Guild Tabard System - What Are Your Thoughts?

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

ofSunhold wrote: »

Is it surprising to you that people don't wear them? I loved my guild (RIP) but never felt any interest in advertising that fact.

Enjoy, no judgment here. Just not my cup of tea.

I guess it's surprising to me from the point of view that I associate being in a guild as the same as being in a sports team (or any team for that matter). I see wearing a guild tabard the same as wearing a team uniform. It encourages a sense of unity, pride and belonging. I never considered the fact that some people may not want to advertise a guild they love.

Thank you for sharing your opinion and opening my eyes at the same time! (sincerity not sarcasm)

LyllithMorgan

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

I believe we should be able to wear our guild tabards over our costumes/skins. This would make them more usefull.

NewBlacksmurf

I am happy with the guild tabard system and believe it does not need to be changed.

Real suggestion.

It shouldn't be a tabard at all but instead an optional customized dye station option for costumes and gear that toggles on/off


The cosmetic gear is always going to outshine tabards unless tabards are mixed into the motif system which should mean, do away with them

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

ThePonzzz wrote: »

They need to work with costumes/disguises. Until then, I'll never buy one.

Agreed. Perhaps this was on oversight that I hope is rectified.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

Giles.floydub17_ESO wrote: »

How players think of the tabard system does not necessarily affect if they will wear one or not.

Personally, I like the guild tabard system, however, I am not interested in wearing one. I like the costume or armor I have on costumes and are not interested in having a tabard over them. It is very likely the same reason a number of player have. There is a reason costumes are sold in the crown store.

Thank you for your insight!

Prof_Bawbag

Put simply, I don't care. I'm only in guilds to sell or because I happen to like the members or GM. I have absolutely no loyalty to any guild I've been in and only stay because it allows me to sell or to chat to people who I happen to like.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

lucky_Sage wrote: »

I would like other opions like armbands and cloaks maybe let give the guild the option to buy a guild costumes and have maybe have 5 versons per guild and use crafting motifs and make one them selfs to show off your guild

These are some really cool ideas that could also add another layer to the guild and crafting systems.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

mrdiamond666 wrote: »

I'm usually in skeleton, drauger, jester, and now 6th house robe. But didn't know about guild name showing. Will start wearing mine.

When you equip a tabard your guild name shows up under your character name. I think it also depends on whether nameplates are shown or not. We all learn something new everyday. Or so they say!

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

nexxus_ESO wrote: »

As has been mentioned, the icon selection is outdated and sucks. The graphics are subpar. The colors are limited, dull, and suffer the same issues as the dye system (they don't dye correctly), they can't be used with/interfere with costumes and armor. The system needs an overhaul.
People should be able to choose a shield emblem, small waist flag option, full on tabard after purchase so they can choose how it interacts with their armor/costume and not just be stuck with a giant intrusive apron.

They need to correct the way the colors apply and add more options. They library of symbols needs improvement.

The guild tabard system could definitely benefit from your suggestions!

RavenSworn

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

There should be options imo. Not just a guild Tabard. But also a guild banner man flag, or a cloak. Also options to include said guild rank as part of title.

Like for example a rank in my guild is Herald. So the title would show Herald *insert name* <of Wolf and Raven>

RavenSworn

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

Reverb wrote: »

I wish it could be worn over costumes. Most drop sets are damn ugly, so even on raid nights more than half of the party is in costume, preventing us from wearing the tabards. Shame for ugly gear outweighs pride for guild

Actually, costumes in the appearance tab do not overwrite the Tabard AFAIK.

As seen here:

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

Thannazzar wrote: »

I'd wear my tabard a lot more if it actually showed my armor underneath. Any dlc armor sets just show as black quilted armor under a tabard.

I'd appreciate that issue fixed and guilds should have the option of having guild heraldry shield costumes, guild homestead decoration banners and guild heraldry barding on mounts.

Not holding my breath though. ZOS seem more interested in coloured hair and PVP 'balance' nerfs on PVE than on giving players what they want.

I definitely would to see these ideas implemented. Here's hoping ZOS can see the merit in these changes.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

Aimora wrote: »

They are so ugly - you end up looking like a cleaning lady in an apron

Thanks for making me laugh!

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

Minyassa wrote: »

I'd never even heard of it before now, and now I'm having to go look it up. My guild never mentioned it so I guess we don't use it? I'anno.

You can purchase a guild tabard from your guild store for 2,000 gold IIRC.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

thatlaurachick wrote: »

I like the guild tabard idea, but I stopped wearing one because so many random's pester me for invites. I'm not able to invite, most of my guilds are at 500 permenantly, and if I tell you who to message about getting on a waiting list, most people just whine.

Ahh, the life of a celebrity. That's a factor I hadn't considered. Thank you for enlightening a poor peasant.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

MehrunesFlagon wrote: »

Always thought they looked ugly just as much as a bunch of the motifs do.Plus they hide skimpy costumes.who wants that?

There's definitely some motifs in need of some TLC! By "skimpy" did you mean streamlined yet functional?

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

Alchemical wrote: »

There's a tabard system?

Yes. Not sure if you're pulling my leg or not. One can never be sure in these forums!

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

DeadlyRecluse wrote: »

1. wearable over costumes.
2. Able to display in housing (preferably tabard design ported to a variety of banners).

Other than that I'm pretty happy with them.

I think being able to display guild banners in a house/guild hall would be a cool addition.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

NightbladeMechanics wrote: »

Guildies need incentives to wear their tabbards, but I as the guild leader take the initiative to create as many as possible. Some in game ones would make life easier. I'd also like a guild CAPE since I'm GM. Kthx

I believe in-game incentives would not only be a great addition to the guild system but would also go a long way to foster guild pride and representation. Should capes be a "GM only" feature? (jokes)

max_only

Maole1989 wrote: »

NightbladeMechanics wrote: »

Guildies need incentives to wear their tabbards, but I as the guild leader take the initiative to create as many as possible. Some in game ones would make life easier. I'd also like a guild CAPE since I'm GM. Kthx

I believe in-game incentives would not only be a great addition to the guild system but would also go a long way to foster guild pride and representation. Should capes be a "GM only" feature? (jokes)

Yes. As long as all you GMs are forced to wear the "blanket tied to your ankles" cape that came with the Breton Hero costume lulz

O_LYKOS

I wish I had an option to hide the actual tabard when I am wearing only my armour.

A costumes hides the tabard, but we still represent our guild with the name underneath our psn name (in my case, being on ps4). I'd like the option to have it this way when I am not wearing a costume.

Druid40

Tabard money should go to the guild bank.

UrbanAvalon

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

Beside the other great ideas listed, it would be great to offer players other ways to display your guild haraldry. I've already seen ideas heraldry on shields, capes, and other equipment, but I think it would be cool to have guild emotes (like planting a flag in the ground for your guild or waving one above your head... the planted one would disappear if you move... to prevent flags being left all over the game). Those emotes could be tied to guild rank.

Nutshotz

I believe the guild tabard system could do with a complete overhaul.

Tbh, the tabbard system is meh. If I wanted to look like a character wearing spandex I'm all ears but I don't.

I wear a unique costume so these would get me to change that in some way for or another.

- guild banner
- guild cape
- guild costume
- guild dye with guild logo

Riddari

I believe the guild tabard system could do with a complete overhaul.

AlMcFly wrote: »

I love that the game gives me the option of wearing a guild tabard. I'm always a fan of more appearance options.

That being said, there are two reasons I don't like ESO tabards that ultimately leadS to me NOT wearing them:

1. The tabards are shaped like Old English (medieval knight) tabards, and are extremely dull, and unoriginal. They remind me too much of WoW's tabards. Just bland. It doesn't even look like "CLOTH" material.
2. All the guild icons suck. They are simplistic looking, lack detail, and there is not a single Icon that appeals to me so much that I'd use it to cover my highly detailed, badass looking armor.
3. P.S. I would rather have had CAPES. I would never take my cape off.

Seriously, bland, and not worth covering your highly detailed armor. In such a highly detailed game in which we can see the stitching of various clothing, the tabards do not look like cloth. They look like a sheet of paper.

WE GOT THIS:




WHEN WE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN THIS:



OR THIS:

By the nine could you imagine the glory of a tabbard/inventory system like For Honor?

Say what you will about the game but one must admit you're character looks insanely cool in that game...even if it is a bit silly

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

Bombashaman wrote: »

I never care about any kinds of cosmetics on online RPG's.

Although I enjoy the character customization aspect to online RPG's I understand it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Thanks for taking the time to vote and comment.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

jaschacasadiob16_ESO wrote: »

Not sexy.

Cutting down the enemy is only half the job. Looking good while doing it is the other. It doesn't help if it looks like your in an episode of MasterChef!

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

LyllithMorgan wrote: »

I believe we should be able to wear our guild tabards over our costumes/skins. This would make them more usefull.

Absolutely! There should be an option that caters to everyone. I think part of being able to play the way you want is also looking the way you want.

Maole1989

I like the guild tabard system overall, but believe it could benefit from some tweaks.

NewBlacksmurf wrote: »

Real suggestion.

It shouldn't be a tabard at all but instead an optional customized dye station option for costumes and gear that toggles on/off


The cosmetic gear is always going to outshine tabards unless tabards are mixed into the motif system which should mean, do away with them

I really like your suggestion about an optional customised dye station. This would be really cool.

IlCanis_LupuslI

I believe the guild tabard system could do with a complete overhaul.

Maole1989 wrote: »

Whether I’m chilling in town, exploring Tamriel, or fighting the Dominion and Covenant hordes in Cyrodiil, I’m always amazed at how many players do not wear tabards. Sure, there are many who wear their colours loud and proud, but around 50% (from what I see) of players appear ‘guildless’. Why is this? This led me to critically think about our guild tabard system. I came to the conclusion that there may or may not be a simple answer and perhaps there are multiple factors that contribute to the current situation.

I’ve created this poll/discussion in order to gain (and share) visual feedback and also to open a discussion regarding this topic. I also aim to create an opportunity for everyone to share their thoughts and ideas. I look forward to hearing from you.

Please select a poll response that resonates with you and share your thoughts and ideas regarding the guild tabard system.

Discussion:
- What are some of the factors that contribute to the lack of representation?
- What is the reason you wear or don’t wear your guild tabard?
- What are your thoughts regarding the guild tabard system?
- Is there anything you would like to see changed or implemented?



Note: A quick search of ‘guild tabard’ in the ESO forum database today revealed this similar thread posted recently. I was unaware this thread existed during the construction of my post, but I wanted to share the link to give credit where credit is due.

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/354938/guild-tabard

I would like a cape style (caugh LOTR style ) maby with available hood and them to harmonize better with costumes.
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