Decals/Scars/Facepaint confirmed! : V

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:00 am

Newest GI update (jan 26)
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/01/26/the-art-of-skyrim.aspx
In the newest GI update, it was confirmed that we have the ability to add decals, and scars!
But to what extent? Does that mean decals on armor, or tattoos? Also, is anyone else more excited about this game more than ever now??

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:15 am

Decals?

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:18 am

I'd say tattos are in if scars are too.

It would be stupid not to.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:50 am

Decals?

Yes, decals.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:36 am

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/01/26/the-art-of-skyrim.aspx

Nice to hear it.

I certainly wanted both.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:40 am

In the newest GI update, it was confirmed that we have the ability to add decals, and scars!

From the combat article?

~~Did I miss this? Could you provide a quote? I didn't remember reading anything like this.~~

Nevermind answered by above post.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:06 am

Where was this confirmed?

Edit: Nevermind, found it

» Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:37 pm

From the combat article?

Did I miss this? Could you provide a quote? I didn't remember reading anything like this.

It's in the new update. The Art of Skyrim. Thanks LostinSpace for providing a link!

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:16 am

Uh god. I would hate to see my favourite series become fable. I do like fable but I prefer TES and with no TES where will I be? Next we'll be getting hair styles from the barbers that actually grow your hair |-(

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:49 am

Uh god. I would hate to see my favourite series become fable. I do like fable but I prefer TES and with no TES where will I be? Next we'll be getting hair styles from the barbers that actually grow your hair |-(

If implemented correctly, I can see how this would only add to the immersion and RPG feel of the game. After all RPGs are about feeling real and immersive, barber shops aren't fake/made up things, they're real. So it adds to being a real world.
But enough talk about Fable, this isn't a Fable bashing thread nor are we comparing Skyrim to anything.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:18 am

Decals?

I think he is saying in a [censored] car way like emblems and stuff like that attached to armour. I think that would be cool and awesome also think we can get mages to remove the tattoos? We should be able to get armorers to get rid of the emblems.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:47 am

Decals?

You can put cute little stickers on your character. :celebration:

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:20 am

Yes, decals.

I don't know what a decal is. Explain.

EDIT: Nevermind. Thanks guys.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:01 am

I don't know what a decal is. Explain.

A decal is...
Something that you ink over on an item. Like a pattern or design. But it's removable. Basically a decal is a tattoo for something other than skin.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:54 am

Hmm...more info.The elven armor looks cool and the bandit armor.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:02 pm

What does he mean by "a lot higher resolution assets"?

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 3:48 am

I heard "Scars, decals, and facepaint" and was immediately overjoyed. You can NEVER, EVER have too much customization. It really makes your character feel unique to you.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:58 am

Op you forgot face paint.

FACEPAINT?!?

Then again that just a manly way of describing make-up.

Nords don't wear make-up, they wear FACEPAINT!

» Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:53 pm

That's awesome!!

Now we just need screenshots of the new Khajiit......

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:20 am

Good stuff. Another interesting factoid. On one of the concept art pieces shown, one of the characters is shown with a halberd. It is kind of faint, almost if it was drawn in then erased later. Could it be a clue to those kinds of weapons in the game? Maybe, but it is never wise to go only based on concept art lol.

» Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:40 pm

I heard "Scars, decals, and facepaint" and was immediately overjoyed. You can NEVER, EVER have too much customization. It really makes your character feel unique to you.

Same here. My facial expression went from interested to excited instantly. It was pretty funny. I cannot WAIT to make my Nord now.

» Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:58 pm

I'm glad they have that Viking book there and the Rough Work Frazetta book as well. Bodes very well for the art direction.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 4:57 am

Hope scars get applied over time.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:21 am

What does he mean by "a lot higher resolution assets"?

He is probably referring to higher resolution textures and higher polygon counts. Most likely polygons, usually when you hear game designers talk about resolution they mean the density of the mesh.

» Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:35 am

This video gives me hope that there will be dismemberment. The warrior holding the severed head is much darker than anything we've seen in the Elder Scrolls so far.