Spiral Knights - ACCESSORIES? WHAT?!

ACCESSORIES? WHAT?! - Discussion

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Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:29

King-Tinkinzar

Today's update introduces a host of exciting features. Get ready to customize your gear with accessories and spin the Prize Wheel!

Accessories

Accessories are new items that can be augmented on to helmets or armor. There are hundreds of them to discover and include techno widgets like antennae and visors for your helmets, canteens and side blades for your armor and even holy auras and wings! All accessories come in a wide variety of colors and styles. The most common will match the standard armor color schemes and the rarer styles match color schemes like 'divine' and 'volcanic' gear. The rarest of all are the 'prismatic' accessories that recolor to your personal color.

Once you have an accessory, visit Bechamel, the Accessorizor on the far western side of the Haven Bazaar. Once an accessory is attached to gear, it is permanently attached unless removed by Bechamel, the Accessorizor. However, removing an accessory from gear will destroy the accessory in the process.

Accessories are divided by attachment location and can only be attached to gear that supports the attachment location. Not all gear can use all accessories. Consult the tooltips to determine which accessories can fit your gear. Locations include:

- Helm Top
- Helm Side
- Helm Back
- Helm Front
- Armor Front
- Armor Back
- Armor Aura

Lockboxes

You can now find Iron Lockboxes, a new useable item that, when opened, reveals a special prize! Iron Lockboxes are the only way to find accessories. Any player can find an Iron Lockbox and trade it with other players or put it up for sale on the Auction House. Additionally, any item found within an Iron Lockbox is also unbound and can be traded as well.

An Iron Lockbox requires a Silver Key to open. Silver Keys are purchasable from Boost, the Special Items Merchant located in Haven and every subtown. Once used, a Silver Key is destroyed. Silver Keys can also be traded and put up for sale on the Auction House.

The Prize Wheel

All Knights that complete levels in the Clockworks will now have an opportunity to spin the all-new Prize Wheel\! The Prize Wheel is displayed as your heat is tallied during the end of level report. There are all sorts of prizes to discover. Many of them are helpful boosts for your next floor like health or crowns, but the truly lucky players will be awarded Iron Lockboxes!

Lockboxes have the highest chance of appearing in Tier 3, followed by Tier 2 and then Tier 1.

Lockdown

- New map! Ramparts: Use gates to open up paths for you and your allies or leave them closed to secure your territory! Use respawning fire pots to help you siege an enemy's CP!
- New map! Furnace: Use water orbs to reveal new paths through this fiery arena!
- UI: Arrow indicators added to the HUD, can be disabled in 'options'
- UI: Killer Cam

Shops

- Boost the Upgrades Merchant is now known as 'Boost the Special Items Merchant'
- Boost the Special Items Merchant now sells Silver Keys, which open Lockboxes.
- Bechamel, the Accessorizor has opened up shop in the Haven Bazaar.

Bugfixes

- Costume items may be sold for 1 crown to dispose of them.
- Fixed bug where preset emotes (such as /lol) from muted players weren't being blocked.
- Removed a short period of invulnerability after being hit by certain attacks in Lockdown
- Fixed bonuses from showing up twice in item tooltips
- Fixed an issue where players could potentially activate a loadout for PvP while in Lockdown
- The "Allow Full Inspect" will now remain checked between sessions
- Fixed Gravity bombs affecting teammates in Lockdown

Retrieved from Announcements

"Here's a little Tuesday tidbit for you: among other features, we'll soon be releasing accessories! Choose from hundreds to customize the look of your gear." psst click here xD

Retrieved from the Spiral Knights Facebook page.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:46

Mayaura

Thank you for sharing that

I'm really looking forward to this too.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:46

Mr-Spiral-Knight

awesome

incredible
outstanding

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:52

King-Tinkinzar

DERP

I want an evil cape and mask

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:53

Protopapas

Excited for this I am! Always

Excited for this I am! Always love customization, and the more items/costumes/accessories/whatev's the better! :D

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:58

Hova

Looks absolutely amazing,

Looks absolutely amazing, really really good, but I'm sort of concerned on what the price for these items are...I get a feeling like 5 Krogmo Coins for one piece. That'd be reasonable, as long as we get item preview for them.

Oh, and did King Tinkinzar just display happiness and not an ambition to destroy the Spiral Knights? Wat.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:57

Timewalker

Oh c'mon, you guys really

Oh c'mon, you guys really fall for this crap?

I mean a lot of people want new content, like new Clockwork levels or maybe rebalancing some weapons like in Lockdown and not some stupid accessories. I can understand if Accessoires get added in a game like Toontown Online, because kids get really excited over this. But not in Spiral Knights, please. We're not 6 year old kids anymore!

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 14:58

Mr-Spiral-Knight

i want a dark thorn suit

it would be awesome

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:00

Hova

@TimewalkerThis is good

@Timewalker

This is good because we can separate ourselves from the crowd, finally the giant crows of Vogs might actually die down because they don't all look exactly the same anymore.

Edit: Oh and one more....did I just see....MAGIKAT HAT EARS FOR AN ACCESSORY?

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:05

Timewalker

Rawr

@Hova
No it's definitely not good. I really don't care if a lot of people are running with Vog Cubs around. I just want some new content and not some Accessoires "to make others separate from the crowd". There are lots of other armor and helmets you can use as a costume. I for example walk with a Beta Helm and Tabard or occasionally with Virulisk/Chroma Combo. I don't need those cat ears or a visor to make myself look TOTALLY K00L!!1+11!

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:05

#10

Mr-Spiral-Knight

well....

it seems we hit a fight
look we'll just do a vote or a debate to see how many people want these if you dont like them well your loss just deal with it you cant chage what already happened

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:08

#11

Hova

@TimewalkerWell not everyone

@Timewalker

Well not everyone likes using the same costume items over and over. Just because it's something you don't want added doesn't make it bad. So it looks like this is a release that isn't for you but more for others.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:07

#12

Dirt

Yes! YES! (Clickable.)

Yes! YES! (Clickable.)

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:08

#13

Timewalker

Sure I can't change anything

Sure I can't change anything and we don't need any poll or whatever for this. But it annoys me that instead of making new content or finally release the new Lockdown Levels with Killcam, they make some Accessories only 6 year old kids would actually find interesting.

@Hova
So you will just use the same Accessory over and over again?

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:08

#14

Nick

Developer

Anyone who isn't excited will

Anyone who isn't excited will change their tune as soon as they see me sporting my Divine Mustache or Volcanic Toupee. Just saying.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:17

#15

Hova

@TimewalkerI'm not 6 years

@Timewalker

I'm not 6 years old and I like this release.

EDIT: Yes, yes I will keep using the same accessory over and over again if I like it enough, is something wrong with that? You seem to be using the same costume over and over again.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:13

#16

Mr-Spiral-Knight

I AGREE WITH NICK AND HOVA

i mean if ya dont like it you cant change it deal with the fat that people like this and 6 years old
may i qoute"age is but a number"a famous quote that people still use age as a judgement
and thats sir is all i have to say to ya comment timewalker case closed

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:18

#17

Axonio

I don't care about accessories, I already have a lot of experience about this with TF2.

Maybe I'll end up using something.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:19

#18

Madadder

im with timewalker on this i

im with timewalker on this i prefer playable content over aesthetics i already have a few bombheads masks to separate me from the crowd

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:20

#19

Nick

Developer

Oh and don't worry- while not

Oh and don't worry- while not all players will be interested in accessories or want to buy them, everyone can potentially profit from them! Exciting stuff to come (very) soon!

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:21

#20

Njthug

Boswicks BUSH

Yes saw it in the game files awhile back I can't wait to see how the dev's will introduce this in the game. Wonder if it will be drops or you will be able to buy it using crowns from a vendor, or will it cost Ce....or will it be prizes. So many questions, but they hopefully will be answered soon.

Also, Will Boswick's Bush be an accesory?

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:21

#21

Tantarian

I will now have to make a comic about TF2 hats and SK going Steam.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:25

#22

Madadder

@nick

Exciting stuff to come (very) soon

i take it that statement is in valve time?

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:44

#23

Cobalt

I'm kinda worried...I know

I'm kinda worried...

I know some players will [tart], and what do these cost? CE or Crowns? :c

Other then that, hell yeah!

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:45

#24

Avixi

You guys act as though the

You guys act as though the art team works on balancing, introducing new game mechanics and planning out new levels.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:45

#25

Xcleb

hmmmmm

im sort of agreeing with timewalker, im just not quite as hateful. they really dont do much for the purposes of game development, (besides turning it into game thats just like most other games) and all of the "good ones" (im predicting) will be ridiculously overpriced. to be honest, i would have loved to see maybe costume items, (like rose regelia stuff) but i guess these certainly arent BAD. as long as SK stays true to its originality, (and freaking awesome visuals) ill be glad to wait and see what happens. also, this means that ce prices will drop soon, so id save up.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:47

#26

Hova

I say either make them Krogmo

I say either make them Krogmo Coins or make them craftable ONLY with Mats, like, a new blacksmith type Knight that if given the right materials will make you an Accessory.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:50

#27

Zikey

Yeah that's finally the

Yeah that's finally the content we were all expecting for !

They had to push back diablo 3 when they saw it ! :P

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 15:54

#28

Evilduck

So does this mean we can

So does this mean we can change our knight's colour?

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:02

#29

Mr-Spiral-Knight

*clears throat*

dark thorn coat nuff said

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:05

#30

Merethif

Mustache?!

Mustache?! YES! I really would like to have those, not sure if divine ones though ;-)

BTW Would be nice if some of accessories recipes were unlockable by achievements (Master Bomber would unlock grenades belt, Master Gunslinger would unlock eye-gear, Helping Hand would unlock angelic wings and so on).

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:15

#31

Spamisalreadyinuse

do you wear the toupee inside

do you wear the toupee inside or outside your hat?

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:18

#32

Nick

Developer

You wear it on top of your

You wear it on top of your helmet of course, like any classy gent.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:26

#33

Mariogamer

We get mustaches?

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:30

#34

Agrimony

@above the sad truth is that

@above the sad truth is that it's most probably heavily based around CE...

So yes, he WILL take your money. If I'm mistaken I'll be very surprised.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:32

#35

Hova

Come on Nick and the rest of

Come on Nick and the rest of the Devs, make this a Mat sink, we need one badly, there's so many Mats clogging up my (And I presume most other's) inventory...I want to spend my 1000 Scrap Metals on SOMETHING... :(

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:36

#36

Nearo

Considering

That my outfits always been my priority in SK, whichdoesn'talwaysworkoutwellusingbadbutsexystuff.
So I'm more excited about this then any feature before, oh god I'll cry if it requires you to buy an item slot to use stuff, but even if it did I'd use it..
Wanting red/purple/silver stuff most~
Hopefully a scarf.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:38

#37

Hova

I'd like a sort of half cape,

I'd like a sort of half cape, that when equipped drapes over one arm but leaves the other bare. I can't think of its name though.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:38

#38

Mr-Spiral-Knight

dark THORN COAT

*COUGH* nuff typed
(and i'm a master swordsman where's my helm or armor:p)

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:39

#39

Dirt

I want the cat ears. :(

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:44

#40

Thuq

Gonna be 'swaggin with this.

This will probably take real currency though to buy... boohoo.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:45

#41

Mr-Spiral-Knight

dirt

it's ok you may get them or you can get free crs from one of my threads
or*whisper* change the game files
although it is breaking the terms and services to the game so dont they may perminately ban you for trying to create a fake(item or enemy or just ahelm or gear of that has not been created by thrre rings design)
but w/e

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:48

#42

Nick

Developer

@Nearo

There are plenty of scarves to keep you toasty.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:51

#43

Hova

@Nick

Any capes or cape like items? I'd settle for a scarf that sways behind you when you run, like a long length of the scarf.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:52

#44

Nick

Developer

@Hova

It does just that.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:53

#45

Corny

"scarves"All my CE

"scarves"

All my CE

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:53

#46

Michaelb

Oh, how will we get them?

Oh, how will we get them? Just wondering if they will cost different, like some things cost more than others on auction or from brinks... If, so, I'd better start saving my crowns and crystal energy.. sigh -_-

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:54

#47

Holy-Crab

Kewll, the only reason Im

Kewll, the only reason Im trying to make crowns is to craft sweet outfits, so this update=win! It's all about aesthetic!

And Im not 6 yo.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:56

#48

Hova

@Nick

HOORAY, now I am even more excited than before.

@MichaelB
To be honest...I really want it to be a Mat sink, MAYBE a small Crown sink, like 100 or so Crowns plus some Materials to craft it...

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:55

#49

Hova

@Nick

Agh, stupid double posts.

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:55

#50

Michaelb

I want the thing that was

I want the thing that was floating above that guy's head...

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