Work In Progress Development Update: Style Unlocking

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  1. Mepps Sr. Community Manager

    Development Update: Style Unlocking

    And here. we. go. Style Unlocking will launch in phases beginning with Game Update 82.

    Like how Feat Unlocking works for feats, Style Unlocking will allow you to use Replay Badges to unlock styles on one character if any other character on your account has already obtained that style.

    The Style menu has been updated so that all eligible styles on your account are visible on each of your characters, along with the styles that character has already obtained. From there, you can select any style to preview it on your current character, see the Replay Badge cost, and select the Style Unlock button to unlock that style. We have also included an Unlock All option for your convenience.

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    Functionally, there is no difference between having obtained a style organically in gameplay and having obtained a style through Style Unlocking. Unlocking a style will complete or update any related feats automatically.

    Phase 1: Game Update 82

    Because there are so many styles to properly categorize, enable, and test with Style Unlocking, the ability to unlock styles will roll out over time, in phases.

    The first phase of Style Unlocking will launch with Game Update 82, and will include styles found on PvE Vendors through Episode 26, styles from Booster Bundles 1-3, and styles from Time Capsules 1-3. Game Update 82 is expected to launch in the next few weeks.

    We expect to continue to make more styles eligible for Style Unlocking in future Game Updates. If you are particularly wanting a certain style or type of style to come sooner rather than later, let us know.


    Questions? Comments? Join the discussion below!
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  2. Mepps Sr. Community Manager

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Q: When will <specific style> be eligible for Style Unlocking?
    A: We are not able to share specifics past phase 1 at this time. Let us know what you would most like to see next.

    Q: Will crossfaction styles be eligible for Style Unlocking? Can a Hero unlock a Villain style and vice versa?
    A: Yes. There are no restrictions expected based on faction.

    Q: Will crossfaction styles complete crossfaction feats?
    A: No. Feats remain restricted by faction.

    Q: Will gender-specific styles be eligible for Style Unlocking?
    A: Yes, but only on characters of the appropriate gender.

    Q: Will Materials be eligible for Style Unlocking?
    A: No. Materials are not technically styles. They do not live on the regular style interface, and including them would be an enormous technical challenge we do not expect to take on. Materials are not currently eligible or expected to be eligible for Style Unlocking.

    Q: Will Style Unlocking cost less if I have already unlocked a related feat?
    A: No. The cost to unlock a style will not change based on whether or not you already have a related feat.

    Q: What does it cost to unlock <specific style>?
    A: Costs vary considerably based on how a style is or was obtained originally. You are able to browse these costs directly in the style menu.

    Q: Can I preview what a style will look like on my character before I unlock it?
    A: Yes. Any styles that you are eligible to unlock will appear in your character's style menu, and selecting that style will display it on your paperdoll.

    Q: It's the future, I have just logged into my character, and I see no styles eligible for Style Unlocking. Help!
    A: For a character's styles to be eligible for Style Unlocking on your other characters, you must log into that character after Style Unlocking launches with Game Update 82.
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  3. ChillCat Loyal Player

    SUPER STYLISH!!!
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  4. 1 ncmike Dedicated Player

    Is this the only thing in the update ?
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  5. Fatal Star 10000 Post Club

    What about auras?
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  6. Mepps Sr. Community Manager

    Yes.
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  7. 9001BPM Steadfast Player

    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK :D
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  8. Mepps Sr. Community Manager

    Auras are included.
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  9. L T Devoted Player

    a) super great
    b) it's about time!
    c) wow that looks cool
    d) all of the above
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  10. Pingvinozavr Dedicated Player

    Weapons?
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  11. TrueColors Well-Known Player

    Materials? - never mind I missed it above :(
  12. L T Devoted Player

    Are all enhanced styles free to unlock for all characters on the account, just like Shim Tar Regalia in the picture above?!?!
  13. Fatal Star 10000 Post Club

    They said materials aren't included because of a tech hurdle
  14. velvetsanity Loyal Player

    Will this include fixing styles that are bugged (such as having holes where you can see through your character)?
  15. Blazing Bacon Well-Known Player

    Can we have a list of expected costs for different styles? I see that Future Crusader chest is 22 replays and I'm worried to see what some of the other costs are. Unlocking an OG aura sounds steep.

    Majorly disappointed with Materials not being style unlocked.
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  16. Lord Jareth Steadfast Player

    Nice, i can finally get Villains styles on my hero is this what i am hearing?
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  17. Fatal Star 10000 Post Club

    Styles aren't CR locked, correct? Like you can reset the Mera set on a fresh lvl 3 off the ship toon?
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  18. Mepps Sr. Community Manager

    Weapon styles are not currently in phase 1.
  19. DarkAya Dedicated Player

    Will all fraction-exclusive styles be included?
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  20. Jameztowerz Active Player

    This good to hear but not being able to unlock materials is a bummer. Ive been stacking my materials on ome character to unlock them later on the characters that i want them for.

    I think there needs to be some work around to get materials on other toons. Maybe thry can attach the material to the feat unlock.
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