Apparently, every class now needs to look like a tank. They must have heavy metal shoulders, big helms (preferrably with horns of some kind) and huge spikey things. What in the world are you thinking, Blizzard? Each class needs to have individuality, not just another version of the big-bad-armor-model.
Of all the models, the monk set stands out as being the worst. Monks should be graceful and poised, dexterous and lithe. The next tier set, apparently, wants to turn them into Paladins. It is built from, what appears to be about 150 pounds of steel (and on a leather class, for shame!), a fair amount of which is in the belt and shoulders. How in the world is a monk supposed to be graceful when their belts weigh more than their body weight?
All of the classes have a great individuality and a wonderful presence, game-wise. Blizzard seems to have lost that spirit and given them all huge, heavy, clunky armor. When I look at a pair of Warlock tier shoulders in a model viewer and expect them to look good on a DK.. Sad. Not to mention the priest set who gets tank gear with a cloth robe.
Granted, it's far too late to change this tier, but I beg of you Blizzard.... Bring back some class feel and let each class feel like they have their own style that matches their character, not just "everyone looks like a tank, but a few of you get a cloth robe". Armor doesn't HAVE to be massive to be cool. I'd much rather see some delicate Mage gear that feels arcane than 50 pounds of metal, even if it does look tough and 'leet.
- Kev