Here is the latest blog post from BioWare Austine, explaining the new Guild Heraldry system coming with todays game update. Check it out: With Guild Heraldry system. 2x3z3r
Guild Heraldry helps Guilds by adding a route of customization to further form their own identity. see them displayed throughout Star Wars™: The Old Republic™.
Symbols
Symbols serve as the focal point for each Guild’s banner and they’re comprised of two different parts. Both parts can be adjusted independently of each either via a color wheel or by inputting a hex color code, allowing over 50,000 color combinations for each symbol. What type of Symbol will your ship to show off your ion for Galactic Starfighter, or maybe a mug to speak for your love of the Cantina life-style? With over 100 different Symbols to choose from, the Galaxy is the limit!
Sampling of the different Symbols available
Backgrounds
Symbols are just the beginning; the Backgrounds are what make Heraldries shine! As the name suggests, this part makes up the background of the Heraldry, and like Symbols, are each divided into two parts. Each Background can be colored independently, utilizing the color wheel or inputting a hex color code directly. The Backgrounds vary from simple canvases to detailed and even regal designs. Some even have gradients, which would be perfect to simulate a starship going through hyperspace! Now, by taking the Symbols that were in the example above and pairing them with suitable Backgrounds, you can really see the depth that the Guild Heraldry system allows.
Sampling of the different Backgrounds available
Putting It All Together
The ranks they grant Guild Heraldry editing powers to) will be able to create and edit their Heraldry with a few simple clicks. All aspects – Symbols, Background, and colors, can be changed simply by clicking on the current selection and a menu showing all the options will open up.
While working on your color schemes can be changed and altered independently of each other. The combination of Symbols, Backgrounds, and the color wheel leads to millions of possible combinations!
A Guild’s Heraldry will be proudly Guilds on character nameplates or via inspecting someone’s Guild.
