Vanadium Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) It's really just one sheathe, guys. They're pretty much the same. Anyway... So, while obsessively staring at this thing, I noticed a few not-great things about it that rubbed me the wrong way: 1) There's no material background. It's just a black void with an energy animation over it, which kind of gives me this weird impression of a void-pocket swallowing my sword. I just think it would look cooler if it was, say, a giant shard of carved prisma crystal, kind of like this knife with full jade adornments: (actually, that might be a solid jade knife; that's cray-cray) Just looks awkward sticking my sword into emptiness. 2) Sheath is wider than the rim at the bottom. (sorry for the crappy resolution) This gives it a weird muffin-top look, which breaks the flow of the sheathed weapon. 3) Tint 4 doesn't do anything. I know this is nit-picking, but I just think it can look even more baller than it does. Because why shouldn't it? Edited February 26, 2015 by Vanadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ensignvidiot Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks for the closer look. Ive been Kind of waffling between getting it and not getting it I really hope for a Wakazashi soonish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaSnipe11 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 1) There's no material background. I'm not sure what you are talking about. Mine doesn't look anything like yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadium Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm not sure what you are talking about. Mine doesn't look anything like yours Sorry, really should grab a "black energy" shot. It just looks like the whole sheathe is made from nothing because there's no underlying material texture. I just think it looks a little strange. Even if it was the clear Ether crystal look with the energy animation on it, I think it would look better (and you could see the sword through it, which would be kind of neat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaSnipe11 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Also "2) Sheath is wider than the rim at the bottom." Yeah that's normally how sheaths work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadium Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Also "2) Sheath is wider than the rim at the bottom." Yeah that's normally how sheaths work. Not at all: ' A few of many. Sorry, bud, you lost the internet this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailith Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sorry, really should grab a "black energy" shot. It just looks like the whole sheathe is made from nothing because there's no underlying material texture. I just think it looks a little strange. I get what you're saying, it's like the sheath is just a layer of flowing energy (instead of a sheath bathed in energy), so it looks funky. The screenshot in the patch notes makes this seem less apparent that it is in-game. Honestly, I kind of regret blowing 50p on these, though I'm going to blame my poor choice on the lack of a preview in the Arsenal...again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanadium Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) I get what you're saying, it's like the sheath is just a layer of flowing energy (instead of a sheath bathed in energy), so it looks funky. The screenshot in the patch notes makes this seem less apparent that it is in-game. Honestly, I kind of regret blowing 50p on these, though I'm going to blame my poor choice on the lack of a preview in the Arsenal...again. Exactly what I'm saying. I'm not too burnt on the cost, it's pretty much a syadana for your nikana, I'd just like for it to have a little more swag. Edited February 26, 2015 by Vanadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helch0rn Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 If you choose the right grayscale and it makes the sheath look like mercury. Wich is kind of neat imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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