Mounts seem pointless in a game where you can simply go to any city or outpost of your choosing.
however, in the PC Gamer article, they mentioned that, in what I believe was an end-game area, there were areas that were only accessible by being swallowed by a giant wurm. You would then take control of the wurm (complete with a new skillbar) and use it to navigate the area only it can survive in. That's probably the closest thing to a mount you'd see in a game like this. Not sure how many areas will haev that either, could only be one, might even be in a mission area.
as for the armor, I think the animation for wings is suppose to show on the casting animation. Its likely it wasn't comleted for the preview event. It was also mentioned in the PC Gamer article, so I hope to see it in-game.
Or perhaps the wings will become part of the animation after the (seemingly traditional) act of "ascending" (or whatever it will be called) in Nightfall. Sort of like an added incentive to ascend. Though that's unlikely, since other professions would clamor for a similar treatment.
I doubt the armor will have wings, personally. But who knows. Paragons are supposed to be the gaurdian angels of the Elonian people.
But what I want to see more is a helmet. I don't like the little floating jewels, I rather have a helmet similar to the other Sunspears. If there's a set 15K or Fissure armor that opts to give you a helmet instead of a jewel, I'd go for that. But that's just a hope, I don't expect to see it since off the top of my head I can't think of any profession whose headgear changes.
Will the Paragon have wings in-game?
Pliskin MacReady
Thallandor
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But what I want to see more is a helmet. I don't like the little floating jewels, I rather have a helmet similar to the other Sunspears. If there's a set 15K or Fissure armor that opts to give you a helmet instead of a jewel, I'd go for that. But that's just a hope, I don't expect to see it since off the top of my head I can't think of any profession whose headgear changes.
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draxynnic
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I would love to have a helmet for my Paragon like the other sunspears as well. The recycling of ele's headgear for Paragon is rather...meh.
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. On the people saying they don't want wings - wouldn't it be a simple compromise to have some armours with wings and some without? Not everyone has the same ideas as to what looks silly. Personally, I find the Prophecies glads to be silly*, but I still see people wearing it (both basic and 15k) even though Canthan armours with the same benefits have been available for some time now, so I can only conclude that other people have different tastes than I do
.As long as you aren't forced into looking silly yourself, who cares how silly other people may choose to look?
*I even took the risk of salvaging a SupVigor to get rid of the last piece. For the record, I lost it.
Pliskin MacReady
I'd really like to see Ascalonian Armor changed to be more like Canthan armor, where you can have the look you want with the function you want. My warrior is named Pliskin of Ascalon, and I'd love to use the Grotto Ascalonian Armor.
Hopefully the ability to transfer armor functions is appicable to Ascalonian armors at the very least.
But paragon helmet, that's what I want to push most for! There's gotta be something better than the floating jewels. Though I can't think of any sort of headgear they can use that isn't used already. Maybe they could have "crowns", helmets with open tops? I dunno, I'm no artist.
Hopefully the ability to transfer armor functions is appicable to Ascalonian armors at the very least.
But paragon helmet, that's what I want to push most for! There's gotta be something better than the floating jewels. Though I can't think of any sort of headgear they can use that isn't used already. Maybe they could have "crowns", helmets with open tops? I dunno, I'm no artist.
Jas D
Wings? Who really knows.. they aren't going to give everything away in the WPE.
Is it just me or does that assassin armor in the URL he posted look like a cheap version of fissure?
(The blades, not the chest/leg design)
Is it just me or does that assassin armor in the URL he posted look like a cheap version of fissure?
(The blades, not the chest/leg design)
Pliskin MacReady
From what little we've seen of the new armor designs, I haven't been too impressed. The warrior armors look similar to what we have now, the ranger armors look like nothing new, the mesmer armors aren't much of a change, the monk armors have the same basic design to them as what we got in Factions, and assassin armors mostly seem to remind me of Solid Snake's body suit.
The Necromancer armor is probably the most unique looking compared to what's already availible. The puffy pants are something new from the tight leather, at least.
And the elementalist females just keep on getting sluttier. By the fifth chapter of the game, they'll probably be nude if the trend continues.
The Necromancer armor is probably the most unique looking compared to what's already availible. The puffy pants are something new from the tight leather, at least.
And the elementalist females just keep on getting sluttier. By the fifth chapter of the game, they'll probably be nude if the trend continues.
black_mamba
it would be cool if anet gave people "unique" rewards IF they do all the quests in abbodons(spelling ) new elite area
or something to that effect. Elite quest rewards! with armor upgrades:
wings = paragon
halo = monk
real plant growth = ranger
i cant think of the other professions but u get the idea
) new elite areaor something to that effect. Elite quest rewards! with armor upgrades:
wings = paragon
halo = monk
real plant growth = ranger
i cant think of the other professions
but u get the idea
-Loki-
Special additions to classes for completeing something like the new elite mission on that class would indeed be rather cool.
Lunarhound
To comment on the mounts thing: They would not be pointless in a game that allows instant travel, because mounts wouldn't have to be about transportation. They could, as with the worms, be tools for navigating certain areas of the game. Or, they could even be skills you take with you, like charm animal, that would cause you to have a mount while they're equipped that provides some sort of abilities/bonuses/penalties/whatever. There are more creative ways to implement such things than simply having them make you move faster.
As for wings, I think having them on armor would be a bit too extravagant. And anyway, paragons aren't supposed to be actual angels. It's more of a metaphorical thing, which is probably why they briefly show the wings when they use some skills. The unleashing of certain powers causes their divine nature to show through for a moment, or something. I think it's cooler that way, than having them run around with huge, bulky wings on their backs all the time.
As for wings, I think having them on armor would be a bit too extravagant. And anyway, paragons aren't supposed to be actual angels. It's more of a metaphorical thing, which is probably why they briefly show the wings when they use some skills. The unleashing of certain powers causes their divine nature to show through for a moment, or something. I think it's cooler that way, than having them run around with huge, bulky wings on their backs all the time.
Buzzer
I reckon wings on 15k armour.
Sereng Amaranth
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cataphract
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I think 15k Paragon's should have some sort of wings varying from armor to armor. Paragon FoW should have Chaos wings that are animated and flap and move a little bit all the time. When you dye your armor your wings change color...
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Oh, I'd *really* like a helmet for Prophecies 15k gladiator's armor. WTF? 17 months of a helmetless armor set? Not good.
draxynnic
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But paragon helmet, that's what I want to push most for! There's gotta be something better than the floating jewels. Though I can't think of any sort of headgear they can use that isn't used already. Maybe they could have "crowns", helmets with open tops? I dunno, I'm no artist.
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Lilith St Cyr
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it would be cool if anet gave people "unique" rewards IF they do all the quests in abbodons(spelling
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Pliskin MacReady
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You could even just leave it as 'regalia'. It's a fairly broad term.
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Da Scotty
Wings, floating while casting AoE or Chants and a New White Dye all would be excellent additions.
However I guess will have to wait and see.
Although the wings could all be a marketing thing, Ill pretend for now.
However I guess will have to wait and see.
Although the wings could all be a marketing thing, Ill pretend for now.
Clawdius_Talonious
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Or maybe give Paragons a gaul helm? You know - like the one Asterix wears.
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black_mamba
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Sorry, which new area is this? I feel I've missed something here
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Supposedly, the Realm of Torment is the realm of Abaddon, the fallen god. He was exiled to this place by the five Gods of Tyria. From here he seeks to gain back control and spreads evil into the world of the mortals, eventually trying break from to his "prison cell".
To stop the Nightfall, players have to venture into this most hazardous area to defeat the evil forces.
It is revealed by the Reaper of the Bonepits in the Underworld that the Realm of Torment is a division of the Underworld where the most wicked go to spend eternity in torment.
~guildwiki.org
CHUIU
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in Anet's defense, the NPCs get unique armor so they stand out in a crowded city.
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Pliskin MacReady
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It is revealed by the Reaper of the Bonepits in the Underworld that the Realm of Torment is a division of the Underworld where the most wicked go to spend eternity in torment.
~guildwiki.org |
Thallandor
I think this was what we all were waiting for:
Paragon on the left/ Dervish on the right
Paragon on the left/ Dervish on the right
Velvet Wing
/cheers thallandor on
Thanks for that pic mate Looks nice!!
Thanks for that pic mate
Looks nice!!
Quid Pro Quo
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They look nice.
Silly Warrior
Looks cool....is there a higher rez picture we can get our hands on?
Vahn Roi
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I think this was what we all were waiting for:
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Now I don't know if I want a paragon or not.
natuxatu
That's not a surprise that they did that... plus it looks sweet... but some people love to complain so have at it...
On the flip side.. it looks like the Dervish can do something of it's own o_O
On the flip side.. it looks like the Dervish can do something of it's own o_O
Vahn Roi
I'm not complaining for the sake of complaining. I just don't think wings on humans look nice.
I suppose it could be worse, they could be permanent.
I suppose it could be worse, they could be permanent.
Cloudpiercer
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I'm not complaining for the sake of complaining. I just don't think wings on humans look nice.
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Silly Warrior
I great marketing idea would be to make this one of the collector edition things, an incentive to buy CE. The dervish could even have a special emote-thing as well!
But what do I know, I'm just....the 800 pound gorilla in your basement....eating your chips.
But what do I know, I'm just....the 800 pound gorilla in your basement....eating your chips.
natus
Well, you do get special emotes with the CE, no one know what it is, could be wings and stuff..
Starsky-sama
something I just thought of, that's not being said.
The title of the thread: Will the Paragon have wings in-game?
and from the Insider screenshot.
/begs the question: If the wings are skill based, wouldnt that mean all professions will be able to have "wings" in-game. (as just use 2ndary para for any charac class.)
/imagines how "wars" will look with wings...laff.
/ponder.
The title of the thread: Will the Paragon have wings in-game?
and from the Insider screenshot.
/begs the question: If the wings are skill based, wouldnt that mean all professions will be able to have "wings" in-game. (as just use 2ndary para for any charac class.)
/imagines how "wars" will look with wings...laff.
/ponder.
NinjaKai
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Yeah its more of an Aura thing, like the glyphs that appear above your head when you cast a spell. So instead of a glyph, a pair of wings sprout on the paragons back. I think it will look much better in action than on a screenshot.
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Quid Pro Quo
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On the flip side.. it looks like the Dervish can do something of it's own o_O
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But what do I know, I'm just....the 800 pound gorilla in your basement....eating your chips.
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Maybe I really do need some coffee like those commercials say.
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: If the wings are skill based, wouldnt that mean all professions will be able to have "wings" in-game.
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That would make more sense to me. Although that might also mean that they will get wings everytime they cast.
I guess I'll have to wait 5 days and 9 hours to see.
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That is what i've assumed aswell. I mean it makes more sense than them having physical wings on their backs.
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NinjaKai
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Yeah thats what I was thinking of too. It would be extremely odd to see real wings just randomly appear.
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Konrow
not a huge fan of the paragon but having a winged dude in my party is always nice so bring on the wings :P
gr3g
I hope we can dye our Paragon's wings black.
(jk)
(jk)
LifeInfusion
if I ever make a paragon primary, it is definitely gonna be female... Male paragons with their kilt/skirt things plus these wings = ultimate fruitcake.
Lady Lozza
zomg girm reaper
zomg fallen angel
BRICK WALL <-- Lady L's head.
I'm waiting to see this one in-game. I think it could work. I think it could NOT work too.
zomg fallen angel
BRICK WALL <-- Lady L's head.
I'm waiting to see this one in-game. I think it could work. I think it could NOT work too.
Thallandor
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something I just thought of, that's not being said.
The title of the thread: Will the Paragon have wings in-game? and from the Insider screenshot. /begs the question: If the wings are skill based, wouldnt that mean all professions will be able to have "wings" in-game. (as just use 2ndary para for any charac class.) /imagines how "wars" will look with wings...laff. /ponder. |
With the picture in mind, my prediction is as follows:
The wings are tied to Paragon Primary just as Avatar Transformation are tied to Dervish primaries. Meaning that the wings would trigger on certain sets of skills eg chants and buffs but wont have the same effect on other primary classes with a paragon secondary.
Reason?
Looking at the Ele class (being most similar to Paragon in terms of model) they also float a little when casting spells like firestorm and other AoEs, But do you see the same effect when you cast those with other primary classes? No each specific primary class has their own set of animations that govern the types and ways that the skill animations will be handled and hence it is reasonable enough to assume the same will apply to the Paragon as well.
In short the Wings graphical display is likely to be primary class specific rather than being tied to specific skill sets.
LifeInfusion
I doubt wings will be for shouts. ATM shouts just popup bubbles with no other large effects other than small auras around the character. AN excellent exmaple is "charge!".