Announcements - New Ground Slam Effect in 1.1.2 - Forum

" dlrr wrote: […] Overall, I like this, but agree it could be improved. The spiky bit works well with the ice effect, but as a ground effect I think most players are used to seeing big blocks of earth (eg, when Hulk hammers the ground) then spiky spikes come out. […] Absolutely. The spikes don't really match with the shock wave + stun effect GS seems to deal. I'd assume the 3D spikes also help with the vfx feedback we need to spot the skill range/damage area - especially on different levels. And as I sometimes play with great GS spammers, I'm feeling there gonna be some visual mess amplification ;) Thanks for the updated vfx! IGN: Bourrinopathe \| UTC +4 Last edited by Bourrinopathe#1298 on Apr 4, 2014, 6:35:28 AM	Posted by Bourrinopathe#1298 on Apr 4, 2014, 6:33:24 AM Quote this Post
" Bourrinopathe wrote: " dlrr wrote: […] Overall, I like this, but agree it could be improved. The spiky bit works well with the ice effect, but as a ground effect I think most players are used to seeing big blocks of earth (eg, when Hulk hammers the ground) then spiky spikes come out. […] Absolutely. The spikes don't really match with the shock wave + stun effect GS seems to deal. I'd assume the 3D spikes also help with the vfx feedback we need to spot the skill range/damage area - especially on different levels. And as I sometimes play with great GS spammers, I'm feeling there gonna be some visual mess amplification ;) Thanks for the updated vfx! Im playing a Grdounslammer with 4.5 Atks/sec. Do I now need to switch builds so ppl in parties wont lag? Implement the old one for 20 points to buy. Please. www.twitch.tv/bluquh Last edited by bluquh#6039 on Apr 4, 2014, 7:00:41 AM	Posted by bluquh#6039 on Apr 4, 2014, 6:57:21 AM Quote this Post
I was thinking about the overcrowded visual effects with all those new spikes/stalagmites poping at a high rate and mixed with all the party members skills (mix w/ Incinerate and stuff = we won't see sh**). The performance hit should not be that hard. GGG and Russell certainly have tested the new vfx in different conditions. Let's hope so ^^ And gratz for 4.5 aps! That must be fun! BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM BL…! IGN: Bourrinopathe \| UTC +4 Last edited by Bourrinopathe#1298 on Apr 4, 2014, 7:27:48 AM	Posted by Bourrinopathe#1298 on Apr 4, 2014, 7:23:35 AM Quote this Post
Will it throw mobs up? At least a bit?	Posted by MnauVMikrovlnce#7783 on Apr 4, 2014, 7:32:04 AM Quote this Post
Spikes seem a really odd visual cue for ground slam (unless they are not spikes, but unearthed tree roots :) (but this will make me resume working on my GS mara in invasion, for sure :) When night falls She cloaks the world In impenetrable darkness Last edited by morbo#1824 on Apr 4, 2014, 8:22:56 AM	Posted by morbo#1824 on Apr 4, 2014, 8:21:48 AM Quote this Post
I like it, much clearer to see the AoE now =)	Posted by Avengerr#7578 on Apr 4, 2014, 8:26:13 AM Banned Quote this Post
Good thing to match the real AoE, but I don't like the spike effect at all for a skill that's called ground slam.	Posted by Soranor#6834 on Apr 4, 2014, 8:50:34 AM Quote this Post
SO Freakin' cool! IGN Ken__Kaniff	Posted by Knightmare101#0485 on Apr 4, 2014, 9:01:59 AM Quote this Post
" Bourrinopathe wrote: I was thinking about the overcrowded visual effects with all those new spikes/stalagmites poping at a high rate and mixed with all the party members skills (mix w/ Incinerate and stuff = we won't see sh**). The performance hit should not be that hard. GGG and Russell certainly have tested the new vfx in different conditions. Let's hope so ^^ And gratz for 4.5 aps! That must be fun! BLAM BLAM BLAM BLAM BL…! Overlapping is a problem in itself which could be solved pretty easly be having an option to simplify party-member skills in their appearance (like done by lots of other MMO/RPG) www.twitch.tv/bluquh	Posted by bluquh#6039 on Apr 4, 2014, 9:31:16 AM Quote this Post
My only worry is it might be too "busy" and crowd the screen. I value being able to see what's going on and don't really like spells that are too flashy, or colorful, or just too visually imposing. I don't want it to drown out the mobs.	Posted by Zaqwert#4447 on Apr 4, 2014, 9:55:08 AM Quote this Post