Tuskarr's Glasses

[username993720]

Have you missed the clothing worn in the picture you posted? The Tuskar in question is wearing a vest that leaves his arms and entire front exposed.

For variery. And because Walruses have blubber.
This is still the outfit most associated with them:

[Mic_128]

This is still the outfit most associated with them:
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You mean the brand new model and outfit? The one that's only existed publicly for a few weeks? That's what has been "most associated" with the Tuskarr? Don't be ridiculous.

If anything, thanks to the Underbelly Elixar, this would be what most people think of.

For variery. And because Walruses have blubber.

Which was my point. Thank you for acknowledging that Tuskarr aren't human and have evolved to live in icy climates, and therefor don't need Inuit-style sunglasses.

[loras]

Why do people care about the Tuskarr again...?
I feel like this is an in-joke i missed when they mentioned they were too "powerful" to add.

[username993720]

You mean the brand new model and outfit? The one that's only existed publicly for a few weeks? That's what has been "most associated" with the Tuskarr? Don't be ridiculous.

If anything, thanks to the Underbelly Elixar, this would be what most people think of.

With an Inuit-based garment? Absolutely.

Which was my point. Thank you for acknowledging that Tuskarr aren't human and have evolved to live in icy climates, and therefor don't need Inuit-style sunglasses.

They do. Because they're based on a real-life people.

[Mic_128]

They do. Because they're based on a real-life people.

Oh? What real-life race of walrus people are they based off?

[username993720]

Oh? What real-life race of walrus people are they based off?

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[Mic_128]

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And what part of all that says that despite clearly having been evolved to live in icy climates to the point they don't really even need clothing, that they'd need sunglasses?

[username993720]

And what part of all that says that despite clearly having been evolved to live in icy climates to the point they don't really even need clothing, that they'd need sunglasses?

We're not talking about a need. We're talking about representation.
Not everything worn in game is actually sorely needed.

[Mic_128]

We're not talking about a need. We're talking about representation.

You were talking about historical accuracy, not "representation."

Not everything worn in game is actually sorely needed.

I'm pretty sure if representation is your goal, just tacking on a cultural item that's not even needed purely for token guesture isn't the way to go about it.

[username993720]

You were talking about historical accuracy, not "representation."

If you want to represent a people through an in-game race, shouldn't you be historically accurate?

I'm pretty sure if representation is your goal, just tacking on a cultural item that's not even needed purely for token guesture isn't the way to go about it.

Why not? Armor is cosmetic.

[Mic_128]

If you want to represent a people through an in-game race, shouldn't you be historically accurate?

If you want to represent a people, you don't reduce them to cartoon animals and cultural stereotypes.

Honestly, the only thing "inuit" about the Tuskarr is they live in snowy, icy areas and fish.

[DatToffer]

Why did they give them some Harry Potter looking glasses:

Because they are the next playable race.

[username993720]

If you want to represent a people, you don't reduce them to cartoon animals and cultural stereotypes.

That's your opinion. If WoW wasn't based on real-life cultures, its creatures would be as mundane as any other fantasy setting.

Honestly, the only thing "inuit" about the Tuskarr is they live in snowy, icy areas and fish.

I already gave you their inspirations. Saying they're just Walrus people who happen to resemble the Inuits by chance is not true.

Because they are the next playable race.

Why do playable races need those kind of glasses in particular?

[Funkyjunky]

If you want to represent a people through an in-game race, shouldn't you be historically accurate?

Historically accurate ThunderCats walrus people.

[username993720]

Historically accurate ThunderCats walrus people.

It's only where the creature is taken from.

[Funkyjunky]

It's only where the creature is taken from.

And shouldn't that creature be represented historically accurate?

[username993720]

And shouldn't that creature be represented historically accurate?

Sure, if it was an actual real-life creature. But, it isn't. It's made up for the series. It doesn't borrow any real-life culture in the series as far i know.

[Calfredd]

That's your opinion. If WoW wasn't based on real-life cultures, its creatures would be as mundane as any other fantasy setting.



I already gave you their inspirations. Saying they're just Walrus people who happen to resemble the Inuits by chance is not true.



Why do playable races need those kind of glasses in particular?

I'm a bit confused why you are complaining about them wearing glasses for eyesight instead of sunglasses (of which they serve very different purposes).

[username993720]

I'm a bit confused why you are complaining about them wearing glasses for eyesight instead of sunglasses (of which they serve very different purposes).

Because it's out of place for a Tuskarr.
It's a cosmetic accessory. Might as well be more culturally accurate.

[Calfredd]

Because it's out of place for a Tuskarr.
It's a cosmetic accessory. Might as well be more culturally accurate.

But sunglasses don't help with poor eyesight.