GW2: dungeon armorsets + all dungeons

[KCguy]

A few of the weapons are really great looking, but every single armor set linked is bland and ugly as hell. JMO and I stand by it.

[Loaf Lord]

My favorite kind of armor is the kind that looks practical, but still has an elegant feel. Kind of like that durmand priory arcanist set on last page. I hate it when I have to wear armor that has shoulder plates the size of book shelves. And I most CERTAINLY hate robes. Who in the name of fuck would go into battle wearing robes? Pisses me off. I don't mind the cowboy esque trench coats that adventurer professions get, but robes can fuck off.

[Adoris]

By the names of all available gods of any known religions, let this be a heavy armor!!!!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSss...XFBRT1_itTGr6A

This one right? I think it's in the comments somewhere.

that reminds me a lot of skyrim

[Theendgamelv3]

Heh.....while I am not playing Tera online, but people need to know not all the armor some fem man in revealing non practical armor
Yea that guy......VERY girly looking to me....not. So lets get off the Tera bashing cause while GW 2 isn't no where near as bad as Tera can be but someone said something about running toward you enemy showing your midriff isn't practical....GW2 does it too


Anyways, the plate armor outside of the Flamelegion , I do agree Fencers, the armor is generic. That doesn't mean it is awful or bad or ugly it just doesn't stand out. The Norn woman I pictured is pretty neat looking and has some style unlike the plate armor that is on the first post. Same with the guy with the huge hammer shoulder pads. I have seen some of the artwork for this game, so I know that there will be some really good looking sets, but a lot of the sets in the opening post don't reflect that.

Edit:fixed my post lol.

[Arkenaw]

I do agree Fencers is generic.

Off-topic, but this cracked me up. :P

(I know what you meant though)

[Fencers]

Heh.....while I am not playing Tera online, but people need to know not all the armor some fem man in revealing non practical armor<snip>

Yea, I don't quite understand the hypocrisy and dimness where this medium leather armor of Tera ; http://i46.tinypic.com/34oa2x5.jpg

...is more outlandish than medium armor of GW2; http://i48.tinypic.com/2it0bo3.jpg

Or that a man's bare midriff in light armor ; http://i45.tinypic.com/2d1k1fd.jpg

...is somehow more impractical than the GW2 light armor; http://i49.tinypic.com/2lm6txf.jp or http://i49.tinypic.com/ncnm12.jpg

Whew! Glad those ladies have something to protect those vital organs in the belly area!

I quite flatly pointed out a matter of styling in those armors. People are just dumb, as I said earlier.

[Eilothorien]

Yea, I don't quite understand the hypocrisy and dimness where this medium leather armor of Tera ; http://i46.tinypic.com/34oa2x5.jpg

...is more outlandish than medium armor of GW2; http://i48.tinypic.com/2it0bo3.jpg

You mean those two armors that are exactly the same, but that you prefer Tera for? Yeah, I know. Let's all enjoy hypocrisy.

Or that a man's bare midriff in light armor ; http://i45.tinypic.com/2d1k1fd.jpg

...is somehow more impractical than the GW2 light armor; http://i49.tinypic.com/2lm6txf.jp or http://i49.tinypic.com/ncnm12.jpg

That's light armor? Seriously, couldn't tell. I pretty clearly stated that in most cases. Grats on finding two sets of light armor, one of which is a concept art that hasn't been seen in-game yet. But neither of those are practical. If the pretty boy is a caster, his is at least restrictive around his arms. The elementalist's isn't. That mesmer set is atrocious, however.

I quite flatly pointed out a matter of styling in those armors. People are just dumb, as I said earlier.

No you weren't. Someone asked what you would prefer this more, but cast it in a light that Tera was in all ways superior. But the above plate armor: http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/774/lickset.jpg plainly falls into the case of what you're whining about. Please, so me some Heavy armor in Tera that doesn't have glowy bullshit and SPIKES AND FLAMES GENERIC MAIL. You know, like what we've already seen from Tera.

Please, be consistent. There are no armor showcased where the shoulders are flaming. The art piece showcased, and that you've widely complained about is metal wrought in that shape. Not physically burning.

[Fencers]

You mean those two armors that are exactly the same, but that you prefer Tera for? Yeah, I know. Let's all enjoy hypocrisy.

Exactly the same? Erm. If that is your belief then we don't really have much to speak on w/r/t clothing.

That's light armor? Seriously, couldn't tell. I pretty clearly stated that in most cases. Grats on finding two sets of light armor, one of which is a concept art that hasn't been seen in-game yet. But neither of those are practical. If the pretty boy is a caster, his is at least restrictive around his arms. The elementalist's isn't. That mesmer set is atrocious, however.

What I linked were sets for light armor classes in GW2, Vindictus and Tera. Those are modeled in the games, btw.

No you weren't. Someone asked what you would prefer this more, but cast it in a light that Tera was in all ways superior.

Nope, don't think so! http://tinyurl.com/7vkhk6y

To wit~
"What the hell else are they supposed to make their armor look like? It's pretty unique compared to some other current genre games, granted that you don't REALLY have a lot to work with. It's gotten to the point where it's near impossible to come out with "new" looking sets. "

^ was asked. I would say there are not many games going for a 70s retro look w/ flared bottoms, white belts, asymmetrical overcoats, kneehigh boots & a wealth of designer inspired shoes.

So yea, if you asked me what more can armor be than European knights, Conan barbarians [although I like this motif] & Western fantasy tropes of wizards; I am gonna go out on a limb and say re-imagining a mage as Marc Bolan in heels & tight jeans to put Johansen to shame is a damn sight more stylish and modern by contrast.

But the above plate armor: http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/774/lickset.jpg plainly falls into the case of what you're whining about.

What on god's earth would lead to believe I would enjoy such ugly looking armor? Some one else linked that armor. Not I.

Please, so me some Heavy armor in Tera that doesn't have glowy bullshit and SPIKES AND FLAMES GENERIC MAIL. You know, like what we've already seen from Tera.

Never implied all of Tera's armor was to my liking. I pointed out a few that were in the context of, "What the hell else are they supposed to make their armor look like?"

Tera was neither the only game I used as reference either.

Since you have a mad-on for Tera armor styles. Here are heavy armors where the design is what I would judge to be superb & stylish eschewing Western tropes of "heavy armor" with considerably more flare.

http://imgur.com/qogBa
http://imgur.com/Rpwa0
http://imgur.com/uajq9
http://imgur.com/qS5ch
http://imgur.com/7RGEc
http://imgur.com/sRRHE
http://imgur.com/3cikF
http://imgur.com/7Xffg
http://imgur.com/dEW59
http://imgur.com/nDluM


If you are going to say, "Tera has spiky heavy plate and boob armor too!", well that is true. It looks just as awful in Tera as in any other game and I will consistently point out my displeasure of such regardless.

[BeardRex]

No one suggested it was the same.

Those links were in response to someone asking what else could armor look like if not of the spiky/metal motif seen in [supposedly] popular Western games. Missing the point entirely by focusing on those armor designs being from Tera and Vindictus.

I think people may be misunderstanding you because it sounds like you think the armor could be better. Not just that it doesn't fit your taste.

It just sounds like you're expecting a steak to taste like chicken because they're both meat. I'm not saying that's how you feel, but that's how you've been coming off this entire time.

I think the armor and weapon design in Guild Wars 2 is first in its class, and people should probably judge it based on class (western fantasy RPG, or narrowed down even more to western fantasy MMORPG). Certainly there can be a "Best in Show", but that kind of judgement is far too subjective for me.

[damntree]

Just typical reflexive responses to defend personal POV. Meh. I said the spiked armor and fish tail helmet for the new raid in Rift were ugly as sin. Dudes jumped all over the "there is no other armor like this!"/"this is armor for battle!" bandwagon there too.

There is as much boy-ish power fantasy in the spikes/codpieces as there is in the chainmail bikini.

Awww you poor thing however do you get by?

[Balfire]

They look great to me especially love the Dredge armor. For all those arguing with Fencers she just is saying she prefers when possible to not wear armor, but clothes. Its not logical but its what she likes. A warrior wearing plate makes sense but its a game if she finds bunny ears and wants to transmute her dragon spikey helm of death into it, let her. Who cares? I too really like the light armor fashion type sets along side my more robust sweet ass plate armor. That's why I'm so happy this game has the transmute and town clothes systems.

Semantics and this forum QQ worthy.

---------- Post added 2012-05-06 at 10:19 PM ----------

Awww you poor thing however do you get by?

The same way Fencers is getting by right now; arguing intelligently. Fencers is blunt and kind of a bitch, but I've never known her to not back up her arguments. This like many stupid arguments is purely opinion based. So everyone take your opinion and live with the fact that different people like different things? Who knew right?

[Fencers]

I think people may be misunderstanding you because it sounds like you think the armor could be better. Not just that it doesn't fit your taste.It just sounds like you're expecting a steak to taste like chicken because they're both meat. I'm not saying that's how you feel, but that's how you've been coming off this entire time.

Hard to be more plain than saying you think something is ugly.

Shrug. I do enjoy the sound of sizzling keyboards in any case.

I think the armor and weapon design in Guild Wars 2 is first in its class, and people should probably judge it based on class (western fantasy RPG, or narrowed down even more to western fantasy MMORPG).

Even by that standard, I think it's pretty bland/uninteresting and the transmute options [I bought stones 1st thing in-game] more limited than other games. Esp. irksome considering these are supposedly the show off pieces of the dungeon sets. While Anet's other designs are far more sleek and attractive.

To wit~
http://i41.tinypic.com/28bw64x.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/15d6p7t.jpg

^ awesome outfits in game. Where is the attention to detail and style in the dungeon sets by comparison? Oh great, I have a bucket on my head and the carapace of a zergling on my waist. Feeling unique.

Even the mundane armors for the Norn & Charr are more inspired. The Norn hoodies, Norn banded armor, the Charr rangers/thieves w/ dusters and desperado masks. Gusta.

Dungeons sets... >.>

And no, I did not find the GW1 armors all that appealing either.

Awww you poor thing however do you get by?

Vodka, dear.

[Imperial Gaming]

twilight arbor - Nightmare set ... zomg

[BeardRex]

Even by that standard, I think it's pretty bland/uninteresting and the transmute options [I bought stones 1st thing in-game] more limited than other games. Esp. irksome considering these are supposedly the show off pieces of the dungeon sets. While Anet's other designs are far more sleek and attractive.

^ awesome outfits in game. Where is the attention to detail and style in the dungeon sets by comparison? Oh great, I have a bucket on my head and the carapace of a zergling on my waist. Feeling unique.

Even the mundane armors for the Norn & Charr are more inspired. The Norn hoodies, Norn banded armor, the Charr rangers/thieves w/ dusters and desperado masks. Gusta.

Dungeons sets... >.>

And no, I did not find the GW1 armors all that appealing either.

"Yeah, well, that's just like, your opinion, man."

You're entitled to it, but you should stop acting like the reasons you feel the way you do are scientific evidence that your opinion is the only acceptable one.

It feels like you're just trolling for flames at this point. My suggestion is you just leave it at, "This is my opinion, you have the right to yours too." Instead of trying to prove everyone else's opinions wrong.

[Fencers]

I didn't really say anyone's opinion was wrong, dude. Nor is it a necessary to add "IMO" at the end of every paragraph. Have no qualms with backing up my POV or explaining myself however.

Don't like it then don't quote my post with tour view on the matter and not expect a retort.

[BeardRex]

I didn't really say anyone's opinion was wrong, dude. Nor is it a necessary to add "IMO" at the end of every paragraph. Have no qualms with backing up my POV or explaining myself however.

Don't like it then don't quote my post with tour view on the matter and not expect a retort.

I was explaining why people are getting defensive because of the way you were wording your posts. I never said you couldn't reply to me, but you don't have to make an argument out of it when I'm essentially defending your right to your opinion. Your problem is, like the other people arguing with you, you think that someone else voicing an opinion that is contrary to yours is a reason for you to defend yourself. If you were less abrasive, this thread wouldn't be filled with people arguing with you.

[Eilothorien]

Stuff and junk

So, basically, you want Korean Style in a Western MMO. Because that's what you're saying. Yes, they could use 70's rocker as an influence, but that's not shown anywhere in the world of Tyria, past or present. You understand that, right?

I get that you feel this would make the armor more enjoyable for you, but at the same time, it'd feel fairly immersion-breaking for the some of us, myself included. Tyria hasn't had the Glamrock, J-Pop, "I want to fight naked" look (by the way, a couple of those were generic, and what we see in Guild Wars 2. Some downright made my brain hurt. The Castanic with 'heavy armor' that constituted JUST pants and sleeves? That's not armor. I'm sorry. That's not even clothes, let alone socially acceptable in most cases). Just saying 'This is what I'd like!' is nice and all, and while you're allowed to have an opinion, not all opinions are right or valid. What you want to see doesn't fit in Guild Wars 2. Plain and simple. If you want to play a game that has those looks as you've pointed out, there are, in fact, games that provide you that.

Opinions are opinions. Doesn't mean you get to state that because you have one, that everyone is forced to endure it and accept it. Your opinion isn't "I don't like this style, and I like this instead." It's "I like this style, and feel that the game would be better for it." when you were pressed on the issue. Had no one pressed you, would have still made this into as large a fuss as it is? Probably, gauging from how you're acting now. You don't have to defend yourself, but you are. Because you feel that you're 'making people angry'. I liked some of those armors. They're pretty nice. Googling the [i]actual/i] heavy armor (none of those are) from Tera, resulted in some fairly nice gear shots that I'd probably find pretty cool to wear. In Tera. Where that's the design goal and asthetic. But in Guild Wars, I'm happy with my bland, generic coats with spikes woven into it. Because that's what constitutes armor in Tyria. I may not like every set (and I didn't in GW1 either. Some of the Dervish sets were ugly. Assassin sets were impracticality defined. You couldn't do anything without killing yourself with your boots.), but I don't insist the game can be better if it was to take design notes from the closet of David Bowie and Yngwie Malmsteen.

[Arkenaw]

Tyria hasn't had the J-Pop look

Not yet anyways! We haven't seen how far Cantha has advanced in 250 years. :P

[Fencers]

So, basically, you want Korean Style in a Western MMO. Because that's what you're saying. Yes, they could use 70's rocker as an influence, but that's not shown anywhere in the world of Tyria, past or present. You understand that, right?

Really have to let it go this idea I am insisting the art style of other games be imported into GW2.

I am saying I find what armor is in GW2 to be ugly.