I came back after 14 years. I see some ships have gotten some love. Others changed completely. But there are many that need higher poly models and better textures.
How are we on that front?
An example: the Atron. It really needs a more high poly model and a new texture job , saw the navitas (looks amazing) and wondered why the atron wasnt refreshed… with all the nice bits and bobs other ships got. Like little animated parts and lights blinking and stuff. An example of a great rework is the Vexor…i love all the tiny lights and stuff they added.
I understand that because of the paragon stuff and all the skins there might be issues with remaking or refreshing some designs but i at least expected after 14 years many ships to look better.
I know that the redesign might be a touchy subject for some legendary ships but a refreshed more high poly model and better textures would be easy and i assume very welcome.
So is the refreshing on going or has it stopped long time ago?
The redesigns are still ongoing, but as ever it’s a very slow process. Most recently the tech 1 carriers got overhauled, in my opinion they all look very good now, and before that a line of cruisers, including navy and tech 2 variants, got the same treatment (Maller, Omen, Thorax, Celestis, and Scythe lines).
For the main culprit, see exhibit A: EVE Frontier. I suspect a lot of resources from EVE (not just art) have been pillaged for this pile of crypto slop.
I would live to see a quarterly design update that comprises at least four (4) ship models.
Another thing i was thinking is different designs for a single ship. Obviously that would mean more micro transactions.
Like , how many people want the kestrel to be untouched? Some including me would like to see it remade. It certainly needs a refresh at least. So why not have 2 different designs for the ship?
completely denying progress is not a good thing. Yeah it was weird to login and see the slasher changed…i dont hate the new design though.
But refreshing the models with more high poly / more detailed ones and getting better textures is not the same as completely changing the shape of a ship. Also having the option to play with the old design (but with better textures) would go a long way to get guys like you on board.