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Chuba

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Finland

New Dragons [NDR]

07 Mar 2006 at 10:26 - 41

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Originally Posted by Allanon Dark

What i would like to see is a Warrior set of armor that looks good and doesn't make male warriors look like a couch potatoe with a beer belly.

I made my warrior a female because we CAN`T get a beer belly on the male warrior, which I would have preferred

(the more barreled looks of the FoW armor doesn´t count, as the legs are just silly) No pepsodent-smile warriors for me, make ´em burlier and hairier. We can´t even get the stylish moustache that Little Thom has

TheMosesPHD

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2006

Oregon

Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo]

R/

07 Mar 2006 at 10:48 - 42

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcutioner

That warrior has a mushroom on his head!

It's like super shredder except now he's developed water on the brain.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reks

That Female Ranger armor wins. But bah, I'm a male Ranger. -_-; Hmm, the male version will probably look like the one shown in this screenshot, since you can see him wearing what looks to be Turtles shells.

no...No!.... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Dangit. I was hoping to get some more good ranger armor

Why do all rangers have to have a bloody mud flap. It wouldn't be as bad if they didn't make them transmogrify when you /sit. I don't like that I have to make most my characters female just because if I went through the entire game looking at some of that male armor I'd prolly puke all over my keyboard twice daily. I wanted to make a male ritualist but their faces/hair makes em look like goons, and if I ever did decide to make an assasin I'd have to choose between Mr. Mcslanty and the anorexic preteen.

Caleb

Nil nisi malis terrori.

Join Date: Aug 2005

Mo/Me

07 Mar 2006 at 11:34 - 43

Some of the armor looks great, can't wait to see all the sets for the 8 classes.

Numa Pompilius

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

At an Insit.. Intis... a house.

Live Forever Or Die Trying [GLHF]

W/Me

07 Mar 2006 at 11:44 - 44

I'd say the warrior is supposed to look like a cobra.

But in fact he looks like a mushroom with downs syndrome.

The other armors were OK, but I'm getting the feeling they've replaced lead graphics designer, and that the new guy isn't anywhere near as talented as the old guy. Just a feeling I get.

Hockster

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2005

07 Mar 2006 at 11:55 - 45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numa Pompilius

The other armors were OK, but I'm getting the feeling they've replaced lead graphics designer, and that the new guy isn't anywhere near as talented as the old guy. Just a feeling I get.

Oh please don't let that be true. Much of the previous armor designs left a lot to be desired. Why do so many armor have to have the hand towel hanging in front? It looks like an undone diaper.

Daena

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Dec 2005

07 Mar 2006 at 14:00 - 46

Wait.. is it just me.. or does that male Necro have a lot of female facial characteristics..

The armor looks good, but what's with that hair/face?!?

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Originally Posted by Hockster

That warrior is by far the worst thing I've ever seen. Ten steps back from even the garbage warriors are forced to use now. Someone needs to fire the clown designing the warrior armor sets.

Oh so true!

Hope the other new warrior armor sets are a lot better than this.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

07 Mar 2006 at 14:44 - 47

I thought the Warrior looked pretty cool... all look cool, in fact, although I can see the complaint about Ranger armor looking similar.

I wanted a total new look for the armor, and most of them: Warrior, Monk, Mesmer, Necro delivered.

Nice to see Ele has actually gotten skimpier (although I do like it, it's pretty similar to the old armor).

tommarrow

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Shyft Machine [MYTH]

E/

07 Mar 2006 at 15:12 - 48

The only armor that looks really different is the warrior. The others have a very close resemblance to what they have now. So much for that asian inspired look.

Rilder

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Feb 2006

Mystic Shadow Soldiers (MSS)

R/

07 Mar 2006 at 15:31 - 49

Ugg like i've said before UGLIEST ARMOR EVER, what i wouldn't do to have my char taken to prophecies and get him ran to droknars and get him better armor.. guess i'l have to suffer on that part.. my prophecies chars will stick with there prophecies armor... man I'd rather eat my own puke then get any of that armor from factions....

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

07 Mar 2006 at 15:40 - 50

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommarrow

The only armor that looks really different is the warrior. The others have a very close resemblance to what they have now. So much for that asian inspired look.

Oh come on. The Necro has a very unique look, with the Japanese style demon faces.

Monk looks different enough for me.

Mesmer looks nice, although I concede it's still a mesmer.

Ranger and Ele are the least changed, but the turtle shell bra is a nice touch!

I guess the challenge was to make Armor that was still recognizeable by class, but give it a slightly different look. Some are better at it than others...

I do find it ironic that the most unique looking armor (Warriors) is getting the most hate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rilder

Ugg like i've said before UGLIEST ARMOR EVER, what i wouldn't do to have my char taken to prophecies and get him ran to droknars and get him better armor.. guess i'l have to suffer on that part.. my prophecies chars will stick with there prophecies armor... man I'd rather eat my own puke then get any of that armor from factions....

I respectfully disagree.

Wortan

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2006

Eire

You Never Beat The Irish

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 16:09 - 51

Warrior looks nasty and not in a good way either. Weird helmet and weird face in the screenshot.

boxterduke

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

Walking the ruins of Ascalon

DVDF

Me/

07 Mar 2006 at 16:14 - 52

Glad that they showed mesmer (f), warrior (m) and necro (m)
My order of buying armor according to these pics will be like this
Mesmer
Necro
Warrior

Lex Talionis

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2005

in the real world away from virtual idiots

Wtf Is Guildwars [Duno]

07 Mar 2006 at 16:46 - 53

OMFG the warrior armor is the ugliest thing ever!

It makes fissure armor look better

beanerman_99

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2005

In the clouds

[Sage]

E/

07 Mar 2006 at 16:59 - 54

Heh, I kinda like the warrior. I was hoping for more of a Samurai type mask, you know the kind with the horn-like things swooping out of the top of the helmet and the face is grinning evily.

I don't care for the monks armor. Heck, I think all the monks armors look the same with no noticable differences.

Zehnchu

Popcorn Fetish

Join Date: Dec 2005

[GODS]

Mo/Me

07 Mar 2006 at 17:19 - 55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex Talionis

OMFG the warrior armor is the ugliest thing ever!

It makes fissure armor look better

I like the over all look of the warrior, it’s just the helmet. Is it me or does it he look like a pissed off mushroom. The weapons look good to but the on the Dragon Fangs 7-17 Damage, it’s like taking a butter knife to go chop wood.

dargon

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: May 2005

The Seraphim Knights [TSK]

R/

07 Mar 2006 at 18:58 - 56

You guys should probably wait till it's actually released before you spout the 'it doesn't have asian influence' crap as magazine articles say 6 or 7 new armors for each class, you've only seen 1 or 2 so far.

MSecorsky

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2005

So Cal

The Sinister Vanguard

Me/

07 Mar 2006 at 19:14 - 57

I might get that for my warrior just because noone likes it. Could be an edge in combat... kill em while they're badmouthing your armor...

St0rM

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

England

Elite Casters Guild

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 19:14 - 58

March 6, 2006 - Among the many new features that the Factions stand alone addition will bring to the Guild Wars franchise are two completely new character types: the Assassin and Ritualist. Both of these characters should provide new ways for old players to experience the game and more choice for those that have never stepped into ArenaNet's fantasy universe.

This morning, ArenaNet has provided us with our first look at these two new classes along with a look at some of the new armor and style that players will see in armor for the older classes like the Warrior and Mesmer. As you can see, much of what's new in Factions is heavily inspired by Asian culture and art.

So take a look through, check out the characters and glean what you can from the backgrounds and expect to see more about Guild Wars Factions hit the site later this week!

Looks pretty neat can't wait till we get to see what new pets we get.

Y.T.

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

Mo/

07 Mar 2006 at 20:01 - 59

mesmer and ele armors are really nice
i like necro armor - i guess femaler version of new necro armor looks just as good

but preorder items are CRAP - total crap - i dont want to discuss assasin daggers 'cos i dunno whats max dam for assasin weapons, but look at this staff - where's suffix? after all korean coke items and japanese preorder items with great stats they're giving us completely useless weapon - fyi 10/10 recharge/fastcast stat can be found on huge amount on staves now - both green and gold - u just have to check ventari sell - but wheres +30hp/+20%enchants or +1att/20% or any new suffixes?

i was thinking about getting preorder for unique preorder items but i'm not sure i need this junk... mid-game chest drops are better than this staff... and all retailers'll have same preorder items so i cant get anything else (compare to at least 6 coke items and japan preorder items)....

Glasswalker

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Northwest Ascalon

Freedom

N/R

07 Mar 2006 at 20:31 - 60

If you look back at Chinese mythology, some of the great warriors wore armor reminiscent of a demon's appearance in order to strike fear in their enemies, so it doesn't seem odd that some of you would say it looks like an alien. Frankly, I like it. But I've always been the time to say form follows function. What does it do for my warrior? Only then will I say whether I will wear it or not.

As far as the daggers go, remember that these aren't green, they can be modified. What W/R wouldn't want a Zealous Axe that lengthened poison duration? +15% when enchanted? Add a +20% Enchantment mod. Hey, Dagger Mastery +1 on 20% of skill usage -- That's just plain bonus. I will be getting these daggers for my eventual Assassin. I remain open to the possibility that I will find a better gold dagger at some point, but I'm not counting on it.

Oh, and one other thing. 7-17 IS max damage on daggers.

Starsky-sama

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Land of the Z Chest \o/

[NOT]-Nomads of Turmoil.

W/

07 Mar 2006 at 20:47 - 61

I actually like the helmet, but not the rest for that warr set.

I think some ppl would agree to comment, that the warrior helmet does not really fit in with the rest of the armor set. kinda like the use of armorer helms w/ +1 to attribute. (hope they have a different design for those this time around).

It is like the warr fow set. a lot of ppl just get the helm bcuz they like the normal droks or 15k sets enough but want a +1 attribute helm w/ a nicer graphic.

If anyone remembers the other warr armor from guildwars.com front page, w/ the "batman-like" helmet (me thinks, that one is better and the whole set is more "sync'd" or fits better together). Im guessing that's more a "kurzick" style and this one is the "luxon" style (from the latest ign interview). I just hope there's more to choose from than just "2" different armor styles for each professions just bcuz there's only "2" factions.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

07 Mar 2006 at 21:14 - 62

BTW, for those with the CGW article (Feb issue with Assassin on cover), it has the Female Warrior version of that same Armor.

I gotta say, like most things, the Female Version looks better.

Kool Pajamas

Forge Runner

Join Date: Aug 2005

Maryland

Mage Elites [MAGE]

07 Mar 2006 at 21:24 - 63

Wow. People get so worked up over clothing.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

07 Mar 2006 at 21:43 - 64

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kool Pajamas

Wow. People get so worked up over clothing.

Ironic, isn't it Kool Pajamas?

Let's face it, we are visual beings. One of the big attractions of Factions will be new armor, weapons and skins.

I mean, honestly, when a game basically boils down to throwing numbers around, there has to be something to keep it fun to watch, right?

TheMosesPHD

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Feb 2006

Oregon

Mo Mo Patty Blinks [MoMo]

R/

07 Mar 2006 at 21:52 - 65

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y.T.

mesmer and ele armors are really nice
i like necro armor - i guess femaler version of new necro armor looks just as good

but preorder items are CRAP - total crap - i dont want to discuss assasin daggers 'cos i dunno whats max dam for assasin weapons, but look at this staff - where's suffix? after all korean coke items and japanese preorder items with great stats they're giving us completely useless weapon - fyi 10/10 recharge/fastcast stat can be found on huge amount on staves now - both green and gold - u just have to check ventari sell - but wheres +30hp/+20%enchants or +1att/20% or any new suffixes?

i was thinking about getting preorder for unique preorder items but i'm not sure i need this junk... mid-game chest drops are better than this staff... and all retailers'll have same preorder items so i cant get anything else (compare to at least 6 coke items and japan preorder items)....

First of all the dagger is max. It's poisonous which seems nice, and it's + dmg while enchanted. While enchanted stuff isn't always that great, but the assasin has a lot of personal enchant skills so it's nice. I've heard that these items can be modded, meaning you've got this good communing staff with a perfect insightful mod and then the second mod is up to you. Some guy already said anyway, these items are to help give you a slight boost in early PvE, and to just tote around like you're teh sauce. It's not like they're there to dominate all throughout the entire span of the game. And of course it's understandable that they're gonna give asia better pre-order items. They've just released it over there so they're trying to do w/e they can to make it appealing since they're starting their campaign from scratch. America has already got a strong foundation so we don't get the bestzor itemz. w/e. If you care that much then just don't get the pre-order. But don't whine because GW doesn't spoon-feed you super-dee-duper items. Even so, I think these items are pretty great. I'm a big fan of the 10/10 all spells items.

Splatter Mcnasty

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Utah

W/Mo

07 Mar 2006 at 22:31 - 66

what I want to know is this: will the Assassin and Ritualist be able to get different armor versions from the crafters in chapter 1? I plan to merge my chapter 2 account so that all my characters can access everything, and that is the top-of-mind question I have right now.

Bit Player

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2005

R/N

07 Mar 2006 at 23:06 - 67

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcutioner

That warrior has a mushroom on his head!

...Freud would go crazy over that helm...