Luclin models...a poll

[AR3151]

Originally Posted by jettoki [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I totally agree with your sentiment, but I disagree with your conclusion.

Since a lot of what makes EverQuest is its social environment, visual discrepancies between clients lead to things like my character looking awesome with classic models and lame with Luclin models. Since the whole reason I want to look awesome is so I look cooler than you, that affects me.

Now, something like spell icons, UI, or the Velious world re-textures? Use whatever you'd like. Those things really don't affect me or my character.

not sure how someone preference of models effects you? you arent sitting at their computer so as far as you know, they could not be using the updated models. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]


this is all based on the ability to personally change the models not a blanket change across the server.

[guineapig]

The one thing I do miss are some of the hairdo and hair color options.
My chanter should be a redhead and my halfling should have hair-chopsticks in her bun!

meh

[Shurid]

Adding non-classic aspects to a game regardless of its aesthetic nature is taking steps (baby steps in this case) towards creating a gaming experience that is neither classlic nor Live EQ. I believe this defeats the whole purpose of dedicating a server to recreating the classic feel and progression of everquest circa 1999.

An example of how adding minor features here and there can drive a game away from its classic feel can be seen in emulated servers such as UO Hybrid (http://www.uogamers.com/) It is a community so hardcore in their beliefs of a classic Pre-Trammel UO experience yet somehow justify a pay for gold service / buying mounts and a PVP EVERYWHERE (except this area) type of mentality. A down with stupid UO live flamboyant cloth colors except for this one rare that I happened to come across. I'm sure they went out of the gate as a dedicated classic experience but every now and then an idea was presented and pushed by the community that could make things nicer/easier/prettier... Am i the only one who sees character models as a degradation to the classic experience?

I understand the counter argument, If I don't like it then I don't have to use them. Agreed, however I do feel that giving in to the demands of changing the game to suit peoples desires for a more Live experience will only hurt the server and the experience of the players in the end. After all, why not add armor dyes into the game? If you don't like it don't dye your armor. Why not put titles back in the game? They don't hurt anyone right? Master Jeweler Baron Ninga Turtle of Tarew Marr the Adventurer...

If it really isn't a big deal then just deal with NOT having the models.

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/em steps off soapbox

[Azureblaze]

Originally Posted by Shurid [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I understand the counter argument, If I don't like it then I don't have to use them. Agreed, however I do feel that giving in to the demands of changing the game to suit peoples desires for a more Live experience will only hurt the server and the experience of the players in the end. After all, why not add armor dyes into the game? If you don't like it don't dye your armor. Why not put titles back in the game? They don't hurt anyone right? Master Jeweler Baron Ninga Turtle of Tarew Marr the Adventurer...

If it really isn't a big deal then just deal with NOT having the models.

I understand what you are saying.

I guess you kind of have to have faith with the dev team on what they do decide to do / not to do. Separate development teams after all.


From what I have seen they take opinions and make their decisions the way they want to for the most part, as this original post says :

This poll will not decide anything.

So basically they asked for opinions so they could see what people think , and I gave mine which is in the minority! Yay!


IMO - Visual changes that have a toggle to be seen or not to be seen and are up to the player is just more options for the player; it does not effect mechanisms of the core game that makes the game great.



Have fun all.

[Hasbinbad]

I can't believe you guys are still whining about this.

I'm starting to change the reason why I like having the old models. It used to be nostalgic; now I just hope it pisses you whiners off.

[guineapig]

I'm just posting because it's currently an active thread.
Yawn... this day will not end.

[AR3151]

Originally Posted by guineapig [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm just posting because it's currently an active thread.
Yawn... this day will not end.

yep and when this one ends i will go to the other 5 or so message boards and make some rounds [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Tallenn]

I wouldn't care if they were available IF:

1. They don't take any time for the devs to implement, and

2. I don't have to look at them.

[President]

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[Shmeeggeggy]

Originally Posted by President [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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Not gonna happen! Anyone feel inclined to get this puppy to 1000 posts too?

Eh, eh? You know you wanna..