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''This page is a definition for a colloquial gaming community term. As such, the following definition might not be consistent with real-world usage.''
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"'''Recolor'''" is a colloquial term that applies to a specific group of items. These include items of the same type that have had the same parts recolored the same way several times with different [[color pattern]]s. Many of these color patterns are loosely grouped with the term "recolor" as well.
  
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Many events, promotions, and lockboxes technically have "recolored" items, and many items are technically "recolors" of each other, using the real-world use of the term.
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==Notes==
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Recolored items are released consistently, so much so that the phenomenon has led to this colloquial use of "recolored" in the Spiral Knights community. Technically most aesthetic items in spiral knights are recolored versions of a kind of item, like "regal bolted vee" and "cool bolted vee" and so on.
  
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In Spiral Knights, "recolor" specifically applies to a group of items - these are items of the same type that have been recolored in the same way several times, just with different color patterns. Aesthetic content [[Release/all|releases]] in this manner are so distinct and repeated often enough that they have led to this colloquial use of "recolored" in the Spiral Knights community. The [[prize box]]es for these promotions and events are usually named in relation to the relevant color pattern.  
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[[Prize Box|Prize boxes]] for these promotions and events are usually named in relation to the relevant color pattern.  
  
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Below are examples of the [[accessory|accessories]] and [[costumes]] commonly styled in [[Color Pattern#Recolor|"recolor" color patterns]]:
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When thinking about what recolors are in general, and what they might be in the future, some things should be considered:  
  
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*Usually, the below costumes and accessories are "recolored." Sometimes only accessories are recolored. This is the case with {{color link|polar}} and {{color link|ancient}}.
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*Some recolor forms (a.k.a shape etc.) have existed quite some time before becoming one of the recolored costumes or accessories - this is the case with the [[Cobalt Helm]] and several others. But sometimes new forms are introduced as recolors first. Some accessories are only available in a "recolor" color pattern - this is currently the case with [[Lovely Whiskers]], and was temporarily the case with [[Bent Vertical Vents|Lovely Bent Vertical Vents]]. Many players have wondered, "why not recolor things like the [[Spiral Demo Helm]] too?" Time will tell!
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*The [[Crescent Helm]], [[Flak Jacket]], [[Round Helm]], and [[Draped Armor]] are not styled in {{color link|hunter}}, because these costumes were introduced during the [[Surge Prize Box Promotion September 2012|Surge Prize Box Promotion]] in September 2012, which was after the [[Hunter Prize Box Promotion August 2012|Hunter Prize Box Promotion]], and the hunter promotion has not been seen since August 2012.
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*Sometimes "recolored costumes" and "recolored accessories" are recolored in a color pattern that has been well established long before the "recolored items" were released in that pattern. This is the case with {{color link|shadow}}.
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*Items have been styled in a "recolor" color pattern long before the color pattern was advocated for an event or put in a prize box for a promotion. (Before, the color pattern was nameless, uncommon, and/or unique). This is the case with the [[Frosty Bombhead Mask]] and several other items.
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*Once, a color pattern was released that shares the name, but not the shades/textures, of an existing family of equipment. This is the case with items like the [[Ancient Plate Helm]] and the {{color link|ancient}} color pattern. They don't really match, do they?
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What do these things mean? What can we expect? The community often speculates, check out the forums. Again, the term "recolor" is primarily colloquial and only semi-official at best. Content releases do not set things in stone.
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Below is a list of the [[accessory|accessories]] and [[costumes]] commonly styled in [[Color Pattern#Recolor|"recolor" color patterns]].
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==List==
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===Accessories===
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[[File:Icon-accessory-helmet top.png|20px|link=Accessory]] Helmet Top:
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:[[Bolted Vee]]
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:[[Headband]]
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:[[Maid Headband]]
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:[[Toupee]]
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[[File:Icon-accessory-helmet front.png|20px|link=Accessory]] Helmet Front:
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:[[Dapper Combo]]
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:[[Glasses]]
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:[[Helm-Mounted Display]]
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:[[Round Shades]]
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[[File:Icon-accessory-helmet back.png|20px|link=Accessory]] Helmet Back:
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:[[Plume]]
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:[[Ribbon]]
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:[[Scarf]]
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[[File:Icon-accessory-helmet side.png|20px|link=Accessory]] Helmet Side:
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:[[Com Unit]]
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:[[Mecha Wings]]
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:[[Vertical Vents]]
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[[File:Icon-accessory-armor front.png|20px|link=Accessory]] Armor Front:
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:[[Crest#Other Styles|Crest]]
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:[[Bandolier#Other Styles|Bomb Bandolier]]
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:[[Parrying Blade#Other Styles|Parrying Blade]]
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[[File:Icon-accessory-armor back.png|20px|link=Accessory]] Armor Back:
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:[[Side Blade#Other Styles|Side Blade]]
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:[[Wings#Other Styles|Wings]]
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===Costumes===
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[[File:Icon-costume.png|20px|link=Costume]] Costume (helmet):
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:[[Crescent Helm (Costume)|Crescent Helm]]
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:[[Fur Cap (Costume)|Fur Cap]]
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:[[Hood (Costume)|Hood]]
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:[[Pith Helm (Costume)|Pith Helm]]
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:[[Plate Helm (Costume)|Plate Helm]]
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:[[Round Helm (Costume)|Round Helm]]
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:[[Sallet (Costume)|Sallet]]
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:[[Scale Helm (Costume)|Scale Helm]]
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:[[Tailed Helm (Costume)|Tailed Helm]]
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:[[Winged Helm (Costume)|Winged Helm]]
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[[File:Icon-costume.png|20px|link=Costume]] Costume (armor):
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:[[Brigandine (Costume)|Brigandine]]
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:[[Cloak (Costume)|Cloak]]
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:[[Cuirass (Costume)|Cuirass]]
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:[[Culet (Costume)|Culet]]
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:[[Draped Armor (Costume)|Draped Armor]]
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:[[Flak Jacket (Costume)|Flak Jacket]]
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:[[Fur Coat (Costume)|Fur Coat]]
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:[[Plate Mail (Costume)|Plate Mail]]
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:[[Raiment (Costume)|Raiment]]
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:[[Scale Mail (Costume)|Scale Mail]]
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==See Also==
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*[[Prismatic Aspect]]
  
 
[[Category:Terminology]]
 
[[Category:Terminology]]
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[[Category:Opinion]]

Latest revision as of 17:55, 21 April 2015

"Recolor" is a colloquial term that applies to a specific group of items. These include items of the same type that have had the same parts recolored the same way several times with different color patterns. Many of these color patterns are loosely grouped with the term "recolor" as well.

Notes

Recolored items are released consistently, so much so that the phenomenon has led to this colloquial use of "recolored" in the Spiral Knights community. Technically most aesthetic items in spiral knights are recolored versions of a kind of item, like "regal bolted vee" and "cool bolted vee" and so on.

Prize boxes for these promotions and events are usually named in relation to the relevant color pattern.

When thinking about what recolors are in general, and what they might be in the future, some things should be considered:

  • Usually, the below costumes and accessories are "recolored." Sometimes only accessories are recolored. This is the case with polar and ancient.
  • Some recolor forms (a.k.a shape etc.) have existed quite some time before becoming one of the recolored costumes or accessories - this is the case with the Cobalt Helm and several others. But sometimes new forms are introduced as recolors first. Some accessories are only available in a "recolor" color pattern - this is currently the case with Lovely Whiskers, and was temporarily the case with Lovely Bent Vertical Vents. Many players have wondered, "why not recolor things like the Spiral Demo Helm too?" Time will tell!
  • Sometimes "recolored costumes" and "recolored accessories" are recolored in a color pattern that has been well established long before the "recolored items" were released in that pattern. This is the case with shadow.
  • Items have been styled in a "recolor" color pattern long before the color pattern was advocated for an event or put in a prize box for a promotion. (Before, the color pattern was nameless, uncommon, and/or unique). This is the case with the Frosty Bombhead Mask and several other items.
  • Once, a color pattern was released that shares the name, but not the shades/textures, of an existing family of equipment. This is the case with items like the Ancient Plate Helm and the ancient color pattern. They don't really match, do they?

What do these things mean? What can we expect? The community often speculates, check out the forums. Again, the term "recolor" is primarily colloquial and only semi-official at best. Content releases do not set things in stone.

Below is a list of the accessories and costumes commonly styled in "recolor" color patterns.

List

Accessories

Icon-accessory-helmet top.png Helmet Top:

Bolted Vee
Headband
Maid Headband
Toupee

Icon-accessory-helmet front.png Helmet Front:

Dapper Combo
Glasses
Helm-Mounted Display
Round Shades

Icon-accessory-helmet back.png Helmet Back:

Plume
Ribbon
Scarf

Icon-accessory-helmet side.png Helmet Side:

Com Unit
Mecha Wings
Vertical Vents

Icon-accessory-armor front.png Armor Front:

Crest
Bomb Bandolier
Parrying Blade

Icon-accessory-armor back.png Armor Back:

Side Blade
Wings

Costumes

Icon-costume.png Costume (helmet):

Crescent Helm
Fur Cap
Hood
Pith Helm
Plate Helm
Round Helm
Sallet
Scale Helm
Tailed Helm
Winged Helm

Icon-costume.png Costume (armor):

Brigandine
Cloak
Cuirass
Culet
Draped Armor
Flak Jacket
Fur Coat
Plate Mail
Raiment
Scale Mail

See Also

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