Paragon Helmets

The Reprimander

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2008

Unspoken Legends [myth]

P/W

I'm new here and this is my first post so...Here goes.

I've recently started a new paragon in PvE and enjoying it a lot, but I've been wondering about the armor, namely the crests that paragons get. I was thinking that since they have 80 AL, and the only other class with 80 AL in the game uses helmets, that maybe paragons should be given some instead of these weird crest things.I never show my helmet status with them on, they really all look pretty much the same, the only difference would be between standard and Vabbian (that I've seen).
I first thought of this while watching a show on Greek tactics and noticed that the armor paragons have is very simillar to their ancient Mediterranean counterparts; even their weaponry is pretty close to being the same.
Now, I'm not saying a massive overhaul of the paragon crests, but I think it'd be nice to wear a cool-looking Greek/Roman-esque helmet with my 15k armor, based on what the armor is.
Feedback appreciated on my idea, but not rude criticism.
Thanks!

Aerian_Skybane

Aerian_Skybane

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

House of Caeruleous [HoC]

R/E

Meh, to me the Paragons have the crests because their armor is more based on mythology and power than physical metal and such. I liked the crests, although dying them would have been cool .

Sir Pandra Pierva

Sir Pandra Pierva

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2007

Sardelec yelling at Tenshi

Angels Of Strife

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Helms woulda made more sense as well

The Reprimander

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2008

Unspoken Legends [myth]

P/W

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aerian_Skybane
Meh, to me the Paragons have the crests because their armor is more based on mythology and power than physical metal and such. I liked the crests, although dying them would have been cool .
Well, some of the most famous examples of mythology have been from Greeks and Romans. I'm not saying we do away with the crests completely; we should keep them on lower level armor like the 1k stuff. But when I go and spend 60k on armor, but have the same old glowy thingamajobby on my head, it doesn't feel as cool as wearing a primeval helmet, etc. etc.

Diddy bow

Diddy bow

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2006

Jawsome!!!!!!!!!!!

looking for one :p

A/D

/signed.

Id quite like a helm for my para, the crests are a bit lame to be honest.

Emik

Emik

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Nov 2005

Belgium

[FaRM] Farm For The Win

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Nuff said

Aerian_Skybane

Aerian_Skybane

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

House of Caeruleous [HoC]

R/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Reprimander
Well, some of the most famous examples of mythology have been from Greeks and Romans. I'm not saying we do away with the crests completely; we should keep them on lower level armor like the 1k stuff. But when I go and spend 60k on armor, but have the same old glowy thingamajobby on my head, it doesn't feel as cool as wearing a primeval helmet, etc. etc.
Well to clarify myself, I have nothing against helms for paras, I just think they look more mystical with the charm. Granted, like you say, there are no 15k headwear for Paras, which was dissapointing to me. More diversity would make it a lot more interesting.

And just so everyone knows, there WERE Greeks and Romans you know, they weren't mythological lol. I am more refering to the Paragon's angelic nature, which to me an angelic figure does not need a helm to protect himself, nor "regular" armor. But then again, that is my take on the whole deal .

The Reprimander

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2008

Unspoken Legends [myth]

P/W

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aerian_Skybane

And just so everyone knows, there WERE Greeks and Romans you know, they weren't mythological lol. I am more refering to the Paragon's angelic nature, which to me an angelic figure does not need a helm to protect himself, nor "regular" armor. But then again, that is my take on the whole deal .
lol, Didn't say there WEREN'T Greeks or Romans. And also, even with their angelic nature, paragons are sitting there in the middle of the fight screaming at the top of their lungs "GO TEAM!" or "KILL THE BADDIES!" Kind of a prime target for a headshot.

Oro Mana

Oro Mana

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Mar 2007

California

X Legion Of Doom X [LOD]

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Emik


Nuff said
zomg gg.
/signed

MithranArkanere

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

wikipedia.org/wiki/Vigo

Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

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When Gaile explained why can't be the blindfold dyed, but Mesmer masks can, she said that different professions had different ways of model-building.

Although helms just replace hair, paragons have beards.

What would you do? Make them Greek-like helms?
Nah. They have those elementalist-like headgear already. That's more than enough.

gameshoes3003

gameshoes3003

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2006

Been suggested,
/signed again.

The Reprimander

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jan 2008

Unspoken Legends [myth]

P/W

Quote:
Originally Posted by MithranArkanere
When Gaile explained why can't be the blindfold dyed, but Mesmer masks can, she said that different professions had different ways of model-building.

Although helms just replace hair, paragons have beards.

What would you do? Make them Greek-like helms?
Nah. They have those elementalist-like headgear already. That's more than enough.
Elementalist-like, exactly! They aren't at the backlines flinging fireballs like eles, theyre in the mid-to-front ground. Really, a little glowy circle in front of your head isn't "more than enough". I've never seen an ele with max armor that has the default floating third-eye things. Most have the orbiting ones. And what do beards have to do with anything? My warrior has a beard and he has no trouble wearing open-faced helmets.

Arkantos

Arkantos

The Greatest

Join Date: Feb 2006

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