Types of Shields - Does It Matter?

tekmunki

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jul 2005

11 Jul 2005 at 12:06 - 1
I have a gold Armor 16 8Tact Tall Shield w/ a +28HP Mod (all the time)
I also have a Armor 16 8str magmas shield... I also have various other armor 16 shields with various mods, rec dmg -2, etc etc...

My question is, do shield 'types' matter... IE, does a Tall shield work less effectively than say, an eternal shield? If so, in which scenarios are the different shields most effective.

Thanks

arnansnow

arnansnow

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

DOOM

E/N

11 Jul 2005 at 12:07 - 2
I don't believe that there is a difference between shields, besides the fact that some look cooler than others.

Aniewiel

Aniewiel

Smite Mistress

Join Date: Jun 2005

The Land of AZ, USA

Rt/E

11 Jul 2005 at 12:30 - 3
From what I understand, it's cosmetic and simply up to the player to discover what looks best from his/her perspective.

Tetris L

Tetris L

Jungle Guide

Join Date: May 2005

Germany

Servants of Fortuna

11 Jul 2005 at 13:51 - 4
Quote:
Originally Posted by arnansnow
I don't believe that there is a difference between shields, besides the fact that some look cooler than others.
My Shield of the Wing pwnz y00r carppy shield!!!!11

tekmunki

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jul 2005

11 Jul 2005 at 14:22 - 5
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aniewiel
From what I understand, it's cosmetic and simply up to the player to discover what looks best from his/her perspective.
If this is the case, then i am very confused why many shields look alike, ie, the 'shell' shields, the shield of the wing looks exactly like an aegis shield, etc...

I'm shocked at the lack of concern or documentation concerning this topic.

Darksci

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

London

Lords Of The Immortal [Loti]

R/W

11 Jul 2005 at 14:45 - 6
Maybe there isn't many graphics?
Anet adds new graphics in updates every so while.

I don't believe there be any difference in shields apart from looks.

kleps

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2005

W/Mo

11 Jul 2005 at 16:44 - 7
the different types of shields also have different requirements, so be sure to check your skill set allocation to strength or tactics. a lvl 9 tac req shield is no good if you have no points in tactics, and 9 in str.