This thread is a continuation of my last Thread on Weapon Reforging 2.0 Which you can see here: [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/212076030?sort=0&page=0]Weapon Reforge/Forge 2.0[/url] Honestly, I see the following being easier to implement as its more customizable doesn't endanger game balance. Also it grants the playerbase the "Appearance" feature so many players have requested. Armor Reforging: [spoiler]The idea in a nutshell; to give players the ability to reforge and/or simple FORGE their own armor through a process similar to the above Weapon Reforge suggestion. NPC: Either: A. Eva Levante (A perfect fit IMO, but she'll need an update to her lodging. A dank alleyway maybe out of date now.) B. Variks (He sure could use another feature to make him more useful. Fallen do scavenge and piece things together...but a new Fallen NPC would be awesome too.) C. New NPC to fulfill the role of Armorer/Armorsmith For the sake of simplicity I'm going to use Option C for my description. The Process: Player talks to the Armorsmith, a menu opens revealing a selection of Class specific armor (like the current Vanguard NPCs.) The concept here is that like Armsday, we'd have manufacturers that make Armor. Maybe Omolon, Hakke, Suros, Tex Mechanica, and some new armor exclusive vendors could appear. (Disclaimer: More options can't hurt. You can never have enough options.) I digress... The player then R1/Right Triggers to the Reforge Menu. Player then selects the item to reforge. The item is displayed as a Blueprint in the background, colored lights, and etc pulsing throughout the lines of the blueprint & below that it shows each column of perks for the Armor. Once again... Each column MUST be unlocked before you can change the perks in it. In addition to that, when selecting perks you have to have the following: Motes of Light Legendary Marks Armor Materials Glimmer A piece of armor the SAME class and slot (Warlock Glove being Reforged? You need Gloves that a Warlock can wear. You cannot use your Titan's Gloves.) with the Perk on it. (This will dismantle the Armor.) Each perk will have different prices in materials. Growing steeper with each column. (To be blunt. We are forging our own legend with our own fire, not getting a handout/shortcut.) Column 1 - Stats Unlock price = 1500 Glimmer Brings up a list of Stats (Max of 2). Each Stat slot costs 15 Marks to Unlock. Stat(s) chosen costs: 25 Marks 25 Motes of Light 25 Armor Materials Column 2 - Perks Unlock Price = 3000 Glimmer + 25 Marks Brings up a list of perks, each perk slot (max of 2) cost 25 Marks to unlock. Perk(s) chosen costs: 25 Marks 25 Motes of Light 25 Armor Materials 1 of the Appropriate Armor with the Perk on it. Column 3 - Perks Unlock Price = 6000 Glimmer + 50 Marks Brings up a list of perks, each perk slot (max of 2) cost 50 Marks to unlock. Perk(s) chosen costs: 100 Marks 100 Motes of Light 100 Armor Materials 1 of the Appropriate Armor with the Perk on it. Column 4 - Chroma Unlock Price = 1000 Glimmer Brings up a list of Chroma Colors. Choose a color (Max of 1) Chroma chosen costs: 1000 Glimmer Adding this automatically adds the slot to cycle/remove Chroma.[/spoiler] ___________________________________ Now for something new... Armorsmith Part 2... Forge Armor [spoiler]Once again... Each column MUST be unlocked before you can change the perks in it. In addition to that, when selecting perks you have to have the following: Motes of Light Legendary Marks Armor Materials Glimmer A piece of armor the SAME class and slot (Warlock Glove being Reforged? You need Gloves that a Warlock can wear. You cannot use your Titan's Gloves.) with the Perk on it. (This will dismantle the Armor.) Each perk will have different prices in materials. Armor Frame: Choose from Available Frames from various Manufacturers, or use the look of a piece of armor you currently own (Cannot be Exotic.). Frame - Purchase Frame cost: 10,000 Glimmer Morph Armor Frame - Cost: 20,000 The Armor frame will be blank of perks, with all columns locked. Note: This frame only copies the appearance of the armor you chose. Column 1 - Stats Unlock price = 1500 Glimmer Brings up a list of Stats (Max of 2). Each Stat slot costs 15 Marks to Unlock. Stat(s) chosen costs: 25 Marks 25 Motes of Light 25 Armor Materials Column 2 - Perks Unlock Price = 3000 Glimmer + 25 Marks Brings up a list of perks, each perk slot (max of 2) cost 25 Marks to unlock. Perk(s) chosen costs: 25 Marks 25 Motes of Light 25 Armor Materials 1 of the Appropriate Armor with the Perk on it. Column 3 - Perks Unlock Price = 6000 Glimmer + 50 Marks Brings up a list of perks, each perk slot (max of 2) cost 50 Marks to unlock. Perk(s) chosen costs: 100 Marks 100 Motes of Light 100 Armor Materials 1 of the Appropriate Armor with the Perk on it. Column 4 - Chroma Unlock Price = 1000 Glimmer Brings up a list of Chroma Colors. Choose a color (Max of 1) Chroma chosen cost: 1000 Glimmer (Includes the complimentary addition of the Remove/Cycle Chroma slot.) Basically this lets players have the "look" they desire, the perks/rolls they desire. But once again it will take time, effort, & dedication.[/spoiler] ___________________________________ So any thoughts? Ideas? Please be constructive as with refinement this could be an idea that Bungie (I know...it’s unlikely) will look into/consider. I personally feel this would please most people as it would allow folks to get the weapons, armor, look, & playstyle that they desire. But without trivializing content, without creating a situation where you can max yourself out in a week or two, and gives players items to be proud of with stories to go behind them as the upgrade process will drive players to run various types of content. (Seeking specific Blue items for the look of it.) This could also bring some value back to Green, & Blue items, and help the time & effort Bungie put into them get the recognition it deserves. If you liked/enjoyed this, please see/check out my thread for Weapon Reforge/Forge description. [url=https://www.bungie.net/en/Forums/Post/212076030?sort=0&page=0]Weapon Reforge/Forge 2.0[/url]