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Squealing Piglet
Graviton Industries
#1 - 2012-11-25 22:51:29 UTC
I was going to post this in the features and ideas forum (but this isn't exactly a game idea, so I'll put it here instead). My idea is for the CCP Eve merchandise store. I would LOVE to buy one of those car magnets for my car--those silver, hard plastic ones like the Jesus Fish and Darwin Fish, etc., but in the shape of an Amarr faction symbol. I just think it'd be really cool, and I bet a lot of other players would think so too and buy them as well.

Sure, I could just do something with my license plate if I really want to represent, but 1) "HARBINGER" won't fit on a plate, and 2) ZEALOT would just make everyone think I was some kind of religious weirdo. Why bother with that, when I could slap an insignia of the Amarr Empire on my car, thus revealing myself to be a harmless video game weirdo instead. There are some places that make those things in custom shapes, but they only do it in large bulk quantities, and as loyal as I am to the Amarr Empire, I'm not yet ready to encrust my car in 1000 faction insignias.

But...if CCP were to commission a bulk custom order...I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume I am not the only insufferable geek who plays this game and would be willing to send you real, hard-earned money for a shiny monacle, I mean magnificent, magnetic car insignia.

Now...I would also ask that you consider making some turret hard points for my car as well, because I would TOTALLY buy them! Or would that be crossing the line?
Aziesta
Binal Extensions
Xagenic Freymvork
#2 - 2012-11-25 23:01:56 UTC
Good idea. I'd also love to see little tech 2/3 and faction icons, those little colored triangles in the upper right corner of ship/item thumbnails. You could put them next to your car's model name.
Romvex
TURN LEFT
#3 - 2012-11-26 01:21:16 UTC  |  Edited by: Romvex
Aziesta wrote:
Good idea. I'd also love to see little tech 2/3 and faction icons, those little colored triangles in the upper right corner of ship/item thumbnails. You could put them next to your car's model name.

Oh my God this. I can finally drive an Estamel's Modified Honda Civic
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#4 - 2012-11-26 01:44:30 UTC
Romvex wrote:
Aziesta wrote:
Good idea. I'd also love to see little tech 2/3 and faction icons, those little colored triangles in the upper right corner of ship/item thumbnails. You could put them next to your car's model name.

Oh my God this. I can finally drive an Estamel's Modified Honda Civic


I just want cutie marks for my Harley

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ISD LackOfFaith
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#5 - 2012-11-26 03:20:09 UTC
It would indeed be cool if CCP made their own bulk designs and sold these things. They are currently re-vamping the store, and will likely have neat options in the future.

In the meantime, OP, are you aware of cafepress? You can custom make tons of various things. They end up being somewhat overpriced (because they're custom-made) but you get everything you're asking for.

For example, I took a very basic shot at what you mentioned with an Amarr car magnet using just a black/white Amarr logo and some text. Have a look.

ISD LackOfFaith

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Marlona Sky
State War Academy
Caldari State
#6 - 2012-11-26 03:34:52 UTC
ISD LackOfFaith wrote:
For example, I took a very basic shot at what you mentioned with an Amarr car magnet using just a black/white Amarr logo and some text. Have a look.


Clicked the link and...

Quote:
We're Sorry, You've Encountered an Error!


I have lost faith in you sir.
ISD LackOfFaith
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#7 - 2012-11-26 03:45:09 UTC
Marlona Sky wrote:
ISD LackOfFaith wrote:
For example, I took a very basic shot at what you mentioned with an Amarr car magnet using just a black/white Amarr logo and some text. Have a look.


Clicked the link and...

Quote:
We're Sorry, You've Encountered an Error!


I have lost faith in you sir.

Nooo! It must only cache the design for a little while if nobody actually buys it. Oh well. It was a square magnet with this logo on a white background, with the text "Amarr Victor" underneath it. You can re-design it yourself using these templates if you want.

ISD LackOfFaith

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Lugia3
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#8 - 2012-11-26 03:47:09 UTC
ISD LackOfFaith wrote:
Marlona Sky wrote:
ISD LackOfFaith wrote:
For example, I took a very basic shot at what you mentioned with an Amarr car magnet using just a black/white Amarr logo and some text. Have a look.


Clicked the link and...

Quote:
We're Sorry, You've Encountered an Error!


I have lost faith in you sir.

Nooo! It must only cache the design for a little while if nobody actually buys it. Oh well. It was a square magnet with this logo on a white background, with the text "Amarr Victor" underneath it. You can re-design it yourself using these templates if you want.


Gallentean Superiority!

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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#9 - 2012-11-26 03:48:30 UTC
ISD LackOfFaith wrote:
Marlona Sky wrote:
ISD LackOfFaith wrote:
For example, I took a very basic shot at what you mentioned with an Amarr car magnet using just a black/white Amarr logo and some text. Have a look.


Clicked the link and...

Quote:
We're Sorry, You've Encountered an Error!


I have lost faith in you sir.

Nooo! It must only cache the design for a little while if nobody actually buys it.


A likely excuse.... Straight

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ISD LackOfFaith
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#10 - 2012-11-26 03:59:00 UTC
Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:
A likely excuse.... Straight

So little faith.

ISD LackOfFaith

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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#11 - 2012-11-26 04:06:06 UTC
More than you Big smile

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loki energon
Anasazi Wanderratter's Social Club
#12 - 2012-11-26 04:34:08 UTC
i must have a gurista bunny! this is a great idea lol, it reminds me of a bumper sticker i saw once that said "WE ARE EVERYWHERE"

kill em all.
blake fallout
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#13 - 2012-11-26 04:42:55 UTC
I have an Idear for the Store, But ill wait untill it ReOpens First,
befour i send it ~ See What they have First.

Linkin park
Squealing Piglet
Graviton Industries
#14 - 2012-11-26 05:37:55 UTC
I came across one site several months ago that make those flexible floppy magnets onto which you can have a design printed that were more affordable, but I'd really like to see insignias made like those hard plastic "chrome" jesus fish.
Tarn Kugisa
Kugisa Dynamics
#15 - 2012-11-26 05:41:48 UTC
Romvex wrote:
Aziesta wrote:
Good idea. I'd also love to see little tech 2/3 and faction icons, those little colored triangles in the upper right corner of ship/item thumbnails. You could put them next to your car's model name.

Oh my God this. I can finally drive an Estamel's Modified Honda Civic


The civic part made me lol
I am literally typing this from the floor

Be polite. Be efficient. Have a plan to troll everyone you meet - KuroVolt
Zinther Del'Ara
Crysonian
#16 - 2012-11-26 10:12:07 UTC
Hook up with someone doing either CNC, or who own a 3D printer like me :p

(RepRap, still needs a little tweaking, and a buddy is working on a plastic melter/extruder to recycle plastic with it)

I wouldn't mind trying to make a few as long as it was ok with CCP :)
Esha Ditrix
#17 - 2012-11-26 11:18:50 UTC
Romvex wrote:
Estamel's Modified Honda Civic

you sir, just won EVE...

Its not an exploit, if the game lets you do it...
AndromacheDarkstar
Integrated Insterstellar Holdings
#18 - 2012-11-26 11:27:20 UTC
Id be more interested in a Navy Slicer in silhouette, that would look pretty damn sweet
Knot'Kul Sun
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#19 - 2012-11-26 14:02:41 UTC  |  Edited by: Knot'Kul Sun
I want a Pink Amarrian bumper sticker with the phrase 'The Empress is my Booty Call!'

Or 'Jamyl is my other ride.'

but here in the US, people would be idiots and think it means 'jamal' which is a dude....

not cool.
Jenn aSide
Worthless Carebears
The Initiative.
#20 - 2012-11-26 14:08:25 UTC
I wish to clean my backside with Dread Guristas Toilet Paper and brush my teeth with Domination Toothpaste.

Come on CCP do it, EVE is Real after all Big smile
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