[Confirmed] Transmog is being worked on

Phica_Lovic

http://www.mmorpg.com/elder-scrolls-online/columns/news-on-transmog-and-battleground-fixes-1000011814


That's all.

Enemy-of-Coldharbour

The big news, though folks who pay close attention will already know this, is that transmogrification of items is indeed being worked on for ESO. Matt explains that it’s not a very easy thing to add, but that they’re working hard on it anyway. What this means is that soon™ you’ll be able to take an item whose looks you like, and add those looks to an item whose stats you prefer. This is different than the current “motif” system crafters use to make items look the way they want, in so much that it allows a user total control over their stats and their looks.

soon™ - That made me laugh out loud!

Phica_Lovic

Yeah, I laughed too.

I didn't really understand this part: This is different than the current “motif” system crafters use to make items look the way they want, in so much that it allows a user total control over their stats and their looks.

Betsararie

Few things to say on this.

First- Credit to ZOS where credit is due. They are implementing a feature that needs to be implemented, and will greatly improve the game. It can't be here fast enough.

That said. I will bet you right now they will screw it up. I will bet you.

It either won't work in the beginning, or will delete out your armor or some crap.

And I haven't read the full details on it so this may already be confirmed, but I will bet it will be charged for or they will attempt to monetize it in some way.

In addition to that, there may be another catch such as "only works with certain sets", or "only 'x' amount of transmogrifications allowed per day".

Who knows with these people. lol

QuebraRegra

Phica_Lovic wrote: »

Yeah, I laughed too.

I didn't really understand this part: This is different than the current “motif” system crafters use to make items look the way they want, in so much that it allows a user total control over their stats and their looks.

you already have a TRANSMOG system ready to go... it's called a COSTUME. ZOS might easily be able to create a "template' by which a player could save the appearance of any actual worn items, to a "custom" costume that could be accessed like any other costume (maybe even named by the player).

Maybe I'm cynical, but I suspect much of the feet dragging on this directly relates to crown store sales. If nothing else they could sell custom costume slots, but in any event they'd have to step up their game with some of the crappy costumes they sell in the stores.

ShedsHisTail

Phica_Lovic wrote: »

http://www.mmorpg.com/elder-scrolls-online/columns/news-on-transmog-and-battleground-fixes-1000011814


That's all.

Just be ready for it to be free to subs, and everyone else gonna have to buy tokens.
Just like the dye packs.

TheValar85

QuebraRegra wrote: »

Phica_Lovic wrote: »

Yeah, I laughed too.

I didn't really understand this part: This is different than the current “motif” system crafters use to make items look the way they want, in so much that it allows a user total control over their stats and their looks.

you already have a TRANSMOG system ready to go... it's called a COSTUME. ZOS might easily be able to create a "template' by which a player could save the appearance of any actual worn items, to a "custom" costume that could be accessed like any other costume (maybe even named by the player).

Maybe I'm cynical, but I suspect much of the feet dragging on this directly relates to crown store sales. If nothing else they could sell custom costume slots, but in any event they'd have to step up their game with some of the crappy costumes they sell in the stores.

well cosutumes are not mogs
if ZOs want to add mog system they have to use almost the same methods what WOW uses. Except to allow us to mog everything what we want to mog.

Recremen

PRAISE TALOS

(I just hope it's set up like the dye system with a one-time cost and then infinite use across characters on the account)

((and also that I can make something look anywhere from light to medium to heavy without trouble since I can do that anyway now with costumes, but worse))

Azyle1

Won't this system make motifs useless for the most part?

Stovahkiin

ShedsHisTail wrote: »

Phica_Lovic wrote: »

http://www.mmorpg.com/elder-scrolls-online/columns/news-on-transmog-and-battleground-fixes-1000011814


That's all.

Just be ready for it to be free to subs, and everyone else gonna have to buy tokens.
Just like the dye packs.

I wouldn't mind that. At the moment there isn't really any reason to sub other than the crafting bag,

ShedsHisTail

Stovahkiin wrote: »

ShedsHisTail wrote: »

Phica_Lovic wrote: »

http://www.mmorpg.com/elder-scrolls-online/columns/news-on-transmog-and-battleground-fixes-1000011814


That's all.

Just be ready for it to be free to subs, and everyone else gonna have to buy tokens.
Just like the dye packs.

I wouldn't mind that. At the moment there isn't really any reason to sub other than the crafting bag,

...but the dye packs, tho...

quadraxis666

Blanco wrote: »

Few things to say on this.

First- Credit to ZOS where credit is due. They are implementing a feature that needs to be implemented, and will greatly improve the game. It can't be here fast enough.

That said. I will bet you right now they will screw it up. I will bet you.

It either won't work in the beginning, or will delete out your armor or some crap.

And I haven't read the full details on it so this may already be confirmed, but I will bet it will be charged for or they will attempt to monetize it in some way.

In addition to that, there may be another catch such as "only works with certain sets", or "only 'x' amount of transmogrifications allowed per day".

Who knows with these people. lol

Yeah agree with this guy, unquestionably they will Zos this up (that's bad) it'll be you need a gazillion tempers/crowns some other bs, there'll be catches and caveats galore. Zos if you're paying attention (still doubtful) this is how players want this to work - Right click > Convert gear to X style (obviously you must know the style motif so motifs don't become useless), in exactly the same way players who own the imperial edition can convert anything to imperial style. That simple. Please get this right.

ShedsHisTail

Azyle1 wrote: »

Won't this system make motifs useless for the most part?

Not if they make it so you can only Transmog to motifs you have.
So if a piece of gear drops that doesn't match my Argonian armor, I could change it to match. That way I don't have to dress like a filthy Wood Elf.

Azyle1

ShedsHisTail wrote: »

Azyle1 wrote: »

Won't this system make motifs useless for the most part?

Not if they make it so you can only Transmog to motifs you have.
So if a piece of gear drops that doesn't match my Argonian armor, I could change it to match. That way I don't have to dress like a filthy Wood Elf.

Thanks. That would be an interesting way to do it.

QuebraRegra

TheValar85 wrote: »

QuebraRegra wrote: »

Phica_Lovic wrote: »

Yeah, I laughed too.

I didn't really understand this part: This is different than the current “motif” system crafters use to make items look the way they want, in so much that it allows a user total control over their stats and their looks.

you already have a TRANSMOG system ready to go... it's called a COSTUME. ZOS might easily be able to create a "template' by which a player could save the appearance of any actual worn items, to a "custom" costume that could be accessed like any other costume (maybe even named by the player).

Maybe I'm cynical, but I suspect much of the feet dragging on this directly relates to crown store sales. If nothing else they could sell custom costume slots, but in any event they'd have to step up their game with some of the crappy costumes they sell in the stores.

well cosutumes are not mogs
if ZOs want to add mog system they have to use almost the same methods what WOW uses. Except to allow us to mog everything what we want to mog.

wha? why WOW? ever seen the NEVERWINTER (not a great MMO btw) system? Same as described basically. The existing costume system simply replaced the APPEARANCE of worn gear with something else, while in reality you are still using your unmodified worn gear. Allowing the player to create a "custom" costume, to include ALL equipment slots that is EVERYTHING) using actual gear pieces, creates a new market for crafters, motifs, etc. as well.

But instead, I'm sure we'll get something crappy and ineffectual in a few years, right after spellcrafting

Jollygoodusername

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Jorotarr

Finally!! I've been waiting!

vyndral13preub18_ESO

Joromarr wrote: »

Finally!! I've been waiting!

No eta. Wait some more.

Avalon

Azyle1 wrote: »

Won't this system make motifs useless for the most part?

Well, the way it is worded, you take one item that you like the look of, grab its appearance and apply it to another item. So, wouldn't that actually make motifs MORE useful and wanted? Because, then, you can craft a dummy item just for the style you like, then grab its appearance and throw it on the crappy looking dropped item with cool stats. I could actually see a rise in people buying items just because they have the appearance they like... a new market for crafters!

Banana

There needs to be some snail or turtle memes here

emilyhyoyeon

finally I can stop looking ugly and depending on how it's implemented I might have a reason to buy mazzatun motif chaps

Phica_Lovic

emilyhyoyeon wrote: »

finally I can stop looking ugly and depending on how it's implemented I might have a reason to buy mazzatun motif chaps

I'm sorry. You'll still be ugly.

Wreuntzylla

Avalon wrote: »

Azyle1 wrote: »

Won't this system make motifs useless for the most part?

Well, the way it is worded, you take one item that you like the look of, grab its appearance and apply it to another item. So, wouldn't that actually make motifs MORE useful and wanted? Because, then, you can craft a dummy item just for the style you like, then grab its appearance and throw it on the crappy looking dropped item with cool stats. I could actually see a rise in people buying items just because they have the appearance they like... a new market for crafters!

I had the same thought. They can't make motifs pointless for the original reason they exist. This is the only reasonable implementation. Setting aside crown store sales..

xaraan

Enemy-of-Coldharbour wrote: »

The big news, though folks who pay close attention will already know this, is that transmogrification of items is indeed being worked on for ESO. Matt explains that it’s not a very easy thing to add, but that they’re working hard on it anyway. What this means is that soon™ you’ll be able to take an item whose looks you like, and add those looks to an item whose stats you prefer. This is different than the current “motif” system crafters use to make items look the way they want, in so much that it allows a user total control over their stats and their looks.

soon™ - That made me laugh out loud!

Different from current motif system worries me. Sounds like you'll need something new to do this and the motifs we've been working on collecting will still be virtually useless. Hope that's not the case.

QuebraRegra

Wreuntzylla wrote: »

Avalon wrote: »

Azyle1 wrote: »

Won't this system make motifs useless for the most part?

Well, the way it is worded, you take one item that you like the look of, grab its appearance and apply it to another item. So, wouldn't that actually make motifs MORE useful and wanted? Because, then, you can craft a dummy item just for the style you like, then grab its appearance and throw it on the crappy looking dropped item with cool stats. I could actually see a rise in people buying items just because they have the appearance they like... a new market for crafters!

I had the same thought. They can't make motifs pointless for the original reason they exist. This is the only reasonable implementation. Setting aside crown store sales..

They could tie in some aspect (and likely will, as soon as they get that "monitization" job slot filled) of a transmog system to the crown store (again a blank costume template). Creating a transmog system to duplicate the appearance of actual items would be a HUUUUUGE boost to the crafting community, snd make motifs VERY in demand with one stroke.

idk

There have been multiple threads on the same announcement.

I do recall that Spell Crafting was being worked on at one point, near 3 years ago. Lets not forget Zos announced over 3 years ago they wanted to add jewelry crafting.

Not trying to poo on any party, but I will believe it when I see it.

QuebraRegra

Giles.floydub17_ESO wrote: »

There have been multiple threads on the same announcement.

I do recall that Spell Crafting was being worked on at one point, near 3 years ago. Lets not forget Zos announced over 3 years ago they wanted to add jewelry crafting.

Not trying to poo on any party, but I will believe it when I see it.

Yes, what exactly is the story on no jewelry crafting? That seems pretty straight forward.

idk

QuebraRegra wrote: »

Giles.floydub17_ESO wrote: »

There have been multiple threads on the same announcement.

I do recall that Spell Crafting was being worked on at one point, near 3 years ago. Lets not forget Zos announced over 3 years ago they wanted to add jewelry crafting.

Not trying to poo on any party, but I will believe it when I see it.

Yes, what exactly is the story on no jewelry crafting? That seems pretty straight forward.

Last I heard was the concern of being OP. idk. I do a decent job of keeping up with what Zos has to say, but that is something I heard through the grapevine. I do not expect it to come anytime soon even though it would give an actual boost to crafting viability.

Part of the issue is probably the upgrading of jewelry, just a guess. Currently gold jewelry has to be farmed in vet trials, obtained from PvE and PvP leaderboards or purchased from the gold vender.

mnznp

This is reallly a bad ire for me, I've got costumes and motifs, add something like this only make me confuse.

ParaNostram

I might use more monster helms when this feature is implemented.

Yolokin_Swagonborn

Let's predict how this will play out:

Step 1, you buy a "transmog stone" from the crown store for 3k, then apply it to the item you want to transmog, then the transaction has a change of randomly changing to another piece of armor in your inventory.