Mannequins in housing -- an outstanding idea

FrancisCrawford · March 2017

Several posts have suggested adding mannequins/dummies to housing. I think that's a GREAT idea.

Given the need to wear dropped gear rather than crafted -- at least in part -- it's hard to display the cool armor you can craft. Mannequins could solve that problem.
Mannequins are a way to introduce a SMALL amount of storage to housing. Whatever the reasons are for not having more commodious storage in houses, mannequins might not violate them.
Mannequins might be the easiest way for multiple characters to share our best/most valuable gear. So coming home for a quick-change might be a great reason to keep visiting our houses.

Perhaps they could come in two sizes -- full-body and head-shoulders-only. The latter, of course, would be ideal for monster gear.

I don't know how hard it would be to code this up. There certainly are mannequins in the game now, most obviously in the Thieves Guild quest line and upstairs at the Vile Manse. But I suspect that those use some quick-and-dirty shortcuts that wouldn't work in a robust version. So I'm not holding my breath.

But mannequins would be really, really, really nice to have.

FrancisCrawford · March 2017

Oops! I'm new to this forum (despite having played since beta), and don't know how to fix the typo in the post title, if indeed it's even possible to do so.

TheShadowScout · March 2017

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

...mannequins would be really, really, really nice to have.

You mean... like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CkW1nfqwGo
Or worse...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-wZh4FyrWg

Flameheart · March 2017

TheShadowScout wrote: »

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

...mannequins would be really, really, really nice to have.

You mean... like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CkW1nfqwGo
Or worse...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-wZh4FyrWg

Glad someone posted it already. I still remember my times in Skyrim where armies of walking mannequins waited for me, when I entered my home. You could not get totally rid of that behavior even with mods.

Jakeol · March 2017

I think it'd be an awesome feature. Adds some functionality (storage) to housing. Right now its all kind of fluff. Could easily limit the number of mannequins you can have per house to ensure it's not abused.

Duiwel · March 2017

I prefer display cases over mannequins thank you very much.

FrancisCrawford · March 2017

I never played Skyrim -- just Morrowind, and even that on an XBox.

But I'd be happy with a nice static mannequin that basically was a specialized way to store/display gear.

shadow071179 · March 2017

Also gif the mannequins the option to show your Costumes.

Magdalina · March 2017

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Oops! I'm new to this forum (despite having played since beta), and don't know how to fix the typo in the post title, if indeed it's even possible to do so.

To fix a post in a thread, poke the gear icon in top right corner of your post, to fix a post that starts the thread(I think it works for title too?) go out to the forum page where your thread is shown and poke the gear icon next to it. At least that's how it used to work

Far as actual thread goes, I'm pretty indifferent to housing but it doesn't sound like a bad idea.

FrancisCrawford · March 2017

Magdalina wrote: »

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Oops! I'm new to this forum (despite having played since beta), and don't know how to fix the typo in the post title, if indeed it's even possible to do so.

To fix a post in a thread, poke the gear icon in top right corner of your post, to fix a post that starts the thread(I think it works for title too?) go out to the forum page where your thread is shown and poke the gear icon next to it. At least that's how it used to work

Far as actual thread goes, I'm pretty indifferent to housing but it doesn't sound like a bad idea.

Thanks! Unfortunately, I'm not seeing the gear icon on the first post, even though I am on my others in this thread. It would be weird if one couldn't edit even the text of one's opening post in a thread, so there must be something simple I'm overlooking ...

disintegr8 · March 2017

I liked the display dummies and wall mounted shield and weapon racks in Skyrim and would like to see them in ESO. Maybe they are something that will come if we ever get storage in homes - that was the best thing about housing in Skyrim for me.

MissBizz · March 2017

Duiwel wrote: »

I prefer display cases over mannequins thank you very much.

Why not... both?

I love the idea! Would love to show off some gear while I'm not wearing it!

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Magdalina wrote: »

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Oops! I'm new to this forum (despite having played since beta), and don't know how to fix the typo in the post title, if indeed it's even possible to do so.

To fix a post in a thread, poke the gear icon in top right corner of your post, to fix a post that starts the thread(I think it works for title too?) go out to the forum page where your thread is shown and poke the gear icon next to it. At least that's how it used to work

Far as actual thread goes, I'm pretty indifferent to housing but it doesn't sound like a bad idea.

Thanks! Unfortunately, I'm not seeing the gear icon on the first post, even though I am on my others in this thread. It would be weird if one couldn't edit even the text of one's opening post in a thread, so there must be something simple I'm overlooking ...

when you are looking to edit the original post/thread title, the little gear icon isn't in your post, it's actually to the left (or right?) of your post title.. which is above your post

CasNation · March 2017

Francis has made the migration to the official forums from TF! I never thought I would see the day!

But yes, mannequins would be great. Especially for those special sets of gear that you spent a crap load of time and resources on that look GREAT...and then you get a new set of gear anyways...I would love to be able to have a meaningful place to put these sets that I otherwise would throw in the bank or decon.

emilyhyoyeon · March 2017

I don't think anyone else suggested, but maybe also add a feature that lets you change the pose of the mannequin, idk how difficult that would be to implement

Argawarga · March 2017

I completely agree. This would be a great way to allow people to continue collecting all those gearsets they recently released without compromising sales of ESO+ memberships. (i.e. There would still be enormous value in having that crafting bag.)

Also there is some low level gear that looks fantastic, but is totally unusable at CP160+. It would be a great way to appreciate some of these gear models.

FrancisCrawford · March 2017

MissBizz wrote: »

when you are looking to edit the original post/thread title, the little gear icon isn't in your post, it's actually to the left (or right?) of your post title.. which is above your post

Yesss! That solved it!!!!

/fistpump

Duiwel · March 2017

@MissBizz okay fine can we have both?

MissBizz · March 2017

Duiwel wrote: »

@MissBizz okay fine can we have both?

You won't find me saying no to both! I'd love to show off all my gear!

HeroOfNone · March 2017

Yup number 2 on my list along with display cases. Always nice to display your old gear

Xariz · March 2017

I think it would be a great idea. I know FFXIV is adding them in a patch during their next expansion. Plus i feel putting your weapons and armor on displays is one of the cooler features of the other TES games. Im all aboard.

Rouven · March 2017

Of course I could dress them with tattoos and skins as well.

Mannequin heads for your "wigs".

Less important for sure, just thinking about expanding the idea!

waterfairy · March 2017

They already have the model, check the 2nd floor bedroom in the vile manse house...there's even a jerkin on it that you can take.

Cêltic421 · March 2017

I thought they already had this? Someone told me there would be so you can display your armor. Ugh I was lied to lol.

ereboz · March 2017

I would love if the mannequins could have your different gear sets on them, and then you could easily switch to them for different dungeons or situations

nimander99 · March 2017

THIS NEEEDS TO HAPPEN

RABIDxWOLVERINE · March 2017

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Several posts have suggested adding mannequins/dummies to housing. I think that's a GREAT idea.
Given the need to wear dropped gear rather than crafted -- at least in part -- it's hard to display the cool armor you can craft. Mannequins could solve that problem.

Mannequins are a way to introduce a SMALL amount of storage to housing. Whatever the reasons are for not having more commodious storage in houses, mannequins might not violate them.

Mannequins might be the easiest way for multiple characters to share our best/most valuable gear. So coming home for a quick-change might be a great reason to keep visiting our houses.

Perhaps they could come in two sizes -- full-body and head-shoulders-only. The latter, of course, would be ideal for monster gear.

I don't know how hard it would be to code this up. There certainly are mannequins in the game now, most obviously in the Thieves Guild quest line and upstairs at the Vile Manse. But I suspect that those use some quick-and-dirty shortcuts that wouldn't work in a robust version. So I'm not holding my breath.

But mannequins would be really, really, really nice to have.

This is a great idea. Also a transmog system that allowed you to change style of BiS gear to whatever style u want would add diversity to look of builds and allow you to wear your fav styles into battle.

FuriousStar · March 2017

If you could mount swords and shields, might as well add mounting trophy fish on your wall as well. Unless, you already can. Still haven't found that option yet, as my fish are on my bar, not even on plates. Just sitting there...stinking up my bar.

But if they do this, I'm sure pvpers will then want the ability to mount other players' heads on the wall. Or stakes, if they favor a vampire build

Magdalina · March 2017

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Magdalina wrote: »

FrancisCrawford wrote: »

Oops! I'm new to this forum (despite having played since beta), and don't know how to fix the typo in the post title, if indeed it's even possible to do so.

To fix a post in a thread, poke the gear icon in top right corner of your post, to fix a post that starts the thread(I think it works for title too?) go out to the forum page where your thread is shown and poke the gear icon next to it. At least that's how it used to work

Far as actual thread goes, I'm pretty indifferent to housing but it doesn't sound like a bad idea.

Thanks! Unfortunately, I'm not seeing the gear icon on the first post, even though I am on my others in this thread. It would be weird if one couldn't edit even the text of one's opening post in a thread, so there must be something simple I'm overlooking ...

For the first post edit you gotta go out to the thread list(the section of the forums where your thread is) and mouse over your thread there. That will give you the gear icon

Hope that made it more clear.

FrancisCrawford · July 2017

wrong thread

IvorySamoan · July 2017

Duiwel wrote: »

I prefer display cases over mannequins thank you very much.

Why not both . GIF / Mandatory lol XD

Some housing storage would be amazing, I'd drop some crowns....

Borvath · July 2017

I would like furniture feel useful and I have an idea how. All houses will have a shared inventory, which you will be able to access from some of your furniture.
They will have builtin filters, chests will show all items, cupboards will only show your food, crates and boxes will show your furniture, armor and weapon stands will show your armor and weapons (which you will be able to equip to them from their inventory), you will be able to equip books to bookcases from their inventory...
An npc will sell you inventory space for gold or crowns (like the npc who upgrades your bag space) and it will be gated behind your first house of each type (up to 10 for free room, 20 for your first appartment ...).
Sorry for my English.