Ineffable Wingbolt mikeprichard Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) I'm very disappointed to see from the screenshots that the character equipment options have been vastly reduced compared to previous Spiderweb titles (no cloak, gloves, belt, pants, or boots slots, reducing 12 equipment slots to only 7). Equipment customization was a huge aspect of the fun in these titles. I suppose it's too late to revert this unfortunate trend now. Still, of course I'm excited for September. Edited May 1, 2019 by mikeprichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk wackypanda Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 We went years without pants. We will survive. GiantFriendlyTalkingSpiderman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 You don't really need pants. Just ask any well undressed adventurer. It makes sense once you see the game engine in action as it simplifies the decision making process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt TriRodent Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Hopefully there will at least be a cod piece. Kind of worrisome having all those sharp swords/daggers swinging around that close to the family jewels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt mikeprichard Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 I may not wear pants, but I damn sure want my RPG avatars to wear them. It's just unprofessional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I mean, we went 2 years without pants in the very beginning? But I think we've had pants since 1997... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrulous Glaahk wackypanda Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Meanwhile Shapers went without pants until G3. It was too difficult to engineer creations with that exact shape. GiantFriendlyTalkingSpiderman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt mikeprichard Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Pants stretch goal? Stretch pants goal? GiantFriendlyTalkingSpiderman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easygoing Eyebeast Triumph Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 12 hours ago, Fate's Bulwark Against Fate said: I think we've had pants since 1997... The fact that a context exists where this makes sense gives me no end of amusement. 😂 GiantFriendlyTalkingSpiderman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Triumph said: The fact that a context exists where this makes sense gives me no end of amusement. 😂 The fact that pants is a major concern about a game gives me no end of amusement. Triumph 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 I'm sure you're even more amused, Triumph, to realize that in 1997, when we dropped our pants on the floor, it revealed an easter egg. Triumph and GiantFriendlyTalkingSpiderman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Randomizer Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Fate's Bulwark Against Fate said: I'm sure you're even more amused, Triumph, to realize that in 1997, when we dropped our pants on the floor, it revealed an easter egg. A new meaning to drop trou(sers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt mikeprichard Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) Clearly, my one and only concern is the pants. Forget all the other tried-and-true Spidweb equipment customization options that Queen's Wish is also doing away with (possibly in the interest of simplifying gameplay... which makes me a bit wary). I just want my pants back. If I find out where Jeff has put them, I'll let you all know. Edited May 2, 2019 by mikeprichard JackEKnoff and Triumph 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgeoning Battle Gamma GiantFriendlyTalkingSpiderman Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 It is possible Jeff wants to simplify character building so that it doesn't take away from the complexities of the new town building aspects. I also suspect(hope) that item customization will be a thing. Like enchanting your own gear with unique traits instead of just finding unique items. If this is indead a feature I imagine character builds will be just as flexible as they were with 12 equip slots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt mikeprichard Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Good point; I think it's been confirmed that item crafting and/or enchantment will be in, although I'm not sure how much more developed the system will be than e.g. Geneforge's/Avadon's fairly simple item enhancement systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unflappable Drayk Edgwyn Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Maybe we can get tunics so that we do not need pants. Possibly craft a shirt into a tunic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt mikeprichard Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Like pants for your chest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgeoning Battle Gamma Rhinestone Jedi Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 You don't need pants for the victory dance 'coz Queen's Wish better than weasel. Or something. GiantFriendlyTalkingSpiderman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understated Ur-Drakon Earth Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 so no pants but will we have leggins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgeoning Battle Gamma GiantFriendlyTalkingSpiderman Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Jumpsuits and overalls are our only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffable Wingbolt Necris Omega Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Eh, could be worse. Honestly, part of me has gotten tired of super-piecemeal itemization. Granted, that's generally in titles where every item = character model alteration, but seven slots is a fair balance, particularly if there are far broader, more intricate systems to invest in. You might not have to worry about pants, but what kind of Portcullis is your keep equipped with? Ramparts with +5 to Machicolations and so forth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchling Cockatrice Slawbug Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Yeah, I agree with that take. Having lots of item slots works when there is meaningfully different functionality between them. But when every slot just has variations on "a teeny percentile increase to defense, one or two mild stat bonuses if it's a magic item, and maybe an even less relevant tiny boost to one elemental resist" that doesn't make for interesting choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curious Artila JackEKnoff Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 On 4/30/2019 at 8:49 PM, wackypanda said: Meanwhile Shapers went without pants until G3. It was too difficult to engineer creations with that exact shape. Do I increase battle shaping or fire shaping if I want to upgrade my living pants? 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgeoning Battle Gamma Clintone Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) On 4/29/2019 at 2:27 PM, TriRodent said: Hopefully there will at least be a cod piece. Kind of worrisome having all those sharp swords/daggers swinging around that close to the family jewels... Also, if you think about the height of many of the monsters - wolves, giant lizards, giant spiders and such, and you think about their average eye and more importantly, mouth height.... Edited September 10, 2019 by Clintone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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