Some fun ideas

by Meliana

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Meliana2009-01-23 18:38:44
So here's a list of ideas I've had rattling around in my head. They wouldn't serve much of a purpose past being decorative and fun for rp.

Idea #1
Allow a new skill in arts OR an ability for gardens/flowerpots to:
1. group 3 of the same flower into a SMALL BOUQUET OF
2..group 6 of the same flower into a LARGE BOUQUET OF
3. group 12 of the same flower into a DOZEN
4. group 6 different flowers for a MIXED BOUQUET OF FLOWERS
- allows for something fun for rp( EX. giving a girl a bouquet of flowers instead of flower flower flower flower)

Idea #2
Allow a new skill in artisan or arts to make Vases
- it could be in artisan so that they can be designed and customized OR in arts as another GLASSWORK function
- allow flowers or bouquets to be placed in them
A small bouquet of flowers fill a sapphire vase here. Example of LOOK with a bouquet and as an art skill
A single entrancing red rose fills a white luminescent vase here. Example of LOOK with a single flower and as an artisan skill

Idea #3
Allow an addition to artisan or GLASSWORK in arts to make flutes or tumblers in addition to shotglasses
-would serve the same function of shotglasses but look more elegant

Idea #4
Allow things such as figurines, food, shotglasses, bottles and vases(*hope*) to be PUT on a table or desk.
-allow a maximum of 5 items on a smalltable, 15 on a desk and 30 on a largetable
-would add alot more flavour and decoration to manses

Idea #5
Candles!
-not really sure what they could be made of but it'd be nice to have them. Also, maybe with candles we could have candleholders made of "crystal" ie salt. I'm sure you jewelers know what a pain salt an sulphur is in the mass quantities you end up with. We would finally have a use for it all!
Noola2009-01-23 18:42:11
I love all the ideas! Especially Idea 4 with the addition of allowing Artisans to create small decorative items (nick-nacks!) that can also be put on tables!
Kiradawea2009-01-23 19:03:24
I love these ideas. I actually want so suggest another little thing myself. The ability for Artisans to craft toys. They don't have to do anything except be wieldable, but I think it could be very fun to be able to make things like yo-yos and spinning tops.
Unknown2009-01-23 19:04:53
Pretty (pun intended) cool ideas. I'd say that you could group different types of flowers together to make a more interesting bouquet, though.
Arkzrael2009-01-23 19:10:35
Good idea...especially candles! Would add a lot more to the RP of doing rituals, instead of just using a bunch of emotes.
Abethor2009-01-23 19:54:54
QUOTE (arkzrael @ Jan 23 2009, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good idea...especially candles! Would add a lot more to the RP of doing rituals, instead of just using a bunch of emotes.

Yes, I would love to see candles and whatnot. Especially if you could put them in chandeliers.
Lendren2009-01-23 19:55:39
I couldn't find the quote I was looking for which was on a thread about some of my artisan ideas, but here's something pretty close:

QUOTE (Estarra @ Sep 8 2008, 06:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As a generaly rule, we strongly dislike adding items to trade skills just for novelty or aesthetics (i.e., that they don't really do anything except bloat our database).

I like several of these ideas a lot, but I don't think you should get too hopeful.
Jigan2009-01-23 20:02:22
QUOTE (Estarra @ Sep 8 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As a generaly rule, we strongly dislike adding items to trade skills just for novelty or aesthetics (i.e., that they don't really do anything except bloat our database).

So, we must buy more credits so they can add more serverspace or something?

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Meliana2009-01-23 20:24:48
Well the table for instance really to me is just common sense, why have a table in a room and yet when you have a party everything is on the floor. I like the bouquet, candle, and salt item idea for beauty, rp and selling potential. I never got how one could sip several times from a shotglass. I thought tublers or flutes would be a nice change and more realistic. Like Arkzrael mentioned, candles could pay a big part for Shadowdancers and Celestines. As a Celestine I know we're trying to focus more on the spiritual leader angle for the guild and having candles could play a significant part in ceremonies.

I think any of these on their own could open up alot of new avenues. We'd have more gift type items to give people for special occasions like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries. Candles could be for ceremonies or put in a basket with food and a blanket and you have a nice picnic lunch! heh I was really just trying to put forth some ideas that I think would enhance the rp which is something I think we all want.