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Customizable spell/ability visual FX

OwrenOwren Member, Alpha Two
in General Discussion
I was wondering if we will be able to customize the colors of our spell/ability fx... even if they don't allow us to pick from every color possible in the rainbow and only gave us a range of colors to choose from (to keep them somewhat thematic and not break immersion), I think it would add a really cool layer of extra personalization for our characters.

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  • mcstackersonmcstackerson Member, Phoenix Initiative, Royalty, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Kickstarter backers got this as one of the backer rewards so i'd expect we will see more of in the future. If it's structured anything like the what backers got, you will most likely be able to earn or buy sets of skill effects with a common theme.
  • AtamaAtama Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    mcstackerson wrote: »
    Kickstarter backers got this as one of the backer rewards so i'd expect we will see more of in the future. If it's structured anything like the what backers got, you will most likely be able to earn or buy sets of skill effects with a common theme.

    They (well, we) get a "variant skill FX set", but there isn't any detail on what is involved there. The OP was asking specifically about customizing the colors of the effects, and I haven't seen any indication about whether you can do that or not. I think it'd be neat to have dyes that effect skills (rather than cosmetic gear), but I don't know if we will.
     
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  • AidanKDAidanKD Member
    I think the only thing I would want to be maintained is that if a spell's colour/effect is somewhat of a hint towards what you are about to get smacked by, i.e. a slowing/freezing frost/ice spell might be blue-whiteish, then I would want this to be maintained within the bounds of a spell's intent.

    To work off your suggestion, I think perhaps having ways to "master" a spell and unlock perhaps variations which aren't necessarily more flashy (they can be) but variations of the visual.

    That said, given that all the archetypes will serve as variations of the base spells, personally I won't be bothered if we don't get variations at all but remember the minor glyphs in WoW being nice ways to personalise spells. Like the glyph of polymorph changing the animal that your target is transformed into.
  • KallyshaKallysha Member
    being able to change the color of the vfx of some spells/abilities would be nice, i just want something that looks like a dazzling blue fire/flames (like the combustion of sulfuric gases in the Kawah ijen volcanic crater)bowptnl841pz.png
  • SoSpokeMikaSoSpokeMika Member
    If you do that you wont be able to identify archetype/class you are fighting at first glance. It could lead to some issues.
  • KallyshaKallysha Member
    SoSpokeMika wrote: »
    If you do that you wont be able to identify archetype/class you are fighting at first glance. It could lead to some issues.

    lies you are, all you need to do is just looking at the health bar there shows the class icon tho, and i do love some unpredictability
  • REHOCREHOC Member
    Owren wrote: »
    I was wondering if we will be able to customize the colors of our spell/ability fx... even if they don't allow us to pick from every color possible in the rainbow and only gave us a range of colors to choose from (to keep them somewhat thematic and not break immersion), I think it would add a really cool layer of extra personalization for our characters.

    Great question! As of now, Ashes of Creation does not allow players to customize the visual FX colors of spells or abilities. Intrepid Studios has emphasized immersion and thematic consistency, so ability visuals are designed to reflect the class, school of magic, and element involved.

    However, the devs have expressed interest in cosmetic spell effects in the future, potentially as cosmetics earned in-game or via skins that maintain immersion while adding variety.

    So, while full color customization like in some MMOs isn't currently a feature, themed variations may become available down the line.
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  • NoaaniNoaani Member, Intrepid Pack, Alpha Two
    My assumption is that at some point post launch, Intrepid will offer ability cosmetics in their store - similar to how PoE do.

    Seems a waste of potential income to not offer it.
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