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10/18/2014 4:03:21 PM
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Some Customization Thoughts

Hey all, First off, this is my first post in any gaming community forum... ever. Secondly, thanks a ton for creating a game that has me so enthralled that I am taking an interest in it's community. I've been playing Destiny since it launched (in whatever free time my life has allotted me), and I honestly think I've yet to touch any of my other games. I've enjoyed the storyline, made some new gaming friends through strikes and PvP,, and can't wait for the expansion pass I purchased to come into play! That being said, whilst romping around the post-level-20 mini-galaxy, collecting upgrade materials, and even getting my first piece of exotic armor, yesterday from Xür, I've had a few thoughts that have returned to me enough to foster this post. Since they are all about customization, and relatively, arguably inconsequential, I figure I'll pose these thoughts as questions followed by elaborations. 1. Why aren't there shaders for vehicles or weapons? To some people, looking the part is just as important as playing the part. Also, it seems like a lot of people don't know what to do with their collateral glimmer from Raiding, Striking, or binge-playing Crucible, and this might be a small answer to that. So far, it seems that Ships don't really come into play apart from looking cool so it would be nice to shade them differently (maybe even have each faction offer their own shader for ships/sparrows?) 2. Why don't factions have there own shaders? A couple of times I've gotten some cool gear, and thrown it on, and just looked like a mismatched Guardian who got dressed in the dark. I feel like it would be a nice reward to someone who has ranked up in Dead Orbit, The New Monarchy, or The Future War Cult (or even multiple factions) to be able to don any piece of armor and have a shader for their favorite faction. 3. Why can't we change our facial features after the main selection screen (especially Exo's)? Once again, relatively inconsequential, but it would be nice to think, "You know? I'd like to change that marking on my Exo's face", or, "I'd like my awoken to be slightly less purple", and to be able to follow through with that. Even if there was a glimmer or resource fee for that, I could see a lot of people taking advantage of it. 4. Why can't Iron Banner always be a part of the Tower/Desiny experience?" Ok, that isn't so much a question as it is a Christmas wish. I just loved the Iron Banner, and Lord Saladin, and wish they were a permanent fixture rather than a week-long event (an event that was my favorite, and will be my favorite if/when it returns) In summation, like I said before, these thoughts of mine are arguably inconsequential... I think, but I've always been a big fan of more freedom and more choices to make as an RPG player. I think a lot of people would enjoy getting some exotic equipment and then shading it to match their faction, or Changing the color of that Kestrel-Class that they were awarded. In my mind, and in many others, more customization = more fun. Thank you for your time in reading this, and thank you for making such an awesome game that now has a wonderful team and community dedicated to making it better week after week. -Pandha

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  • Edited by ELRaSun: 10/19/2014 11:00:56 PM
    There is a rumor that there may be an upgrade item coming, which allows shaders to be put on vehicles. The factions do have shaders, if you're lucky enough to get one. I've seen someone with a New monarchy shader. During the beta they actually sold their shaders, but for some reason they removed this from the game. More Deep complex customization systems will definitely be important in the future, to keep peoples interest for 10 years. Here's hoping they come through.

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  • They do need to at least make shaders be rewarded more frequently....I mean c'mon I believe there is maybe like 22 sharers but I keep getting the same 3 to 5 all the time really wtf EVERY SINGLE TIME THE SAME 5 FREAKING SHADERS!!!!! Also need To come with a system to upgrade all legendary armor to 30 as of now you need either exotic or raid thus causing everyone who is lvl 30 to have the same look and armor for the most part yeah some people have one exotic equipped but still.... more customization at least let us color the armor or more shaded drops or something..... hell let the person who sells shaders actually refresh with different shades geez there just shaders cosmetic shouldn't be so difficult to obtain.

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  • I agree. The allure of comprehensive customization was a big draw for me to the game. I really like the overall aesthetic of the game. I think the hunter class in particular evokes a sense of space age frontiersman that is compelling. However, the customization really isn't as comprehensive as I believed it would be... should be... or could be. Why are shaders so impossible to come by? I've been playing since day one and though I haven't had a chance to participate in raids, I haven't come across any shader outside the Queen's Wrath reward. I've seen a catalog of the supposed shaders available, so why am I stuck with the few available from Eva? That broad has carried the same crap since day one. I can understand using certain shaders as incentives for higher level achievement, but being saddled to a handful Isn't really conducive to customization. Why have the files in the game if you don't want them used? It would be really cool if we could customize shaders somewhat as well. The legendary armor is also very limited. Combined with the dearth of shaders available... I've encountered many a guardian who were my approximate doppelgangers. I may be mistaken, but the raid gear appears to be a one off design for each class. So to be level 30 I have to sport the exact same duds... except for whichever exotic piece.... as everyone else? I don't get it. As far as weaponry... why not allow for a certain amount of fungibility? Why not allow sights to be more personalized and interchangeable? What about allowing for perks to be customized at least to a certain reasonable extent on exotic level or an equivalent... as of yet extant category? I like the fact that class items attained from the speaker aren't customizable. It tethers me to a sigil I feel binding to the background lore of the game. I wish grimoire cards were more accessible to familiarize myself with the backstory and gain a sense of why wearing the cult of the trinary star cloak is suiting for my character. I would like to see a great deal more variety of these as well. I wish that I could change up the appearance too. I wasn't happy with the available hairstyles or facial markings available... sp I went with bald. Hoping they add more choices and permit us to reconfigure at some point.

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