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Weapon customization

theraven2378theraven2378 Member Posts: 5,986 Arc User
edited November 2017 in Star Trek Online General Discussion
Wouldn't it be cool to be able to customize your weapons cosmetically
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    -Lord Commander Solar Macharius

    Weapon customization 69 votes

    Yes
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      where2r1where2r1 Member Posts: 6,054 Arc User
      No
      Meh. Not interested.
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      seriousdaveseriousdave Member Posts: 2,777 Arc User
      Yes
      Would be nice. While I do like stuff like the terran rep beam and quantum phase beam very much they do stick out like a sore thumb.
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      saurializardsaurializard Member Posts: 4,394 Arc User
      If it's per energy weapon in slots and not one visual for all EW slots, then I'm up for it.
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      duncanidaho11duncanidaho11 Member Posts: 7,867 Arc User
      edited November 2017
      Yes
      I think it would be a nice little add-on. Customization is a big thing in STO, and the ability to blend weapons with costumes to a greater degree would be appreciated.
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      shadowfirefly00shadowfirefly00 Member Posts: 1,026 Arc User
      Yes
      saurializard wrote: »
      If it's per energy weapon in slots and not one visual for all EW slots, then I'm up for it.
      I imagine the interface would be an addition to the Visuals tab on the existing ship layout screen showing all the weapon positions; clicking on one would bring up a menu showing each available visual option (restricted to what's actually present on the ship). Using as example a science vessel with a quartet of tetryon arrays and the antichroniton-infused omni, each of those slots would have as options 'standard tetryon' and 'AC tetryon'.

      While this thread covers ship weaponry, that's just half of the game; for the rest, consider the idea put forward here...
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      theraven2378theraven2378 Member Posts: 5,986 Arc User
      I'm looking at both ground and space
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        zedbrightlander1zedbrightlander1 Member Posts: 14,764 Arc User
        edited November 2017
        Yes
        I want to be able to keep my Type 2 and 3 Phaser from showing the glowy parts that show up at every other Mark level.
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        captan2er0captan2er0 Member Posts: 836 Arc User
        Yes
        > @repetitiveepic said:
        > It used to be in the game before the PVP whiners did their thing.
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        > Just one more reason to remove PVP to improve the overall quality of the game.

        I vaguley remember that. Was a power hue setting or something input via the chat box. Was neat to play around with until it got locked.
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        daeridanii#0793 daeridanii
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        edited November 2017
        Yes
        Yes

        However, I think it would be best if it was disabled during PVP/competitive matches.
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        warpangelwarpangel Member Posts: 9,427 Arc User
        Yes
        daeridanii#0793 wrote: »
        Yes

        However, I think it would be best if it was disabled during PVP/competitive matches.
        Why? :grey_question:

        Outfit customization isn't disabled, either. That's silly.
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        strathkinstrathkin Member Posts: 2,666 Bug Hunter
        edited November 2017
        No
        I wouldn't go so far as saying customize personally but something they might do is allow you to change one weapon to look like another look of a similar type of weapon. For example: One Phaser Rifle might be able to transmute to the look of a Plasma Rifle yet maintain the firing color burst but that's the best we'd hope for.

        Still I don't think this is a huge priority.

        However I do wish they would update a few REP weapon's or Crafted Weapons. Klingon Honor Guard were very well designed as were some of the Omega; yet love to see updated Plasma Flamethrower! <3

        I was surprised when they revised the TR-116b Sniper Rifle with a completely awesome new look! It was amazing...
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        shadowwraith#9264 shadowwraith
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        Yes
        absolutely, there are set weapons that don't blend well, how about something like a frequency changer (possible money maker here Cryptic!) that changes the colour/style of the beam/bolt.

        weapon customization could also be incorporated into R&D, since that's what R&D is for instead of going to waste.
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        captan2er0captan2er0 Member Posts: 836 Arc User
        Yes
        warpangel wrote: »
        daeridanii#0793 wrote: »
        Yes

        However, I think it would be best if it was disabled during PVP/competitive matches.
        Why? :grey_question:

        Outfit customization isn't disabled, either. That's silly.

        If memory serves of when this was allowed briefly back in 2010 after launch, people abused this and colored their weapons in such a way that they couldn't be seen when they fired. That caused a huge uproar from the PVP community, which lead to the feature being disabled, originally.
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        shadowfirefly00shadowfirefly00 Member Posts: 1,026 Arc User
        Yes
        strathkin wrote: »
        I wouldn't go so far as saying customize personally but something they might do is allow you to change one weapon to look like another look of a similar type of weapon. For example: One Phaser Rifle might be able to transmute to the look of a Plasma Rifle yet maintain the firing color burst but that's the best we'd hope for.
        That's exactly what I was referring to, best implemented as something 'attached' to the character, so that whatever longarm (rifle/PWA) you equip will use a specified model. On a related note, there should be an option to have the default PWA position match the other longarms.
        However I do wish they would update a few REP weapon's or Crafted Weapons. Klingon Honor Guard were very well designed as were some of the Omega; yet love to see updated Plasma Flamethrower!
        The antiproton rifles (not the set weapons) from TFO and NSF are big offenders in this regard, using the exact same coloration as their vanilla siblings. Surely it can't be that much work to replace that white/red scheme with black/green (TFO) and grey/blue (NSF).
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        strathkinstrathkin Member Posts: 2,666 Bug Hunter
        No
        I wish they would give us finally a Romulan Republic Tactical Vest / Armor Set with a unique tailor unlock for the Republic and something different for Allies. Somewhat similar to what they did for Klingon Honor Guard / Maco as I'd love to see a Romulan Tailor Unlock like the Klingon's at least have. <3
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        zedbrightlander1zedbrightlander1 Member Posts: 14,764 Arc User
        Yes
        crashdragon wrote: »
        If I could, I would be making it so it looks as if I'm unleashing tasteless bran muffin torpedo's and 99% fat free Spaghetti strands from my beams array.

        I'm just that evil. >=3

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        lordsteve1lordsteve1 Member Posts: 3,492 Arc User
        Yes
        YES!!!

        I'd like a set-up similar to the visual slots. 1 beam, 1 cannon, 1 torp. Then you can control each one. Go for a canon look or ignore the options and have visual rainbow spam.

        I see no negative aspect and the PVP argument is BS now as there are shield visuals and the like so it's no longer possible to know what someone is equipped with by looking at a ship. Plus who in their right mind is going to visualize the 50 or so colours to ID an energy type these days?!?!?
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        avoozuulavoozuul Member Posts: 3,196 Arc User
        Customizable beam colours would be nice, especially if they were to add new colours to it, I'm sure there's a few colours still not yet used with beams.
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        alcyoneserenealcyoneserene Member Posts: 2,412 Arc User
        Yes
        I'd be in favor of having an option that lets you either see people's customizations (including your own's) or stock ones.
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        spiritbornspiritborn Member Posts: 4,263 Arc User
        Yes
        duncanidaho11 wrote: »
        I think it would be a nice little add-on. Customization is a big thing in STO, and the ability to blend weapons with costumes to a greater degree would be appreciated.

        I would agree with this with a minor variation, aka have the weapons stay within their "category" (so you couldn't have assault weapon that looks like a pistol or a torp look like a beam) but other then that I'd see no major issues and yes I'd want this on ground too not just space.
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        warpangelwarpangel Member Posts: 9,427 Arc User
        Yes
        captan2er0 wrote: »
        warpangel wrote: »
        daeridanii#0793 wrote: »
        Yes

        However, I think it would be best if it was disabled during PVP/competitive matches.
        Why? :grey_question:

        Outfit customization isn't disabled, either. That's silly.

        If memory serves of when this was allowed briefly back in 2010 after launch, people abused this and colored their weapons in such a way that they couldn't be seen when they fired. That caused a huge uproar from the PVP community, which lead to the feature being disabled, originally.
        1. Because that's better than just removing "invisible" as a color choice?
        2. The TR-116 fires an invisible projectile to begin with. To say nothing of a bazillion special abilities that have no visible projectile. PvP is stoopid.
        3. I was under the impression this was about customizing the weapons, not the projectiles?
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        theraven2378theraven2378 Member Posts: 5,986 Arc User
        Just the cosmetics on the actual weapon itself
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          ashstorm1ashstorm1 Member Posts: 679 Arc User
          edited November 2017
          Yes


          I'd second that.
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          angrytargangrytarg Member Posts: 11,001 Arc User
          Mmmh, I'd put lipstick on my torpedo launcher...​​
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