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The Leveling Up Effect
Aorus
Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
It wasn't until the end of today's showcase where I noticed that Steven had leveled up twice (from 15-17) as a fighter class. The first ding from 15-16 was cut-out, but the second one (16-17) was showcased (photo below). As we can see, there is a light, ashen yellow glow that surrounds the player. If you weren't paying attention for your ding, you honestly would have never noticed it. More than likely this is still a WIP, but might as well talk about it and give our glorious devs a little feedback and inspiration, just in case.
So, here's my question to you all. What would you like to see when you gain a new level? Keeping it simple with minimal effects? A screen shake with glowing effects? The actual words saying "Level Up" appear across your screen? A glowing ashen phoenix rises from your body and beams into the sky? And what about the duration?
Let's hear some creativity.
(Ashes of Creation Alpha Two Fighter Archetype Preview @ 1:29:12)
So, here's my question to you all. What would you like to see when you gain a new level? Keeping it simple with minimal effects? A screen shake with glowing effects? The actual words saying "Level Up" appear across your screen? A glowing ashen phoenix rises from your body and beams into the sky? And what about the duration?
Let's hear some creativity.
(Ashes of Creation Alpha Two Fighter Archetype Preview @ 1:29:12)
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I like the Idea with the "Phoenix" rising from your Body and dashing up into the Sky.
One can effortlessly see the Level-Up in for Example World of WoW-Token Craft. I dare say Ashes could make the Effect a tiny bit smaller if they want. But it should stay something the Players can easily notice and which is kinda hard to miss.
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Maybe they could have their eagle-screech thing that they use to start off the livestreams.
Hmmm, there are going to be people here with polar-opposite views on this. So, it'll have to be something noticeable enough that you actually recognise that you've levelled up, but something unobtrusive enough that it doesn't upset the grumpy bastards who don't like fun.
Maybe a little flash of gold, and some sort of little animation on your Level counter or stat bars or something, accompanied with a subtle sound effect.
I liked the over the top stuff that Wildstar did but I know a lot of people didn't.
Perhaps a Phoenix diving into the player as if adding power.
As long as it's not the boring same old thing from the last 20+ years.