problem is that although there are a <i>huge</i> number of items in the game, due to the way the game works there is *always* that one item that is the best and so everyone who considers their toon to be worth the effort tries to get that particular item. Result? Everyone looks the same. In lower tiers almost all equipment is grey, drab and uninteresting so a good slice of the player base looks equally grey, drab and uninteresting.</p><p>Would be nice to see the variety afforded to levels 60-70 channeling down a little to the other levels.</p>

[G4tts]

<p>Sorry to up that kind of thread, but Shadow odyssey still share the same exact plate armor design on most of the armors, only textures are changing, sometimes, helmets are changed, or shoulders, but it's really annoying to have the 10456 th exact same design for plate chest or legs / arms / gauntlets etc...</p><p>I mean, come on, there is a lot of different plate armor designs in medieval era, since EQ2 seem to stick with mediev's plate style, it should'nt be that hard to introduce some huge variety in armor design.</p>

[Mustang8259]

<p>Wow way to revive a 2 year old dead post lol... But honestly the saddest part of all is that you are 110% correct, and yet again they are saying "We'll have more in the next expansion" or something to that affect... I'll believe it when I see it, and no I won't be holding my breath =P</p>

[Barx]

<p>Wow, quite a rez you did there.</p><p>At Fan Faire, they said the models for SF already had as many files in its folder <em>as did the rest of the game and all its expansions <strong>combined</strong></em>.</p><p>Now lets let this old thread rest.</p>

[Kiara]

<p>Please don't necro threads...  We like to let the dead rest in peace.</p><p>If it's a relevant topic with new info, please just make a new thread.</p><p>Thanks!</p>