[Secrets] Developer Blog #2 - Avatar Clothing!

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11-25-2014
SecretsOTheP

[Secrets] Developer Blog #2 - Avatar Clothing!

Hello again, Freestylers World!

Today I am going to share with you a system I am working on, which will be one of many upcoming additions. Introducing Avatar Clothing!

What is Avatar Clothing?

It's great that you asked! Avatars in GunZ, traditionally, are full body replacements that fit in a single item slot.

Well, that's all about to change. You now have 5 extra slots to put items in corresponding to item slot types, for example, head and chest. These slots work as appearance slots for items. Meaning, whenever you place an item appropriate for that slot into these slots, you gain its visual appearance and none of its stats! Amazing, right? There are no gimmicks to this system, and no tradeoffs to this system. Simply place an item inside one of these slots and enjoy their benefits of its looks.

I don't like to use my hat item for stats, and I prefer to play with no stats. Will equipping an avatar item give me the appearance and no stats?

Not to fear! You'll be able to equip an avatar item in the avatar slot and it will give no stats, but still change your visual appearance.

I'd like to be naked but still have stats. Is there 'naked' avatar clothing?

We could certainly add the appearance to an item to make you look naked. Of course, but it will still require an item obtained in the game.

What if I don't have an avatar item in that slot? Will it give me a naked appearance?

Absolutely not. If there is no item in the clothing avatar slot, it will not apply the effects of the avatar.

Will traditional GunZ avatars still be an option as a full body replacement?

Yes! You'll be able to equip old avatars still. As an added bonus you'll be able to equip an avatar and change individual parts of the avatar by equipping avatar clothing to the appropriate slots.

Is avatar clothing a special type of item?

Nope! All clothing can fit into the avatar slot appropriate for that piece of armor that already exists in the game. So hands go into hands, chest into chest, etc.

Sounds great! When can I expect to see it?

Soon. (No ETA.) Can't wait to have this ingame!

http://i.imgur.com/ZWppId5.jpg

Until Next Time,
-Secrets
11-25-2014
Juriën

This means avatar slots for different kind of items if I understand right?
not just one avatar item for a whole set?, but instead 5 EXTRA slots in inventory as appearance.
11-25-2014
SecretsOTheP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juriën

This means avatar slots for different kind of items if I understand right?
not just one avatar item for a whole set?, but instead 5 EXTRA slots in inventory as appearance.

Yes. This means any item you have in your inventory can be used in these new slots, provided they are appropriate for the slot.

A "Hands" item can fit in both the "Hands" slot and the "Avatar Hands" slot.
11-25-2014
Juriën

Quote:

Originally Posted by SecretsOTheP

Yes. This means any item you have in your inventory can be used in these new slots, provided they are appropriate for the slot.

A "Hands" item can fit in both the "Hands" slot and the "Avatar Hands" slot.

That sounds great.
11-25-2014
StephanM

*insert comment by 1Mike1* (thread style wise)

Anyhow, you already know how we support this so :).
11-25-2014
Michi

can't wait ;0 thanks secrets
11-25-2014
Zachary

Keep up the great work ~ Can't wait to see this addition!
11-25-2014
Colour

Another great idea for an unique server, keep up the great work Secrets :4
11-27-2014
SecretsOTheP

Added an in-dev picture to the main post. Note UI positions and such are not final.
11-27-2014
Juriën

sexy.
11-27-2014
Cute Nymph

thats cool might actually make me log on to see this
11-27-2014
Azuki

can't wait to see it in game ~ keep it up c:
11-27-2014
Juriën

I've seen some tasty previews :o.o

damn good work secret, keep it up :D
11-27-2014
Zapdos

Sexynewww goodjob on this! /happy
11-27-2014
Colour

Wonder what wonderfull things we can do with this, though this will stay the best gunz server for a whole while with updates like this
11-27-2014
Ommadawn

That sounds so awesome! Please add it asap :P
11-28-2014
León

Gotta say, that's "out of the box" thinking.
Hope it'll be added within v8. (:
Splendid work.
11-28-2014
SecretsOTheP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

Gotta say, that's "out of the box" thinking.
Hope it'll be added within v8. (:
Splendid work.

It's actually already done, just pending final testing. I don't know if we'll add it anytime soon but it's in for the next patch at any rate.
11-28-2014
Christopher Dela Cruz

BTW How Many Bounty is That?
40k or 200k ?
11-28-2014
Amzz

So your basically splitting up avatars into sets that can be mixed and matched. Sounds great. Gj.
11-28-2014
Colour

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher Dela Cruz

BTW How Many Bounty is That?
40k or 200k ?

Seems like it would only cost bounty when putting an avatar item in a slot. (At least at this moment).
11-28-2014
Zachary

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colour

Seems like it would only cost bounty when putting an avatar item in a slot. (At least at this moment).

I don't think that they would make it any amount of bounty, since no other item in the shop is worth a price (except for the actual entire avatar set).d
Would be a waste to buy just a shirt from an avatar for like 10,000 bounty.
11-29-2014
SecretsOTheP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anger

I don't think that they would make it any amount of bounty, since no other item in the shop is worth a price (except for the actual entire avatar set).d
Would be a waste to buy just a shirt from an avatar for like 10,000 bounty.

It does not take any money/bounty/coin to equip a piece of clothing in the avatar slot. It's a free feature that will allow us to make all current and future pieces of gear relevant, not just the ones with 'good stats'.
11-29-2014
Zachary

Quote:

Originally Posted by SecretsOTheP

It does not take any money/bounty/coin to equip a piece of clothing in the avatar slot. It's a free feature that will allow us to make all current and future pieces of gear relevant, not just the ones with 'good stats'.

Exactly what I said. You won't make people use bounty just to buy a head / chest item.
11-29-2014
StephanM

Fixed a bunch of codes / unused stuff, waiting for Secrets to test it so we can make more progress :).
11-29-2014
Eddie

It's so beautiful seeing my suggestion in action :o.o

Keep up the good work, Sec ;)
11-29-2014
SecretsOTheP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddie

It's so beautiful seeing my suggestion in action :o.o

Keep up the good work, Sec ;)

Actually, I got the idea from EverQuest II - one of the MMOs I grew up playing. They have a similar system. (Appearance Slots)

But I am sure you had the same idea, it's not like someone has the rights to it.

Side note, this feature is largely finalized, we're just waiting to pile up features for a new patch.
11-29-2014
Jesus

ye i love it :D

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when u wil done ?
11-29-2014
Eddie

Quote:

Originally Posted by SecretsOTheP

Actually, I got the idea from EverQuest II - one of the MMOs I grew up playing. They have a similar system. (Appearance Slots)

But I am sure you had the same idea, it's not like someone has the rights to it.

Side note, this feature is largely finalized, we're just waiting to pile up features for a new patch.

No I know lol I wasn't trying to brag and claim any rights to the idea. The idea is for ALL of us in the end after all ^^ Plus I got the idea from another game too anyway xD (Flyff). I figured it would be nice to see that change here too ^^

I just thought you started working on this because of my suggestion I made in the suggestions thread. You had replied to it a while back. Can't seem to find the post anymore though. I guess someone deleted it o.o
11-29-2014
SecretsOTheP

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Omega1

when u wil done ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SecretsOTheP

Side note, this feature is largely finalized, we're just waiting to pile up features for a new patch.

^_^