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Johnny_Chang · Feb 12, 2008, 06:27 AM // 06:27

I never understood casters with shields. If defense is the benefit over sacrificing energy and HSR and HCT, then you're not a particularly good caster to begin with.

And there is just no justification whatsoever for a monk with a shield.

maraxusofk · Feb 12, 2008, 06:43 AM // 06:43

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Originally Posted by Snow Bunny

And what have you done that's noteworthy at all, if you're gonna say Champ 4 is overrated?

win

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny_Chang

I never understood casters with shields. If defense is the benefit over sacrificing energy and HSR and HCT, then you're not a particularly good caster to begin with.

And there is just no justification whatsoever for a monk with a shield.

its mostly for pvp reasons. in pvp, most spikes are on soft targets (ppl who dont start with 80 armor or have cracked armor) b/c they take more dmg from a spike or they serve an important supporting role. even if someoen doesnt hit the req for a shield, they still gain 8 armor + w/e inherent mods the shield has. thus it allows them to take less dmg. relatively not sucking pvp teams have casters with both shields and offhands in order to switch back in forth for energy management, armor bonus, and casting bonus. basically shields let u not die as easily, so monks having shields is a good thing.

FengShuiDove · Feb 12, 2008, 08:07 AM // 08:07

This is stupid. Most of you here are throwing the baby out with the bathwater, and a few people are defending what they genuinely like.

"omg33 i teh haits fow armer" being tossed around is ridiculous. Do I understand that there are turds out there just buying it and dying it black to look cool? Yes. But on a few professions FoW armor looks great, and some people don't give a rip if you think they're awesome, they're gonna buy the armor they like.

Titles are the same way. Are there people that are just going to hammer out as many titles as possible to look cool? Absolutely. Are there people that actually want to display what they personally consider an in-game accomplishment? YES.

Criticizing what people like based on what you think is the epitome of thinking that YOU'RE 1337. "My opinion is true, and by extension all FoW armor and titles are teh gay." Get over yourself. I think Guild Wars is a wholly better balanced game than most as far as economy - statistically and skillfully, someone with barely enough cash to buy max armor and max weapons can hang with anyone. Whatever it takes to mark your accomplishments is what makes it role-playing. You are what you make yourself.

|pyro| · Feb 12, 2008, 01:02 PM // 13:02

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Chang

I never understood casters with shields. If defense is the benefit over sacrificing energy and HSR and HCT, then you're not a particularly good caster to begin with.

And there is just no justification whatsoever for a monk with a shield.

My mesmer has efficient energy management so 45/50 energy is enough for my dominations build so I bring a sword and a shield, because they look good! With wast cast and Assassin's promise there is no need for HSR&HCT, but if I play Illusion I bring an offhand.

The most ugly combination to me is non mesmer Obsidian armor + Chaos gloves + ninja mask/blindfold.

Edit: see it it for yourself, it suits me

. The sword dropped for me, and the shield dropped for my friend and he gave it to me.

Team Ramrod · Feb 12, 2008, 01:37 PM // 13:37

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Chang

I never understood casters with shields. If defense is the benefit over sacrificing energy and HSR and HCT, then you're not a particularly good caster to begin with.

And there is just no justification whatsoever for a monk with a shield.

You obviously don't know what your talking about.

Tatile · Feb 12, 2008, 01:46 PM // 13:46

Overrated Amour:
(Female) Monk FoW, Elite Kurzick just looks so much better.

John Panda · Feb 12, 2008, 01:54 PM // 13:54

Titles are overrated imo.

Tyla · Feb 12, 2008, 01:59 PM // 13:59

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Originally Posted by Gift3d

Monks with shields just scream "noob".

You're clueless.

For me:

Armour - FoW.
Title - Norn.
Skin - Amethyst Aegis!
Accomplishment - None.

Res Ipsi · Feb 12, 2008, 02:59 PM // 14:59

A number of posters may think Obsidian is fugly compared to the newer options, but at one time, it was the nicest armor available. To many of us, it still is. Over-rated? Only to those who EBay'd for it.

jack in the mask · Feb 12, 2008, 03:05 PM // 15:05

I think that the male necro UW and both the Primeval monk armors are the worst things ingame.
I mean seriously wtf is with those? its just nasty

Clarissa F · Feb 12, 2008, 03:52 PM // 15:52

to those who talk about the FOW being the only option for covering up your ele...

There's always the Krytan jogging suit. All white, it looks nice with blue or orange, especially on Canthan eles.

romeus petrus · Feb 12, 2008, 03:54 PM // 15:54

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Originally Posted by maraxusofk

i still lol @ ppl wearing ss / lb titles.

I guess with the exception of doing quests in DOA where having ur LB titles is actually useful.

Malice Black · Feb 12, 2008, 04:17 PM // 16:17

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Originally Posted by Bryant Again

Titles aren't?

I've already posted all titles are over rated I believe

I'll get titles like Vanq/protector, but not for the title itself, but just for the fun of killing everything.

iridescentfyre · Feb 14, 2008, 04:22 AM // 04:22

Most overrated skins... my god, the Dragon Gauntlets and the Saurian Scythe have got to take this one.

I don't mind some of the EotN gauntlets, but its an absolute must that they go with the armor set. For example, monks with Chaos gauntlets and sleeveless armor = good. Warriors with Chaos gauntlets and FoW armor = fail.

So many people in this game need to learn a sense of stylistic subtlety. Whatever, I guess its mostly a matter of opinion.

politicsxxox · Feb 14, 2008, 04:24 AM // 04:24

Title - Lightbringer
Skin - Eternal Blade
Armor - Warrior Obsidian Armor , Monk FoW

Slaine · Feb 14, 2008, 05:10 AM // 05:10

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Originally Posted by Malice Black

I've already posted all titles are over rated I believe

I'll get titles like Vanq/protector, but not for the title itself, but just for the fun of killing everything.

agree 100% with this.

R.Shayne · Feb 14, 2008, 05:15 AM // 05:15

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Originally Posted by |pyro|

My mesmer has efficient energy management so 45/50 energy is enough for my dominations build so I bring a sword and a shield, because they look good! With wast cast and Assassin's promise there is no need for HSR&HCT, but if I play Illusion I bring an offhand.

The most ugly combination to me is non mesmer Obsidian armor + Chaos gloves + ninja mask/blindfold.

Edit: see it it for yourself, it suits me

. The sword dropped for me, and the shield dropped for my friend and he gave it to me.

I like the shield and armor combo, but the sword just doesn't go with it. Get one that can be dyed. It would be awasome if you could dye an eternal the same color as the shield.

Nice pics.

Mickey · Feb 14, 2008, 05:20 AM // 05:20

To be honest, I really like the Monk FoW/Bandana/Chaos Glove combo. It's not bad looking, and if you like it, and can afford it, totally do it.

Most overrated skin: Crystalline Sword (Butt Ugly Sword imo, but hey, one man's junk is another man's sword)
Most overrated title: Legendary Survivor (it's just too easy to get, they should make it 13,375,000 exp tbh)
Most overrated armor: Elementalist Obsidian (Never really been a fan, not really to my liking)
Most overrated Accomplishment: PvE (yeah)

creelie · Feb 14, 2008, 05:41 AM // 05:41

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Originally Posted by Jiub

i especially think there is a lack of cool looking warrior armours. they're all huge, chunky and unrealistic

Male warriors are huge and chunky, dude.

Skin: Tormented weapons - expensive, purple, and can't even be put in the HoM.

Title: Lightbringer - unimpressive and useless, unless you have a boner for farming in the Realm of Torment. This is coming from someone who maxed it. At least Sunspear yields some useful skills.

Armor: black monk FoW with chaos gloves. A hole in my monitor, flanked by white stripes? It must be someone with something to prove! Most other armor pieces can look good in certain situations, and at least express a modicum of personality.

Accomplishment: Hell, I don't know. Don't you achieve accomplishments for yourself? Most of the things I wanted to do turned out to be a good time. I haven't done anything yet in GW that made me say, "You know, that was nowhere near as great as people said it was. I feel like I wasted my time."

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Chang

I never understood casters with shields. If defense is the benefit over sacrificing energy and HSR and HCT, then you're not a particularly good caster to begin with.

And there is just no justification whatsoever for a monk with a shield.

You DON'T know what you're talking about. Good casters don't need extra energy, and HSR/HCT can't be depended on. Taking reliably less damage when a foe makes a beeline for your squishy self? That's worth giving up one thing you don't need and 2 things you can't depend on.

ShadowsRequiem · Feb 14, 2008, 05:52 AM // 05:52

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Chang

I never understood casters with shields. If defense is the benefit over sacrificing energy and HSR and HCT, then you're not a particularly good caster to begin with.

And there is just no justification whatsoever for a monk with a shield.

Dumbest post yet.

Survivor Used to be a good title for all of us who got it b4 gwen and w/o FFF bs