7 Tiers To Tantalize

TheWizard · July 2016

I think I mentioned this before, but Exiles has 7 visual tiers for each piece of loot. As a piece of equipment levels up, it not only increases in power and effect, but in visual visualiness as well. Take a look at the a couple of the swords that we're designing to get a feel.

(bonus item that I will explain in the next Dev Update: we've moved to handpainted textures on the equipment, because-- well-- they look more magickal)

Nezuja · July 2016

"...but in visual visualiness as well."

Oh dang! Visuals so nice you used it twice! These look awesome. Any info on how the leveling of gear will work?

Finjinimo · July 2016

I want the green ones.

TheWizard · July 2016

Isn't it "I wantS the green ones?"

Finjinimo · July 2016

i wantz ur gren 1s

TheWizard · July 2016

even better, finji. how about the red ones?

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6025810/uploads/editor/7x/wookwwynb488.png

Finjinimo · July 2016

meh

GREEN!!!

TheWizard · July 2016

still?! BAH. how about the purplezzzz?

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6025810/uploads/editor/un/z38zmec33qhu.png

Rob6300 · July 2016

Ooooh the purplezzezz...my precious!

Finjinimo · July 2016

Puples good... I like the greenish handle.

TheWizard · July 2016

FINALLY. Phew.

Now we're messing around with lighting stuffs in-engine to see what looks best. Here's three different takes on it with the hand-painted textures:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6025810/uploads/editor/7r/ip58mk3uz0ut.png

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6025810/uploads/editor/jv/erl7scpqzzlb.png

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6025810/uploads/editor/bx/pc58e5tenoyh.png

Which one you guys like bestest?

Rob6300 · July 2016

I prefer #2. Don't like the shine on #1 and just prefer the sword canted in #2 vs. #3.

Finjinimo · July 2016

I like the green skulls in the background.

joeky · July 2016

vote on #2...

#1 : too much shine/glare on the sword....resulting in "whiteout"in the upper right picture....
#2 : focus is just right on the invisible knight and Sword.....cleaner look
#3: too much detail in the background...bit overwhelming....

TheWizard · July 2016

/scowls at @Finjinimo

good stuff, @joeky, thank you. Agree #1 is getting too shiny. We're messing with the other two (but if anyone thinks the hardcore glare in #1 rocks, lemme know)

Finjinimo · August 2016

Boooooo on the J.J Abrams ones. I don't wanna be squinting at the screen cause you're throwing mad rays at my face.

7 Tiers To Tantalize

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