Spiral Knights - Who here would like a better Preview?

Who here would like a better Preview?

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Wed, 08/01/2012 - 22:20

Arausio

Don't get me wrong. I love the fact that you can preview equipment and accessories before purchasing them or their recipes. However, Preview could be drastically improved in these two ways:

1. View
Preview only shows three views of our character: Side, front, and back. However, in gameplay, we see a 45 degree bird's eye view of our character. So why doesn't preview show us the view we see of our character in gameplay? Sometimes, a costume looks awesome on Preview, but looks mediocre or even terrible in gameplay because of the view difference. Another problem with the side/front/back views in Preview is that sometimes an accessory is visible in Preview, but not visible in gameplay. For example, a stranger hat with a pipe accessory looks great in Preview, but in gameplay, the pipe isn't even visible!

2. Lighting
In Preview, the lighting is a bit off. The colors in Preview may be lighter or darker in gameplay. Preview should have the same lighting as the gameplay in Spiral Knights. Also, auras are much more visible in Preview than in gameplay because of the lighting.

So, who here would like an improved Preview?

-Razwog

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 23:22

Thinslayer

Zoom

That, and a zoom feature. I'm game, but be warned, it's not something that most people (or even I) will care about much.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 23:49

Virtuewis

ooh!

And how about a reset button at least? I hate having to back out of all menus to get back to where I was.

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 00:47

Arausio

Good one, Virtuewis!

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 01:41

Tersakaff

+1 to this idea but uhm..
Suggestions... -_-
And no shadowy copy.

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 06:01

Dukeplatypus

He already made a suggestion,

He already made a suggestion, and then made another one here, in the wrong forum. I'm going to say the same thing I said there:
Spiral Spy. Bloody hell, you already do everything you're asking and more in Spiral Spy.

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 07:20

Venomousbiohazard

Spiralspy.

@Dukeplatypus Whenever someone complains about preview, someone always says "Spiralspy!". You do realize that it isnt very compatible with Mac computers, which all annoying internet trolls/hipsters use (me). Also, we do not want to take the time and effort to install and boot up spiralspy for some accessories. We would like a feature in game that does not require spiralspy to look at accessories properly. Also, this is not TECHNICALLY a suggestion. This is a entirely different thread ASKING YOU if people would like a new preview option. It is grey area, sure, but it can be inside general discussion with no problem.

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 08:53

Little-Juances

"For example, a stranger hat

"For example, a stranger hat with a pipe accessory looks great in Preview, but in gameplay, the pipe isn't even visible!"

Draw distance depends on graphical settings. Same for auras. A limitation for low-end users. Preview shows it since the image is literally right in your face.

Comparison pictures to prove it: Look at my maid band.
http://imgur.com/a/ZXKQK

Note that also the spotlights dissapear on low settings.

Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:15

Tersakaff

That's normal, Juances.
99% you see it in Haven view. Exceptions are guild hall and seerus' last room I believe.

Fri, 08/03/2012 - 09:26

Blandaxt

i aggree

@Virtuewis: we really do need a reset button, i dont like to have to have to get out to switch my armor or remove the other previw accessories that i had previewed.

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