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[Velea]

Decorative items on Plots

Question: What are the top 5 decorative items you would like to see added to biped plots?

Notes on this question:

• Items suggested can not have "functionality" (storage, NPC's, etc). Your suggestions should be limited to items which are for decoration only.
• Items suggested should be for biped plots only, not dragon lairs at this time.
• Items could be seasonal or year round, but if they are seasonal a suggestion beyond "seasonal items" should be made.

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[LOVWYRM]

- hedges and trees with blossoms
- campfires s/m/l
- statues like: Istarian creatures/animals/ jackalopes/ pillars,
- seasonals: trees with fruits/stars of all tiers and colors for X-mas
- little creeks

[Dr Mojo]

Laterns/Street lights, some sort of lighting source.
Signage - No Trespassing, Private Property, Welcome
Ponds/Creeks - and a walkbridge?
Grass - I wish I could change the color of the ground so it wasnt dirt brown all around :)
Shorter hedges or flowers that could be used to decorate edges of structures.

[Shian]

1. Flowers. I wanted a garden plot when I first started the game :)
2. Ponds/Creeks. To go in my garden instead of putting down a blue walkway and pretending its water... Dosen't even have to be functional if it threatens terrain, it could be like the lava pools in Dralk we can walk on top of.
3. Smaller trees. It is no secret that I hate trees that are higher than the roof of my tavern. When I built my "garden" I was limited to swamp trees and not much else.
4. Deity Statues I always viewed the dragon shrines as religious, something to pray to. For some reason, the biped bind shrines just don't give that kind of feel. Maybe it's just me, but hey, seeing what the Istarians interpret their gods to look like is always a plus. :)
5. Training dummies Archery targets, etc. Something appropriate to a few of the adventure schools.

[awdz]

Oh Velea, <3 this question!

1. Fountains with sculptures, a design for each crafting tier.
2. Flowers & Fauna (could be statues as opposed to moving critters, but our own little line of ants or turtle on a log would be fun!)
3. Ponds/streams - love the bridge idea! and need a place for the turtle ;-)
4. Tile-sized areas of weather effects (rain, snow, fog)
5. Houses with furniture inside (like the libraries have) - personally, I'd adore a klava maker of my own too.

[Dhalin]

Hmmm, I'll take a swing at this...

1). Armor/weaponstands. Usually these would go inside of a building, but who is to say that we couldn't put up a small tent with these decorative items inside? Or just have the racks existing outside?

2). Mannequins. These are similar to statues, only would almost look like real characters. Make it so that you have 6 choices for each race of mannequin, maybe? Cloth, Padded Cloth, Leather, Hide, Chain and Plate mail for each biped race?

3). Sword-in-the-Stone. It'd be cool to have one of these sitting around on my plot...

4). Gravestones/Tombstones. This would be a great Halloween item.

5). Water Fountains, those kinds that Garfield is always trying to catch birds at.

[Sigi]

Definitaly flowers! or flowery bushes or trees
Mushrooms, the colourfull big ones already found in the wild.
Streams you can lay out like roads
Little ponds and those rocks we already have but then with water streaming down.
Birds please please

[Concoidal]

Foliage that tracks the season - actually changes with the season of the year (maybe automatic - or require player to make the change but should be simple)

Flowering trees

[Raptress]

1. The ability to change the ground cover, by whatever means. Maybe a tile that's really thin.

2. Different varieties of flora, for all seasons. I'd love to see flowers and most if not all varieties of tree that populate Istaria. Feladani trees and trees like the huge one in Bristugo would be amazing, as would the "flowers" in Dralnok's Doom, though I won't hold my breath for those. Maybe even cactii, since I know there are plots in the desert. Non-functional food resources would be cool too, like banana trees, date trees, etc.

4. Statues. I've always wanted to have one of those dragon statues on my plot, but it'd be nice if there were one for each race at least. Statues of monsters like Akrion described would be neat too. Perhaps even a fountain made out of one of the dragon statues, like a mini version of the dragon fountain in Tazoon.

5. Gates would be nice. When I say gates, I mean like.. garden gates. There's some examples in Tazoon. Like these: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...s/tazgates.png

[Raisty]

soooo happy!

1.) I want to have different colored trees! Mainly pink and orangish ones.

2.) Colorful plants: Flowers / mushrooms / tall grass (like flax is)

3.) Lighting: wisp posts / small wisp garden lanterns (on the ground with something like a pagoda style roof to them)

4.) Istarian themed lawn decorations in different sizes: player races / miniatures of statues in game, statues of interesting creatures as well!

5.) Miniature garden fountains. Not just stone but also sandstone versions as well for people who like that style. Anything from something as simple as a bowl with floating flowers (stick this under yard decorations if its not a fountain... but it has water ) to something complex with miniature waterfalls from place to place. But please make it so they don't have to be the centerpiece of a large plot.

[Gengel]

* too excited to type *

1. Flowers! - Ferns, Hostas (leafy), Lilies, Black-eyed susan's
2. [Statues - Little red hatted gnomes :)...
3. Fauna - butterflies, ants, rabbits, deers...
4. Lamp posts, mailboxes
5. Ponds

~< Gengel >~

[rizo/nawkia]

1. Statues(dragon prederred:P)

[Shinkuu]

1. Brazier (AKA Large Standing Torch that would light at night)
2. Campfire Pit that lights up at night with a bonfire.
3. Clocktower
4. Racial Statues Male & Female where applicable
5. Racial Banners/Flags (Having some picture related to them on it)

[Andaras]

Many Thanks to Velea for asking. (And for additional backline support)

Okay, here's my wish list for Plots - it's tons of work and I'll try to stop at 5. :) :) :)


#1- More Tiered Racial Housing. We need more inclusive housing for
the other races; Elves, Gnomes, Sslik, Saris, Satyrs, Dwarves, Fiends, Half-Giants,
Dryads.
( I realize this does not fit your limitations about storage, but it IS my #1 wish for Plots) :)

#2- Would LOVE to see Tiered Walls for Players. Sizes: 1M, 2M, 5M, 10M, 20M
(Each Tier would include that Tier and the previous Tier materials.)
*Basically match the building materials to the outer wall appearances.
Maybe even mix in some Metal fitting to match?

*Tier 1 - Saris / Gnomish Walls... (Sandstone/Bronze)
*Tier 2 - Dwarven walls (Sandstone and Slate, Bronze and Iron)
*Tier 3 - Half-Giant walls (Slate and Granite, Iron and Steel)
*Tier 4 - Fiend Walls (?) (Granite and Obsidian, Steel and Cobalt)
*Tier 5 - Elven Walls (Obsidian and Marble, Cobalt and Mithril)
*Tier 6 - ??? (Marble and Mithril, Travertine and Adamantium)
**This would be Strictly for the INSANE builders. Induce biped version of "Lairzzzzz" :P

-OR-
Make one texture per wall type(?), but add 2 Meters in HT per Tier after T1 ?

#3- Bring back some of the lost Racial Buildings.
- Saris Adventure Center - Sans NPCs maybe replace with Training Dummies.
**Could include the Weapons racks like displayed in Dalimond.
- Human Trade Center - this was always empty, maybe put the base trades
equipment in? (Outfitter - Loom, Blacksmith - Anvil, Scholar - Desk, Racked
Bolts of Fabrics like the Fashion Designer has?)

#4- Banners:

- Craft School Banners (to let players know which shops are built on your plot)
Can use the current Symbols and appearances from current School signs.
- Adventure School Banners. (Same as above)
- Event Banners, like the Myloc Queen banner. (Show which Quest-lines have
been completed by the Owner)

#5- Further Plot fluff:

- Statues of all the Istarian Races, like the ones in Tazoon's Plaza of the Gifted.
- Istarian Deity Statues... Oh please, please, please...Pretty please?
- Climbable Towers or personal lighthouses (Is Lighting too burdensome on server?)
*Maybe have these without lighting?
- Lamp Posts, Garden Lanterns.
- Banner posts with Hanging lanterns.
- Sundials (Sm, Med, Lg ? )
- birdbaths (Sm, Med, Lg)
- Variations of stone gateways (Like the Saris Archway)
- Large stone Urns
- Stone basins W/fountain or water spouts or Waterfalls
- Dragon Fountain, like the one in Tazoon
- Pergola style Arches W/Ivy on top&sides (Like the Wooden Archways)
- Trellis Arches w/stone benches (for those hidey spots the romantic love)
- Sm, Med, Lg Pagodas
- Stone Columns or Pillars (Think Fiend Pillar with a different look?)
- Stone Pillars with Statures on top. One for each Biped Race? (fiend Pillar different top)
- Those wall sections/Gates(?) at the edge of Kion
- Gravel walkways


Ugh, *dazed look* I think I just got attacked by Fluff-Zilla! :)


I'd "give it a stab" if I had Art-design software and knew what is used by Virt to alter Artwork
- tons of Ideas and time but no software or knowledge on Virt's methods. I couldn't
do Freehand art to save my life and can only draw a straight line with help from a
Computer. (Fact! - Used Auto-Cad to prove)

[Vortura]

Much like Andaras said.. "#3- Bring back some of the lost Racial Buildings. "

They don't have to have a useful function (storage/PB/Connie/NPCs), just the option to build them to take up plot space.
I think the Fiend ones had some issues, so whatever that was, please fix.

[Idana]

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to express our wishes!

I would like the ability to sod my plot and the opportunity to choose from different skins. (IE Various colors/textures of grass, grass with tiny white flowers, wildflower patches, sand in various colors, snow, smooth pebbles, Zen whorls in sand, pond, flowing water, fields of poppies, a small flower patch with hovering butterflies, I could go on and on...)

I would like to be able to build planter boxes and gardens. Maybe some of the above skins could be used to fill them. (IE A planter box with a patch of red poppies)

I would like to be able to build my own plot marker, perhaps a couple of options of an entrance arch with the ability to personalize. (IE A big ivy covered wooden arch with the phrase "Speak friend and enter" or "Crafter's Grove", a marble arch with "Idana's Haven", metal Steampunk-type arches, use wisps to make glowing letters or designs)

I would like to have more flora options. (IE Smaller flowering trees, climbing roses, trellises with vines, grape arbors, maybe some items with very small footprints to fill in those pesky areas)

I would definitely like to see more random design elements in various themes. I would like for some of them to have movement to give a feeling of life to the plots. (IE Decorative urns, urn size fountains, statuary representing various elements of Istaria, Steampunk style moving gear statues, both wood and stone bridges, more edging like stack able timbers on the ground and pavers, dare I say pinwheels and pink flamingos?, pillars that urns or small fountains can sit on, street lighting/lanterns, different skin options for walkways, smaller stone clusters, cairns, squirrel/bird feeders, reflecting pools, again I can go on and on)

It seems there are a lot of common themes, I hope some of them make it to game!

Thanks,
Idana

[NaturalMage]

Banners for each of the classes in game. This would include the Adventure and Crafting classes. I see them on the character screen and outside the trainers all the time. Would be nice to show your skills on your plot.

[Phillip]

Gates
Doors
Guardhouses

[neva]

1) Flowers, Flowering pots, something more then just larger trees and hedges.

2) Smaller fountains, maybe even with a statue design with it spraying out water, or with it coming out of a pot it is holding. Like those ones we have here in the real world with cupid, expect make it a dryad. ;)

3) Lights, even if it is torches (Though I am not sure if that falls under the category of furniture or not).

4) Grass! Though I suppose that fall under the flowers thing...

[Dracaena]

1. Larger variety of trees and shrubs. What I find annoying is trying to place a tree next to a building and the foliage pokes through the wall and there is a leafy branch inside the room. I would like to see espalier trees, maybe fruit trees that would fit alongside (but not inside) a building. Also I run into problems trying to fit trees along the property line, there seems to be a no man's zone where nothing fits. Is this because it is taking the canopy into consideration and a more columnar tree or shrub would work?

2. Flower planters and pots. A variety of pots for around building entrances and planters to define areas would be wonderful.

3. Grass ground covers. Perhaps along the lines of the stone flooring but with vegetation textures. Maybe a small assortment to take into account the different geographies.


4. Stone flooring tweaks. I don't know how many see this as a problem, but for me the [red and blue] tiles and [gray and tan] flip flop on color. It is very disconcerting to have them change color as the camera angle changes. Last time I tried to lay out a patio around a fountain I put down tan and gray tiles to see how the colors looked with the fountain. They would morph into being the same color on my screen and I got frustrated and decided dirt looked better. If that could be stabilized, having some smaller size tiles to fit in the tight corners would be great.

5. Lamp posts or other garden oriented light sources. Don't know how feasible this is but I have always loved the lighting effects of the wooden large archway and large gazebo.


Dracaena