Discrepancy in Mesmer Masks

LobsterMobster

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Oct 2006

SBD

N/Me

Just something that's been bothering me lately. I've noticed that many of the male mesmer outfits have interesting looking full-face masks of many different styles, while nearly all of the female outfits have very similar-looking, 60's-style superhero/masquerade masks. While I certainly can't claim to speak for everyone, I feel that the full face masks are more interesting and allow for more personality. I was curious if anyone knew the reason for the disparity?

Redfeather1975

Redfeather1975

Forge Runner

Join Date: Sep 2006

Apartment#306

Rhedd Asylum

Me/

I'm thinking it's because they want female mesmers to look dainty and mysterious, but they want the option of males to look imposing and mysterious.
It's sexist.
I feel the full masks are far more interesting too. I was hoping EotN would have some more, but so far no luck yet. I'm not sure the wiki has masks posted or if there aren't any masks.
hehe, I even made a little comment on Gaile's User page about how I'd pay a million dollars to the art team if they made a full head mask for mesmers.

Pwny Ride

Pwny Ride

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Oct 2006

Aussieland

Prime Players Of [OSHA] ~ [dth] alliance. <3

Me/E

I personally have a taste for full faces masks, which is is why i bought an Imposing Mask, Ancient Mask, 15k Canthan and 15k Kurzick, all for female, because they do exactly that, completely cover the face.

If only the design team would be more creative with it though. For example, making a menacing clown face (something inspired by 'it' maybe?) would surely attract attention.

I'm also supprised that there where no 'Geisha' style masks from cantha (not totally sure if 15k Kurzick counts close enough to that style).

I wholeheartedly agree with masks that add personality. So far only Ancient adds feeling, but not personality (Teardrops and saddened appearance).