Psijic Music Box - is this effect intended or a bug?

bluebird · July 2020

Hi all, did anybody buy the new Psijic Music Box (Enigmas of the Elder Way) yet?

In the preview it displays a strange blue circle and I was wondering if it's actually there on the item once you place it, or if it's just in the preview? The effect looks a bit shoddy compared to the item itself and the other effects, imo, so I'd rather not buy it if it has a permanent editor-like reticle effect floating around its base.

So, does anybody know, is that effect on the actual item too, when it's active in your house?

Edit: Answered, it's apparently an intended part of the item when it's on.

Edit 2: Also, I don't seem to hear the music in the Preview. Lol. Not sure if it's just me or what.

Raisin · July 2020

That effect is part of the item and is also there after you buy it.

bluebird · July 2020

Raisin wrote: »

That effect is part of the item and is also there after you buy it.

Thanks for the answer!

And ah well... shame. *sadface* Was looking forward to this, but that effect is really non-immersive imho.

Raisin · July 2020

bluebird wrote: »

Raisin wrote: »

That effect is part of the item and is also there after you buy it.

Thanks for the answer!

And ah well... shame. *sadface* Was looking forward to this, but that effect is really non-immersive imho.

I like it personally, but I also run on minimum graphics so if there's a difference in quality of textures I can't usually tell
It does have a strong light to it and I've stuck mine on the ceiling of my music box storage as a lamp.

TheImperfect · July 2020

I really like the effect and music box as a whole.

Scion_of_Yggdrasil · July 2020

Thats really disappointing... I would expect runes, or another more intricate, swirly, ya know... psijic looking effect? But this futuristic reticle is atrocious.

I guess my deciding factor will be when I listen to the song, and if I like it, deciding where I want to hide it when its active.

bluebird · July 2020

mrsrobot wrote: »

I really like the effect and music box as a whole.

Well, yeah the Music Box is nice. I might get it as a magic light, constantly on the 'off' setting, or sink it into a tea table so the circle isn't visible or something.

Anyway, thanks for the responses, it's good to know what to expect from it, before making a purchase!

But that rotating geometric circle really isn't integrated well. It doesn't line up with the base and just goes through the legs instead, and the effect is a lot more simple and than the usual magic effects we see ingame and on the main Music Box orb too. So it looks more like a graphical glitch than an intended design element. Perhaps if it was smaller and fit onto the circle motif between the legs? Rather than just randomly rotating through it all at a certain elevation? Ah well.

Scion_of_Yggdrasil · July 2020

I'm okay with the concept: a discus light pattern emitting from the base... but at least make it match the intricate aesthetic of everything else in the game. Why give us a weird TRON visual...