We can't dye our Shields?

Disappearingone · August 2014

Anyone else think that they should include shields and weapons into the dye system?
Makes me look funny running around with white and brass armor while my shield is still blue. I'm betting this is just and oversight though.

fredarbonab14_ESO · August 2014

Perhaps eventually.

Samadhi · August 2014

I'd dye one of the circular shields to look like a bullseye.

Taz · August 2014

They mentioned they would be adding that later, I believe.

KariTR · August 2014

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/search?Search=dye+shield

Tannakaobi · August 2014

Disappearingone wrote: »

Anyone else think that they should include shields and weapons into the dye system?
Makes me look funny running around with white and brass armor while my shield is still blue. I'm betting this is just and oversight though.

An oversight that has been pointed out many times though..

eventide03b14a_ESO · August 2014

KariTR wrote: »

http://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/search?Search=dye+shield

So...no?

Esha76 · August 2014

My sorc in all black armor/cloth with red trim looks rather odd with that off-dark-grey color daedric shield... Shield is just such a large item that it does kinda cause a mis-match. When it comes to weapon dying, I probably wouldn't even bother even if it was there. But I'd quite like to see shields be able to be dyed.

Pallmor · August 2014

BECAUSE I SAID SO!!

GFBStarWars · August 2014

zos stated that it will be added in the future, depending on how the dye system will work. (i think a dev said that didn't want to see pink sword in the game or something like this

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Disappearingone · August 2014

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Taz wrote: »

They mentioned they would be adding that later, I believe.

Do you have a link? I can't seem to find that said anywhere.

This really bugs me. lol

Probitas · August 2014

GFBStarWars wrote: »

zos stated that it will be added in the future, depending on how the dye system will work. (i think a dev said that didn't want to see pink sword in the game or something like this )

But pink armor is OK....sheesh

Rosveen · August 2014

Goddamnit. My shield is the only thing I want to dye because I wear a disguise anyway. This is very disappointing.

GFBStarWars · August 2014

Probitas wrote: »

GFBStarWars wrote: »

zos stated that it will be added in the future, depending on how the dye system will work. (i think a dev said that didn't want to see pink sword in the game or something like this )

But pink armor is OK....sheesh

yeah that was what i thought when i heard that too

probably it is an issue for the first person view also (just an idea, not said from any dev)

Disappearingone · August 2014

I would like to get an official statement on this.

Orchish · August 2014

As a tank and someone who will always be using a shield, i would really like to be able to match my shield with my armour.

Disappearingone · August 2014

Me too.

Sabin1269 · August 2014

Couldn't agree more with the OP. Would love to see shields and weapons be included in the dye system. I went black with metallic green accents on my heavy armor which I love but my matte grey shield And brass colored sword are really taking away from the whole look.

ZOS_JasonLeavey · August 2014

Greetings, all. Ever since the dye system went live on PTS, we've seen several threads with players requesting the ability to dye their shields. We are looking into adding the ability to dye shields in a future update.

Be sure to keep providing us with your feedback!

eventide03b14a_ESO · August 2014

GFBStarWars wrote: »

zos stated that it will be added in the future, depending on how the dye system will work. (i think a dev said that didn't want to see pink sword in the game or something like this )

I don't think the metal needs to be dyed per se just things like the hilt. Traditionally shields were painted and often had the family crest or coat of arms on it. Since shields are considered armor they at least ought to be included.

Disappearingone · August 2014

Thanks for the reply! I will be waiting with bated breath.

Rammi · August 2014

booo!!!

I just saw this and got really disappointed. I guess I will need to look for different shields that fit the color of my armor.

DaniAngione · August 2014

Guild heraldry should be a customization option for shields as well (not only the tabard). So you could choose between painting it normally (as we paint armor) or painting your guild's primary color + crest on your shield!

woodlandwoodsb14_ESO · August 2014

Facedesking so hard right now...

Anu_Saukko_Tutkija · August 2014

woodlandwoodsb14_ESO wrote: »

Facedesking so hard right now...

and i.. even harder

Anu_Saukko_Tutkija · August 2014

DaniAngione wrote: »

Guild heraldry should be a customization option for shields as well (not only the tabard). So you could choose between painting it normally (as we paint armor) or painting your guild's primary color + crest on your shield!

this is really good idea, strongly agreed

criztopheb17_ESO · August 2014

This custom colorization is very very amazing, absolutely beautiful, I am thankful for that on a sky-high level..
I think nothing would make us happier, than our custom colored weapons.
If shields could be painted, why not the weapons also ?
This is a thanksgiving comment, with a good idea added, not 'b**chin' ..
Thank You all for your awesome work.
( If I can temper with magic, turn into beast or undead, steal, murder, decoratre my house, have fun with Alien Gods, even slay them, then I could smith-paint my metal easily, am I right ? :P )

Almariel · August 2014

First, I love the new dye System, and I am very happy with it.

Another solution for the shields could be to determine the dye of the shield by the dye of the chest armor as the chance now is just too big that it does no longer fit your characters armor.

But just being able to dye everything would be even better. If someone wants a "pink sword", let him be, he can have a pink armor even now anyways.

TehMagnus · August 2014

Help! @Paul_Sage they want pink shields & weapons! Don't let them!

Night_Watch · August 2014

Though I think dying shields (and weapons) could bring some truly garish results, I cannot see how that would be any worse than some of the current 'outfit' dye results.

For me, allowing dye on shields is probably the best way to go. I do not have any guild membership except fighters / mages but it would make sense to me if players where also allowed to use their guild emblem on a shield.

I would not mind weapon dye options either but would ask that such is restricted to dyes that are in keeping to real weapons rather than neon pink or such (I do not mind brightly coloured weapon effects though).

As for not wanting brighter colours on shields, a simple web search for 'traditional shield designs' and then looking at 'images' results is your friend (or enemy depends on your opinion) on this matter!

Dovel · August 2014

It is a huge oversight for this Dye system. I have awesome looking armor, colored to match and then this dull pink shield with a red gem in it I can't dye.