Dreams-Visions
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yea it does suck. I don't understand why they just didn't make it so you could switch "styles".
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yea it does suck. I don't understand why they just didn't make it so you could switch "styles".
Yep!
Not sure how I feel about destroying my gem..
They could've at least allowed us to keep the gems in case we wanted to switch around :/
Exactly.. Now I'm not sure if I want to get a gem lol.
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Well duh. Valve wants you to buy 2 of them!
Yeah they really need to make it extractable that's just dumb as fuck.
Pureauthor
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I bet if people bitch enough they'll end up changing it.
agreed they should just make it so you can't replace the gem color at all so people shut the fuck up about an added feature
Why are people acting like the destruction inherent to the gem removal is some sort of shady scam? This is consistent with the way gem removal has worked since it was added to the game. I mean, I agree that it kind of sucks, but this revelation should have occurred ages ago and it's better than not being able to replace at all.
Also, someone used the Blossom Red to make this pink-ish TB:
Also, someone used the Blossom Red to make this pink-ish TB:
It's not even that dude you can't access the fucking feature without permanently destroying your $35 color purchase. Don't even try to defend this. They could easily make the gem extractable without destroying the arcana. I paid $35 for reflection's shade and then I'm paying an extra $3-10 if I want a different color. This is the least they can do.
Dinosaur Tamer
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That's just how gems work. And the store page clearly states the color is based on a gem:
How is that a scam?
For every possible prismatic gem color? I fail to see how that would work.
Since they can't automatically adjust to the gem (like the particle effects), they probably just stay red no matter what.
Dreams-Visions
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Hmm. Not sure about the pink now. Might need to see it in-game. Gonna make mine white, I think. Purple looks hot too, though. I wish that the preview button in the socketing menu worked for the color change.
This game really, really could use a item_test map like Team Fortress 2 has, where you can test items with any colors or effects you want. Guessing and hoping shouldn't have to be parts of this experience.
At minimum, there should be a "reset to original" option under its right-click menu that puts the original color gem back in it if you're not happy with the changed color.
Should've jumped on white. Creator's Light was $8 last I checked. Now? ~$30
This has been in the game since November. Why would TB's arcana suddenly work any differently than the couriers, some of which are several times more valuable than the arcana?
Also, let's see that black arcana. Still deciding on mine.
This has been in the game since November. Why would TB's arcana suddenly work any differently than the couriers, some of which are several times more valuable than the arcana?
Also, let's see that black arcana. Still deciding on mine.
Bro you didn't pay $35 for the prismatic gem, stop acting like you did. That's a total joke of a claim. You paid $35 for the "new animations, new spell effects and icons, new death and respawn music, an altered voice, [and the ability] to change the color of his abilities and weapons with gems, and more," not for a shade of red.
Easily done, just create a white template set of icons and colour-correct them against the given gem.
SteveWinwood
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Yeah I have the black gem laying in my inventory, I wanna see screenshots before I slap it in though.
And a grey as well, but I doubt that will be terribly exciting.
Dreams-Visions
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That's a fair point. But this:
"Socketed with a gem that tints the coloring of Terrorblade and all of his abilities"
Is not a complete enough description. It should be as clear as it is on the blog post and said something like:
"Change the color of his abilities and weapons with Prismatic Gems from the marketplace!"
And if that was the idea (for most to pick and choose their own color), why not just make the gem a common, existing color like standard red? That way people don't feel like they're destroying a fairly rare gem color. After all, there's no indication that this gem color will appear in any couriers or similar.
I have to admit, the fact that it's a unique gem is making me pause before overwriting it forever too.
Is there a preview option? I know the Unusual couriers have one for what different effects will look like. I guess there is no reason to be in a rush.
Dinosaur Tamer
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That would be less confusing and potentially less expensive, but would also limit the available colors to a fixed set of 3 or maybe 5.
Using the prismatic gem system pretty much means there is an endless supply of alternative styles. Every time a new prismatic gem is added to the game there is a new style to choose from.
Tough choice between ships in the night, verdant green, black, and purple. Wish there was at least a preview feature.
Edit: After looking at these for a while I believe this is an empty arcana not black
They should have made an exception with regards to the socketing system for an arcana item, it would have been super cool to be able to freely swap gems in and out.
The store page could be a bit better, yeah. And I would go ahead and take that image of the three tbs out, as it implies that you are at least getting access to those three colors.
Dreams-Visions
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damn black is SUPERFAIL.
White, Purple or Blue for me, it looks like.
They didn't go up; it's just that they were all sold.
just get one of these and destroy it
http://steamcommunity.com/market/listings/570/Unusual Fearless Badger?filter=divine
White, Purple or Blue for me, it looks like.
They didn't go up; it's just that they were all sold.
just get one of these and destroy it
http://steamcommunity.com/market/listings/570/Unusual Fearless Badger?filter=divine
Yeah, I got my jade from our game.
SteveWinwood
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I'll just wait for Cyborgmatt or some goofball on reddit to make a imgur gallery with all the colors.
Dreams-Visions
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agreed.
I'm tempted to try out some odd colors like Tnim S'nnam and Placid Blue.
I just really don't want to overwrite that unique gem. UGH.
Ok, white is legit.
awww shit. I had a feeling it'd look good. Still...everyone and their momma is gonna try for white now. Gotta be DIFFERENT.
Ok, white is legit.
Fuck. That is legit.
SteveWinwood
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Mine those badgers while you can. Creator's Light gem is about to make money.
Different purple: http://prntscr.com/2q8fxo
Different purple: http://prntscr.com/2q8fxo
Dreams-Visions
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I wonder too. Or...maybe they will just keep releasing items that can accept them, thus indirectly boosting the sales of keys (which is how we get couriers...and gems...).
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