Add purchasable "alternative" walking/running animations

[Pine G]

This might be a good idea for a mod, but I'm not sure how it would fit in the base game. I would prefer it to not be associated with microtransactions or spools, character-specific animations would be nicer instead. 

[HowlVoid]

3 hours ago, Cheggf said:

Guild Wars 2 has an option to disable playermodels and replace them all with a preset generic one because they kept doing stuff like what you're saying and it pissed people off.

I don't know how you can find the goofy run animation upsetting but want to slide along t-posing.

That was just me joking. Actually, seeing it was you of all people I can see why it went over your head. When I wrote this I figured people would overreact, oh well.

The alternative walking animation isn't even a big deal. Id even settle for effects like mushrooms growing for wormwood's hollow skin. 

[Fuffles]

I mean its only like what 8 anims? Then again its been years since we had any new emotes, so I assume they sorta discontinued this for it wasnt worth the effort when a Skin sells way better?

[wigfrids hat]

1 hour ago, Wardin25 said:

idea too similar to roblox, im good thks

oof. it hurts how much i felt that one

[Szczuku]

4 hours ago, Sunset Skye said:

We've already got character skins, item skins, pet skins, beard skins, portrait skins, emotes, emoticons, loading screen skins... Why would one more skin type be "Tencent" taking over??

Because there's a certain limit to cosmetics. Skins, item skins, pet skins and beard skins simply allow us to support Klei (and tencent) and customise our in-game world. Emotes solidify the multiplayer aspect of the game. Emoticons, profile icons and profile backgrounds came into existance for the sake of Forge/Gorge but still fit with the multiplayer aspect of dst. And last but not least loading screens double as source of lore and a different pov of the Constant. That's why I can tolerate them, sure, they're Klei's money makers one way or another but they're to be expected in a multiplayer game.

Custom walking animations would just feel like Klei is looking for more ways to capitalize of the game, most likely due to Tencent's influence. What would be next, purchasable texture packs that change mobs and plants' sprites?

[ADM]

Cane skins in 2021 :

 

[HowlVoid]

3 hours ago, bruhmoment23 said:

Imagine paying for ""special"" moving animation frames. My god.

People pay to just recolor the sleeping bag. Whos to say it wouldn't be weaveable? People are making a bigger deal out of it than it is.

[me real life]

1 hour ago, Szczuku said:

What would be next, purchasable texture packs that change mobs and plants' sprites?

Ngl that'd be awesome, but definitely too big of an undertaking for Klei's artists. Maybe they could get groups of guest artists in to do different styles or something, kind of like Crypt of the Necrodancer's composer DLCs. I'd absolutely love a pixel art pack in that case.

[bruhmoment23]

13 minutes ago, HowlVoid said:

People pay to just recolor the sleeping bag. Whos to say it wouldn't be weaveable? People are making a bigger deal out of it than it is.

You're talking about an ITEM. An item skin isn't the same as an entire set of animation frames. This is unnecessary and i don't see any point to include this into the game let alone pay for something like this.

[MondayNight]

10 hours ago, HowlVoid said:

2. Marching. Communistic marching band now included!

Can you keep your dirty communist nonsense in your pants?! Ty!

With the "Tencent affair" this sounds even more off the wall.

Hard "No" for the rest as well, more so as OP proposals are even sillier (to put it mildly) compared to what we already have in-game. Basically you want "current moment's" debatably-funny memes as being forever-DST assets - am sure such stuff would age like fine milk. Bon appetit!

[HowlVoid]

10 minutes ago, bruhmoment23 said:

You're talking about an ITEM. An item skin isn't the same as an entire set of animation frames. This is unnecessary and i don't see any point to include this into the game let alone pay for something like this.

That logic works against you not in your favor, you're talking about reskins. A lot more work goes into making animations and is by far more value per dollar at a fair price. Monster hunter for example a 3-4 dollar dancing animations that are completely optional. Now that Klei has Tencent backing its totally feasible. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

4 minutes ago, x0-VERSUS-1y said:

Can you keep your dirty communist nonsense in your pants?! Ty!

With the "Tencent affair" this sounds even more off the wall.

Hard "No" for the rest as well, more so as OP proposals are even sillier (to put it mildly) compared to what we already have in-game. Basically you want "current moment's" debatably-funny memes as being forever-DST assets - am sure such stuff would age like fine milk. Bon appetit!

It was an attempt at a light-hearted, joke-y, post. I knew it would rile people up no matter what so I said, "what the hell". I edited my post for those who would have it fly over their heads.

4 hours ago, Well-met said:

Given the current context this is probably one of the worst idea I've read.

Tencent owns a majority of klei, get over it.

5 hours ago, BezKa said:

How many walks exactly can you add that will fit the speed of characters? Marching isn't as quick. Saunter even less. The only thing that comes to mind is having characters swing their arms less while running. 

Hmmm... That's a good point. 

5 hours ago, BezKa said:

And what purpose? Just because something doesn't exactly fit how you would want it to be doesn't mean it's bad. I don't like how characters hold the walking cane, but I doubt anybody cares. 

 

Adding my opinion was a mistake.

4 hours ago, Hornete said:

I find the idea to be very odd, paying or weaving for new animations that are used is just weird to me.

If I make a case that its in other games that probably wouldn't get me very far. My post is misguided attempt at having more customizations options as a console pleb. 

[MondayNight]

10 minutes ago, HowlVoid said:

It was an attempt at a light-hearted, joke-y, post. I knew it would rile people up no matter what so I said, "what the hell". I edited my post for those who would have it fly over their heads.

Replace "Communistic marching" with "Nazi marching band now included!" and see how well it works for you. "Funny", right?!

 

10 minutes ago, HowlVoid said:

Monster hunter for example a 3-4 dollar dancing animations that are completely optional. Now that Klei has Tencent backing its totally feasible. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

Same can be said about Loot Boxes - don't like, don't buy. Are optional so what's the problem?!

[Well-met]

7 minutes ago, HowlVoid said:

Tencent owns a majority of klei, get over it.

drop that take onto the masses, see how far that gets you.

either way, you're backpedalling pretty hard on your idea. accept the criticism instead of pretending it was all for funsies.

[me real life]

1 minute ago, x0-VERSUS-1y said:

Replace "Communistic marching" with "Nazi marching band now included!" and see how well it works for you. "Funny", right?!

what

[bruhmoment23]

15 minutes ago, HowlVoid said:

That logic works against you not in your favor, you're talking about reskins. A lot more work goes into making animations and is by far more value per dollar at a fair price. Monster hunter for example a 3-4 dollar dancing animations that are completely optional. Now that Klei has Tencent backing its totally feasible. If you don't like it, don't buy it.

It was an attempt at a light-hearted, joke-y, post. I knew it would rile people up no matter what so I said, "what the hell". I edited my post for those who would have it fly over their heads.

Then you might aswell say you want to turn this game into fortnite or some other abomination because it's more "attractive" customisation wise. This is but a waste of time and production value for the developer. If you want some wacky movements just go to the workshop. But whatever, funny maymay thread i guess. Hard to believe you were making a joke in the first place when you're so defensive about it and try to justify this "jokes" purpose.

Everyone can have their opinion, but you defending something then proceeding to play "this was just a joke it was so obvious" card ain't gonna fly by easy for you or other people.

[HowlVoid]

38 minutes ago, bruhmoment23 said:

Then you might aswell say you want to turn this game into fortnite or some other abomination because it's more "attractive" customisation wise. This is but a waste of time and production value for the developer. If you want some wacky movements just go to the workshop. But whatever, funny maymay thread i guess. Hard to believe you were making a joke in the first place when you're so defensive about it and try to justify this "jokes" purpose.

Everyone can have their opinion, but you defending something then proceeding to play "this was just a joke it was so obvious" card ain't gonna fly by easy for you or other people.

You're misinterpreting what I am commenting. I stand by my customization idea, but I understand my joke was in poor taste. Not once have I stated, "haha its just a prank, bro!" Only that I can come to terms that its not the best of ideas. I am only being defensive with those who are came into my post whining and groaning, like you. With your "My god" comment like it was the end of the world or something.

Now i understand why Klei sought Tencents backing. There is a hive mind willing to slap down any attempt at alternative buisness venues that dont comprise the integrity of the game. This isnt new content behind a paywall, its cosmetics! The ethics arguments stand on solid foundation but there were many people clamoring an imminent threat of loot boxes. People should stop "crying wolf".

42 minutes ago, x0-VERSUS-1y said:

Replace "Communistic marching" with "Nazi marching band now included!" and see how well it works for you. "Funny", right?!

You are reaching preeeeetty far.

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Same can be said about Loot Boxes - don't like, don't buy. Are optional so what's the problem?!

Sigh, not even gonna explain how those are fundamentally different. 

40 minutes ago, Well-met said:

drop that take onto the masses, see how far that gets you.

either way, you're backpedalling pretty hard on your idea. accept the criticism instead of pretending it was all for funsies.

I am not backpedalling at all, I'll even break it down, just for you.

1. My joke was bad. I am not referring to the post as a whole. I have a dark sense of humor and it tends to miss its mark with some people.

2. I still want the customization options mentioned, but I could of worded it different.

3. It certainly was a waste of everyone's time of time. Not because the idea itsself is so controversial, but because I should of know how it would be received by the "elite" of this forum.

This might be news to you but people can be open to changing their minds. Not sure how you may have been raised but I never walk on absolutes. If my idea can find improvement I am willing to listen even if everything I mention is opposed, its called being an adult. Its when people come into a post to ARGUE and not compromise that I close my ears. 

[MondayNight]

16 minutes ago, HowlVoid said:

You are reaching preeeeetty far.

Not really. Communism and Nazism are both totalitarian genocidal regimes, not 2 ways about it. It only happens USSR was on the winning side and you know the old "winners get to write history". Not to mention Communism as an economic system is a total disaster, no matter what naive people see in their ideological utopia and "revolutionary"* (subverted) ideas. (*when mainstream media and big corp apparently support your socialist talking points and licentious ideologies you aren't "la resistance" - you're controlled opposition)

 

16 minutes ago, HowlVoid said:

Sigh, not even gonna explain how those are fundamentally different. 

Am sure Tencent can't wait to introduce into DST more monetization methods. Your concept could be a "warm up" for that. A way Tencent can pressure KLei in future with "See? People want more buyable elements, assets and such. People desire! So.. why not a bit of P2W here too, a lil Loot Box model there that we'll call... Ancient's Wonder Chests let's say.. right?! Eh? EH?! C'mon maaaaaan!" Proverbially boiling slowly the frog.

[bruhmoment23]

24 minutes ago, HowlVoid said:

called being an adult

Quite ironic to see you talking about adulthood when your entire arguement line is comedic, both idea wise and subject wise. Hard to take you seriously when you're defending a literal joke. Call me whinning and groaning, but in no way would i want to see a game based around survival with offical and PURCHASEABLE "t posing" or other nonsense. People are allowed to dislike your proposal, and not just the "elite". In the end, you already have an answer to your desire, and it's called steam workshop.

[Hornete]

6 minutes ago, x0-VERSUS-1y said:

Not really. Communism and Nazism are both totalitarian genocidal regimes, not 2 ways about it. It only happens USSR was on the winning side and you know the old "winners get to write history". Not to mention Communism as an economic system is a total disaster, no matter what naive people see in their ideological utopia and "revolutionary"* (subverted) ideas. (*when mainstream media and big corp apparently support your socialist talking points and licentious ideologies you aren't "la resistance" - you're controlled opposition)

this is a video game forum, sir.

[HowlVoid]

6 minutes ago, x0-VERSUS-1y said:

Not really. Communism and Nazism are both totalitarian genocidal regimes, not 2 ways about it. It only happens USSR was on the winning side and you know the old "winners get to write history". Not to mention Communism as an economic system is a total disaster, no matter what naive people see in their ideological utopia and "revolutionary"* (subverted) ideas. (*when mainstream media and big corp apparently support your socialist talking points and licentious ideologies you aren't "la resistance" - you're controlled opposition)

Read a history book, mate. 

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Am sure Tencent can't wait to introduce into DST more monetization methods. Your concept could a "warm up". A way Tencent can pressure KLei in future with "See? People want more buyable elements, assets and such. People desire! So.. why not a bit of P2W here too, a lil Loot Box model there that we'll call... Ancient's Wonder Chests let's say.. right?! Eh? EH?! C'mon maaaaaan!" Proverbially boiling slowly the frog.

Cosmetics already exists in the game, Its simply in another form. It has been stated, time, and time again, that Tencent does not have a hand in Klei's matters. You're whole argument falls on misplaced superstition.