Remake Paracelsus Glow Effect.

[Anarchist]

The new paracelsus gems are awesome and when i heared they were going to add a particle effect i was excited.
Excited till i saw it.

The problems i am having with the pulsing glowing effect underneath my feat are simple.

#1 Its too bright. At the end of the event nearly every main account will have a paracelsus gem and when we all stand in towns the visual effect would be a mass of light that punches your eyes.
#2. All that light covers the toon and you cant admire your vanities nor others...it even hurts straining to see the particulars of your vanity through that intense light.
#3. The glowing effect looks raw, basic dumped there for the sake of speed to me.


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I would like to see a more compact and refined glowing effect not just dropped under the toon to shine..it hurt eyes after a while like the ice vest and with everyone carrying one its a major turn off.

If we consider runic glows like the pavise, arcane ring,arc maul(proc), arcane staff those have higher quality with a better visual impact.

Please lower the intensity of the glow or change it to a runic glow.

[tdmkillerrr]

My option keep it just dim the light to the glow

[Kakashis]

No way! I ran the event just because I fell in love with the glow! Unlike end gamers, twinks have very little items that are as pretty as this "gem." There would be an ethyl proc protest backed by Kershal staff procs!

[Ebezaanec]

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This is what I imagine something with the word "soul." Mystical energy rather than a flashing hexagon.

Maybe it could follow the character around too?



Second Idea: http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?183087-Replace-Soulstone-effect

Replace the ground effect with a blueish white firebug effect.

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[octavos]

I love the glow its the arcane ring i will never get. :)

[Anarchist]

The glow is so intense it covers even the arcane ring and every other runic you already had. Thats why i thought it should be a perfectly scaled runic too, maybe yellow or intense blue a sort of colored line that can fit into the arcane ring n staff combo not just a intense orange light that covers everything underneath.

imo

[Limsi]

Looks like a pancake or a sunny side up to me.

[Sakurahb]

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Maybe it could follow the character around too?
Interesting.

[Xpolosion]

Lol the gem effect ia horrible atleast allow us to turn it off plz. It makes dizzy

[ayylmao]

Lol the gem effect ia horrible atleast allow us to turn it off plz. It makes dizzy

It's only a matter of time before players start using them with ethyl to have a rave in town.

[Anarchist]

#Psychedelic.

Raise his hands who wants the lights to be dimmer or just a runic(damn arcane ring runic is so perfect; inner ring n outter ring of precise perfection and then this gem just covers it all up meh.)

[Titanium]

I kinda want some spikes to pop up from the ground than the current version . It's hard to be distinguished with arcane ring.

[Zeus]

Flashing lights are dangerous, especially to those prone to seizures. Let's keep it toned down, please. It makes every other important detail difficult to see.

Heck, I cannot even tell which team I am on in PvP.

[Serancha]

I suffer from migraine headaches a lot, and visuals like this can be a very strong trigger. I'd hate to have to not play because I got sick every time I did. Just standing at the consignment shop has set one off already.

Please also remove the spinning / whirling thing it does. Someone else mentioned it causes some motion sickness, which is already a problem for many when playing on a smallish screen.

[Reunegade]

I've been diagnosed to be prone to those kinds of flashing lights. Please change it, I don't want to not be able to use the Paracelsus Stone because I am going to have seizures.

[Caabatric]

also i dont want people to know if i use this gem or not..

[ayylmao]

lets not get carried away guys, no one ever had an epileptic seizure due to a lava lamp.

[Farminer's]

Turn it down or make new effect please (:

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[Puffinnn]

It's true the current Paracelsus Soul Gem particle effect is absurdly bright.

So why not tone it down to something that would not be such an eye sore.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/d6a9e9bfff7c5c37e59928d9916b96f5.jpg

I suggest something similar to the Forerunner's particle effects.

For example, recolored (red/orange) particle effect of the Forerunner's chest piece would be a perfect replacement.

Forerunner's effects would actually fit the Paracelsus SOUL Gem's theme better than those rotating octagons.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/25/2f9a46d9068cb2298e424611bc7f0c0a.jpg

[Serancha]

lets not get carried away guys, no one ever had an epileptic seizure due to a lava lamp.

Source: http://www.epilepsymatters.com/english/faqphotosensitive.html


Besides flickering light, there are also specific spatial-contrast patterns which can be seizure-provoking. In general, high contrast light and dark bars are provocative (if there are between one and four black and white bars in each degree of the person's vision). The light-dark contrast is critical to abnormal brain response; red-green bars, stripes or patterns are non-provocative. Bars or gratings that oscillate (white to black and vice versa) are more provocative than static patterns, especially if the patterns oscillate in the "dangerous" frequency of 15 - 20 Hz.

"Dartboard", sectored or "whirling wheel" type patterns maximally stimulate the visual cortex and are therefore more provocative, especially when they cover a large proportion of the picture area.

When you put multiple characters wearing this effect in one zone, like any town, this is a problem.

[Bananaguard]

i feel sleepy when i see the glowing effect...it makes me lazy

[ayylmao]

Source: http://www.epilepsymatters.com/english/faqphotosensitive.html



When you put multiple characters wearing this effect in one zone, like any town, this is a problem.

Except there is no contrast between orange and light orange. I agree that the effect is a bit obnoxious but it's foolish to imply that the devs would work as hard as they do and end up producing a seizure inducing item that every other person will own.

[Serancha]

It's not just seizures. I have had to log off because I couldn't handle the motion while in town with 5 or 6 of them spinning.

[Eski]

Hows about a blue glow around the character like the purple one of kershal?

[Eski]

Or every other collor

[SacredKnight]

I like it (The idea to change said gem, but not to the extent where it loses its special-ness)! But TBH I have more chance in winning the lotto then getting to Platinum tier. lol.

[MaestroMaster]

+1 pls rmk d glow. Its very annoying and after some time it hurts d eyes. Imagine having 20 30toons light up d whole town. I personally hate it so much i nvr equip my gear unless in pvp

[ClumsyCactus]

My idea is ro COMPLETELY change the effect...
Into the Firebug purchaseable from Nordr!
Who doesnt love that one...

[Eatt]

this is the exact post i was going to post...meh that glow really hurt my eyes...n @Zeus i get maaad confused which team I am on in pvp to. STG:pls dim it

[Anarchist]

Cant see the color underneath my enemy feat in pvp. Cant see where i am or the enemies are in clashes.

[Xeusx]

STS wanna hurt our eyes.

[Farz]

Change it,Don't Erase it.

[Dex Scene]

Agree. The glow effect is too vivid and hides almost every other effect. Also imagine almost everyone having this by the end of event!!!

[Farz]

And also,turn off the effect on pvp,cause :
1. People can't see their team and others team,specially on small screen.
2. People who doesnt have this gem will try to avoid enemies that has this glowing effect(you know why).

[octavos]

I want the option for people to exchange there gem into a different effect if they so choose. I personally Dont want it ever changed, why I ran to plat tier. While were at the change debate add a plat version lb vanity while were at it. As for a seizure debate...wow there's plenty of other things in game that cause them and yet no one posts about them. Its only when a noob has the gem overlapping anothers arcane glow its an issue. I can see the issues in pvp so it needs to be turn off for that, but if the effects are drastically changed...I would like a refund.

[Heiress]

Like the shape, maybe make it smaller so doesn't cover arcane ring effect, with slower spin, make central brightness / light more subtle - perfect. The brightness/movement gives my eyes trouble on long runs right now. Thx

[Thrindal]

Ok I have little in the way of other effects to be covered and I think this effect is way to harsh and it does cover up team in pvp which is kinda important.

I think the gem should have an effect, I don't see many/any advocating for no effect at all. I think just remove reddish circles the gold whisps that are there are enough I think.

[Anarchist]

Even a recycled effect like the elixir's own colored with red or orange is better imo.

[jackrock1989]

and ethyl :grumpy:

[Zeus]

Give a soft moving particle effect akin to what comes off of a mythic amulet but perhaps a different color? It's subtle, lets everyone know you're pro, but it doesn't interfere with gameplay.


Personally, I think the particle effect is unrefined, not detailed, and plain tacky. In its current state, it's like the overwhelming gold/platinum jewelry that gangsters wear to show off. However, it just makes them look like a complete tool. If you could change it to something of substance, that would be great.

[Ebezaanec]

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?183087-Replace-Soulstone-effect

My idea, follow the link.

[SkyWow]

yea i agree after this event every town will be lite up with those stones it would be better if it was a firebug and another reason it blocks all other items like kershal and arcane ring we want other to see it and the stone blocks it

[Sorcerie]

As I suggested in the first thread that complained about the effect, I think they should keep the rising orange effect and then get rid of the spinning disco floor effect.

That will make it more subtle, and that's the simplest fix I could think of to please everyone including ring holders so it matches.

[Kakashis]

I personally love the look. I'd be mad if they changed anything! The only reason I ran to plat was for the gem! Besides, anyone who gems now would mean one less item to look like that in the future!

[ClumsyCactus]

I personally love the look. I'd be mad if they changed anything! The only reason I ran to plat was for the gem! Besides, anyone who gems now would mean one less item to look like that in the future!

Actually, the gem is the Only reason im trying for plat too...
But, as they said, it cancels out alot of other effects, wich is why i think they should have something about as shiny, but not on the floor, because that kinda covers everything.

[Candylicks]

It causes death. Running with peeps in event on Para now you can't see the ground turn red to warn you for the spikes. I think I have died 100+ times over this. The effect is horrid and affects our game play. It's not a QQ vs. the arcane ring at all. Also the bright spinning probably will cause seizures in some players.

They really need to fix this-

[mmaachilles211]

It's only a matter of time before players start using them with ethyl to have a rave in town.

Bwahahaha this messed me up so funny hahahaha

[Serancha]

Give a soft moving particle effect akin to what comes off of a mythic amulet but perhaps a different color?.

This

[Samhayne]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the constructive feedback on this gem's glow. We have some refinements queued up for the next game update.

[ClumsyCactus]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the constructive feedback on this gem's glow. We have some refinements queued up for the next game update.
...if it looks ugly after the update i am after your head! Nah just playin, good luck making everyone satisfied though -.-

[Serancha]

Thanks Sam. Do you have an estimated day for that?

[Anarchist]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the constructive feedback on this gem's glow. We have some refinements queued up for the next game update.

Thanks Sam, you are Solid.

[octavos]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the constructive feedback on this gem's glow. We have some refinements queued up for the next game update.

Hopefully its good. Thats all i'm gonna say on this topic.

[Kakashis]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the constructive feedback on this gem's glow. We have some refinements queued up for the next game update.

Okay Sam, but if I don't like the look, you'll never hear the end of it! J/k. I think after the event, you can just make the soul stone release its "soul" and have a white/blue spirit that orbits our toons like the kershal/firebug. That's what everyone is hoping for and would have zero protests as it looks pretty and already exists!

[Energizeric]

There are tons of cool particle effects in Pocket Legends, unfortunately most of them have never made their way over to AL.

[Samhayne]

Quick pic of the new effect. No more spinning. The little glows around the edge wink in and then kinda drip up toward the ceiling.

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[Raregem]

Awesome! Thx Sam for the sneak peek! The center is still a little bright but other than that looks great! The wisps sound really neat!

[merchtime]

Awesome sam!

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[Ticklish]

I agree with Raregem, the center still looks a little too bright Sam. It would be great if you can try it out in pvp and see if the team colors still stand out even with the effect on. Or it would be honestly better if the effect is turned off in pvp room. Thanks!

[Serancha]

Yeah still very bright, but if we don't have spinning that will help a lot. Thanks to the devs for working on a solution to this. How about just the drip things without the orange glow? That might be cool.

[Samhayne]

Dialed the center glow back.

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[Raregem]

Dialed the center glow back.

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Perfect! Eek I am excited to be able to use one now! Thanks so much!

[Ticklish]

Dialed the center glow back.

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Thank you! I'm excited to see how it looks with the arcane ring aura!

[InternetExplorer]

Quick pic of the new effect. No more spinning. The little glows around the edge wink in and then kinda drip up toward the ceiling.

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why not discard that glowing thing and just leave the whisps going up? make them moderate enough to be visible to players but not catch 100% of their attention. This is just a gem effect not a arcane or a mythic item effect..

[Serancha]

Dialed the center glow back.

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Great! Look forward to seeing this. Did you check the pvp rings so people can see what team they are on?



why not discard that glowing thing and just leave the whisps going up? make them moderate enough to be visible to players but not catch 100% of their attention. This is just a gem effect not a arcane or a mythic item effect..

I suggested that too. Depends if it affects the pvp team coloring or not, whether it's necessary.

[Raregem]

why not discard that glowing thing and just leave the whisps going up? make them moderate enough to be visible to players but not catch 100% of their attention. This is just a gem effect not a arcane or a mythic item effect..

It is a mythic gem, first of its kind and that's something really special and once some time passes they won't be as common as new players join the game. Plus you really had to work your bum off to get to plat so it should be drawing peoples attention; just not for negative reasons. I think they've toned it down enough. Just my personal opinion on it.

[Serancha]

I'm happy to try it. From the look of it now it should no longer be causing physical concerns, which is all I care about tbh.

[octavos]

Dialed the center glow back.

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Please add an arcane glyphs also or something like Nekros flames..Now that the bling is going away. You guys are killing me slowly -_-"
wheres all the pazazz??!? because its gone.

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[Hadec]

it could have so wisps flying around...hello tinker bell

[Ebezaanec]

I wanted a blue Ker'shal firebug effect, but this is still desirable.

Kudos STG! :D

[Anarchist]

Dialed the center glow back.

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Probably doesn't matter but Sorry, that is still too shiny for me.
Please add a option to disable it so we can see where we going and who will should be killing in ctf n tdm.

[merchtime]

I love it how it is devs, just make an option to disable the effect so people can enjoy pvp better thx! DON'T change it.

[Farminer's]

I love this new look don't change

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[SkyWow]

Dialed the center glow back.
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This is perfect now it seems more like a mythic gem PERFECT

[Allison]

I love it. It's still in line with the original, but not an eyesore. I have chronic migraines and the bright light gets to me. Also al game controls are permanently burned into my phone screen. It's only a matter of time before this gem effect is burned there as well. Lol

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[aarrgggggg]

Dialed the center glow back.

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i like this one better than the way it currently is..... thank you

Now the hexagon isnt quite so sharp on the eye

This gives the effect a much more polished look i think.

[Dex Scene]

Quick pic of the new effect. No more spinning. The little glows around the edge wink in and then kinda drip up toward the ceiling.

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Very cool. But still very bright sammy!! Point is the effect shouldn't hide other visual effects and pvp team colour identifier.

[Dex Scene]

Dialed the center glow back.

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Sorry my bad i didn't see it till now. Its perfect.
Thanks for working on it :)

[famousfame]

Needs some serious toning down plz.

[tdmkillerrr]

Ty Sam so much

[Azateenice]

Nice! Well btw! Where is the best put the Paracelsus Gem?

[epicrrr]

Dialed the center glow back.

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perfect opacity! maybe?

[Candylicks]

Better but bring down the center glow about 25% more.

[extrapayah]

sam, may i also request reducing opacity of ethyl's AA and old mythic gun's proc?

thanks... great job on the work done

[TheBoon]

That is perfect, please make that the final refinement, and consider also those player who dont have arcane rings, we are not just talking here about covering the arcane ring effect, for us who do not have an arcane stuffs, that ring and its effect is like having an arcane things.. Its like, we found love in a hopeless place..

[Kakashis]

I don't know, I personally still prefer the crazy look of the original. This new look seems more suited to look it's best when combined with an Arcane Ring which most of us don't have. Wish there could be more glow like the original or at least add a spirit firebug.

[Mylast]

Heck, I cannot even tell which team I am on in PvP.

Lol true. This doesnt help me when i forget which color are my packs

[Sorcerie]

I think the adjustments are perfect.

The major issue seemed to be the brightness and the spinning from the floor effect.

Now that these things have toned down there shouldn't be a problem for anyone.

[Ticklish]

Sam and team, I think the stone's glow is waaaayyy classier than the spinning hexagon it used to be. It doesn't look like a soul stone glow though, but more of liquid gold.