LE Scarification

[Allephus]

So, I thought it'd be pretty neat to find some oblique shrine...something that looks maybe a little "Lovecraftian", that you performed a ritual at.

 

When the ritual is complete, you have scarified a piece of your body.

I think it'd be interesting to add a use to these scarifications by giving them a specific value.

I have an idea for their use.

 

You may have up to 5 scarifications, but they are permanent.

There is 1 scar for every perk. EVERY perk.

This would be great for those who do not wish to cheat by giving themselves the perks through console, or those who see it as futile or boring to remove the cap (since, if you removed the cap for skills, every character you made would eventually became the same spin off of the other).

This would also be a balanced, and very roleplaying savvy way of enchanting yourself, and putting a use to the "tattoos".

If you are not the appropriate skill level required for the perk, then scarifying yourself with that particular scar would drain your health permanently by how many every points it of skill it would require for you to reach that perk. I think that's fair, and ultimately balanced.

I also think it adds a uniquely aesthetic value to your character; setting yourself apart from everyone else.

The tattoo mods are cool, but I don't like how every npc receives them as well. It's something I'd much prefer to reserve for myself, or my companions.

 

Your thoughts?

[AndrewsDad]

Sound Like A great idea

[xleileix]

Sound Like A great idea

 

This is a cool concept, but the problem is that for it to be unique to your character and not be applied to every NPC it needs to be considered something like a piece of armor/clothing that you "wear" which is more complex than just altering a texture. I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm saying it would take programming work as well as visual work, especially if you want to go the depth you described where it has an in-game effect instead of just being cosmetic.

[Allephus]

Well, as it would be primarily an aesthetic thing, it could simply modify your body. It'd mean it'd have to be compatible with all the body types, obviously. I really think it would only entail adding these body/face map mod textures to the race menu, however they would be under a hidden tab.

Upon finding where ever you could do this, you would be prompted "Yes/No" as to whether you want to select any scarifications; upon answering Yes you would be taken to a single tab in the showracemenu and you're locked out of all other options other than to select where on your body you want what scar.

 

Or the simple way, without adding any effects to it and just leaving it for aesthetic would be to add these as unique, standalone textures for your body and face. I say simple...but I've no idea how practical this would be over the former. But it sounds easiER at least.