Dikotsa Suggests: Post #1 (More use out of gem bases.)

Justice For The Gems!

I've had this idea in mind for a little while, and I've discussed it in chat quite a bit. So, now that it's February, I've decided to propose the concept!

If you've played through this event before, you're most likely familiar with the gem bases! However, if you are not, I have listed their designs below. (Just click the spoilers!)

Hematite

Kunzite

Rhodonite

Rough Ruby

Along with these bases, we have various gem-themed applicator eyes and manes for this event. All of which are beautiful. Which is why it's such a shame to see them just sit there! I know these bases are absolutely adored by a lot of Lioden, especially Kunzite, as it's one of our only solid-purple bases. (Thus why my queen is a kunz )

While I was chilling in main chat, the topic of these applicators came up, and I saw a *lot* of people who absolutely adored the idea of expanding on them via some new marking applicators! Below, I've listed a couple of markings I personally think would fit perfectly. (May add more later.)


Crackle
Dust
Indri
Margay
Sable
Web

Click for Hematite mock-ups
Click for Kunzite mock-ups
Click for Rhodonite mock-ups
Click for Rough Ruby mock-ups


Obviously, these would be crafted markings exclusive to February. Considering most people are already grinding this month, the gems are probably an afterthought that most people end up completely stocked with without even noticing it. So I think it's only fair that these applicators would have about the same recipe as the bases to preserve their worth. (x50 of their respective gem.) And obviously, could only be crafted once tier 3 opens.

On top of this, I think it would also be cool if these gem bases had their own combo! Hematite and Kunzite Factor 1 (Both Black Countershaded), Rhodonite and Rough Ruby factor two. (Both Red Countershaded.) Obviously this is an idea better suited for the base suggestions category, but I thought I'd mention the concept nonetheless. This hypothetical combo would give the bases much more purpose than just being pretty.

Let me know your opinions on all of this, and if you don't support it, please at least let me know why so that I can make adjustments. Thank you!