Test Server Feedback

When I first saw the Caldari and Gallente V3 on the test server, I began to closely monitor the V3 project. I was very pleased with the decision of the art department to bring uniformity in the color schemes (CS) of T2 ships from different manufacturers. Of course, the particular design decisions may disappoint someone (Ishukone for example), but this is a matter of taste. It is important that T2 ships of the same manufacturer are now easily recognizable, and, more importantly, carry the appropriate logo.

After the release of Crucible CCP promised to do, and V3 for the Amarr & Minmatar for the summer update. Project V3 for Minmatar, as I understand it, was more time consuming and, therefore, May 22 we will see Amarr v3 in all its glory at the tranquility. So far so good.

But what we see now on the test server, just over a week before the release? With all the beauty of the Amarr V3, we can see some very strange decisions regarding color schemes and logos T2 ships of this fraction. As we know, Amarr T2 ships are produced by three corporations: Khanid Innovations, Visiam and Carthum Conglomerate. Consider them all in order.

1. Khanid Innovation.

The corporation belongs to the Khanid Kingdom and manufactures advanced ships and equipment for the Royal Navy.

What is wrong with them? The color scheme chosen for this manufacturer of ships, in principle, was expected ever since the introduction of new game models of Maller. However, it is worth noting, that since the Khanid faction is relatively independent, we can assume that this color scheme should be applied not to specific T2 ships, but Khanid civilian ships. Khanid Innovation must be differ from civilian fleet. But this is, in principle, a trifle. Much more important place on these ships right logo - Khanid Innovation, and not the logo of Khanid Kingdom, which looks out of place.

2. Viziam

The color scheme is chosen appropriately and consistent tradition of the game, but for some reason instead of the Visiam logo on these ships used the logo Ardishapur Family. Ok, we know that Ardishapur family is an investor of this corporation, but Visiam is not their own! Ardishapur family logo on Viziam is wrong. And on Sentinel ship we have Kor-Azor logo & Kor-Azor color scheme. This is absolutely out of place.

3. Carthum Conglomerate

As I understand, in plans of CCP the introduction of corporate color schemes for ships and better use of V3 features. This is very good, but why hurry? Why are Carthum conglomerate ships used a very beautiful but it is very inappropriate color scheme of the Imperial House Sarum? Dark red with a gold looks very solemn and majestic, but it does not fit quite utilitarian Carthum warships. Logo there as well Sarum Family, that it is inappropriate, and looks pretty stupid. Yes, I know that Carthum is Sarum Family subcorporation, but not only them. Ducia Foundry have their righs too!

I think A majority of the players liked the resulting Sarum ships, but leave them for later introduction. Do not rush out and sacrificing logic.

At this point I probably will end. I hope the developers will pay attention to this subject. Sorry for my English.

nice post OP ... and now Prophecy "IS" the best looking ship in the game ... imho.

I've posted the same here, i agree with this.

Lai Dai ships have new darker textures but only some of them, Cerberus, Manticore and Golem.

Hi all, my apologies for not replying soon, it's been rather hectic here preparing for the release.

As you'll of noticed some house patterns have changed i.e. Sarums red/gold scheme has been flipped around, this was intended. The manufacturer logo/decal that is on the ships is something we're looking into and we'll hopefully have an update soon.

The Gallente and Caldari Navy issue ships got a workover when they were V3'd, yet the Apocalypse and Armageddon Navy Issue (and others) look pretty much exactly the same as they did before, with the exception of the added logos.

I feel ripped off, frankly.

+1 to the last two posts. Navy apoc has the same TQ model with the addition of the Amarr Navy logo.

The revamp to gallente/caldari in crucible was better than the revamp of amarr ships in sisi. Exceptions are Oracle, Purifier for example.

Here is an example with new Lai Dai V3:

Hawk model

Raptor model

New models are darker but at this time not all Lai Dai models have been converted. Lack of time, probably. You can see the darker missile launcher colours in Raptor (old) model. I hope all models will be converted by the time Minmatar V3 will be deployed.

I felt the same on this.

Personal opinion, but the new skins are a vast improvement on the "cheap gold oily plastic" that Amarr used to use. They actually look like spaceships now with a metallic sheen and layered different shades of gold.

I mean the Omen was probably the nicest looking Amarr ship before but now I'd say it's just the sexiest out of all the factions now with the Punisher and it's T2 versions not far behind.

With the result of the Amarr V3 and the Hound remodel I have full confidence that Minmatar is going to look pretty damn badass when they're finally done. The art department has really got its **** together.

fixed on SiSi