Quarrior

Quarrior 3D render.^[1]

Quarrior 3D render by Carson Steil animated by Alex McPherson.^[2]

Quarrior pre-order pack cosmetic pet concept art.^[3]

Quarrior was a cosmetic pet in a pre-order pack.^[3]

Quarriors are able to be domesticated and used on Фермы на наделах to gather gemstones from the ground using their long tongues. These gems suffuse into the creature's shell, where they can be removed by their owners. Removing the gems allows the quarrior to continue to eat.^[4]

The warrior of the quarry. None are his equal.^[3]

Kaelar bestiary

Creation of the Quarrior.^[5]

Quarrior 3D render.^[1]

Entry from the Kaelar Bestiary: Amidst the strange landscapes beyond the portal, there has proven to be no shortage of hostile wildlife, though fortunately a select few have defied this notion. Among them is a curiously docile creature clad in a veritable suit of stony armor. After observing its rampant propensity for excavation using its long claws, the researchers investigating it dubbed the creature a 'quarrior.'^[1]

The creature's most notable features, however, are the myriad sparkling jewels that dot the surface of the quarrior's stone plates. This is said to be a natural byproduct of its diet, composed of a wide selection of geodes. Extraordinarily resilient teeth and a potent stomach acid serve to break down the minerals into a more amicable form of sustenance. Excess nutrients left unused by the body condense and form the bright jewels each quarrior possesses.^[1]

Despite the seemingly unrefined nature of the quarrior’s jewels, they harbor an unmistakable lustre that quickly rose in demand. Upon learning of the existence of these potentially lucrative beasts, more than a few forward-thinking poachers set out to extract their fortunes off the backs of the unlucky quarriors they found. While possessed of a highly volatile temperament when cornered, the quarrior is ultimately not a combative creature by nature. Many fell, and soon the markets bustled over the bids of bloodsoaked gems.^[1]

However, such niceties, like so many things, are finite. A particularly wealthy nobleman took scope of the situation. Whether through pity for such a creature or seeing the opportunity to expand his wealth further, he took it upon himself to safeguard the creatures. With a sizeable congregation of quarriors bought for no small sum of coins, the nobleman was intrigued by the creature's unusual docility, and soon wondered if such a thing could not be domesticated as one would a cat or dog. Eventually, his theory would yield merit, and his would be the very first quarrior farm. Many soon followed, and the quarrior now finds itself in a position of high esteem, not only for its gems, but its natural ability to excavate, proving to be a remarkable boon in carving civilization from the rock and stone of the new world.^[1]

В комплекте

Cosmetics

Rime and Regal‎ pre-order pack cosmetics.^[6]

We are very transparent in the business model of subscription with cosmetic only marketplace... I respect and understand the opinion of rather having a box price in-place of cosmetics, but that is not the direction I’ve decided to take. After weighing the benefits to the game and its population, I believe a lower barrier to entry is healthier in the long run, and the steady content release and quality of the product will sustain the retention for subscription and in-turn provide a healthier content release strategy for Ashes.^[7] – Steven Sharif

Cosmetics provide a wide array of customization in Ashes of Creation.^[8]

There are no pay-to-win gameplay benefits from any purchasable items.^[7]^[9]

All skin cosmetic items are cosmetic items only and do not grant the user any other benefit. The lore text is flavor text, and background of the creatures and items in the world of Verra.^[6]

Types of cosmetics:
- Skins
- Costumes
- Racial skins
- Dyes

Equitable cosmetics, both from a quantity and quality standpoint, are achievable through in-game means.^[10]^[11] Cosmetics achievable in-game will be on-par, and in the case of legendary skins, even more elaborate than shop items.^[12]^[13]^[7]

I want to make sure that equitable cosmetics both from a quantity and quality standpoint are achievable through in-game achievements. Time, effort should let you be happy with what you can accomplish.^[11] – Steven Sharif

In my opinion quality of cash shop cosmetics should be equal to in game achievable cosmetics, but offer a diverse selection of unique looks.^[14] – Steven Sharif

There will be legendary cosmetics that are only achievable in-game that will never be offered in the cosmetic shop.^[12]^[13]^[7]

The most grand looking cosmetics will be from in-game achievment only.^[15] – Steven Sharif

There will not be recolors or material swaps on the monthly cosmetics as a means to populate in-game achievements.^[12]
- There will be variants of the monthly cosmetics for Неигровые персонажи and Монстры.^[12]^[16]
- Component pieces of cosmetic armor may be reused in other in-game achievable gear sets.^[12]

From an armor standpoint, we cut armor sets up into many different pieces. These pieces can sometimes be used as part of other sets, that may include helmets, wrists, gloves etc. So while you will not see an achievable white version of the corvid castigator set in the game for example, you may see its shoulder piece used in another set, or its leggings, or wrist piece used in another set (not every piece as to form the whole set, but perhaps a couple pieces). This would be difficult to notice at first glance, due to the material, texture and color variation used, but this modular approach to content creation makes achieving a wide variety of looks achievable for an MMORPG of our size.^[12] – Steven Sharif

Different variants of store purchased cosmetic creatures (Pets and Ездовые животные) may exist in the wild.^[17]^[18]

While the exact same skin will not be available again in the future once it's gone from the Shop, these skins are all variants of creatures that you can expect to see across Verra - so perhaps you will find one with a similar style in-game!^[17] – Sarah Flanagan

Cosmetics can be used by all races but there may be slight variations to make them work with the body builds of each race.^[19]^[20]

There will not be mascot looking/furry cosmetics.^[21]

It's important to remember, Ashes is a NO-BOX COST subscription only game, with an optional cosmetic marketplace. This achieves a few things from a monetization model. Having a lower barrier to entry for players to try the game when they don't have to fork out $60 for the box price is good, our box price is 0$. This also places an emphasis on the game's retention and our continual updates and content creation to keep players playing and staying subscribed (a put your money where your mouth is sort of philosophy for us as a company). It also means players don't have to spend $60 every time there is an expansion.^[12] – Steven Sharif

Is there an answer that satisfies everyone? Nope. And that's ok. We are open and transparent with our philosophies and business model. You know what you are getting with Ashes and to me, given my experiences in other games, it is a nice breath of fresh air.^[12] – Steven Sharif

Costume and pet cosmetics don't have a level restriction. Building, ship, caravan and mount cosmetics require an in-game item to be obtained first to apply the cosmetic.^[22]^[23]

I know there have been quite a few questions regarding cosmetics over the years. As we get further along in development, we'll be providing more specific information regarding what specific buildings, items, etc., you can place each cosmetic on. We'll update this for all past items.^[24] – Margaret Krohn

Cosmetics are not tradeable with other players but can be reassigned to other characters (alts) within the same account.^[25]^[26]

Cosmetic store

Ashes of Creation магазин косметики.^[27]

Будут легендарные косметические предметы, которые можно заработать и получить в игре с помощью игровых систем, но это потребует значительных усилий и работы; и эта косметика будет наравне с косметикой, предлагаемой на рынке... Это дает компании дополнительный доход, чтобы мы могли продолжать финансировать разработку контента и преодолевать разрыв, который не имеет какой-либо механики pay-to-win.^[13] – Steven Sharif

Магазин косметики позволяет игрокам покупать косметику для использования в Ashes of Creation.^[28] Косметический магазин предлагает товары в ограниченном количестве и в ограниченное время, чтобы помочь поддерживать развитие игры.^[11]

Косметика как с точки зрения количества, так и с точки зрения качества, достижима с помощью внутриигровых средств.^[11]
Ничто в косметическом магазине не даёт значительное преимущество над игроками не осуществлявших игровых покупок pay to win.^[9]

Ничто в нашем магазине никогда не будет платным, поскольку мы считаем, что эта практика сильно вредит жанру MMORPG..^[9]

Магазин косметики предложит разнообразный выбор неповторимых образов.^[14]

Я хочу поощрить покупки в косметическом магазине для поддерживаемости дополнений которые мы задумали, так как мы не берём единоразовую плату за игру. Я хочу поощрить это предлагая ограниченные предметы: ограниченные по времени и количеству, так чтобы при их покупке вы были уверены, что они не появятся позже в каком-либо другом качестве. Однако, я хочу убедиться что сравнимые косметические предметы, как по качеству, так и по количеству будут доступны посредством выполнения внутриигровых достижений. Потраченные время и усилия должны радовать результатами^[11] – Steven Sharif

Все предметы из косметического магазина будут недоступны для торговли.^[26] Для косметических предметов не будет предусмотрено механизма передачи в дар.^[29]

Я не хочу, чтобы косметические предметы, которые можно купить на рынке, можно было передавать... потому что это своего рода перевод денег за потенциально что-то в игре.^[29] – Steven Sharif

Skins

Cinderhorn Steer pre-order pack cosmetic mount skin.^[30]

Providing these limited options that collectors out there like when it comes to achieving and/or purchasing cosmetics. It means something I think when players make that decision to purchase or they go through the rigorous portion of achieving those things in game that it is not just everywhere around them and becomes meaningless at that point.^[31] – Steven Sharif

Accessories/armor, Buildings, Караваны, Ездовые животные, Pets, and Корабли sold in the cosmetic store are skins.^[32]^[33]^[34]

Skins are cosmetic items that do not grant the user any benefit.^[6]

Skins are only be able to be applied to things that have already been earned, crafted or found within Ashes of Creation.^[35]^[36]
- Certain skins require specific items or item tiers have been achieved in-game before they can be used.^[37]^[23]^[35]^[38]^[22]

Owning cosmetics does not guarantee the acquisition of the item the cosmetic can be used on. Players must still achieve the corresponding item/building.^[35] – Steven Sharif

The lore on store cosmetics is flavor text.^[6]

Caravan skins change the appearance of an in-game mount and in-game caravan that are hooked up to each other.^[39]^[40]
- The caravan and mount skin components are not able to be utilized separately.^[39]^[40]