Spiral Knights - Did you say... "Shield Costumes"?

Did you say... "Shield Costumes"?

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Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:16

Aecarus

I recently did a forum keyword search with the text "shield costume". The following were merely a fraction of the results:

http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/34785 - Costume Shield slots
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/32191 - Add a costume shield slot.
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/21589 - Shield Costume? Anyone thought of it before? (Oh, if only he knew how many had! xD )
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/18473 - Costume Shield slot
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/15364 - Divine Shield and Shield costume
http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/3159 - Shield Costumes

Wow, even one by me (as Chronus) nearly a year ago:

http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/766 - Shield Costume!

The general idea is basically this: slots for Shields to be worn as Costumes, in the same way Helmets and Armor have this possibility currently.

With this thread, I'd just like to reiterate how lovely this feature would be. The Barbarous Thorn Shield completely clashes my outfit in RJP/GW, and I'm sure many, many, many other players have similar discomforts.

Thank you again Devs, for any further consideration. :)

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:28

Xairathan

I want dragon scales all over my shield. I want shield. Dragon shield? Wyvern shield? Invisishield? Meatshield!

MEATSHIELD!!

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:30

Bacon-Strip

Can't get enough costumes and

Can't get enough costumes and accessories can you Aeca? ;O

Continue your quest to get prismatic EVERYTHING.

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:32

Andrex-Doom

hey aecarus :P

shield costumes definitely sound cool. full support

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:33

Espira

Yush!

This sounds like a great idea!
My Grey Owlite definitely does not match the Snarby coat costume. Even though I'm a gunner, I'd level a Barbarous Thorn Shield just to have a shield that doesn't clash.

+ 1, Espy approved.

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:34

Voltharion

Personally I like the option

Personally I like the option mentioned in some of the other threads of hiding your shield in Haven.

In any case, I don't think shield costumes could detract from the game in any way that the armor/helm costumes already possibly do.

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:36

Miss-Shin

This is a great idea!!!

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:43

Hexidac

You got my support. My Grey Owlite clashes with all of my armors.

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 22:55

Aecarus

Thanks go to everyone for the support. ;)

@Voltharion: Mhm, that would be another handy option. Perhaps a simple checkbox on the Knight Inspection Page (similar to the "Allow Full Inspect" one).

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 23:13

Fehzor

And it could be another crown sink, since the latest one hasn't made enough difference.

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 23:26

#10

Kingdamiano

how do i get a profile

how do i get a profile picture?

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 00:04

#11

Psychodestroyer

Forum Preferences, edit, select Avatar picture, save.

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 06:05

#12

Njthug

+1 this has been suggested

+1 this has been suggested for ages I hope they do add this option eventually.

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 06:25

#13

Ufana

It would also open the gates

It would also open the gates for such great possible shield costumes as p.E.:

The invisible Shield
Make people pay ce/cr for NOTHING. Woooo! Greatest idea since selling canned air on ebay.

[something] aura shield
Recycle invisible shield. Add random textures to the existing shield sphere or whatever. "Wow, it looks so magic, need to buy one for 1.5mil in the action house specials now!!!!111".

Lockdown dummy shield
Great new reward for Krogmo bribes: The lockdown shields as costume shields, no functionality.

Parrying blade
Like remove the shield from aegis. Yay, a 'real' parrying blade as a shield costume.

Parrying bunny
You wouldn't want to hurt the bunny, would you? Maybe even vanaduke will flinch just a second before taking a swing at it (well, probably not, but...). That's why a slightly altered devilite model with pink skin would make a great parrying pet / shield costume.

And stuff.

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 08:07

#14

Juances

^ Can't tell if... Anyways

^ Can't tell if...
Anyways I'd use a lockdown shield.

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 08:47

#15

Ufana

Always srs. I'd certainly

Always srs.

I'd certainly fall for the invisible shield. All visible shields fuse to that giant soda can that all bombers and jelly people have to carry around on their backs as a punishment for being too awesome. Invisible costume shield is teh solution.

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 09:18

#16

Myphenox

YES! shield costumes!+1 to

YES! shield costumes!

+1 to that idea.

should be like other costume slots. like the helmet and armour.

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 18:57

#17

Aecarus

In essence, an "Invisible Shield" would be the same.

In essence, an "Invisible Shield" would be the same as hiding your shield in Haven, but in addition, you would appear to have no Shield even when in battle. (Defending without anything might be pushing things a bit.) Regardless, I think the Shield hiding option for Haven would solve your clipping problems just as well. ;)

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:16

#18

Alpha-Stevo

Erry day I'm bucklin'

It'd definitely make some of the 1* and below shields usable for SOMETHING.

I mean, maybe someone WANTS to wear a Starry Bombhead Mask with a Miracle Cloak and Force Buckler to match.

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 21:08

#19

Jygantic

I would really like to see a

I would really like to see a shield costume that is a Matador cape/flag/thing they enrage the bull with-Olé - can be coloured.. primatic.. or just plain red like they use in bullfights. =D

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 02:05

#20

Ankokuflare

Yay more customization

+1 It would be convenient for more individuality to have this implemented.

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 02:09

#21

Psychodestroyer

WAIT!

I JUST REMEMBERED!

To answer the OP...

Yes...Yes I did.

Fri, 12/02/2011 - 03:31

#22

Skyber

You have my support also.

Sun, 12/04/2011 - 14:27

#23

Mistbotone

+1 for this idea.

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 01:20

#24

Divine-Neko

I love the Green Ward. But I'm T3. T_T

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 02:48

#25

Shidara

I figured that taking a Dread Skelly Shield over a Grey Owlite Shield for a Tier 3 Gremlin Arena just for the looks was pushing it when it broke in pretty much two hits from Gun Puppy bullets.

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 05:44

#26

Tsubasa-No-Me

Why not....

Call it a Shield cover!

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 11:56

#27

Alpha-Stevo

Shield Cover sounds like a

Shield Cover sounds like a far more clever name than just a "Costume Shield."

Still supportin' shield covers!

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 18:03

#28

Psychodestroyer

Indeed.

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 18:18

#29

Aecarus

Thanks for all the support everyone. :)

Also for the record: I've called it Shield Costume to keep it consistent with Helmet and Armor Costumes, as suggested in-game.

Tue, 12/06/2011 - 09:50

#30

Murex

I like this idea.

Tue, 12/06/2011 - 22:44

#31

Divine-Neko

Nya! <3

Dear Nick,
Today is my birth day and all I want is a Shield Costume slot.
But I'll be just as happy if I git it for Christmas.

With all my love, Neko.

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 00:20

#32

Tantarian

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 11:00

#33

Myphenox

if they make shield costumes,

if they make shield costumes, you could have a gauntlet costume and a bladed wrist band as two costumes.

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 20:26

#34

Divine-Neko

Nya NYA NYOOOOO!

/e Use's the spell "Thread Revival".

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 10:48

#35

Myphenox

what?! never mind. and

what?! never mind. and aecarus,...

"did you say... shield costumes?"

YES WE DID!
WOO!

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 13:38

#36

Aecarus

Thanks again everyone!

Thanks again everyone! It's great to see so many other players interested in being able to mask their Shields, in the same way they can do so with Helms and Armors. Thanks to all of you, this thread has become the most popular Shield Costume-related thread in history (at least from what I could find)! :)

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 13:59

#37

Psychodestroyer

YAY

/Does a little dance with a paper shield.

Yes I did. YES I DID.

YES WE DID

Thu, 12/08/2011 - 17:25

#38

Spiralsavior

lol

wow

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 17:31

#39

Aaron-The-Mighty

+1 so why hasn't this

so why hasn't this happened yet?

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 01:02

#40

Ewbte

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 08:19

#41

Watermelon-Soda

/removed

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 10:32

#42

Ufana

Want my invisible costume

Want my invisible costume shield.

Guys, look, I can block a lumber with my bare hands!

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 17:42

#43

Psychodestroyer

My little brother once made it look like he was blocking a lazor with his shield in IMF once.

Sun, 02/12/2012 - 21:03

#44

Incoherrant

Bumping this rather than making a new thread suggesting exactly the same.

Shields, like armour, can't be scrolled through. I mean, weapon costumes would be silly. But shield. :( Dragon Scale is love visually, but horrible defense. Want costume slot. D:

Sun, 02/12/2012 - 23:00

#45

Az-Rel

+1000000000000000000000000000

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000.4
i want this. specially the hide part my lame dragon wing look even lamer with a shield over them.

Mon, 02/13/2012 - 07:50

#46

Myphenox

+ infinite point infinite

+ infinite point infinite reccurring.

ha, i win!

Mon, 02/13/2012 - 08:41

#47

Kurapika

Support! :D

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 09:43

#48

Aecarus

It's been a while, but...

http://i.imgur.com/QnVQh.png

Tue, 04/03/2012 - 22:39

#49

Psychorazer

Lol

Bumped...right after I*SNEEZE!!!*

Oops.

Hey Aecarus, no offence, but ever time I see you name I think Arceus

Tue, 04/10/2012 - 05:46

#50

Aecarus

... Pleeeeaaaaaseeeeeeee Boswick? ;-;

Arceus? Is it the name? Maybe the shiny gold pieces? Either way I don't find it offensive in the least. xD

Anyhow. I'd love to use a Swiftstrike, but keep the looks of my Grey Owlite (and be able to hide it in town). So far Shields still act like Armor, with (seemingly) no individual traits like Weapons, such as speed and range. This makes it seem reasonable to hope for Shields to become costume-able.

... Pleeeeaaaaaseeeeeeee Boswick? ;-;

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