I have been around for a while, and owns several sets of elite armors, but yesterday I looked back on my warrior who is wearing 15K charr hides, and started missing the original designs of ring mails, chain mails and Ascalon armors, they are so much more practical, sensible and fitting to the theme. I understand those old armors are not fancy, not glittering and do not have gold engravings on them, but the preserved taste of genuine and practical culture is what I really appreciates. The new fancy shiny armors are too...Korean-grinder-like.
Mesmer courtly is imo the most beautiful 1.5k set.
I think I am going to revert some of my characters back to the old armors.
Your thoughts?
Armor arts discussion, the old days
Saphrium
boxterduke
Ah nostalgia, so good.
Everyonce in a while I dig in my mules and pull out old armors and wear them.
A week ago I cleared the charr lands missions and some quests with my warrior and I was using my old 15k gladiator and rusty fow helmet using some of my old axes that I rarely use these days.
So you are not the only one.
Everyonce in a while I dig in my mules and pull out old armors and wear them.
A week ago I cleared the charr lands missions and some quests with my warrior and I was using my old 15k gladiator and rusty fow helmet using some of my old axes that I rarely use these days.
So you are not the only one.
Alexandra-Sweet
RESKI- Ermmmm, I mean I would like to see a bit more variation in armors, Mesmer armor for Monks would be fun and stuff like that. >.>
Stormlord Alex
Ranger Krytan, can't be beat.
Milennin
I like the variety, being able to choose between more realistic and practical and the more "fancy & glittering" armours in Guild Wars...
Hyper Cutter
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RESKI- Ermmmm, I mean I would like to see a bit more variation in armors, Mesmer armor for Monks would be fun and stuff like that. >.>
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The Meth
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Ranger Krytan, can't be beat.
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Hells_Faithful
For me it is quite simple all of my characters are made in the Prophecies game, so they all have the orginal armors...
And even on the few characters that I have now running through the other expansions, they all are sticking with the old armor... (Presonally I think most of the new armors are just ridiculus... too many spkies, poor pattern design, or are just plan out bulky looking)... But I also think some of the old armors are complete junk (FOW mainly, looks good only on the monk and ranger class...
But in all honesty my ranger is the only character that I have switched to a new armor as her primary (Norn 15k), and that is because all the other ranger armors are kinda dull or are on the opposite side of the spectrum and are to ugly...
But when it comes down to it all I choose my armors based upon what I think suits my character the best (which for the moment is almost all original gear for my characters)
And even on the few characters that I have now running through the other expansions, they all are sticking with the old armor... (Presonally I think most of the new armors are just ridiculus... too many spkies, poor pattern design, or are just plan out bulky looking)... But I also think some of the old armors are complete junk (FOW mainly, looks good only on the monk and ranger class...
But in all honesty my ranger is the only character that I have switched to a new armor as her primary (Norn 15k), and that is because all the other ranger armors are kinda dull or are on the opposite side of the spectrum and are to ugly...
But when it comes down to it all I choose my armors based upon what I think suits my character the best (which for the moment is almost all original gear for my characters)
lyra_song
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OMG I thought I was alone! I have had Ranger Krytan on my main forever, even with all the other 'elite' armors I could purchase my Krytan armor has too many memories attached to it to wear anything else. Spikes and flashy colors and stuff doesn't look right, Krytan armor looks like practical ranger armor.
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Tender Wolf
I agree, lots of the old armors are better than some of the new ones. Now granted there are lots of new armors I like, for instance mesmer Asuran armor. But it's just a reskin of a core armor (courtly). And my rangers all have core armors (15k or 1.5k druid, and my main also has 15k studded leather). My necromancer has cabal and my warrior has elite gladiator. Yes some core armor to me is ugly and some new is better, but I see where you're coming from. I do like a lot of the core armors.
Olim Chill
I've always liked Tyrian Necro armor (male) best. It's not too elaborate, but has a smooth, regal look.
The only Elite I like nearly as much would be Cultist.
The only Elite I like nearly as much would be Cultist.
Saraphim
I seem to be heading back to Tyria more and more for my armour.
I went to the trouble of going from LA to SC, completing all the ascension missions, Glint etc and then fighting my way up to the Granite Citadel to get my Elonian necro a set of 15K Bonelace (and yes I find it hard to remember all the new names for Prophecies armour) despite the fact that she already has Elite Sunspear.
My (Tyrian) ele has never had any 15K pieces from Tyria (she's got plenty of the other campaigns), but when I managed to farm 250 destroyer cores for those gauntlets I found they looked rubbish with almost all of her armour. So she has just recently got her first piece of Tyrian ascended armour.
Prophecies has some great armours. Rangers seem to come off particularly well, and the Labyrinthine set makes me want to take my little monk mule there.
I went to the trouble of going from LA to SC, completing all the ascension missions, Glint etc and then fighting my way up to the Granite Citadel to get my Elonian necro a set of 15K Bonelace (and yes I find it hard to remember all the new names for Prophecies armour) despite the fact that she already has Elite Sunspear.
My (Tyrian) ele has never had any 15K pieces from Tyria (she's got plenty of the other campaigns), but when I managed to farm 250 destroyer cores for those gauntlets I found they looked rubbish with almost all of her armour. So she has just recently got her first piece of Tyrian ascended armour.
Prophecies has some great armours. Rangers seem to come off particularly well, and the Labyrinthine set makes me want to take my little monk mule there.
Maximumraver
Ele, Hydromancer (now Iceforged) 1.5K is the one i like best. 
Hells_Faithful
Most of the new Norn armors are pretty sweet, looking... Especially the warrior and the rangers...
I cant reall say that for the dwarf or asuran armors, but then again I really wasnt looking... (Besides maybe the dwarf gauntlets)
I cant reall say that for the dwarf or asuran armors, but then again I really wasnt looking... (Besides maybe the dwarf gauntlets)
Bryant Again
I love to wear my old-school blue dyed Warrior Ascalon armor. Still looks kickass!
Symeon
Once upon a time I wore silver Wyvern, and thought it was the leetest armor ever.
I still like the Elementalist's Hydromancer set, Warrior Chainmail and the female Necro Fanatic set.
I still like the Elementalist's Hydromancer set, Warrior Chainmail and the female Necro Fanatic set.
Stormlord Alex
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Once upon a time I wore silver Wyvern, and thought it was the leetest armor ever.
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I'll post it when I get home, if I can find it
vergerefosh
I used to have normal glads on my warrior for ages, until I decided to get him some 15K. Was nice armour, but I'm happy with what I've got.
Most of my characters have moved on from 1.5, tho some are quite nice
Most of my characters have moved on from 1.5, tho some are quite nice
cosyfiep
now that we can change the prefix on them I seem to be using my prophecy armor more and more....glad they changed that, some of the old stuff is still good stuff.
Kahlindra
There is still something special about Tyrian elite armours..... I still play most of the time in 15k Tormentors, 15k Druids, 15k Glads and 15k Aeromancers (or their modern day names) with my core characters. Their foreign armour is gorgeous, but it doesn't feel like their 'default' look.
There's even something nice about taking a foreign character over and getting the elite Tyrian look- my boyfriend recently took his female Elonan ele back to get Hydromancers and she looks a zillion times better than she did in her 'dance of the 7 veils' get-up. I guess it still feels like an achievement too, because elite armour previously took a lot of play to reach, whereas some of them are now more accessible. I'm not lamenting this, just giving a reason for why Tyrian still feels great to buy.
There's even something nice about taking a foreign character over and getting the elite Tyrian look- my boyfriend recently took his female Elonan ele back to get Hydromancers and she looks a zillion times better than she did in her 'dance of the 7 veils' get-up. I guess it still feels like an achievement too, because elite armour previously took a lot of play to reach, whereas some of them are now more accessible. I'm not lamenting this, just giving a reason for why Tyrian still feels great to buy.
Sleeper Service
female tormentors and profane. cant be beat.
Foe
..ive a male warrior with every set of elite armour..literally...and all i really want is a female warrior with glads and dragon helm...its ..its just leet..cant explain it
Tyrian>Everything else
Tyrian>Everything else
Zeek Aran
*too lazy to read this thread*
For warriors, I still see a ton of the Ascalon and Krytan on all the females. That and Templar... I don't see the 15k warriors very often besides Primeval these days.
For warriors, I still see a ton of the Ascalon and Krytan on all the females. That and Templar... I don't see the 15k warriors very often besides Primeval these days.
undeadgun
my necro and monk still have their 1.5k tattoos, why? because everytime those trolls outside drok see me, they always say: what? you again?
Molock
I recrafted some Shing Jea armor for my ele and dyed it black just like the good old days 
Mammoth
Loved good ol elementalist obsidian armor since I first saw it years ago! Back then it gave the impression of a Shredder like armor, with the spikes and all, I always saw it as a touch of futuristic looking armor in a game set in a much more mideval/middle age setting...
It may be the most expensive, but it's still among the oldest sets in the game
Other notable sets are the Elite/Regular Woven armors and Saintly sets for the monks
It may be the most expensive, but it's still among the oldest sets in the game
Other notable sets are the Elite/Regular Woven armors and Saintly sets for the monks
Omniclasm
I still have my 1.5k Armor from Factions on my Elementalist, dyed an old school color, that you can't get anymore.
You can't see me
Call me Elitist.
The Ritualist FoW Armor. Coolest Set Ever. This with Chaos Gloves looks orgasmic.
The Ritualist FoW Armor. Coolest Set Ever. This with Chaos Gloves looks orgasmic.
Omniclasm
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Call me Elitist.
The Ritualist FoW Armor. Coolest Set Ever. This with Chaos Gloves looks orgasmic. |
Neo Nugget
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Ranger Krytan, can't be beat.
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Even better that it's the ranger armor in pre!
Brandon1107
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Call me Elitist.
The Ritualist FoW Armor. Coolest Set Ever. This with Chaos Gloves looks orgasmic. |
You can't see me
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Under the impression that Expensive = Better looking?
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pamelf
My warrior wears the 1k 'starter' armour (aka Ascalon) you can get in Kaineng Centre now. I think the best thing this game added was to allow you to buy your 'starter' armour at full strenth. I like the female warrior ones because they're so nice and simple, and my favourite ele armour is also the 'starter' female armour.
Caged Fury
I definitely prefer the designs of the Tyrian armours. Having returned to GW a few months ago (after a long, long break), I looked at some of my character's wardrobe and spent some time farming to get them new outfits. Having looked at them on Wiki, I ended up going to Tyria to shop:
1. Female warrior replaced Elite Kurzick with Elite Templar;
2. Female Monk got Labyrinthine Design tats (just for 55-ing in
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3. Female Ranger got Elite Studded Leather, as well the FoW armor she has been screaming for since my Mesmer got hers over a year ago.
However, there are some non-Tyria armors that I do like which some of my characters have and didn't get replaced, such as: female necro has both Elite Kurzick and Elite Luxon outfits as she couldn't decide which she likes better. Monk also has the Elite Sunspear (but is upset that she farmed UW and FoW, only for the ranger to get the FoW armor rather than her). Ele has Elite Canthan along with other non-Tyria armors.
Tis a shame that all the armors that I like the look of are the expensive ones, so getting them was hard work.
1. Female warrior replaced Elite Kurzick with Elite Templar;
2. Female Monk got Labyrinthine Design tats (just for 55-ing in
);3. Female Ranger got Elite Studded Leather, as well the FoW armor she has been screaming for since my Mesmer got hers over a year ago.
However, there are some non-Tyria armors that I do like which some of my characters have and didn't get replaced, such as: female necro has both Elite Kurzick and Elite Luxon outfits as she couldn't decide which she likes better. Monk also has the Elite Sunspear (but is upset that she farmed UW and FoW, only for the ranger to get the FoW armor rather than her). Ele has Elite Canthan along with other non-Tyria armors.
Tis a shame that all the armors that I like the look of are the expensive ones, so getting them was hard work.
Kashrlyyk
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Loved good ol elementalist obsidian armor since I first saw it years ago! Back then it gave the impression of a Shredder like armor, with the spikes and all, I always saw it as a touch of futuristic looking armor in a game set in a much more mideval/middle age setting......
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Shakkara
Cheap armor can look good too.
I still like the 15k Canthan armor best though.
While Primeval armor and Asura armor isn't ugly, I don't like any of the nightfall/eotn armors on warriors.
Ysabeth Noirelune
My tyrian ele was made to wear elonian fashion. But the last armor I bought for her was the 15k hydromancer and boy does she looks good in it with her dark skin ! Oldie, but still goodie, even if I'm not a fan of short skirts.
electrofish
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Heck yes! Best armor period
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Symeon
Found a screen of my old silver wyvern mix:
Time to buy!
Time to buy!
Saphrium
That looks pretty awesome Symeon. o.O