Custom Epic sword for players

[Kelthalis]

http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/10625

Question- Will a player be able to get their own sword, name their own sword? Personalized sword that players can name, from an Epic level.

Answer- Very possible (yes)

Thoughts? I love the idea, I just hoep no one will name it something like, real immature.

[Rathenau]

Sounds like a really good idea, just hope you'll be able to trade it to other players though.

[Kelthalis]

Sounds like a really good idea, just hope you'll be able to trade it to other players though.


ehh, idk about that idea. Then it's not so much unique to the swordmaster...

[Malal]

I think the custom sword bit really was an exclusive 'swordmaster' thing. Mayb if they have weapon crafting with speacilisations you might get it from that ....but i think really will be only a 'swordmaster' ability.

[Bernie]

In the video Jeff and Paul do say "high elf only, it's a posh thing they do"

[Tzepic]

This is going to go both ways.... peple with awesome names and cool looking swords and people running around with their sword named something silly.

[Midan]

This will be cool but people might be abusive. But I'm pretty sure Mythic will have a pretty strict guidline fore naming them. I also think that the naming will player based so every time you get a new sword it still has your old swords name and you can trade them and what not.

[Nerothos]

I could imagine getting your own named sword would be something along the lines of a expensive, time consuming class quest, seeing as how other classes will have to put in a fair amount of time getting geared up for T4 through whatever means they wish.

[Obby]

It would be cool to have a one-time only quest where the reward is having your character's name stamped onto the item of choice. The item then gets a prefix of your name, showing it belongs to you.

[Delolith]

This idea really got me excited. I really hope you don't see silly names for sword...but on the other hand I don't see how this could happen to be both unique for the character...to give you the oportunity/freedom to name your sword...and also don't fall into the hands of people that will name it something stupid. Well maybe we want a bit too much...I am sure naming the sword something stupid is actually less important than naming the character himself something stupid...which we will probably see several times...

Delolith

[Ethandril]

I was always dreaming about that when I crafted in MMO's, making an "unique sword"
and name it. It also opens great potential for roleplaying a Weaponsmith! :D

[Eleazar]

I love the idea and it adds a little uniqueness to the class with hopefully being able to name your epic or crafted sword. I know there will be stupid names for swords just like there will be stupid names for players and their pets in game so it doesn't bother me.

Gives the profession system a little more attractiveness if the naming goes by the crafted route.

[Ranien]

The mention they made of the possibility of naming our sword at some point was one of the many reasons I wanted to play the class. Would love to be able to yell out "Yet another lesser being falls before <insert blade name here>."

Edit: On the topic of trading them though... If it's you're class specific epic weapon I doubt you'll be able to trade it anyway. Especially with most gear being class specific it'd be kind of pointless. Who else would you trade it to besides another Swordmaster?

[Dankard]

Hum that would be great indeed!

Actually I wish I could craft my own sword, choosing between different skins etc, and then getting it enchanted. And the the final touch would be finding a Kickass name!

But I'm probably asking for too much... Being even only able to name your sword is allready cool and would make me happy! So good stuff here!

[Foofmonger]

I'd rather the game give your sword a unique High Elfish name, and not a name it yourself type deal.

I like the idea, but letting players name their own swords would pretty much ruin it/

[Pballs]

That'd be "EPIC", but seriously that would be really cool if you had a personalized weapon and you could put trophies on it or something.

[Athanas]

Actually now that I think about it, most elves wear ancient armor inherited through family lines. How much armor and weapons are forged on a daily basis in Ulthuan? Is it cooler to forge a custom epic or to find it (customize when you get it)?

Not sure about swordmasters, but I believe Silver Helms and other nobility use antique sets. Perhaps elves do not forge magic items as powerful as in the time of Aenarion? Losing the most powerful mages has to affect the race's ability to enchant.

[Covenant Prophet]

Losing the most powerful mages has to affect the race's ability to enchant.

Isn't Teclis the most powerful High Elven Mage to have ever lived, though? If anybody could enchant, he could.

[Delolith]

Isn't Teclis the most powerful High Elven Mage to have ever lived, though? If anybody could enchant, he could.

Yes buy I doubt Teclis would enchant just any sword. Even if that swords was ment to be used by a Swordmaster which are the bodyguards of Loremasters of Hoeth. Teclis is busier to use his magical energies for completely different reasons.

Delolith

[Nassarm]

what would be amazing is if there was a final swordmaster quest at level 40 where you build your own sword. the chain would involve being sent on difficult errands by the white tower mayby collecting materials and proving your worth. After you've finished the quests you'd be able to craft your sword. mayby if you could pick the shape of the sword (the greatswords can come in number of different styles), then decorate your sword with glittery colourful runes and finally name the sword the name of your choice.

Would feel very Jedi esque building your own sword, but i'd love it :D

[Scirrocco]

Very true. But you should be able to keep upgrading your weapon to be competitive with higher tier weapons. That way you never get rid of your personal blade in favor of some random epic drop out of the fist of malekith.

[Senryth]

Very true. But you should be able to keep upgrading your weapon to be competitive with higher tier weapons. That way you never get rid of your personal blade in favor of some random epic drop out of the fist of malekith.


Yeah thats true but if its a lvl 40 quest then im guessing the swords going to be very high rank so u feel like you dont have to throw it away or anything. Basicly like the class quests in WoW.

[ChosenOne]

I would hope if this is to take place that its a quest for such and not an ability that allows them to do such.

[Kitsune]

Making a custom sword would be freaking great. I would love to do that with my Swordmaster. Already thinking of great potential names to. I really hope they put this in. It would be all kinds of awesome. Yes there will be idiots naming their swords something stupid and making it butt ugly. Along with people copying swords from other places like Frostmourne or Excalibur. But who cares. If they wanna ruin it for themselves by foregoing the potential that's there problem. I'm gonna have so much fun with it.

[Rathenau]

Mmmh, I would name mine; "The greatsword of leaping copper". After the most useless magical item in 5th edition Warhammer Fantasy.

[VeriusCarth]

It'd be a really fun, nice little "Fluff" thing to put into the game. I'm all for the idea, it'd be nice to be able to take a weapon (which isn't normally as important to you as the other gear you're wearing) and making it that much more important, and personal to your character.

It also allows for a wider range of character customization, because... let's be honest here, the Sword is part of the Swordmaster. :)

Assuming, though, that people keep naming their swords immature things, they could always make a large pre-set list of names. You could maybe have the choice of selecting Pre-fixes, or just a single word name, or a fully-titled name like the one given by Rathenau.

I personally believe it could all work out really well.

[Kitsune]

Having to select from a list would be stale. Yes it would cut down on dumb names but why should other people's fun be ruined because of stupid people. Also I already know a perfect name for my sword "The Foxfang" cause my character's name is Kitsune which is japanese for fox.

[Scirrocco]

Theres no reason to make people select from a list. Yeah people may name them stupid things, but whats the harm in that? Do it like character names, nothing sexual or rude like "fukU" or "(Characternames) mighty Wang". Most people won't ever know your swords name unless they inspect you, and even then, it just makes you look like an idiot.

[Kitsune]

Yea and if someone makes themselves look like an idiot for being immature and dumb that's there problem. And it's fun to laugh at them. Kinda mean but fun.

[Fat Otaku]

Such a system would be best for everyone to be allowed it. I dont see any problem with a Swordmaster getting some kind of stat perk or something. But making such a customizable option available only to one race is going to cause some major problems.

[Delolith]

Such a system would be best for everyone to be allowed it. I dont see any problem with a Swordmaster getting some kind of stat perk or something. But making such a customizable option available only to one race is going to cause some major problems.

I think there was mentioned somewhere in some kind of podcast or video that they MIGHT give swordmasters the opportunity to create their own sword lookwise (or customise it)because it is the piece of equipment that they are more bond with than any other class with any weapon or item (well apart from the Chaos armor and chosens that are actually very bond/infused with it8)). So no I don't think all classes and certainly all races will have such opportunity. Maybe a bit more customisation on armour trophies etc...but nothing like that. Omg I am the orc choppa....I am wielding one of 1.00000000000 choppas we crafted... now that is cool...I will bond with my mighty unique weapon!!!

Delolith

[Rathenau]

Wait, wait, one of 1.00000000000?

As in 1 out of 1, or 1 out of 100.000.000.000?

Your assumption that orcs would craft more weapons then elves is very odd if you ask me. Could you please explain to me why a swordmasters sword would be more unique then a choppa's choppa?

Apart from the obvious fact that a choppa wears two of his weapons and a swordmaster only one of his.

[Delolith]

Wait, wait, one of 1.00000000000?





As in 1 out of 1, or 1 out of 100.000.000.000?

Your assumption that orcs would craft more weapons then elves is very odd if you ask me. Could you please explain to me why a swordmasters sword would be more unique then a choppa's choppa?


Apart from the obvious fact that a choppa wears two of his weapons and a swordmaster only one of his.


Yea thanks for the correction, I ment 1.000.000.000.000 or whatever. It was an exagerating number to make a point. An orc will use the crude weapons to do his job cause he does not care about the tools he is using...if the choppa is made out of rock but still can smash a head it is all good. The weapons are crude-made and very primitive. That is not the case with the swordmaster. If you cannot answer your question yourself... then I don't think I should bother explaining cause you already know the answer and the difference.

Delolith

P.S btw I am still trying to find that video/podcast to post it

[Darios]

Does anyone know it swordmasters will be able to duel wield, im curious how the mechanics of a swordmaster are going to work. Are they going to be able to enchant thier sword, and also they claim the swordmaster is going to strike very fast and be very agile they alos say the same about the witch hunter, i wonder who is going to be the fastest?:confused:

[Ceandric]

Does anyone know it swordmasters will be able to duel wield, im curious how the mechanics of a swordmaster are going to work. Are they going to be able to enchant thier sword, and also they claim the swordmaster is going to strike very fast and be very agile they alos say the same about the witch hunter, i wonder who is going to be the fastest?:confused:

Swordmasters will not be able to dual wield. This is something that has been stated as fact in the latest newsletter grab bag.

They will be able to temporarily enchant their blades to do different kinds of damage. Spiritual/corporeal.

And finally: Yes, they are going to be very agile, but as to who is the quickest between them and the witch hunters will be hard to say at this stage in development... Especially since the swordmaster has yet to be playable in beta, and to say anything about how they perform there would break the NDA anyway.
From a lore view the swordmasters should be fastest by far, but how the mechanics work in game is still unknown.

[Athanas]

Wait, wait, one of 1.00000000000?


As in 1 out of 1, or 1 out of 100.000.000.000?

Your assumption that orcs would craft more weapons then elves is very odd if you ask me. Could you please explain to me why a swordmasters sword would be more unique then a choppa's choppa?


Apart from the obvious fact that a choppa wears two of his weapons and a swordmaster only one of his.


LOL are you seriously asking why there would be more choppas being manufactured than elven greatswords??

First the orcs reproduce quickly and mature much faster than elves. So the demand for choppas are already high. Second the materials needed are of much lesser value in the choppa than the greatsword. Third the greatsword is usually handed down like any other armor in families and if not the quality needed to forge one would require master craftsmenship. Finally the greatsword has runes, enchantments, and gemstones something the choppa must definitely does not possess.

So Delolith's estimation is correct, for every fine crafted and delicately balanced elven greatsword produced there must be thousands if not millions of cheaply massproduced choppas.

[Rathenau]

I'm afraid I do not share that opinion at all, the fact that there are more orcs then elves naturally means there are more orc weapons but that is comparing apples to lemons. One elf still wears one sword and the same is true for an orc, again discounting the obvious. So in that sense; no, orcs do not forge more weapons per warrior then elves do.

Especially if you consider that orcs will pass on weapons as well, though perhaps not intentionally or even willingly. Take into account that blacksmithing itself is masterwork for orcs, it's not something that comes easy. Then you say that swordmasters own swords covered with runes, gemstones, et cætera and that might all be well and true but this does not say anything about why orcs would want to craft more then one weapon.

[Eleazar]

I'm afraid I do not share that opinion at all, the fact that there are more orcs then elves naturally means there are more orc weapons but that is comparing apples to lemons. One elf still wears one sword and the same is true for an orc, again discounting the obvious. So in that sense; no, orcs do not forge more weapons per warrior then elves do.

Especially if you consider that orcs will pass on weapons as well, though perhaps not intentionally or even willingly. Take into account that blacksmithing itself is masterwork for orcs, it's not something that comes easy. Then you say that swordmasters own swords covered with runes, gemstones, et cætera and that might all be well and true but this does not say anything about why orcs would want to craft more then one weapon.

The Orcs craft more weapons because theirs are horribly made and often break against anything they are used against. I wouldn't exactly call sharpening a piece of scrap metal 'masterwork' either, even by Orc standards. The Orcs have a very huge population, a population that sometimes explodes exponentially bigger than what it normally is during big Waaaghs. The only weapons that are handed down or revered are ones carried by their bosses and even those are a joke.

The Elves on the other hand probably do not make any more weapons at all or extremely rarely because every family has their own set and keeps them in perfect condition.

[Guntarr]

http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/10625

Question- Will a player be able to get their own sword, name their own sword? Personalized sword that players can name, from an Epic level.

Answer- Very possible (yes)

Thoughts? I love the idea, I just hoep no one will name it something like, real immature.
I like the idea, but how many "Sword of 1000 truths" will there be before it gets old?:cool:

[True_Monk]

They could just copy paste the name system. No two swords can have the same name. The same goes for immature names for the swords. To awoid the cool names being used up they could make a max of one named sword pr. swordmaster.

[Delolith]

I'm afraid I do not share that opinion at all, the fact that there are more orcs then elves naturally means there are more orc weapons but that is comparing apples to lemons. One elf still wears one sword and the same is true for an orc, again discounting the obvious. So in that sense; no, orcs do not forge more weapons per warrior then elves do.



Especially if you consider that orcs will pass on weapons as well, though perhaps not intentionally or even willingly. Take into account that blacksmithing itself is masterwork for orcs, it's not something that comes easy. Then you say that swordmasters own swords covered with runes, gemstones, et cætera and that might all be well and true but this does not say anything about why orcs would want to craft more then one weapon.


Ok, but that nothing to do with the epicness of the weapon...or of its craftsmanship. If you think an orc should be able to customise and name a choppa that is horribly made in maximum of 2 hours of banging the anvil then I don't know what to say... This name is supposed to show the epicness of the weapon....it's craftsmanship, uniqness and superiority.

Delolith

P.S that has nothing to do with in game stats...but rather quality. Not saying the 2h weapon of a swordmaster should do more dmg than the 2h weapon of a chosen. Has nothing to do with this. Has to do with how Swordmasters care about their favored wrapons.

[Saija Rii]

It would be kind of odd for a Swordmaster to use a sword he himself had not crafted by hand, or at least wasn't special in some way.

Some have previously said that people shouldn't be able to name their sword, I think that is terrible. It ruins the point if you yourself can't name it. For those who played Jedi in SWG, just think if you couldn't name the lightsaber you crafted by the sweat of your back?

I for one, look forward to making my own unique sword (Have the choice of skins, colors, and limited influence on stats), and nameing it Sequence.

Sure some will name their sword something like 'Corpse Boner', but who cares? It's their shame they have to live with. It just shows their lack of pride in their character.

They could just copy and paste the name system. No two swords can have the same name. The same goes for immature names for the swords. To avoid the cool names being used up they could make a max of one named sword per swordmaster...

This may be a silly question, but why should they make it so only one sword can be named such and such a name? If two dozen people name their swords Excaliber what is the harm in that? I would be very bummed if I couldn't name my sword Sequence because one other person on the server wanted to name their sword that too.

[Irathian]

A Swordmaster class quest to Vauls anvil maybe? :)
I think it would be of sentimental value and a sense of achievement for the player to have a named sword. And then he finds a sword with better stats during a capital city raid and junks the old one lol.
Anyway, I dont know if a named sword would be visible to other players.

[Pandemonium]

It'd be awesome until a 11 year old names his sword pwnerufn00bzGG

[True_Monk]

They could just copy paste the name system. No two swords can have the same name. The same goes for immature names for the swords. To awoid the cool names being used up they could make a max of one named sword pr. swordmaster.

@Saiija Rii
It was mainly to counter this one: "I like the idea, but how many "Sword of 1000 truths" will there be before it gets old?" But of course it is not that important. If it really annoy anyone that they call their sword "Corpse Boner", then they could allways report them(they could copy paste the naming-report-system ;) )

@Irathian
If the customade swordthing should work, then I think they should do it like in LOTRO, so there is a sword slot for the animation and a sword slot for the stats. Then we could keep our cool swords looks when we had found a choppa with really wicked stats without cripling ourselves.

@Pandemonium
There is a small chance that the naming system will stop people from naming their chars "pwnerufn00bzGG".

[Josh Alias]

I think naming your own sword would be a great idea. But I do think they should keep little ones from naming their swords immature or even profane names. You would craft it yourself and add little touches that would make it different from anyone elses' sword. That would be really cool in my opinion.

[SlavaPolska]

LOTRO had the right idea having a naming filter applied to your character, but fell one step short with naming your crafted weapons. I think it's an awesome idea naming your weapon, so long as it isn't named 'Spoon'.

[Moshpotato]

it would be cooler if your T4 sword,however you would go about to name your sword, had its name next to yours so everyone would know your leet sword's name ^^! Like, you see the SM your running towards and the sword name is besides his would be a funny thing to see but also let the person know your a force to be reckoned with cuz your sword is named =P. That would make me wanna play SM that much more

[exx]

how is anyone ever going to know what anyone elses swords name is?

its not going to have a big glowy name next to yours

is the death spam going to have your swords name instead of you or something?

im confused why everyone is so worried about what folks name their sword

"xSpatx kills pookiebear with Limey Drunk HO Ho"

i realy seriously doubt your going to see a broadcast like that everytime a swordmaster kills someone

[Skrunks]

how is anyone ever going to know what anyone elses swords name is?

its not going to have a big glowy name next to yours

is the death spam going to have your swords name instead of you or something?

im confused why everyone is so worried about what folks name their sword

"xSpatx kills pookiebear with Limey Drunk HO Ho"

i realy seriously doubt your going to see a broadcast like that everytime a swordmaster kills someone

Runes. Have an elvish rune that translates into each English character then have those runes imprinted on the side of the sword. Even though you might need to translate it, it would still let everyone know that 'my sword pwns your sword.'



Also, I could care less if everyone names thier swords dumb things. Frak them. I wana named sword!

[Mapex]

Did anyone notice the hot legs the chick on the left had in the video? I didn't pay attention to anything anyone said, I just had to look at those legs.

[BeldarinSkysabre]

The idea of naming a sword is nice, but I think naming your newbie weapon, then naming the weapon you get from your first quest, then naming the weapon a mob drops, kind of takes away the...uniqueness?...of the weapon. Instead, I think it would be cool to have equippable enchantments for your sword, where the sword's base stats depend on your skill with it (read: character level), and you put various enchantments on it. That way, it's still your own unique sword that you've always had, but it can still grow and become uber.

As far as naming goes, there is usually both a filter and a report system. If someone names their sword "Pen Island", you can report it for abuse or some such. Games usually stay well moderated in that regard.

[Deshiva]

The idea of naming a sword is nice, but I think naming your newbie weapon, then naming the weapon you get from your first quest, then naming the weapon a mob drops, kind of takes away the...uniqueness?...of the weapon

Eh no it would just be one weapon you get to name and customise, not everything that drops or you get. It would be unique to every swordmaster.

Now about the bad naming business.

I also dont see why people are making such a fuss over allowing people to name swords what they want, you won't know the name unless you check. And considering this is most likely a epic weapon, or a weapon you can customise through your entire career to be on par with everything else. I don't think you will be seeing too many silly names.

Even if I did see some really stupid names I'd just chuckle or shake my head and ignore it, no need to care about it. They have the right to name it what they want, and since they won't be displayed to offend people without anyone looking it should be fine.

It's basically like pulling down a person's pants and then call that person a flasher because there is no underwear underneath. :rolleyes:
You will find dirt if you go looking you know? if you are so bothered don't look.