So whos planning on buying the Altmer hero costume?

Gidorick

It does look pretty badass... but no. I'm not going to buy it.

Seeing the screenshots above, I actually kind of get why they covered the thighs. I think it the thighs were exposed, it would have been a distracting feature of the costume. It would have looked out of place for some reason.

Here's my terrible shot at seeing what it would look like with exposed thighs:

Autolycus

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SuraklinPrime wrote: »

You really needed a 'I would have bought if it had reflected the one in the trailer but since it doesn't why would I pay a high crown sum to have something that looks meh?'

You guys really need to up your game on this - I actually don't mind buying fluff like costumes and mounts in the hopes you will reinvest the money wisely in game improvements - but lately you just seem to be phoning it in...

The only difference I see is lack of a torn up cape (lag-inducing and hard to make) and some covered skin on the female. Not enough to raise a big fuss about.

Even with the differences being minor, what they have effectively done is removed value from a high-anticipated vanity item. Typically good business practice is to add value, not remove it. The price tag doesn't do this removal of value any justice either. Granted, it's a bit cheaper than the Nord costume, but it's still 2x the price of any other costume on the store.

Daraugh

No I am not going to buy it because I don't like the looks of it.

Ok, after seeing in-game how good it looks on Khajiit I did buy it. Please pass the moon sugar so I can eat my words more easily

Refuse2GrowUp

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You need a 'No, because it will be overpriced like the nord one was' - that would have been my actual vote.

Agree. Simply not worth the price. A costume that costs the same as a DLC...no thank you.

I wont fault others for spending their money how they choose, but this guy will not be dropping coins on these overpriced pixels.

Abeille

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

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SuraklinPrime wrote: »

You really needed a 'I would have bought if it had reflected the one in the trailer but since it doesn't why would I pay a high crown sum to have something that looks meh?'

You guys really need to up your game on this - I actually don't mind buying fluff like costumes and mounts in the hopes you will reinvest the money wisely in game improvements - but lately you just seem to be phoning it in...

The only difference I see is lack of a torn up cape (lag-inducing and hard to make) and some covered skin on the female. Not enough to raise a big fuss about.

Even with the differences being minor, what they have effectively done is removed value from a high-anticipated vanity item. Typically good business practice is to add value, not remove it. The price tag doesn't do this removal of value any justice either. Granted, it's a bit cheaper than the Nord costume, but it's still 2x the price of any other costume on the store.

It's the exact same price of the Nord costume.

I saw other people thinking the Nord costume was 2500 too. That's the price for most of the limited time mounts. The hero costumes are 2000 Crowns.

Tavore1138

No I am not going to buy it because I don't like the looks of it.

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SuraklinPrime wrote: »

You really needed a 'I would have bought if it had reflected the one in the trailer but since it doesn't why would I pay a high crown sum to have something that looks meh?'

You guys really need to up your game on this - I actually don't mind buying fluff like costumes and mounts in the hopes you will reinvest the money wisely in game improvements - but lately you just seem to be phoning it in...

The only difference I see is lack of a torn up cape (lag-inducing and hard to make) and some covered skin on the female. Not enough to raise a big fuss about.

If it was simply being touted as another costume and charged at 700 crowns or thereabouts then the changes wouldn't really bother me but based on the Ebonheart one they will be charging a premium for this because it is supposed to look like the one from the trailer. I wouldn't expect the cape but the other changes seem pointless and/or lazy - plus I am not raising a big fuss just responding to a poll with my personal opinion, if you want it then buy it and I hope you enjoy wearing it.

NateAssassin

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

Got it, I love it even though they changed the thighs.

Gidorick

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Thavie wrote: »

I like it! But the hood is the worst in the game so I disabled it.

That is it?

looks like normal crafted armor...very bland, nothing special there...no thanks

I think that's my main point of contention for crown store costumes @Hope499 . They should ALSO be sold as motifs, not just costumes.

khele23eb17_ESO

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

The more people complain how ordinary it is and not buy it, the more unique itll be once the 4 days end

Autolycus

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Autolycus wrote: »

Valrien wrote: »

SuraklinPrime wrote: »

You really needed a 'I would have bought if it had reflected the one in the trailer but since it doesn't why would I pay a high crown sum to have something that looks meh?'

You guys really need to up your game on this - I actually don't mind buying fluff like costumes and mounts in the hopes you will reinvest the money wisely in game improvements - but lately you just seem to be phoning it in...

The only difference I see is lack of a torn up cape (lag-inducing and hard to make) and some covered skin on the female. Not enough to raise a big fuss about.

Even with the differences being minor, what they have effectively done is removed value from a high-anticipated vanity item. Typically good business practice is to add value, not remove it. The price tag doesn't do this removal of value any justice either. Granted, it's a bit cheaper than the Nord costume, but it's still 2x the price of any other costume on the store.

It's the exact same price of the Nord costume.

I saw other people thinking the Nord costume was 2500 too. That's the price for most of the limited time mounts. The hero costumes are 2000 Crowns.

Oh okay, I was simply operating on the price I overheard; I didn't check the price myself. If anything this kind of affirms my point... same price, but they removed value (at least the value customers were expecting to receive).

Forztr

I just wish you could dye costumes , its a bit too light green for me in daylight. The image in the crown store makes it look almost black but in preview its more of an olive green. Also not a fan of the exposed back on the female version and covered thighs. So I'm on the fence about getting it.

Abeille

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

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Abeille wrote: »

Autolycus wrote: »

Valrien wrote: »

SuraklinPrime wrote: »

You really needed a 'I would have bought if it had reflected the one in the trailer but since it doesn't why would I pay a high crown sum to have something that looks meh?'

You guys really need to up your game on this - I actually don't mind buying fluff like costumes and mounts in the hopes you will reinvest the money wisely in game improvements - but lately you just seem to be phoning it in...

The only difference I see is lack of a torn up cape (lag-inducing and hard to make) and some covered skin on the female. Not enough to raise a big fuss about.

Even with the differences being minor, what they have effectively done is removed value from a high-anticipated vanity item. Typically good business practice is to add value, not remove it. The price tag doesn't do this removal of value any justice either. Granted, it's a bit cheaper than the Nord costume, but it's still 2x the price of any other costume on the store.

It's the exact same price of the Nord costume.

I saw other people thinking the Nord costume was 2500 too. That's the price for most of the limited time mounts. The hero costumes are 2000 Crowns.

Oh okay, I was simply operating on the price I overheard; I didn't check the price myself. If anything this kind of affirms my point... same price, but they removed value (at least the value customers were expecting to receive).

I disagree. The Nord Hero outfit was really poorly done. So much, I think they should have removed it, remade it and re-relased it. Compared to that, the Altmer Hero outfit is a major improvement.

Compared to the old Altmer Hero outfit, what we got is arguably an improvement too. The colors and textures look better, the gloves were changed to resemble the original one better (although they should have kept one of the hands covered to match the cinematic) and overall there are more details. The only change that I perceive as (arguably) negative is the thighs being covered. I won't argue the lack of a cape because, in a game with no capes, I can't fathom how anyone could expect it to have a cape.

rotaugen454

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

I have the Nord set, so will probably get this tonight. I have a ton of crowns from subbing just sitting there, and I tend to use them on shiny objects like costumes, pets and mounts.

Aimora

No I am not going to buy it because I don't like the looks of it.

I was totally psyched up to buy it before they made the changes to the look of it - so I won't be buying it now.

Suru

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LegendaryArcher wrote: »

No money for ZOS until Maelstrom weapon drop rates are fixed and the weapons become obtainable.

@LegendaryArcher Boy, you really love to just throw that salt everywhere, don't you? Does every post have to be about vMA for you?

Get a decent score and you get a guaranteed weapon at the end of the week lol.

Aimora

No I am not going to buy it because I don't like the looks of it.

Gidorick wrote: »

It does look pretty badass... but no. I'm not going to buy it.

Seeing the screenshots above, I actually kind of get why they covered the thighs. I think it the thighs were exposed, it would have been a distracting feature of the costume. It would have looked out of place for some reason.

Here's my terrible shot at seeing what it would look like with exposed thighs:

Bring back the thighs it looks so much better with

Preyfar

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

I bought it, and while it's not bad, I think the fact it's named "Elven Hero Costume" is kind of misleading. It should be the Altmer Hero Costume, as the hero who wore it is Altmer. It's definitely not a Dunmer or Bosmer hero costume.

Abeille

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

Preyfar wrote: »

I bought it, and while it's not bad, I think the fact it's named "Elven Hero Costume" is kind of misleading. It should be the Altmer Hero Costume, as the hero who wore it is Altmer. It's definitely not a Dunmer or Bosmer hero costume.

I didn't even notice the name, I've been referring to it as Altmer Hero x_x

And you are right.

khele23eb17_ESO

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

Im usually very critical of things ZOS does. In this case however, they uncharacteristically did a lot of things right. I mean look at the costume: it doesnt deform your character, it has no massive hip/butt flaps, the shoulders are scaled and anchored correctly on both males and females (almost no gear in game has this - either male parts are too big and misaligned while the female ones are right or the male ones are right and the female ones are too small and anchored too close together), there is no floating and there doesnt seem to be much clipping. By ZOS standards that in itself makes this an epic costume.

Evergnar

No because I don't want to give them more money.

Overpriced and looks average at best.

Elsonso

No.

Can't we just have a "Yes" and "No" without trying to pin people down for reasons?

Mojmir

No I am not going to buy it because I don't like the looks of it.

Makes character look....."thick",me no likey

vyndral13preub18_ESO

Doubt it. I like changing colors to much.

Blackbird71

No because I don't want to give them more money.

AlienSlof wrote: »

You need a 'No, because it will be overpriced like the nord one was' - that would have been my actual vote.

My thoughts as well. Frankly, I find the fact that they are charging the same for these armors as they do for one of the complete DLC packs obscene.

Universe

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

I bought the costume.
I think it looks good on my male sorcerer.
I'm happy with the purchase

Usara

No I am not going to buy it because I don't like the looks of it.

I must say, it looks way better on some female characters, like on @Thavie screens. But also mostly because of the lightning in these particular screens.

It looks totally awful on my small dunmer : in it she looks like she's totally overweight, when she is just "not skinny".

And the skirt doesn't look like a skirt at all, just like the usual fabric hip-flats/long jerkin that are available already in many armor designs.
It lacks texture, that armored part feels much more massive than in the trailer, and in regular daylight, the colors are kinda meh.

txtorpedo

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

Buying tonight when get home.

acw37162

Yes I am buying it when it comes out. Because I want it!

Purchased already, it's is loads better then the Nord Hero Armor and miles and away not as epic as the armor from the trailer.

All and all it's pretty good.

Elsonso

Well, as far as maintaining the female body shape, I will say that study under PhotoShop using the Preview Costume in the Crown Store, the main difference in shape is that the bust is slightly larger and the breasts are spead apart more.

Emissary_Vex

No I am not going to buy it because I don't like the looks of it.

They changed it from black leather and green straps to green leather and brown straps. No thanks.