Crown Store Showcase, August 2017

Slurg · August 2017

CMFan1966 wrote: »

Is it my imagination or are they removing more things from the store than they are adding this time around?

I don't think removing those motifs is a loss, they are really cheap in guild stores now. They don't remove things every month so I think the amount isn't unusual.

Osteos · August 2017

The Thane costume was the perfect opportunity for an armor costume, instead we get a lame robe

CMFan1966 · August 2017

Slurg wrote: »

CMFan1966 wrote: »

Is it my imagination or are they removing more things from the store than they are adding this time around?

I don't think removing those motifs is a loss, they are really cheap in guild stores now. They don't remove things every month so I think the amount isn't unusual.

That's true about the motifs. Not only are they cheap, but they are super easy to find during questing. It would be nice if they were being replaced by other motifs though. There are some motifs that I may never find in game other than guild stores.

Livvy · August 2017

Wow...

Elfbait · August 2017

Abeille wrote: »

Okay so, I'm posting pictured of the costumes that are being removed, for reference. Modeled by my Redguard, Sahima, because I find her pretty and really I had to choose one of my characters for it and I was too lazy to character-hop to show the costumes on different characters.

Elder Council Tunic & Sash:

Desert Garden Gala Overdress:

Glenmoril Witch Robes:

Majestic Dune Rider Ensemble:

I almost never see people wearing the Desert Garden Gala overdress, even though it's very elaborate and beautiful, takes dyes well, etc. I wonder if it gets slept on because so many people still don't know there's a hide helmet option?

Meanwhile the old noble dress is still the go-to for the gazillion Altmer sorceress Barbies (with the Duchess personality, ofc) seen everywhere.

Alchemical · August 2017

AlMcFly wrote: »

Nobody is playing this game to look like a field hand or Random NPC #54.

I'd disagree. I like the more toned down, 'normal people' clothes as opposed to ridiculous and bombastic armor. The recent casual argonian outfits were a huge boon to me, now I have something that looks nice on all my toons. Not overly skimpy (which just looks comical on argonians) or jaw dropping, just, like, normal adventurer attire.

These are what my toons look like. DPS, Tank, Healer.

I do agree there could be more QUALITY masculine costumes though. Females always get the lions share of cosmetic choices.

casparian · August 2017

Elfbait wrote: »

a couple of wolves (I don't buy wolf mounts anymore because the animation is clumsy)

Hmm? I find the wolf animations by the far the smoothest and least janky of all the mounts.

Elfbait · August 2017

casparian wrote: »

Elfbait wrote: »

a couple of wolves (I don't buy wolf mounts anymore because the animation is clumsy)

Hmm? I find the wolf animations by the far the smoothest and least janky of all the mounts.

Er, personal taste and tolerance levels? Subjective experience? It is a mystery. Personally, I think guars and horses are the smoothest. The other mount types actually make me a bit motion sick. The wolf mount reminds me of the bear mount, but with a different center of gravity.

AlMcFly · August 2017

Alchemical wrote: »

AlMcFly wrote: »

Nobody is playing this game to look like a field hand or Random NPC #54.

I'd disagree. I like the more toned down, 'normal people' clothes as opposed to ridiculous and bombastic armor.

Whelp, you certainly have a large variety to choose from than ;P

Alchemical wrote: »

I do agree there could be more QUALITY masculine costumes though. Females always get the lions share of cosmetic choices.

Amen to that.

Megabear · August 2017

Not a good showcase this month =/

Khenarthi · August 2017

Elfbait wrote: »

Abeille wrote: »

Okay so, I'm posting pictured of the costumes that are being removed, for reference. Modeled by my Redguard, Sahima, because I find her pretty and really I had to choose one of my characters for it and I was too lazy to character-hop to show the costumes on different characters.

Elder Council Tunic & Sash:

Desert Garden Gala Overdress:

Glenmoril Witch Robes:

Majestic Dune Rider Ensemble:

I almost never see people wearing the Desert Garden Gala overdress, even though it's very elaborate and beautiful, takes dyes well, etc. I wonder if it gets slept on because so many people still don't know there's a hide helmet option?

Meanwhile the old noble dress is still the go-to for the gazillion Altmer sorceress Barbies (with the Duchess personality, ofc) seen everywhere.

For me, the issues with the Desert Gala dress are the puffy sleeves and skirt... they just baloon out in odd places. I'd overlook that at for 500 crowns, but not for 1000.

Elfbait · August 2017

Khenarthi wrote: »

Elfbait wrote: »

Abeille wrote: »

Okay so, I'm posting pictured of the costumes that are being removed, for reference. Modeled by my Redguard, Sahima, because I find her pretty and really I had to choose one of my characters for it and I was too lazy to character-hop to show the costumes on different characters.

Elder Council Tunic & Sash:

Desert Garden Gala Overdress:

Glenmoril Witch Robes:

Majestic Dune Rider Ensemble:

I almost never see people wearing the Desert Garden Gala overdress, even though it's very elaborate and beautiful, takes dyes well, etc. I wonder if it gets slept on because so many people still don't know there's a hide helmet option?

Meanwhile the old noble dress is still the go-to for the gazillion Altmer sorceress Barbies (with the Duchess personality, ofc) seen everywhere.

For me, the issues with the Desert Gala dress are the puffy sleeves and skirt... they just baloon out in odd places. I'd overlook that at for 500 crowns, but not for 1000.

Those are good points, particularly the point about price. I personally like the "puffy," or voluminous, elements, while the warhorse noble dress bugs me because it makes the character's torso look conical. But the Desert Gala dress price is kinda "why?" On that, I have to agree.

twev · August 2017

Abeille wrote: »

I keep refreshing but the slight delay on the new bar that drops from the top of the page is messing with my eyes

That right there is going to be a serious PITA annoyance if they decide to keep that in.

I'm guessing they're trying to drive people off the forum so they have fewer participants to corral.

BigBadVolk · August 2017

well the dress looks nice but learning from the previous costumes dying, not sure gonna buy that, the skin and the wolf mount is gonna be mine

pizzaow · August 2017

I'm really digging that skin. Can't wait for it!

Remag_Div · August 2017

I'm so disappointed I can't spend my money on cosmetic items this month.

emilyhyoyeon · August 2017

Elfbait wrote: »

Khenarthi wrote: »

Elfbait wrote: »

Abeille wrote: »

Okay so, I'm posting pictured of the costumes that are being removed, for reference. Modeled by my Redguard, Sahima, because I find her pretty and really I had to choose one of my characters for it and I was too lazy to character-hop to show the costumes on different characters.

Elder Council Tunic & Sash:

Desert Garden Gala Overdress:

Glenmoril Witch Robes:

Majestic Dune Rider Ensemble:

I almost never see people wearing the Desert Garden Gala overdress, even though it's very elaborate and beautiful, takes dyes well, etc. I wonder if it gets slept on because so many people still don't know there's a hide helmet option?

Meanwhile the old noble dress is still the go-to for the gazillion Altmer sorceress Barbies (with the Duchess personality, ofc) seen everywhere.

For me, the issues with the Desert Gala dress are the puffy sleeves and skirt... they just baloon out in odd places. I'd overlook that at for 500 crowns, but not for 1000.

Those are good points, particularly the point about price. I personally like the "puffy," or voluminous, elements, while the warhorse noble dress bugs me because it makes the character's torso look conical. But the Desert Gala dress price is kinda "why?" On that, I have to agree.

the desert gala dress is my main's main outfit and has always been one of my favorites. I guess I never noticed the puffy spots until now as I'm looking at it. the puffs in the arms are more subtle than the puff in the skirt, but I love the look of heavy robes, and it dyes great as mentioned, so I thought 1k crowns was a steal LOL

on another note I found this image

http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/25469

and it looks like the dunmer dress coming out is an unforunately simplified version of the art

SydneyGrey · August 2017

I'm pretty happy with the showcase this month, since most of the items aren't limited. That right there makes me happy. I'm so tired of limited editions that are only available for four days. It's just so disappointing to people who cant get them in that time. I like the costumes and the wolves a lot.

If the Glenmoril Witch costume had been cheaper, I would have bought it, but I never thought it was worth that price, especially with the sandals that make it look like they'd have cold feet all the time, despite the rest of the outfit looking warmer.

I do have that lovely Desert Garden robe, though, and the Elder Council outfit. I use both of them a lot, and they both dye beautifully.

OlafdieWaldfee · August 2017

Awwwww, yisssss ... adult wolf-pet!
Shut up and take my crowns!

Khenarthi · August 2017

SydneyGrey wrote: »

I'm pretty happy with the showcase this month, since most of the items aren't limited. That right there makes me happy. I'm so tired of limited editions that are only available for four days. It's just so disappointing to people who cant get them in that time. I like the costumes and the wolves a lot.

If the Glenmoril Witch costume had been cheaper, I would have bought it, but I never thought it was worth that price, especially with the sandals that make it look like they'd have cold feet all the time, despite the rest of the outfit looking warmer.

I do have that lovely Desert Garden robe, though, and the Elder Council outfit. I use both of them a lot, and they both dye beautifully.

I bought the Glenmoril Witch costume immediately, and the textures of the cloth/wool are lovely, I have 2 characters using it with different dyes. For me the sandals are a bonus, I only play Khajiit so having their toes and claws poking out seems more comfy than enclosing the whole foot in a shoe/boot. Khajiit have fur anyway, so unless there's a snowstorm, sandals are fine.

Chilly-McFreeze · August 2017

Seems like ZOS hopped back on their lazy recolour mounts train again with the Chroma-Blue Dwarven Spider. Really? Nothing but a different coloured crest on it's "head"? This is getting old...

menedhyn · August 2017

Alchemical wrote: »

I like the more toned down, 'normal people' clothes as opposed to ridiculous and bombastic armor.

Agree. Love those muted colours. Have an awesome.

In spite of the horned helmet, i'm kind of drawn to the Thane costume...

anadandy · August 2017

Unabashed whining: That Azura set irritates me so much. If they had released the Hircine set like this I would have purchased it in a heartbeat - but no, each piece was hidden inside the lottery crates.

Tan9oSuccka · August 2017

Anyone have photos of the new houses?

Elfbait · August 2017

emilyhyoyeon wrote: »

Elfbait wrote: »

Khenarthi wrote: »

Elfbait wrote: »

Abeille wrote: »

Okay so, I'm posting pictured of the costumes that are being removed, for reference. Modeled by my Redguard, Sahima, because I find her pretty and really I had to choose one of my characters for it and I was too lazy to character-hop to show the costumes on different characters.

Elder Council Tunic & Sash:

Desert Garden Gala Overdress:

Glenmoril Witch Robes:

Majestic Dune Rider Ensemble:

I almost never see people wearing the Desert Garden Gala overdress, even though it's very elaborate and beautiful, takes dyes well, etc. I wonder if it gets slept on because so many people still don't know there's a hide helmet option?

Meanwhile the old noble dress is still the go-to for the gazillion Altmer sorceress Barbies (with the Duchess personality, ofc) seen everywhere.

For me, the issues with the Desert Gala dress are the puffy sleeves and skirt... they just baloon out in odd places. I'd overlook that at for 500 crowns, but not for 1000.

Those are good points, particularly the point about price. I personally like the "puffy," or voluminous, elements, while the warhorse noble dress bugs me because it makes the character's torso look conical. But the Desert Gala dress price is kinda "why?" On that, I have to agree.

the desert gala dress is my main's main outfit and has always been one of my favorites. I guess I never noticed the puffy spots until now as I'm looking at it. the puffs in the arms are more subtle than the puff in the skirt, but I love the look of heavy robes, and it dyes great as mentioned, so I thought 1k crowns was a steal LOL

on another note I found this image

http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/25469

and it looks like the dunmer dress coming out is an unforunately simplified version of the art

Actually, I like the simplified version of the upcoming Dunmer outfit a lot more. It retains the Dunmer aesthetic I remember from the original Morrowind, but updated. The concept art version just looks kind of trashy and awkward.

Totally with you on the Desert Garden Gala overdress though- it's beautiful! 1000 crowns beautiful? Well... apparently I thought so at the time! No regrets, in any case.

platonicidealgirlfriend · August 2017

Osteos wrote: »

The Thane costume was the perfect opportunity for an armor costume, instead we get a lame robe

"Thane" is a noble title, not a military title. Given that most of the early costumes (Armor knights, Ordinators, half the hero costumes, Nedic armors, various scout packs) were armor a round of casual clothing for rpers is pretty viable/welcome.

Invoca · August 2017

Nice to see most of the stuff isn't time limited. If the new dunmer dress dyes well I'll probably get it. Might even consider the wolf mount, not sure how I feel about the red paint on it yet.

BrianDavion · August 2017

platonicidealgirlfriend wrote: »

Osteos wrote: »

The Thane costume was the perfect opportunity for an armor costume, instead we get a lame robe

"Thane" is a noble title, not a military title. Given that most of the early costumes (Armor knights, Ordinators, half the hero costumes, Nedic armors, various scout packs) were armor a round of casual clothing for rpers is pretty viable/welcome.

agreed. we've got no shortage of armor in the game, every time a new motiff comes out thats a new armor costume. Costumes SHOULD be used for stuff that wouldn't nesscarily make sense as armor

CaffeinatedMayhem · August 2017

The Crown Store Dremora have heard my prayers:

Recremen · August 2017

Elfbait wrote: »

Abeille wrote: »

Okay so, I'm posting pictured of the costumes that are being removed, for reference. Modeled by my Redguard, Sahima, because I find her pretty and really I had to choose one of my characters for it and I was too lazy to character-hop to show the costumes on different characters.

Elder Council Tunic & Sash:

Desert Garden Gala Overdress:

Glenmoril Witch Robes:

Majestic Dune Rider Ensemble:

I almost never see people wearing the Desert Garden Gala overdress, even though it's very elaborate and beautiful, takes dyes well, etc. I wonder if it gets slept on because so many people still don't know there's a hide helmet option?

Meanwhile the old noble dress is still the go-to for the gazillion Altmer sorceress Barbies (with the Duchess personality, ofc) seen everywhere.

I generally like the look of the Desert Garden Gala Overdress, but the folds of the fabric make characters look like they have serious flat/pencil arm issues, to the point that it was just too much of a problem to buy. And it's a bigger shame because it's one of the few outfits that has proper sleeves that don't just get buckled down by bracers.