Rularuu Costume Set: From the Pummit and Noble Savage


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Hello everyone @Equation / Arbiter Fab here,

When I was at the pummit, I had an opportunity after the festivities to sit down with Noble Savage and ask him about Rularuu Costume options. Having seen the Rulu-shin, I , and I know many others, assumed that this was a work in progress for a full on Rularuu costume set.

He informed me that this was not the case, that those amazing costume options were merely for that villain group in the SSA. He also seemed a bit surprised that people would be interested in them, or had assumed that they would be coming for players.

We discussed various options for the set, but he said in order for this set to actually come to fruition, it would need the support and attention of the players.

He suggested making a thread about it in the forums, which I am doing now, a week later, wanting to let all of the other Pummit threads simmer a bit.

What would you like to see in a Rularuu costume pack? What would you not like to see, what emotes, auras, powers?

Should this be on the market and if so, what price, a Tier 9 VIP set ((this option would allow far more available options)), free to players, or unlocks for completing Shadow Shard TFs?

If you would NOT like to see this set, please respond as well.

Let's keep it concise, on topic, and constructive.

Noble Savage, if you see this, would you mind responding? Confirming things you would like to see as constructive feedback?

For those who are unfamiliar with the Rulu-Shin, I will link a picture below.



Thank you all for taking the time to read this and for any feedback left.

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... or unlocks for completing Shadow Shard TFs? ...
This would be a freaking GREAT idea. Make the shard TFs worth something! Put the Rulu-Shin critters in there in a couple places just so that it makes thematic sense why you'd get those costume pieces.

I really want the face "feather" things, and the gloves, with and without eyeballs. They're awesome pieces. I could take or leave the chest piece; the skirt and boots are rejiggered existing pieces so I could easily skip those too.


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The boots and chest are organic armor.
The belt is barbarian.
The kilt is valkyrie
So about all that's needed are the chest detail, the gloves, and maybe the head details.



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Hyperstrike,

I know that the majority of the options used for the Rulu-Shin are from existing packs, myself an a few others assumed this was just a work in progress of a new pack, what would replace those parts with that would fit a Rularuu costume set thematically?

Personally I would like to see

Rularuu Boots with / without eyes

Rularuu skirt / kilt option, based off those of the Aspects

Observer head

Rularuu skin based off Burtes / Natterlings

Natterling wings

Observer detail 1 for head ((if not a full head, just a giant eye that covers a majority of the face. Good for cyclops characters))

Rualruu based auras and path auras

Rularuu Gem options for those who do not like the observer eyes for chest detail

Rularuu Gem armor

Rularuu Mystical backpacks similar to the Celestial.

A team based random buff, similar to mystic fortune or secondary mutation with 7 options, each pertaining to the seven aspects.

Other opinions?


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So...not a thread about getting a giant eyeball costume, then?

The Rulu-Shin...eh. I like the spiky/feathery part of the chest piece and gloves, but the eyeballs make it pretty concept specific and I also find them a bit silly looking, so I can't see myself actually buying them or any pieces that were on the same theme. Maybe if there was an eyeball-free variant (and they weren't pre-tinted).

If there were Rularuu costume pieces, I'd be in favour of making them Shadow Shard TF unlocks. But I know there are a lot of people who absolutely hate unlockable costume pieces.


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I have to say that adding the Rularru Shin costume pieces as a reward for completing Shadow Shard Tf's is brilliant! While a few of those task forces could probably use a revamp, putting a reward for it would definitely garner them more attention from the player base. I know the Cimmeroran pieces are a real nice perk and motivator in running the ITF. Even though I personally never tire of that particular task force.


 

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Rularuu Wisp Overlords have floating rings around their arms. With the new "off body overlay skin" used for the Victorian Aura, it should be totally possible to create something akin to these spinning rings for players.


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If we get this, I want the eyes to move. And maybe blink.

If that means charging for it or making it tier 9 VIP, that's fine by me.

If it's only possible on certain pieces (say, the chest piece), that's okay I guess.

If it's not viable at all, I'll live, but I won't feel the need to snap it up as quickly. It'll go from an "I need this NOW" item to an "I'll get that next time I've got some spare points if there isn't something else I want more" item.

Eye-customization options would go a long way toward making it a must-have, too: Rulu-eye, human-eye, cat-eye, cyber-eye, pupil-only, blank, etc. Or combine both my ideas and allow for animation customization: Chest piece, chest piece (animated), chest piece (blinking only)...


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unlocks for EDIT: getting Visionary by defeating Overseers
This is the requirement for the weapon skins currently that have an option for a Rularuu version, so I wouldn't see why yet another requirement would be required, particularly since we're only talkin' about three additional pieces. If there was more offered, then sure, maybe I could see the TF badges as unlocks, but not just for three.


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This is the requirement for the weapon skins currently that have an option for a Rularuu version, so I wouldn't see why yet another requirement would be required, particularly since we're only talkin' about three additional pieces. If there was more offered, then sure, maybe I could see the TF badges as unlocks, but not just for three.
Well I was speaking of a full set, perhaps with the weapon unlocks being included with them. Not just the three of four pieces made for the Rulu-Shin.

Also, what about if this was on the market, like the Vanguard pack, where you could have the costumes and weapons globally without needing the badge(s),

Also, we should also include weapon models for staffs, titan weapon, beam rifle, pistols (unless those are in there already)


Keep the ideas flowing, what do you want to see / not see in such a pack?


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Well I was speaking of a full set, perhaps with the weapon unlocks being included with them. Not just the three of four pieces made for the Rulu-Shin.
If they had a piece per badge for the four Shadow Shard TFs, I'd knock'em out, that is to include a dreaded Dr. Quaterfield. I don't see many others gettin' on board with this idea, though. Too much time investment.

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Also, what about if this was on the market, like the Vanguard pack, where you could have the costumes and weapons globally without needing the badge(s)
This would be excellent, and as I'm a sucker for the Rularuu lore and pieces, I would most certainly take advantage o' this if it were to occur.

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Also, we should also include weapon models for staffs, titan weapon, beam rifle, pistols (unless those are in there already)
I can't speak for Staves, Beam Rifles, or Pistols (all o' which I'd love to see), but in regards to Titan Weapons, I inquired about this in a UStream some time ago, and I was told that a Rularuu skin had been concepted, but wasn't told anythin' beyond that. I do have a level 50 TW/WP brute on Beta with the Visionary badge that I log onto every once in a while to check the status on, and as of late last week, no option for it yet.

Zwill has noted in the various UStreams (or at least in the transcripts from Von Krieger) since then that it has been a highly requested item. It has been mentioned time and time again in the various Sexy Jay threads for Rularuu pieces. This is the part that concerns me, and this has been noted previous by other players, that while things are posted here on the forums, be they suggestions or in-game submissions, there have been occasions where the devs themselves are completely unaware o' the status o' said suggestions or requests, despite bein' told that such matters have been passed along, as noted by NS bein' surprised by the amount o' interest there might be in such an item or set o' items.

Pardon the rant, but I simple don't feel like I'm wastin' my metaphorical breath again.

Edit: I thought I saw some o' the aforementioned Concept Art elsewhere recently from the Player Pummit, but I could be wrong. At least it looked like it could've been a Rularuu skin.

Edit 2: It was here.


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I wanna be a big floating eye.


 

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The Rulushin are more like the Watchershin. I'd prefer more costuming pieces that the Big Guys have. We *need* more skirts/loin cloths/breech cloths/tunics for men. And this is the opportunity to do so (and update the Rulushin from the Valkyrie skirts to a more Rul-ific variety).

The art style of the Big Guys is worthy of copying for players (and would make a good addition to the Rulushin if that faction were ever to be leveraged... Darren Wade SF anyone?).





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Might I direct you all to a thread I made about the Rulu-Shin costumes the SAME DAY that I played the relevant SSA?

I was so stoked I believe I made the thread while I was still playing the ARC! I am so glad to hear that no one important noticed it.

Link.



 

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The Rulushin are more like the Watchershin. I'd prefer more costuming pieces that the Big Guys have. We *need* more skirts/loin cloths/breech cloths/tunics for men. And this is the opportunity to do so (and update the Rulushin from the Valkyrie skirts to a more Rul-ific variety).

The art style of the Big Guys is worthy of copying for players (and would make a good addition to the Rulushin if that faction were ever to be leveraged... Darren Wade SF anyone?).
I didn't want to bloat the thread with quotin' the images, but those are pretty nice, and I've done similar work in the costume creator.

I believe @Mr Squid made a AErc about Rularuu that got the costume pretty close also.


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Might I direct you all to a thread I made about the Rulu-Shin costumes the SAME DAY that I played the relevant SSA?

I was so stoked I believe I made the thread while I was still playing the ARC! I am so glad to hear that no one important noticed it.

Link.
Thank you for linking to it.

With a secondary thread for them to see reactions to, and compiling all the responses on what people want, I think we will have a much better chance of getting this seen.


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The Rulushin stuff kinda looks lame, to be honest.

That and it's another case of Ouroboros costume pieces. They use mostly everything else we get, but get a couple costume parts to make 'em stand out and everyone treats it like a huge deal. Never really understood that.

But I gotta agree with Zombie. I'd prefer Rularuu costume parts that look more otherwordly and strange, with a touch of the arcane, as opposed to just spikes covered in eye balls. In fact, judging from recent forum opinion on new costumes, I thought everyone was sick of the spikes and thorns on everything.


 

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strange, i thought right after the ssa 2 went live there were several threads on that very topic, i remember posting in a few of them. yes, I want those pieces. the unique pieces, as i see them, are the shoulders, the back detail spikes(seen in the bosses) and the gloves/boots. My primary interest is the back spikes, i really love the back spikes. as a back detail they would be great for players.

i will try to link to the other threads if i can find them. the response was generally very positive...ok heres one, apparently didnt post in the other so its tougher to find. http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=274965
the "who will die SSA2:your thoughts" thread also has a significant amount of discusssion on them, mostly positive, and much of the negative involves the coloration.


 

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He also seemed a bit surprised that people would be interested in them, or had assumed that they would be coming for players.
Were his eyes bloodshot? Did he keep twitching and looking like he was trying to eat his own face? Have trouble constructing coherent sentences?


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This would be a freaking GREAT idea. Make the shard TFs worth something! Put the Rulu-Shin critters in there in a couple places just so that it makes thematic sense why you'd get those costume pieces.
No, it really wouldn't. Why? Because unless:

- it was made a global account unlock
- or the Shadow Shards go co-op

people who didn't want their villains to ever become heroes would be sulking in the corner.

The only parts I like in that costume, as pertaining to the Rulu-Shin, are the actual Rularuu parts. I don't like that they resorted to parts already in game to complete the outfit. Also, I'm a tad tired of all the matchy matchy of nature of costume sets, that is, not every part of the set has to have the same details (especially if said details are the moving eyes).

I would like to see that costume expanded with new art assets and I quite like the suggestion the Zombie one has put forth.

More like that and less floating eye please.


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I really don't like the RUla-Shin or whatever gear. Pass.


 

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I would love to have the Eyeball parts, would fit well for a outfit for my Blood Demon.


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No, it really wouldn't. Why? Because unless:

- it was made a global account unlock
- or the Shadow Shards go co-op

people who didn't want their villains to ever become heroes would be sulking in the corner.
Or they'd run the one arc that unlocks them all when you finish it. At least I think it does, if not you can farm Overseers in there for that badge which does and still not need an alignment change.

Also, count me in as another who'd love some Rularuu costume bits. With and without eyes, pretty please. And that spikey back piece the Rulu-shin have too, can't forget that one.


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We discussed various options for the set, but he said in order for this set to actually come to fruition, it would need the support and attention of the players.

He suggested making a thread about it in the forums, which I am doing now, a week later, wanting to let all of the other Pummit threads simmer a bit.

What would you like to see in a Rularuu costume pack? What would you not like to see, what emotes, auras, powers?
(Said somewhat Jokingly) I'll sign your thread if you sign mine?

Either way, I'd love to see a Rularuu set come out, even a baby Rularuu vanity pet (sorry, the observers still make me go "SQUEE!!!", and I have finally put velcro on my hat so mine will stay put!)
Perhaps have it come out along with the weapons? I know that was discussed as a convenience item on the market (the weapons), so perhaps having it go along with it?