The future of Armour

Djinn Effer

Djinn Effer

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jun 2005

ex-nO, ex-MS, ex-YAY, ex-EnS

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Halev
Djinn, you keep bringing up the armours that show the maximum amount of skin possible for the armour remain decent. I think that what Turbo is trying to get at is that your armour concepts are good, but a bit too revealing. And as a girl, I don't particularly like the sexual connotations that you put onto your armours. I understand that these are only concepts, so please don't kill me. ^_^; I'm a girl as well, at that.. Our sex is entirely irrelevent here, especially for armor designs. If anything my designs are no more revealing than current armors in game, so if those offend you/other people(s) as well, then I don't really see that as my problem. (As I shouldn't - cause it isn't.)

Jumping Is Uselss

Jumping Is Uselss

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2005

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Lawnmower those armors are from other game and TV show characters. I dont think they will ever make it into GW.

Mars Dragonblade

Mars Dragonblade

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: May 2006

Awesometon.

Ministry of Fate [MoF]

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A brain fart I just had (it's 1:30am lol): I think a cool theme to try out would be Aeon armour. My inspiration came from Final Fantasy 10 after I thought about the Aeons and how their looks could be converted into very nice styles of armour, in particular Bahamut, because of the details and style of him. If anything, the concept name sounds good. Could someone maybe try this out and post some results? It's interesting idea I think.
Good work everyone by the way, some AMAZING works in here, keep up the great work!

Martian

Martian

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

The Arse-end of no-where

Grey Mortals

Me/E

It always surprises me how many girls are getting into games nowadays. It's fantastic! now maybe i can get away with playing with dolls.....

uh oh too far. O.o

Turbo Wombat

Turbo Wombat

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

Centeral Texas

Heros of Titans Realm

Me/

Quote:
Originally Posted by Djinn Effer
I'm a girl as well, at that.. Our sex is entirely irrelevent here, especially for armor designs. If anything my designs are no more revealing than current armors in game, so if those offend you/other people(s) as well, then I don't really see that as my problem. (As I shouldn't - cause it isn't.) Ok, I realize that everyone has been knocking your designs a bunch due to the skimpyness of some of the garments, but haven't really been giving you any suggestions on what might be more generally acceptable. Since few other people appear to be giving much advice on the matter, I'd like to make a few suggestions so please don't take offense.

In general, all the current revealing armor types (scar pattern, tatoo, 15k bonelace, 15k druids, 15k gladiators, etc.) seem to share at least three things in common. First, all these armor types seem to cover all the areas that a normal bikini would, for the most part. Second, none of these "critical" areas have any transparency. Third, all of these areas are covered by a garment guaranteed to stay in place (even 15k druids armor has a diaper-like thing under the loincloth).

Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to go over some more specific suggestions relating to your two most talked about submissions:



Just two adjustments to the leggings would most likely make this more acceptable to the general public:
1 - Increase the width of the loincloth by about 3 or 4 times.
2 - Add some sort of solid-state garment under the loincloth so that it doesn't appear a light breeze could come by and allow the entire party to bask in all her glory.



This is the one that I think most people are concerned with. Again, just two alterations would most likely move this into higher favor:

1 - On the chest piece, expand the opaque nodes to cover at least the nipples (allready taken care of) and below on each breast.
2 - On the leggings, expand the center piece to cover the entire groin reigon and not just the "goodies".

I realize that what is acceptable is a highly subjective matter, but when creating concepts that may be exposed to the masses in a commercial product, it is best to err on the slightly more conservative side. Don't get me wrong, though, they are good concepts. With just a little revision, I wouldn't be supprised to come across these or something like them in Nightfall and future chapters.

Best of luck and keep up the good work.

actionjack

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E

I think I am sexy too.. uh.. I mean.. My stuff are sexy too.....

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Anyhow.. got bore.. start random doodling... which lead to this...

Was first think of cleaning it up, but decide to keep th sketch look...

bulletsmile

bulletsmile

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

I live in Konglevegen

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me try sketchy art style too, assassins should have something like this too, but guilwars has the more high-tech style of assassin armors, but still not high-tech weapons or skills^^ kaakaaboosh, shadow mist

luinks

luinks

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

Purple Ravens

Mo/E

when anet did not put this armor on factions

Jeff Highwind

Jeff Highwind

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2006

Grenth's Rejects [GR]

R/Mo

I can see a whole new line of Smiting spells just to match that skin.

Martian

Martian

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

The Arse-end of no-where

Grey Mortals

Me/E

Impressive how you matched it so accurately to the screeny :d
I think it would be great if the leggings were made of the same material as the bit at the waste, rather than that reddish leather.

actionjack

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by luinks
when anet did not put this armor on factions
Soon.. I hope.

Halev

Halev

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2005

UK

*revives thread* (woohoo)

I've got 2 more armours, one coloured, the other not.

^Can't colour this due to the lines. Don't ask about the lines... <_< >_> Anyways, posible armour for the assassin, or a new profession alltogether, hence why the lance is there. It's a cool sexyful lance. That you can poke people that you don't like with.


^Cute little paragon chibi with armour that has WINGS! Look, it's *soo* cute!

Also, I have a design for necro following AJ's "Cactus" theme, but it's still in my room somewhere. I inked it about an hour ago, and now it's dissappeared... I blame the gremlins.
/babble

EDIT: I'm also re-submitting this one, because I think it died. :O
http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/979...conceptya9.png

bulletsmile

bulletsmile

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2006

I live in Konglevegen

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well here I made a Dervish: enjoy



Halev you got your cute style, nice armor ideas^^

Killaya

Killaya

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

Ohio

Fabric of Existence [ohGr]

N/Mo

Finally finished this =] Worked on it for over 3 hours.



I call it Bonebender's Armor. It's for necromancers... obviously this is the female version ;D I may do the male version later if I'm not too lazy.

Red parts would be dyable.

actionjack

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E

I like the pencil work.. and the mountain in the back... bulletsmile
and great amor look too. (But should have more "Bling" hanging)

Good stuff Killaya.. that is alot of skulls

Halv is cute as always, just like her self.

gwen_on_a_plane

gwen_on_a_plane

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2006

Mo/Me

woaaaa lots of great artist on here.....

actionjack

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E

I had a more detail sketch in pencil before.. but was unable to scanne it..
Anyhow, here its a quick digital sketch of it...


Its for the Ritualist


And a chibi one too

psychochris20

psychochris20

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

Texas

Legends of Nightfall

A/Me

I'm sure that there are ton of these on here, Stargate type of things for armor. This is my idea for some new NightFall type armors, since that area is inspired by middle eastern and african cultures. Yup. I tried to have a solid egyptian type design while showing off as much skin as possible. Mission failed

Not as skimpy as i wanted but still a solid simple design. Maybe next time i'll make the bust bigger :P yeah I'll use a rit for a model next time. LOL! I imagine this armor would be most likely used by a mesmer. It's similair to the white mantle Savants I think that's what they are called. The elemental heat girls. I like Anubus, he's my favorite mythical god. I hope you all enjoy this,

FTW!



AJ, your Rit designs above remind me of hsen-ko from darkstalkers. where are her blades, retractible mallets, spiked balls, and panda bears LOL keep up the good work team!


Quote:
Originally Posted by Killaya
Finally finished this =] Worked on it for over 3 hours.



I call it Bonebender's Armor. It's for necromancers... obviously this is the female version ;D I may do the male version later if I'm not too lazy.

Red parts would be dyable. NEAT! it looks like a cross between Rit, Mes, and and skulls added just to keep it nerco. I like how she has that "I'm a big bad ass babe" look on her face as she brushes her hair.

BOOM! headshot!

Kitharin

Academy Page

Join Date: Sep 2006

N/R

I'm liking the idea of a sort of Viking theme.... maybe a bit Celtish to? I have a vage idea for a new Woad body-paint tatto/scar armour.... i'll have a crack at drawing it later...

Martian

Martian

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

The Arse-end of no-where

Grey Mortals

Me/E

I bet ya anythin, if there is a 4th chapter, it'll be celtic/nordic.
Thats pretty much all thats left O.o

Turbo Wombat

Turbo Wombat

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Nov 2005

Centeral Texas

Heros of Titans Realm

Me/

Could also do a South American Aztec/Inca themed chapter

Killaya

Killaya

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

Ohio

Fabric of Existence [ohGr]

N/Mo

Sketched some mesmer armor in class today

actionjack

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E

Quote:
Originally Posted by Killaya
Sketched some mesmer armor in class today

Look great.. sexy sketch!
and the Peacock theme fits so well with a mesmer...

Quid Pro Quo

Quid Pro Quo

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jul 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Martian
I bet ya anythin, if there is a 4th chapter, it'll be celtic/nordic.
Thats pretty much all thats left O.o I'm willing to bet it will be an Aztec theme. Maybe a lost city of Atlantis like deal.

I'm also willing to bet that there own't be new proffesions in it.

actionjack

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E


Chibi Stoneface Set

Killaya

Killaya

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

Ohio

Fabric of Existence [ohGr]

N/Mo

Sketches of ritualist sets



Jessica Pariah

Jessica Pariah

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Jul 2006

Warrior's Isle

LF PvP/GvG Guild.

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/794...rarmor20rd.jpg

Makes me think about Marilyn Manson ^^

<3, Jessica Pariah
IGN; Ayumi Massacre

Martian

Martian

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

The Arse-end of no-where

Grey Mortals

Me/E

I Find that Most ritualist's armour looks pretty much the same, a bit of innovation like this would certainly be welcome.

psychochris20

psychochris20

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

Texas

Legends of Nightfall

A/Me

Ok, here's another Idea, how about chainsaws like in evil dead and pet upgrade, like a cyber chaingun!!! BOOM HEADSHOT!

i know it's silly, but still it would be pretty cool. And don't tell me "There's no technology like that in guild wars" Look at the murssat and the summit drawves, they use technology. I mean we can animate the DEAD! it's not so far fetched that we can't chop'em up with chainsaws and shot em up with chainguns! HA HA!
how about this: it's powered by magic!


LadyNilene

LadyNilene

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

Silver Millenium

E/Me

lol at the above picture...very interesting lol, was it inspired by the texas chain saw massacre???

also, i love the ritualist art above too...but the nipple rings were a bit much lol, love the female one though

Bokocasso

Bokocasso

Banned

Join Date: Jul 2005

R/A

psychochris20 that is awesome!

psychochris20

psychochris20

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2006

Texas

Legends of Nightfall

A/Me

Quote:
Originally Posted by LadyNilene
lol at the above picture...very interesting lol, was it inspired by the texas chain saw massacre???

also, i love the ritualist art above too...but the nipple rings were a bit much lol, love the female one though
No, Evil Dead/Army of Darkness

Texas Chainsaw massacre is full of dumb and been there done that-ishness

Martian

Martian

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Dec 2005

The Arse-end of no-where

Grey Mortals

Me/E

I just dont think the world is ready for your chaingun-cat, PsychoCris.

luinks

luinks

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

Purple Ravens

Mo/E

I don't know you but i'd feel safer monking with this

jabba the griffin

jabba the griffin

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2006

Nefarious Coterie [CULT]

Mo/Me

heres a rough sketch of a monk idea i had.

-=Yuki=-

-=Yuki=-

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Oct 2006

E/Mo

It began as a doodle on an empty sheet, I was bored and startet drawing just to pass time waiting for anything to happen. As I finished it, the pic just had to share the destiny of all my drawings: It got lost in the dark endless abyss of my chaotic room. But I somehow found it several weeks ago, realising it wasn't that bad at all and scanned it. Again it was forgotten, until today, when I tried coloring something digital not using MS Paint for the first time. So please, don't cut off my head. Criticism is welcome though.

Warrior Wild Cat Armor drawing

Warrior Wild Cat Armor undyed/yellow

Warrior Wild Cat Armor dyed purple

Warrior Wild Cat Armordyed red

luinks

luinks

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

Purple Ravens

Mo/E

pretty good sketch -=Yuki=-

actionjack

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E

LOve the wild cat, Yuki. Great styole and nice coloring.
(and the right shoulder pad does make her look like a french chick... )

hope to see more
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Here is one for Necro.. was trying to do a pencil sketch type of look..

Ulivious The Reaper

Ulivious The Reaper

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jan 2006

The Shadowed Assassins

W/Mo

Yuki, i like the coloring on that monk armour, came out great, if i had a scanner i'd post tatoos i drew for my necro when i was drawing her profile last night, also, to be honest that kind of looks like ele armour yuki, but thats just my opinion