Stone Armor - Granite Armor

Brimstone Bruce · 03-23-2010 02:41 PM

I'm all for changing it. Like others have said, not a big fan of how every person in Granite looks the same. Of course, if there was a way to choose whether to use the overlay or the model-swapping, that'd be ideal, but no idea how much extra work that'd be.

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Groota · 03-26-2010 01:27 PM

I'm all for a change. Especially a change that would make it work with claws . . . Bruty crystal claws!

SinergyX_EU · 03-27-2010 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brimstone Bruce

I'm all for changing it. Like others have said, not a big fan of how every person in Granite looks the same. Of course, if there was a way to choose whether to use the overlay or the model-swapping, that'd be ideal, but no idea how much extra work that'd be.

Years ago, when i probably did my first server raid on Hami, i made a post on the old EU forums, asking if it was possible to make the rock-granite-looks based on your size. As DE has several 'stonish' mobs they had already quite a few models ingame to use.

I would prefer a full redo of the lookings, but stay off the power itself.

I do remember having a very tiny huge male character, it looks plain awsome morphing into this huge pile of rocks. So do keep the original open, maybe swap it like the new ammo thing of dual guns? Or like the halloween outfits, the power gives you several powerbuttons, each giving a differnt look or model.

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FireWyvern · 03-27-2010 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SinergyX_EU

I do remember having a very tiny huge male character, it looks plain awsome morphing into this huge pile of rocks. So do keep the original open, maybe swap it like the new ammo thing of dual guns? Or like the halloween outfits, the power gives you several powerbuttons, each giving a differnt look or model.

That's an awesome idea. Make granite into a costumisable power that keeps you at your normal size. And when you pick granite, you get a 0 end/s toggle that lets you go in granite if you want. Since it's the same for male/female/huge, only one would be needed to make. =O

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StillReal · 03-27-2010 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by StratoNexus

I would prefer Granite armor pieces overlayed. I'd like it if something of my character remained, instead of switching to look like everyone else that has Granite.

This says it all for me

Tenzhi · 05-06-2010 02:57 PM

Turning into a giant Rock Monster can be pretty neat, but it seems pretty clear to me that opening the power up to customisation is more broadly beneficial. And as noted, there is a way to increase your character's size without the power replacing your character should someone really desire to have that effect.

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SpittingTrashcan · 05-06-2010 03:01 PM

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Tenzhi · 05-06-2010 03:07 PM

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Exodus_V · 05-06-2010 03:18 PM

I like the size of the Granite Armor...any chance we could see a concept model pic?...might help the discussion!!

CBeet · 05-07-2010 01:13 AM

I have a 50 Granny tank and it would be GREAT if you could show us some concepts, or even better, a work-in-progress picture if you've already been working on it for ingame use. If not, and if the option for alternate types of the current armour/having the different armour as a customisation option is not applicable in any way shape or form with the current engine, then I'd rather keep it as it is.

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CaptainAmbush · 05-07-2010 03:37 AM

I have a lvl 50 stone tank and honestly I've always LIKED the granite armor look. Just makes me feel like a hulking mountain that can go afk in the middle of a fight to grab a soda.

However, I am all for seeing something new. Staring at the granite armor year after year has got a TAD old..

After seeing the granite armor all this time though.. It would be difficult to adapt to a new look haha.

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Cynical_Gamer · 05-07-2010 01:37 PM

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To quote the Genesis version:

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Obsidius · 05-07-2010 01:41 PM

Rumor has it that there's already something for new GA fx in the game files. Probably due for GR if I had to put money on it.

LAST_RONIN · 05-08-2010 11:58 AM

If it ain't broke... don't fix it! I have no problems with my GA. More options would be nice... but I can say that about most things in this game.

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hewhorocks · 05-26-2010 08:17 PM

The look of Granite armor is why I built a Stone tanker. I love the look of it and lets be honest Granite is about the only reason to play a stone tank. Effectivness aside the rest of the rock armors look, even with customization, terrible. They are a mess up of your costume. Rooted looks like your standing in a pile of something. Unless the new Granite was significantly better looking and allowed something similiar in appearance to the current look, I'd likely avoid the set. Just my .02

Unit_Prime · 08-29-2010 12:31 AM

Personally I like the new crystal armour optional look so would like a version for granite however it was done.

Since the current granite swaps your model for the DE boulder, could the crystal armour swap you to a DE Geode model? And I guess it could swap to one of those lava things in Hollows for Lava look armour?

EmperorSteele · 08-29-2010 05:57 AM

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Seriously, though... hey BaBs, anything to report on this end of things?

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beyeajus · 08-29-2010 06:13 AM

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Chaos_Reaver · 08-29-2010 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Strigadi

I much prefer the current Granite, especially since it is one of the few transformations in the game. Being able to go from normal sized person to living monolith is a big part of my stone brute.

If you do decide to change it, please make it completely cover the character, including the head. The current stone armors make me feel like I slapped play-doh on an action figure.

I agree, I much prefer just being able to customize the current Granite armour, even if it means waiting longer, as we have already, for it to be doable. Even if it requires complete reworking of gpx. I'd like to have either the Crystal or Lava look adapted to such also.

Timeshadow · 08-29-2010 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Unit_Prime

Personally I like the new crystal armour optional look so would like a version for granite however it was done.

Since the current granite swaps your model for the DE boulder, could the crystal armour swap you to a DE Geode model? And I guess it could swap to one of those lava things in Hollows for Lava look armour?

I recently made this exact same suggestion in Castle's thread for prospective alternate animations.

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Derangedpolygot · 08-29-2010 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Unit_Prime

Personally I like the new crystal armour optional look so would like a version for granite however it was done.

Since the current granite swaps your model for the DE boulder, could the crystal armour swap you to a DE Geode model? And I guess it could swap to one of those lava things in Hollows for Lava look armour?

Neat Idea. Wouldn't be able to alter the colors, though.

I'd still prefer BAB's Neo-Granite

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KILLA_G · 08-31-2010 06:47 AM

I love my stone Tank. PLease dont change it. I like changing into a HUGE rock. Its an unmistakeable representation of the awesomeness of the power.

Allow the skins to be altered and colored is fine. In nature, Granite does come in different colors right?

Just dont change the ability to grow and explode into a big *** rock

PDF29TAG · 08-31-2010 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Smite_King

I like the current Granite Armor because you ARE this imovable/indestructable rock man.... but i like the idea of Granite 'overlay' on the costume instead

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camocanine · 09-17-2010 02:39 PM

Spose it's been a while since anyone kicked this thread open again, but I just found it and wzsn't able to find any kind of update on the issue. So is this an issue that is still being considered on the Dev-side of the forums, or is it a dismissed notion for the time being?

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je_saist · 09-17-2010 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by camocanine

Spose it's been a while since anyone kicked this thread open again, but I just found it and wzsn't able to find any kind of update on the issue. So is this an issue that is still being considered on the Dev-side of the forums, or is it a dismissed notion for the time being?

Dismissed notion for now.

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