I think they're worth it.
But its a status thing I guess. Whatever floats your boat really. :P
Obsidian Armor
Queenie
I like most of the Obsidian armors - mesmer, ele, monk, dervish and paragon.
I think they're worth it.
But its a status thing I guess. Whatever floats your boat really. :P
I think they're worth it.
But its a status thing I guess. Whatever floats your boat really. :P
Avai
I think the FoW's Obsidian leggings for mesmer is the coolest piece of armor available. At the time I got it, it was the only skirt available for mesmers. I just had to have it!
Now, I'm working on finishing my Paragon's FoW set. I do a lot of FoW/UW runs with my guild, so it's not going to take long. I get at least one ecto per UW run, and at least 4 shards with every FoW run. Everyone in my guild is pretty good, so these FoW/UW runs go quite smoothly and do not take much time.
I expect to have the full set of FoW displayed in my character's Hall of Monuments before long. Then I'll likely continue getting ectos and shards to sell to others, and get other collections of 15k armors for my HoM.
Now, I'm working on finishing my Paragon's FoW set. I do a lot of FoW/UW runs with my guild, so it's not going to take long. I get at least one ecto per UW run, and at least 4 shards with every FoW run. Everyone in my guild is pretty good, so these FoW/UW runs go quite smoothly and do not take much time.
I expect to have the full set of FoW displayed in my character's Hall of Monuments before long. Then I'll likely continue getting ectos and shards to sell to others, and get other collections of 15k armors for my HoM.
*Alexiel*
If you really like a particular obsidian skin, of course its worth it. If you think the one in question is nothing special, then its a waste of your time and money.
Female Mesmer is still the most beautiful set in the entire game in my opinion <3
Female Mesmer is still the most beautiful set in the entire game in my opinion <3
Yang Whirlwind
If you (like me) have been unfortunate enough to make a male elementalist and have invested a lot of time in him before realising your mistake - yes!
Only male ele armor that doesn't look like it is straight out of La Cage Aux Folles!
Seriously, in the end there's only one person that can answer that question for you: you!
Only male ele armor that doesn't look like it is straight out of La Cage Aux Folles!
Seriously, in the end there's only one person that can answer that question for you: you!
Deadshot Seven
If it's anything besides an elementalist, dervish, or monk then I would have to say no, don't get it.
Because those are the only professions who have a decent looking armor in that category >.>
Because those are the only professions who have a decent looking armor in that category >.>
Chrono Re delle Ere
Now, I made fow armor for warrior because I liked it; and I don't really give anything if others say that I look like a trashcan or whatever. I like the armor, so it was worth the money and time I spent on it.
Malice Black
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If it's anything besides an elementalist, dervish, or monk then I would have to say no, don't get it.
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Monk and Ele is the worst FoW going. Dervish is ok, but only noobs play dervish
Necro and Para FoW <3
Ctb
If you intend to farm for the mats, god no. I started that a while ago. I think I got through two runs and totaled six shards before I just got utterly fed up and quit. It's slooooooow.
If you have the spare cash... well, that's really your personal opinion then. Depends on if you like the armor or not, I guess.
If you have the spare cash... well, that's really your personal opinion then. Depends on if you like the armor or not, I guess.
Kain666
They are worth the gold if they look nice on your character(the main one). But now if you buy FoW armors out of snobbism , on each of your character, even if it looks like crap, you either do too much pve and have too much gold or you're a bit of of your mind,
Lordhelmos
Cathedral of Flames is your friend. I own almost all of the Elite Armors on my Mesmer, Obsidian being my favorite. Never did a single UW ecto run.
Orange Milk
There are a couple of reasons why I bought it.
1) I have the spare cash, I've only one PvE guy and he really "needs" nothing at this point, except more storage space, lol.
2) Earning the stuff gave me a reason to PvE
3) HoM, I wanted to put in 1 set of armor from each campain as well as the expansion, then add the FoW since it is avaible from any campain. Tha was my little idea.
Ranger FoW isn't all that neat, I dyed my Silver and it looks good. And yeah, other than a few guildies who play ranger Alot no one notices or cares that it's FoW. I just did it to apease my boredome and fill up the HoM.
Took me about a month farming on and off between PvP stuffs. The bunnies/golden eggs and the clovers/ales sped things up alot I think. So got lucky with timing.
I didn't farm the Mats, just other stuff to covert to gold and bought the Ecto and Shards. I found it much easier to buy ecto than shards for some reason, I guess most folks just merch shards at the trader since they are so cheap.
Now I'm farming to get all the useless/ugly Destroyer weapons made.
1) I have the spare cash, I've only one PvE guy and he really "needs" nothing at this point, except more storage space, lol.
2) Earning the stuff gave me a reason to PvE
3) HoM, I wanted to put in 1 set of armor from each campain as well as the expansion, then add the FoW since it is avaible from any campain. Tha was my little idea.
Ranger FoW isn't all that neat, I dyed my Silver and it looks good. And yeah, other than a few guildies who play ranger Alot no one notices or cares that it's FoW. I just did it to apease my boredome and fill up the HoM.
Took me about a month farming on and off between PvP stuffs. The bunnies/golden eggs and the clovers/ales sped things up alot I think. So got lucky with timing.
I didn't farm the Mats, just other stuff to covert to gold and bought the Ecto and Shards. I found it much easier to buy ecto than shards for some reason, I guess most folks just merch shards at the trader since they are so cheap.
Now I'm farming to get all the useless/ugly Destroyer weapons made.
Kain666
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Eh?
Monk and Ele is the worst FoW going. Dervish is ok, but only noobs play dervish Necro and Para FoW <3 |
err...guys playing derv are nuubs? meh a lot of peeps will get offended by this:P
MirkoTeran
Why would you even care what other people think about your armor?
Personally, I've bought it as it was the only one that looked OK to me at the time (before Factions). And fortunatly, it's still one of the best looking ones to me.
Personally, I've bought it as it was the only one that looked OK to me at the time (before Factions). And fortunatly, it's still one of the best looking ones to me.
Malice Black
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I don't think it's right to argue with someone's taste. I Don't like necro fow tho i like monk one. Don't like Warrior FoW tho i like Mesmer. Don't like sin/ritu, tho derv and para look nice. But that's my point of view and you should not mess with it.
err...guys playing derv are nuubs? meh a lot of peeps will get offended by this:P |
Not met a decent dervish yet...maybe one day I will...prob not.
Steboy93
Well, it's worth it if you like it, but if you're buying it just to try and look cool then don't bother because nobody gives a flying RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO what you are wearing tbh.
romeus petrus
It is really a matter of taste. I happen to like FoW armor coz I found out after I get it on a certain prof I kinda stop caring about other armor types. It is considered the highest end armor u can get in the game, so if you like it then go for it.
Bryant Again
If you like it, get it. There's not a whole lot else in the game to spend money on, besides other armors. Don't get it for prestige.
Eru Valenehtar
I love my monk. I've had the character for quite some time. I spent the time and gold to obtain FoW armor, and I never looked back. <3
Trader of Secrets
Unless there is some huge benefit from putting up an obsidian armor in ur HoM then its worth it, however that is unknown. I think you can get much more with this money (~750k)
Olim Chill
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If you like it, get it.
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DivineEnvoy
Obsidian armor isn't anything special. Anet only made so many armor sets, and after almost three years of gameplay, I just got it. I guess I just like to wear this armor set in comparison to my other armors. With that said, I have experienced comments both ways. There are people who will give me few good words on the road, but there are other people who will insult me for wearing my Obsidian armor. I still do not understand why in the world would someone I don't even know insult and assume me of having a big ego for just having this armor set; these insults don't really affect me, but I have to say it is rather annoying. I guess there are people who are very sensitive to ingame objects that can be gained through lots of efforts, but just because that I have this armor, it won't reduce their drops or what not. Anyone has an idea to the reason behind this behavior?
Omega Precept
Its the only Ele Armor I would ever have. By Far my favorite and worth every gold piece 
As for the Monk obsidian armor.. I think it is uglier then sin!
kobey
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Yeah, it's as simple as that. It's only "worth it" if you like the way it looks.
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Chasing Squirrels
I would only get it for my warrior and I have one of every class.
Olim Chill
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I just find the name (obsidian armor) cool
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drey2k
It's not worth it due to the fact that it's ugly.
The only FoW armor I'd get is the ritualist because it actually looks better than all the other ritualist armors.
I have no clue why so many warriors wear FoW armor when there are so many other armor sets that look wayyy better.
The only FoW armor I'd get is the ritualist because it actually looks better than all the other ritualist armors.
I have no clue why so many warriors wear FoW armor when there are so many other armor sets that look wayyy better.
bart
to maintain your interest in anything in life you need goals. same case with GW. if getting Obsidian armor will maintain your interest and make the game fun for you by all means make it a goal. Enjoy the process and the end result. that is what is most important.
Vengeful Spirit
my opinion is that it isn't worth it and the excess amount of money involved to obtain it, because i personally think there are plenty of elite armor that looks just as good and in reality all max armor is the same and it just comes down to your personal tastes, but hey if you like it and you want it set a goal save money for it or if your filthy rich then just go get it.
Pure Disasta
It used to be because I bought mine at like 3 mil and my e peen just grew like 10 fold. Its not cool anymore though.
Master Knightfall
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Is it really that hard to form your own opinion of an armor and decide for yourself if you like it? Unless you're buying it solely to try to impress others, in which case it lost whatever prestige it had ages ago.
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So, in short, NO! Obsidian armor is not worth it until you have every type of weapon setup and shield setup and focus items setup to counter every other type in the game. <grin>
masta_yoda
everyone says its not worth it and should spend on something else... i think ur retarded for thinking like that, ur opinion and u should keep it to urself.
TBH there is nothing better to spend on then on armor, which actually stands out the most
get it if u like it, and yeh and you get a occasional "nice fow" comment or sometimes the jealous ones " EBAY!!"
TBH there is nothing better to spend on then on armor, which actually stands out the most
get it if u like it, and yeh and you get a occasional "nice fow" comment or sometimes the jealous ones " EBAY!!"
Necro Quink
The obsidian armor doesn't cost that much anymore. I know it's still more than 500k to buy but if you look how high the ecto's/shards you need for it now, and compare it to the prices from 1.5-2years ago ( ecto's 10k each + shards 4K each), the price dropped enormously.
I bought my armor just because it looked nice.
I bought my armor just because it looked nice.
Oukanna
I am currently saving for obsidi armour, mainly because i aim to collect all elite armours for my ele. (not to be l33t, just for my own enjoyment and achivement)
I shall say this for every armour out there, if you like how it looks then get it.
If you want it as a status symbol....then ok get it if you must but dont expect everyone to love you lol.
I shall say this for every armour out there, if you like how it looks then get it.
If you want it as a status symbol....then ok get it if you must but dont expect everyone to love you lol.
kobey
Things to spend on:
1) Armor
2) Weapons
3) Titles
Take your pick
1) Armor
2) Weapons
3) Titles
Take your pick
silara_jorinset
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Originally Posted by Necro Quink
The obsidian armor doesn't cost that much anymore. I know it's still more than 500k to buy but if you look how high the ecto's/shards you need for it now, and compare it to the prices from 1.5-2years ago ( ecto's 10k each + shards 4K each), the price dropped enormously.
I bought my armor just because it looked nice. |