Guild Tabard System - What Are Your Thoughts?

MehrunesFlagon · August 2017

Other

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

Alchemical · August 2017

Other

There's a tabard system?

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Karthos wrote: »

Other: I don't care.

Mostly because I've yet to find a guild with joining that isn't a trading guild. Also the thought of covering my armour with some crappy design does not interest me.

Hopefully by the time you find a great guild there will be some new and interesting additions that might pique your interest!

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

RainfeatherUK wrote: »

Simply needs more customization and art department work/detailing.

The system is historically correct and a good idea in itself. Armor doesn't always have to match the tabard, have made some cool contrasting looks with light and dark myself. Would just prefer a higher graphical appeal.

It needs more color/symbolization potential. You can't increase the popularity of something by improving it (more use) and then restrict its potential customization or you'll get too many copies running around.

I do like it though. I'm one of few still rolling around with the Tamriel Foundry Tabard after all.

These are a simple yet effective ideas. Simple in the sense that nothing much needs to be changed (in regards to ZOS), but by implementing your ideas I have no doubt that the attractiveness of the guild tabard will be greatly increased.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

IcyDeadPeople wrote: »

Personally I don't like the cluttered look of the UI when there are hundreds of players with nameplates, so I don't enable that setting in UI. As a result I have no idea who is in what guild.

That's a fair point. I didn't even think of that! Thanks for bringing that up.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Tasear wrote: »

Would be nice if it was a cape or maybe a hat, but right it's just displeasing yo look at.

Why not give a small guild related bonuse for wearing it.

Like 2% gold gain, 2 faster speed, 1% more healing, 1% more health, 1% healing received, 1 magicka point per guild level, magicka regain, posion restiances, fire restiances, shock damage restiances, cold restiances, posion restiances, sleath decection, less damage from traps, less damage from guards, 1% pickpocket chance, 5% chance to find costumes (in game ones for to) or get rare pet drops.3% sneak speed.

Give guilds a more purpose. Also make it progressive where you have to quests or x with taberb on.

Then again maybe use it hold save for vdsa for guild.

This is a really cool and interesting idea! It not only encourages guild members to wear tabards but also opens up a whole new dynamic for guilds.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

dan958 wrote: »

I'd rather be able to add a guild emblem to an existing costume/armour piece.

This would be cool.

This will add another layer of customisation while still representing your guild.

DeadlyRecluse · August 2017

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

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.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Jamascus wrote: »

Stop gating the tabards behind 10 members.

I agree.

I think tabards should become available as soon someone makes a guild. The current system excludes small guilds (less than 10) that may consist of family members or close knit friends and prevents them from obtaining a tabard. I believe people shouldn't have to make alt accounts just to get a guild tabard.

Surragard · August 2017

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

Tabards came in before we had a crown store filled with cosmetic items. There are simply too many options now for people to want to cover themselves up with a tabard. I am also the only person from my original launch guild who still plays ESO so it doesn't make a lot of sense for me to run around with a tabard anymore.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Linaleah wrote: »

I tend not to like tabards because of just how badly they cover up the chest piece and part of the pants/skirt. I do wear one, with a costume (so it doesn't show) to represent one of my guilds, because.. and this is the part that annoys me about ESO system far FAR more then even look of the tabard - its the only way to have a guild name with your character name. why is guild name tied to wearing a tabard exactly? it excludes smaller guilds that don't have enough people to have a trader to buy a tabard from (it takes 50 people to just acess the tabard, I have been in plenty of tight knit, guilds of maybe 2 dozen people guilds that were quite lovely to be a part of - still am actualy.. and they would be / are excluded from, forget trading - SHOWING THEIR GUILD NAME)

displaying your guild name should NOT be tied to a minimum amount of people in a guild and it should NOT be tied to wearing a tabard. I should be able to wear a tabard without displaying a guild name and I should be able to display a guild name without wearing a tabard. oh and rather then having to hide your tabbard via costume - you should be able to hide or display at will, regardless of wether you are wearing a costume or a set of armor IMO.

Not only do you highlight some big flaws in our current system, but you also share some great ideas that could benefit players and guilds alike. I agree with removing those restrictions and allowing smaller guilds the same courtesy as bigger guilds.

NightbladeMechanics · August 2017

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

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

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

redshirt_49 wrote: »

They look terrible on my gear items of choice. Simple as that.

Also, which one should I wear? I don't have a favorite guild out of all my guilds.

When you're carving up on the battlefield you have to look good while doing it. Right?

You also bring up an important issue. How does one who belongs to multiple guilds choose which guild to represent? This is definitely a flaw of the guild system itself but it does directly relate to guild representation too.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Strider_Roshin wrote: »

Guild capes/cloaks would be great. They can appear in PvE outside of trials in order to reduce performance issues. The guild nameplate will still remain though.

I can definitly dig the cape/cloak look!

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Cardhwion wrote: »

I would wear the tabard if I liked it, meaning color/symbol and so forth. As I don't, I do not wear it. End of story.

That's definitely a dilemma.

What do I do if I love my guild but couldn't bring myself to wear a sackcloth? Hopefully some suggestions that have been mentioned would help ease your mind.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Vipstaakki wrote: »

I always wear my tabard no matter what.

Good on you - you're hardcore!

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Rickter wrote: »

Tabards are a fantastic feature and well thought out in ESO.

But I would like to see more variations (why the surcoat design only?) gives us the banner back flags, a cape/cloaks
oh and because im a big fan of Legacy of Kain/Soul Reaver, I would love to see these:

Definitely digging your suggestions!

Bombashaman · August 2017

Other

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

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

ookami007 wrote: »

Guild tabards suffer from a few maladies.

1) IDIOT DESIGNERS - I get that your guild is called Mighty Dragon Slayers of Tamriel, but your bright pink tabard with a green unicorn head tells me that the dragons die more from being blinded by your horrible choice in colors than anything else. Let's face it, people think they are being clever or making a statement but they're just being an eye sore. It wouldn't wear them if it meant Molag Bal would personally hand me my soul back.

2) TOO MANY GUILDS - Since you're a member of 5 guilds, how do you really decide which tabard to wear? And when? If I REALLY, REALLY wanted to wear a guild tabard, I'd simply pick the best looking one. Not the bright pink unicorn on a bright green tabard.

3) FASHION STATEMENT - It's difficult enough to come up with a good combination of armor that looks good, let alone find a tabard, armor, color combination that works well together. I've seen a few but ONLY a few.

4) COSTUMES - Guild tabards don't work with costumes and those of us who enough using costumes have no option to wear them and it breaks our character concept to go back to mismatched armor pieces.

No offence to the guild but your analogy and game reference made me laugh!

You also bring up some great points that many agree with (myself included).

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Mauin wrote: »

I don't typically wear tabards because they're ugly. They cover or remove my armor, the colors might not match the color schemes I have for my characters, and so on. It's just mainly cosmetic for me. I have very few characters who wear tabards, and if they do, they're usually wearing a costume to cover it up. My main wears the tabard for my own guild, but I will admit it's because I thought it would be funny to have my nameplate saying "Order of Large Fries" to anybody who actually has those ugly things enabled.

If tabards could be made to look better, or if they could be changed so that they covered all armors instead of covering some and removing others, I might be more inclined to wear them on other characters. Otherwise... I'll just stick with my armors and costumes.

Hopefully ZOS can bring in some fresh designs that will match your look. Style is important!

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Lol! Unfortunately, I find myself in the same boat.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Sandman929 wrote: »

I'd like the option to display or not, on costumes/polymorphs or armor. Guild capes would also be nice.

Yes! Having the option to display tabards over costumes/polymorphs would be a great addition to the tabard system.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

MudcrabSammich wrote: »

I had no idea they even existed (been playing about 6 weeks or so). I belong to 5 guilds, so how am I supposed to choose which one to represent? When I played Guild Wars 2, the guild earned points for every action I performed while playing and some guild owners got real pushy about why aren't I representing. Creates issues. I just joined a trading guild and I'm real happy about that, but the others are pretty much of no benefit to me so far. Other than being able to ask for help with a difficult quest or doing dungeons (which I haven't done any yet), I would ask, what benefit is it to belong to a guild?

First of all, welcome to ESO!

Not knowing which guild to represent is definitely a common issue which is caused by our guild system. I also believe that our guild system could do with some much needed changes as well. Apart from the usual social/teamwork/trader aspects I don't think there are (pls correct me if I'm wrong) any other benefits to being part of a guild. Creating in-game benefits/incentives for guild members would definitely go a long way to improving the guild system.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

lordrichter wrote: »

I have no problems with the tabards, but they are expensive. I don't tend to wear them on all characters. They should offer more patterns and images, though.

Some of the tabard combinations can be quite pricey.

Perhaps a decrease in cost is in order?

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Karmanorway wrote: »

Think it should be more customization options, and guild banners for the house

Guild banners for the house would be awesome! What better way to deck out the guild hall?

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

svartorn wrote: »

I hate the way they fit on my characters. Also every single tabard has colors that clash with what colors I want to wear.

So I wear a costume!

I definitely feel your pain!

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

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:
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.

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.

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:

Thank you for making laugh with your use of analogies! Very entertaining yet informative post.

Also, I really like your suggestions and pics!

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Blanco wrote: »

The absence of capes in this game is disheartening. No reason we shouldn't have them.

The tabard should be hideable in the same way your helmet is.

I completely agree! My orc knight (stamplar) just needs a cape to complete his look.

jaschacasadiob16_ESO · August 2017

Not sexy.

Maole1989 · August 2017

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

Aurelle1 wrote: »

I do like the idea of having capes as guild tabards. Also shields could carry the guild design. Neither would interfere with the look of the rest of the armour, apart from clashing colours!

I do like the idea of capes and guild designs on shields. There are some really cool shields out there but I noticed that some don't match the color of your armor despite the fact you used the exact same dye color. Being able to cover this discrepancy would be a plus!