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Iconian Resistance Suit: more info and update!
crypticjoejing
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Greetings Captains!
As you might guess, designing the Iconian Resistance Suits wasn’t an easy task. The suits are meant to take on the most powerful enemies players have yet to face in Star Trek Online. And as you know we’ve made quite a few awesome looking suits already and in a game as big, with as many assets as STO has, it’s hard to make each item feel unique, much less keep one-upping each previous ship, item, armor, uniform, weapon, etc. We also know people have widely varying tastes and every asset we make won’t hit that sweet spot for every person.
That said, we actively tried to address many issues players have frequently mentioned with other armor sets and we’re excited about what we accomplished for the Iconian Resistance suit.
I want to share with you more information that may not have been as obvious as we’d hoped in the original posted image as well as mention an additional option based on your recent feedback. Check it out:
http://imgur.com/4FkpKfV,GiCs9ZV,io1F8Tj#0
Further explanation: first, the new option. Something that doesn’t show well in still screenshots is that the red glows actually pulse – so they will fade to nothing and then pulse up slowly and back. It’s a cool effect that makes the metal look hot and/or energized…and powerful. That said, we’ve added an additional version of the suit that does not have the pulsing glows.
Another bonus feature of this armor set is that is works with many ranks for all factions as well as many badges for Fed. We know that is often a request and we made accommodations.
Next, we have full forum threads devoted to requests to open costumes to our largest color palette.
Well, we did that for this set, and the original group shot showed just a small sample of the variety you can do. Ultimately though, we expect most players will pick unified schemes across their crew that probably match their faction. Essentially along these lines:
http://imgur.com/4FkpKfV,GiCs9ZV,io1F8Tj#1
Finally, we could have made a helmet, but another hunk of feedback we frequently hear is the desire to still see the avatar’s face/head while wearing armor sets. This headpiece is unique in that it’s designed it to function with just about all of the species’ heads, most ears, and most hairdos. The visor is also a separate piece so you can wear both, one or the other, or neither. Or mix it up among your crew. Totally up to your tastes.
I’ll conclude with an updated group shot that features more faction oriented characters (again, broadest color palette for all):
http://imgur.com/4FkpKfV,GiCs9ZV,io1F8Tj#2
As you might guess, designing the Iconian Resistance Suits wasn’t an easy task. The suits are meant to take on the most powerful enemies players have yet to face in Star Trek Online. And as you know we’ve made quite a few awesome looking suits already and in a game as big, with as many assets as STO has, it’s hard to make each item feel unique, much less keep one-upping each previous ship, item, armor, uniform, weapon, etc. We also know people have widely varying tastes and every asset we make won’t hit that sweet spot for every person.
That said, we actively tried to address many issues players have frequently mentioned with other armor sets and we’re excited about what we accomplished for the Iconian Resistance suit.
I want to share with you more information that may not have been as obvious as we’d hoped in the original posted image as well as mention an additional option based on your recent feedback. Check it out:
http://imgur.com/4FkpKfV,GiCs9ZV,io1F8Tj#0
Further explanation: first, the new option. Something that doesn’t show well in still screenshots is that the red glows actually pulse – so they will fade to nothing and then pulse up slowly and back. It’s a cool effect that makes the metal look hot and/or energized…and powerful. That said, we’ve added an additional version of the suit that does not have the pulsing glows.
Another bonus feature of this armor set is that is works with many ranks for all factions as well as many badges for Fed. We know that is often a request and we made accommodations.
Next, we have full forum threads devoted to requests to open costumes to our largest color palette.
Well, we did that for this set, and the original group shot showed just a small sample of the variety you can do. Ultimately though, we expect most players will pick unified schemes across their crew that probably match their faction. Essentially along these lines:
http://imgur.com/4FkpKfV,GiCs9ZV,io1F8Tj#1
Finally, we could have made a helmet, but another hunk of feedback we frequently hear is the desire to still see the avatar’s face/head while wearing armor sets. This headpiece is unique in that it’s designed it to function with just about all of the species’ heads, most ears, and most hairdos. The visor is also a separate piece so you can wear both, one or the other, or neither. Or mix it up among your crew. Totally up to your tastes.
I’ll conclude with an updated group shot that features more faction oriented characters (again, broadest color palette for all):
http://imgur.com/4FkpKfV,GiCs9ZV,io1F8Tj#2
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...if you're looking for those missing helmets: two guys named guy-manuel and thomas were seen snatching them up and fleeing the scene...
I'm not a fan of the skin tight bodysuit look, honestly, but seeing the customization options, this is growing on me. Without the glowing lines, it looks better. I've never been a big fan of the armor costumes because of their limited palettes and restricted number of pieces. Letting us use the big color palette and put faction accessories on these is a big improvement over the other armors. I hope that becomes a trend.
but seriously,
Thank you for all this work, they look much better now.
As the DS9/Voyager & Odyssey uniforms prove, less is more.
Anyway, good work on the armour.
That said, I do believe what people want are CHOICES and OPTIONS. People want to be able to mix and match parts of sets and use whatever colors or textures they want. It's pretty simple.
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Something that Id really love to see with these rep suits in general is the option to use some of the extra bits that they come with in conjunction with the items in our uniform category. Stuff like the shoulder pads, gauntlets, knee pads pouches or boots. That way if you wanted to you could use one of the default armor everybody get in the tailor as a base for this new set. Or you could add on extra parts from the default gear onto the new armor like one of the engineering backpacks, science belts, or thigh attachments.
The full color selection s greatly appreciated.
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Otherwise it looks meh.
Thats why they're so angry all the time.
They look terrible. Of course.
Me: Did you read past the title? Posts about flying from the bridge are not allowed. They are prohibited.
Game Master Urizor: Yes, and while I understand your suggestions, however, the forums is the best place to discuss suggestions. I apologize for the confusion.
As for negative feedback, I don't like the bulky visor attachments, wish they could be more sleek/slim. My character looks rather dumb with them.
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Thank you for the comments, explanations, and extra screenshots!
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When I tried to issue it to my male characters ..They refused said they would just forgo the armor and wear standard uniforms..........................................
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^this... now if it just didnt look like a latex wetsuit or some discotec reject and looked like armor... as someone suggested perhaps a chest piece and a few more armor bits on the thigs, abdomen... as it is it looks like some bad cyberpunk clubwear still
Has everyone just given up on having any semblence of order whatsoever around here?!
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