Curse

Sir Decoy · Mar 01, 2006, 04:10 AM // 04:10

Ok... This is kinda getting to me. I just payed like 1.5 million gold for FoW armor and I will be pretty dissappointed if they come out with better newer more expensive armor than FoW. Anyone hear any word on this?

* Crosses fingers * (Hopes for no new FoW armor!!!)

BannyD · Mar 01, 2006, 04:37 AM // 04:37

im quite possitive they will implement an area that is equivalent to FoW in factions...if they dont, how will anyone with -just- factions get access to the rarer armor sets? besides when they do...its not going to be a "new FoW" is going to be a "X" where X is a completely new, totally unique area/armor smith

Sir Decoy · Mar 01, 2006, 04:40 AM // 04:40

I just hope that the designers of Factions take into consideration that people who bought this armor would feel pretty crappy after they found out there is newer better more expensive armor out.

vinegrower · Mar 01, 2006, 06:15 AM // 06:15

There cannot be "better" armor in the sense that it would have better stats. They may have a different apperance, but performance wise, they will be the same.

If they introduced armor that was better stat-wise, that would give an unfair advantage to people that own Factions over those that do not.

sixdartbart · Mar 01, 2006, 06:28 AM // 06:28

They have said there will be new armor for all classes for some time now I doubt it will all be generic.

striderkaaru · Mar 01, 2006, 03:21 PM // 15:21

if you payed 1.5 mil for armor that you will potentially be disappointed in, then you made a bad decision and bought the armor for the wrong reasons. deal with it.

Fates · Mar 01, 2006, 03:47 PM // 15:47

It's pretty well known that each class will get 6 new sets of armor. It would be a pretty good bet that at least one of those will be a very high end as people with only factions wont be able to get to FoW.

4runner · Mar 01, 2006, 07:49 PM // 19:49

EternalTempest · Mar 01, 2006, 08:03 PM // 20:03

I think there will be "high" end hard to get gold sink armor like FOW but it won't be the C1 Fow armor.

Veneficus · Mar 01, 2006, 08:06 PM // 20:06

Well seen as factions is asian based, id say the new goldsink armour will be asian related like all the other armour, so decide whether you want your mesmer to look like someone of a Super Noodle advert.. or whether you want the stylish chapter 1 armo(u)r... (This is just an example)

The same goes for whatever chapter 3 is themed on, the armour will look like it. Theres no 'dissapoinment' imo.

sun is in us · Mar 01, 2006, 10:23 PM // 22:23

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Originally Posted by Sir Decoy

I just hope that the designers of Factions take into consideration that people who bought this armor would feel pretty crappy after they found out there is newer better more expensive armor out.

That's life, that's what people say.
You're riding' high in April,
Shot down in May.
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top in June.

Sometimes it seems unfair that they just made that new Ferrarri after you bought yours....

Andy_M · Mar 01, 2006, 11:10 PM // 23:10

I am assuming that there will be a Canthan equivalent of the FoW armour. I'm just hoping that it's worth it look-wise because in my opinion the majority of the FoW armour looks terrible (come to think of it you could apply that to most of the armour in the game)...

Lexar · Mar 02, 2006, 12:47 AM // 00:47

As with all armor, you don't actually have to get the whole set. Just get the parts you like. For example, I like the warrior FoW gauntlets and pants, so I got those, but I don't like the rest (torso piece makes you look fatter than stefan or little thom), so I'll wait for factions armor or something.

drowningfish999 · Mar 02, 2006, 04:03 AM // 04:03

And just because the armor is new, doesn't mean is better, since Arena.Net shouldn't change AL, since it would upset the balance, the new rare armor won't be better, it'll just be different looking.

master_ranger_matt · Mar 02, 2006, 04:49 AM // 04:49

Samurai Armor FTW!! That would be a good new armor for arriors, and make it FoW otherwise the demand would be too high.

EternalTempest · Mar 03, 2006, 12:38 AM // 00:38

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Originally Posted by drowningfish999

And just because the armor is new, doesn't mean is better, since Arena.Net shouldn't change AL, since it would upset the balance, the new rare armor won't be better, it'll just be different looking.

I can see them doing same stat armor with different skins and new armor. There is a lot of room and Anet does want to upset the balance of there game to keep it fresh.

I could see the Adept Set for ele that was removed at game launch come back (+5 vs all elements) instead of +10 Specific element, or +10 vs Light Damage, etc. or even an +5 vs Physcial.

They have equated this game to Magic the Gathering, same with the new skills, putting more armor options of different types is something I would bet on. Now a Fire +20 protection armor set is something I don't think we will see. This is just an example.

I take "new armor" line to be different but you could be right that the skins have changed.

Himura the Warrior · Mar 03, 2006, 01:46 AM // 01:46

I don't see why u spent so much money to buy an outfit that makes you look like a pinecone. In my opinion, we should get karate suits...u heard me...karate suits.

lyra_song · Mar 03, 2006, 03:11 AM // 03:11

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Originally Posted by EternalTempest

I can see them doing same stat armor with different skins and new armor. There is a lot of room and Anet does want to upset the balance of there game to keep it fresh.

I could see the Adept Set for ele that was removed at game launch come back (+5 vs all elements) instead of +10 Specific element, or +10 vs Light Damage, etc. or even an +5 vs Physcial.

They have equated this game to Magic the Gathering, same with the new skills, putting more armor options of different types is something I would bet on. Now a Fire +20 protection armor set is something I don't think we will see. This is just an example.

I take "new armor" line to be different but you could be right that the skins have changed.

The ranger armors still have missing spots (No +vs Earth dmg)

It would be interesting to see other variations of armor. Like Monk armor thats +def vs Piercing or something.

Fates · Mar 03, 2006, 03:18 AM // 03:18

Here's what Gail had to say early today on the subject of armor in Factions.

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There will be specialized armors in Cantha, yes. I do not yet know pricing. I know some will be of the "want to have it" and none will be of the "need to have it" types.

Later on she says

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As I learned from James Phinney, there -should be- some use for jewels.

Just looked it up as I didn't know, James is the "lead designer." Take it for what you will.

Mordakai · Mar 03, 2006, 04:10 AM // 04:10

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Originally Posted by Fates Monk

Here's what Gail had to say early today on the subject of armor in Factions.

Later on she says "As I learned from James Phinney, there -should be- some use for jewels. "

Just looked it up as I didn't know, James is the "lead designer." Take it for what you will.

Huh. Any idea what this could mean? Is Anet adding jewel sockets for armor?

I haven't heard anything like this...