Guild Wars 2

PLs Dear Devs make Aegis effect invisible(maybe in options) because it destroys the appearance of all shields in game.

I was hoping this would be part of the ‘legendary update’ last month.

at most it will be self only and everyone else will see it. Aegis is too important not to show to other players (in pvp)

how about an option to make it invisible in PVE but force it to show in wvw and pvp?

Aegis is ruining our amazing Shields, they need to change the effect for something else…

I was thinking the same. I don’t use shield (this is one of the reasons, however minor) but i often think it kinda spoils the look of any shield. Maybe if the made an effect around the shields, instead of ON them – like there is that translucent effect around the legendary shield – that might be better.

I have the legendary shield also, but I don’t really care too much. Tbh if anything, they should make it a toggle on/off option to view in your graphic’s settings. This could possibly affect other effects that are leaning on the cosmetic side, like ele attunement indicators around the hands. There are times when I need to see it and times when of course I would rather not.. like when I’m away from keyboard in Lion’s arch or wanna take pretty screenies.

When I am doing dungeon clears, it’s good to be able to see aegis on myself and others when I am doing a quick scan of a situation, people’s positioning etc before checking party buffs up in the left corner. Same kinda deal with pvp/wvw, along with seeing enemy buffs.

Icon or aura around the guardian’s feet would satisfy me.

send a ticket to support in style <aegis visual effect destroy my game experience> – save the World of GUARDian!

I agree with this. An option to hide aegis on yourself IN PvE ONLY would be nice.

As long as it’s optional only, I’d be okay with it. That being said, I like the effect and don’t want it taken off.

Dear DEVs PLEASE remake aegis visual effect for good!

Well people with legendary want to remove aegis visual but there are also shields that looks awesome with aegis. Guild for example.
I am not agains it or for it just saying that it is not so clear to say ,,it destroys the appearance of all shields in game"

The effect is important for PvP. Perhaps they could add an option to turn it off in PvE, but I can’t imagine that being anywhere remotely near the top of their list of things to do. I doubt it’s even on the list.

I wouldn’t count on it.

The easiest solution would be a setting “Turn off Aegis effect on your own character”.
Then everyone with a kitten shield can delight themselves about how cool their character without the annoying effect, and it doesn’t hamper anyone else.

DesertRose.2031:

The easiest solution would be a setting “Turn off Aegis effect on your own character”.
Then everyone with a kitten shield can delight themselves about how cool their character without the annoying effect, and it doesn’t hamper anyone else.

“Easy” in terms of design =/= “easy” in development.

I just got my Flameseeker, and of course I knew the Aegis effect would cover it up. It’s not that bad for this shield, but still I really hope they will make it the effect only shows up when you’re in combat. Please devs, change this

Ahh… the things PvE’rs complain about…

They can to make this boon like aura around character…but I guess DEVs never read guardian topics lol.

Yup. If we had the option to turn its visibility on and off that would make it less awful. Or even give us a different virtue to pick from, one that doesn’t force us to have a giant blue shield cramping our style.

Nahh, all that’s needed is not to show the effect when you’re not in combat. When you’re fighting it doesn’t matter, one hit and its gone anyway. Or in the worst case only hide it when you’re in towns. Hell, its even visible when you’re wearing town clothes… (and use an item equipped)
I love the effect when i’m not using a shield.

there should be an option to toggle off effects like aegis while not in combat.

i think aegis should be visible in combat for some reasons already stated above.

I love the way Aegis looks.

I don’t even see what the problem is being able to remove it in pvp either. A toggle with 3 options, player only, all and off. It’s not like you’d be stopping other people from seeing aegis just yourself. If aegis bothers you enough that you’d even want it turned off in pvp then it’s only you that’s going to be disadvantaged by it.

I agree, retaliation and aegis look stupid. That is why I never use shields

Pretty please?

Remove it in PvE. Keep it in PvP.

Zanshin.5379:

Remove it in PvE. Keep it in PvP.

These posts are so confusing…

Do people not realize graphics can be changed client-side? There should be an option across all game modes to remove the Aegis effect and it will only affect your screen. That said, the option everyone wants is for the Aegis to be removed from your toon only, probably.

The things you need to spell out for people…

Oh crap…we asking this from release…

UnrepentantProcrastinator.7420:

Zanshin.5379:

Remove it in PvE. Keep it in PvP.

These posts are so confusing…

Do people not realize graphics can be changed client-side? There should be an option across all game modes to remove the Aegis effect and it will only affect your screen. That said, the option everyone wants is for the Aegis to be removed from your toon only, probably.

The things you need to spell out for people…

I know that some of us want the issue of aegis & character aesthetics to be resolved on others’ screens as well so we can show off how we intend our characters to look. Given that the game’s rewards are primarily aesthetic awards, understand how some of us care about how others see our characters.

I don’t want to run around with the issue resolved on my side knowing that everyone else is seeing aegis clipping with/hiding my off-hand weapon. They could redesign the effect to not be so obtrusive; e.g., it could fade in and out every few seconds and/or have a different look.