(edited by Warscythes.9307)
Adding different character animation as rewards
This is a really cool idea. I think this would add yet another reward for playing that’s tangible and enjoyable.
-Wulf
EDIT: I just realized this does not really have much discussion value, anybody want to add what they think might be cool as an animation reward? For example instead of the character twirl around and then throw the object, he/she would kick it/force push it/fire an energy beam to blast it toward the destination etc.
tl;dr: Add in different character animation to show character progression in addition to more elaborate armor sets.
To be specific, I am talking about WvWvW or Dungeons, basically any content that is considered to be difficult. I am fine with having armor skins as progression, as your character becomes stronger and more capable, the armor he/she wears shows that accomplishment from doing XYZ. It makes sense.
However as of now, only the armor evolves but not the characters themselves. For example as a level 1 guardian, if I were to be knocked away, I would fly off and faceplant into the ground which is understandable. However if I am a level 80 guardian who has been in all corners of Arah, the same thing still happens. Wouldn’t it make more sense for the character to react a bit better to getting knocked off after all the adventure? For example maybe a back-flip when getting knocked back, instead of using both hands to hold up a rock, the character now can grab onto it with one hand or levitate it if you are a magic based class?
While there are quite a few armor sets, I think most of us only has a few that we really care about. There is little point to collecting all the other pieces because there really isn’t a nice way of showing them off. So why not add in these different animations? It shows character progression, it is not a mandatory grind as there would be very little if any effect in game play and it gives players an additional incentive to do content #123.
(edited by Warscythes.9307)
This is a really cool idea. I think this would add yet another reward for playing that’s tangible and enjoyable.
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