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Custom color weapons and shields

  • dan958
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    I'd like a better dying system as a whole. I'm currently rocking Medium armour in the barbaric style, but it always has a brown tint to it - no matter what colours I choose.
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  • MikeBob
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    xaraan wrote: »
    The main reason they need to add weapon and shield colors are because the existing colors are awful. If they were simply some sort of steel (wood/leather for straps, shield parts, etc) I'd be more alright with them not being changeable. But I'm tired of having purple/pink shields on my back that don't match anything and orange or purple blades on my weapons.

    My current (VR5) legendary gear looks pretty normal (although I'm fully in favor of being able to dye my sword and board to match my armor) - at what level do the colors start going Barney?

  • Varicite
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    dan958 wrote: »
    I'd like a better dying system as a whole. I'm currently rocking Medium armour in the barbaric style, but it always has a brown tint to it - no matter what colours I choose.

    I've noticed that w/ the cloth / leather type armors, they will always have a sort of "base color" that you are dying on top of, but will always have a hint of its original color.

    Heavy armors, however, tend to dye much more fully and tend to look a lot better since they usually show the actual color that you are trying to dye them, and not some unintended amalgamation of original color + dye, like the lighter armors.
  • Stx
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    We really need to be able to dye shields and weapons. I just crafted a legendary sword and shield the other day... and they both look hideous...

    The weapon is a dull dark purple... I mean come on. It looks nearly identical to the white version. The shield is like some weird faded light red on faded iron color. So bad.

    Really need this.
  • blackweb
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    Stx wrote: »
    We really need to be able to dye shields and weapons. I just crafted a legendary sword and shield the other day... and they both look hideous...

    The weapon is a dull dark purple... I mean come on. It looks nearly identical to the white version. The shield is like some weird faded light red on faded iron color. So bad.

    Really need this.

    As a guild leader, I am extremely frustrated by this issue. No dye on weapons and shields just looks bad.

    There is no good reason not to allow the dyeing of weapons and shields. Anyone who does not want to dye theirs would not have to. Dye on any item is completely optional and it should be on weapons and shields as well.

    Problem solved, make it happen Zenimax :)



  • Varicite
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    blackweb wrote: »
    Problem solved, make it happen Zenimax

    They already are... : P

    At least as far as shields are concerned.
  • blackweb
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    Varicite wrote: »
    blackweb wrote: »
    Problem solved, make it happen Zenimax

    They already are... : P

    At least as far as shields are concerned.

    I am not able to dye my shield.

  • AlexDougherty
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    blackweb wrote: »
    Varicite wrote: »
    blackweb wrote: »
    Problem solved, make it happen Zenimax

    They already are... : P

    At least as far as shields are concerned.

    I am not able to dye my shield.

    It's supposed to be on it's way, mind you it's been on it's way a while now.
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  • starkerealm
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    Hi people. I was overjoyed to know that the next patch will allow custom coloring for armor.

    Oh, please, let this be true.
    Reevster wrote: »
    Ya just what we need...pink swords...no thank you.

    ...oh... O.O
  • starkerealm
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    blackweb wrote: »
    Varicite wrote: »
    blackweb wrote: »
    Problem solved, make it happen Zenimax

    They already are... : P

    At least as far as shields are concerned.

    I am not able to dye my shield.

    It's supposed to be on it's way, mind you it's been on it's way a while now.

    Wow, I did not realize this was a thread necro from July.
  • blackweb
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    Wow, I did not realize this was a thread necro from July.

    I will keep necro-ing or bumping this thread until I can dye my weapons and shields.

    Get it done in update 5 Zenimax.

  • Joru_TheDamager
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    I will keep necro-ing or bumping this thread until I can dye my weapons and shields.

    Get it done in update 5 Zenimax.


    Thanks man. :)
  • Divad Zarn
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    When armor dyes was coming out people was crying about "oh what a trash now EVERYONE will run around with pink armor!!1", so now we have armor dyes, how often you see players in bloody PINK? -_- mostly its neutral colors choosed with taste, but very often weapons and especially shield colors broking it, so I fully agree that we need weapon/shield dyes as well.
  • tzeraphb16_ESO
    I also would like buyable dyes. Since I rarely commit to the PvP playstyle, there's no chance at all for me to get certain dyes. We already have achivements, so no need to make it impossible to get certain dyes just because you dont like a certain playstyle. At least, make items for dyes that you can find, or make solo quests for certain dyes (perhaps even better) that you cant get besides from doing the PvP thing. And more solo content ! :D
  • Joru_TheDamager
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    I also would like buyable dyes. Since I rarely commit to the PvP playstyle, there's no chance at all for me to get certain dyes. We already have achivements, so no need to make it impossible to get certain dyes just because you dont like a certain playstyle. At least, make items for dyes that you can find, or make solo quests for certain dyes (perhaps even better) that you cant get besides from doing the PvP thing. And more solo content ! :D

    Awesome! I really want Legate Black or Ruby Throne Red but it is totally not worth what you have to do to unlock them. I totally agree with you man.

  • Joru_TheDamager
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    Divad Zarn wrote: »
    When armor dyes was coming out people was crying about "oh what a trash now EVERYONE will run around with pink armor!!1", so now we have armor dyes, how often you see players in bloody PINK? -_- mostly its neutral colors choosed with taste, but very often weapons and especially shield colors broking it, so I fully agree that we need weapon/shield dyes as well.

    Totally man. The same people used that same lame pink fear excuse to try to shut down my weapons and shields coloring idea. Shows how much they know. ;)
  • Varicite
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    Divad Zarn wrote: »
    When armor dyes was coming out people was crying about "oh what a trash now EVERYONE will run around with pink armor!!1", so now we have armor dyes, how often you see players in bloody PINK? -_- mostly its neutral colors choosed with taste, but very often weapons and especially shield colors broking it, so I fully agree that we need weapon/shield dyes as well.

    Totally man. The same people used that same lame pink fear excuse to try to shut down my weapons and shields coloring idea. Shows how much they know. ;)

    I do see my fair share of pink and purple warriors, tbh.

    Not that I ever cared that much if people want to run around looking like some sort of fruit.
  • AlexDougherty
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    Divad Zarn wrote: »
    When armor dyes was coming out people was crying about "oh what a trash now EVERYONE will run around with pink armor!!1", so now we have armor dyes, how often you see players in bloody PINK? -_- mostly its neutral colors choosed with taste, but very often weapons and especially shield colors broking it, so I fully agree that we need weapon/shield dyes as well.

    Totally man. The same people used that same lame pink fear excuse to try to shut down my weapons and shields coloring idea. Shows how much they know. ;)

    I agree, very few people dye in pink or purple, most go for colours you see in heraldary like blacks, red, yellow and greens. (not saying that was what people are thinking, just noting a natural overlap).

    I would also like dyed shields and weapons, my shield should match my armour, and I would like my sword to look right too. Not weird colours for weapons though, but metalic colours, like copper or bronze or gold, maybe black would work too.
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  • starkerealm
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    Divad Zarn wrote: »
    When armor dyes was coming out people was crying about "oh what a trash now EVERYONE will run around with pink armor!!1", so now we have armor dyes, how often you see players in bloody PINK? -_- mostly its neutral colors choosed with taste, but very often weapons and especially shield colors broking it, so I fully agree that we need weapon/shield dyes as well.

    Totally man. The same people used that same lame pink fear excuse to try to shut down my weapons and shields coloring idea. Shows how much they know. ;)

    I agree, very few people dye in pink or purple, most go for colours you see in heraldary like blacks, red, yellow and greens. (not saying that was what people are thinking, just noting a natural overlap).

    I would also like dyed shields and weapons, my shield should match my armour, and I would like my sword to look right too. Not weird colours for weapons though, but metalic colours, like copper or bronze or gold, maybe black would work too.

    I see a few... every now and then, that look like World Eaters Emperor's Children rejects, but, yeah, it's a rarity.
    Edited by starkerealm on October 24, 2014 4:53PM
  • Vizier
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    Shields good - Yes color them to match armor

    Weapons bad - No need. No point.

    IMO
  • lordspyder
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    Vizier wrote: »
    Shields good - Yes color them to match armor

    Weapons bad - No need. No point.

    IMO

    Well you can have you opinion if you enjoy being wrong, but my green blade does not go with my gold/red armor. it's just ugly.
  • Varicite
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    Vizier wrote: »
    Shields good - Yes color them to match armor

    Weapons bad - No need. No point.

    IMO

    Would agree if the game didn't already color the weapons in some terrible, alien-like colors that aren't really fitting for blades or even metal...

    Asking for weapons to be dyed is really only a workaround for fixing the extremely horrid color scheme for some of the VR-level gear.
    Edited by Varicite on October 24, 2014 6:16PM
  • Lord_Draevan
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    At the very least, give us the option to revert to the previous tier colors. I'd rather have the steel/grey colors from Iron and Steel weapons than a purple Voidstone color.
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  • blackweb
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    At the very least, give us the option to revert to the previous tier colors. I'd rather have the steel/grey colors from Iron and Steel weapons than a purple Voidstone color.

    Yes, this is about options. Just give us the option to dye all of our gear. If you don't want to, you don't have to.

  • Aesthier
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    Yes I would very much like to be able to color my weapons (Blade, Guard, hilt, pommel and decorations) and my Shields (base, attachments, and decorations as well as place my guild crest on my shields).

    I believe it is in the best interest of immersion by allowing players to keep their gear within the color schemes they decide to use. Will there possibly be a few who use what some would consider an outlandish and clashing color scheme? Yes but they already do and to be quite honest... I do not see how allowing them to at least finish a half finished look is any less immersion breaking than what they are doing now.

    [Moderator Note: Edited per our rules on Images in Signatures]
    Edited by ZOS_UlyssesW on November 24, 2014 6:33PM
  • Tapio75
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    Yes, if pink swords and stuff disturbs you... Look elsewhere, problem solved :)
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  • Valen_Byte
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    I want to color my weapons and shield too!!!!

    and...I like ESO...its cool, and cool stuff is cool
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  • blackweb
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    Please Zenimax, get dyes for weapons and shields done in Update 5. My main is VR9 and I am dreading the voidstone color schemes.
  • Gidorick
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  • Nestor
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    Varicite wrote: »

    I do see my fair share of pink and purple warriors, tbh.

    Not that I ever cared that much if people want to run around looking like some sort of fruit.

    I saw some Pink stuff when dyes first came out but rarely since. I do see Purple from time to time in the game, but it is always tastefully done and looks good. Not that I would use purple myself, but that is more because it is not a favorite color of mine.

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