Curse

EAT U ALIVE · Sep 23, 2005, 02:35 PM // 14:35

I have been hearing currently that ANET is saying that they might change the request for the shards/ecto to craft your armor at the forgemaster.. everyone knows that 45 ecto and 45 shards is way to much for just the chest piece lol. In a way Fow armor is kinda dumb and i can't believe anet wouldn't fix this problem.. I meen it doesn't even have better stats? If you couldn't lower the requirments can ANET atleast make the armor better than any other?

Mr. Matt · Sep 23, 2005, 02:38 PM // 14:38

The fact that they don't even have better stats demonstrates two things:

1. You don't need it.
2. It is prestige armour and therefore supposed to be ridiculously expensive. Why would you show off armour that didn't cost a lot of money?

Sure, casual gamers probably won't get it. I am a casual gamer, and I can tell you now that I won't ever have that armour. But I don't care so much, because I know it's a prestige item. Just like I'll never get an AV-21 in SWG or whatever. Ridiculously priced items that don't really do anything special, they just show people that you're rolling around in cash.

FrogDevourer · Sep 23, 2005, 02:38 PM // 14:38

Moved to suggestion forum.

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Shinsei · Sep 23, 2005, 02:38 PM // 14:38

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Originally Posted by EAT U ALIVE

I meen it doesn't even have better stats? If you couldn't lower the requirments can ANET atleast make the armor better than any other?

Ever heard of something called PvP?

-malachi- · Sep 23, 2005, 02:43 PM // 14:43

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Better stats on overpriced vanity items would completely ruin the idea that this game is/was (depending on your opinion, UAS, etc. please don't go there!) based on skill and not time spent playing it. If you like the looks, buy it, farm for it, as for me, I spend my farming days in a game where I can use the money

Loviatar · Sep 23, 2005, 02:56 PM // 14:56

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Originally Posted by EAT U ALIVE

I I meen it doesn't even have better stats? If you couldn't lower the requirments can ANET atleast make the armor better than any other?

sit down grasshopper and i will explain.

when every point of damage or defense counts even slightly more protection is an advantage.

better stats means it is NECESSARY to have not OPTIONAL in pvp.

and most people dont have the time to get that vanity item

Thanas · Sep 23, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00

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For exactly the same reasons stated already. FoW armour is a prestige item.

Mavrik · Sep 23, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58

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as a casual player, I would love to have a set of this armor and don't see why it should only be available to the special snots who spend a few hours farming and get all the supplies they need.

And while we're at it Anet, drop the price it costs to craft each piece to.

The New Guy · Sep 23, 2005, 05:10 PM // 17:10

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Originally Posted by Mr. Matt

The fact that they don't even have better stats demonstrates two things:

1. You don't need it.
2. It is prestige armour and therefore supposed to be ridiculously expensive. Why would you show off armour that didn't cost a lot of money?

Sure, casual gamers probably won't get it. I am a casual gamer, and I can tell you now that I won't ever have that armour. But I don't care so much, because I know it's a prestige item. Just like I'll never get an AV-21 in SWG or whatever. Ridiculously priced items that don't really do anything special, they just show people that you're rolling around in cash.

This guy said it all!

fergburger · Sep 23, 2005, 05:22 PM // 17:22

I don't think it's needed to lower amount of materials needed for Fissure armor, I DO think however - that ecto prices do need to drop somewhat, maybe closer to shard prices. Casual players still won't be able to go out and buy it right away, but does somewhat help give other players with lives a better chance.

Loviatar · Sep 23, 2005, 05:31 PM // 17:31

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Originally Posted by fergburger

I don't think it's needed to lower amount of materials needed for Fissure armor, I DO think however - that ecto prices do need to drop somewhat, maybe closer to shard prices. Casual players still won't be able to go out and buy it right away, but does somewhat help give other players with lives a better chance.

that is a contradiction as people with lives wont worry how long it takes (or even if) they get the top show off my wealth rolls royce armor.

as for not getting to buy it right away i think you are getting the main idea

this stuff isnt for everybody.

will i ever have it? maybe by chapter 3 but then it will be the cheap stuff compared to the ruby / saphire flame armor

fergburger · Sep 23, 2005, 05:35 PM // 17:35

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

that is a contradiction as people with lives wont worry how long it takes (or even if) they get the top show off my wealth rolls royce armor.

as for not getting to buy it right away i think you are getting the main idea

this stuff isnt for everybody.

will i ever have it? maybe by chapter 3 but then it will be the cheap stuff compared to the ruby / saphire flame armor

OK, I see what you're saying - so Anet is giving an extra gift to people who have lots of hours/time to do what it takes to get this armor, which is understandable as a company should reward it's fanatics I guess.

How about giving us more casual players an armor set that is strictly for us - with like maybe patches or a quilt-y shabby look to it, showing how we'll never (or at least for a longass time) afford Fissure.

Maybe put a 500 hours or less req on getting it - seeing how in Grotto last night, people were spouting off how long they've played, and one guy had over 2500 hours since starting.

Mr T Bone · Sep 23, 2005, 05:40 PM // 17:40

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Originally Posted by fergburger

OK, I see what you're saying - so Anet is giving an extra gift to people who have lots of hours/time to do what it takes to get this armor, which is understandable as a company should reward it's fanatics I guess.

How about giving us more casual players an armor set that is strictly for us - with like maybe patches or a quilt-y shabby look to it, showing how we'll never (or at least for a longass time) afford Fissure.

Maybe put a 500 hours or less req on getting it - seeing how in Grotto last night, people were spouting off how long they've played, and one guy had over 2500 hours since starting.

That armour is called Droknars armour

Loviatar · Sep 23, 2005, 05:41 PM // 17:41

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Originally Posted by fergburger

OK, I see what you're saying - so Anet is giving an extra gift to people who have lots of hours/time to do what it takes to get this armor. How about giving us more casual players an armor set that6 is strictly for us - with like maybe patches or a quilt-y shabby look to it, showing how we'll never (or at least for a longass time) afford Fissure.

i put in a suggestion along those lines.

sort of shabby gentry or well worn but still trying to put on a decent show (as long as the stats match)

i would wear it and mix and match the dye colors to get as shabby a look as possible (cant he afford dye remover and do it right?)

it would be fun to win a most creatively shabby contest and hope some of next chapters appearance content will allow just that

schutz · Sep 23, 2005, 05:42 PM // 17:42

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This has to be done, ive put about 700 hours into this game over 4 months i have a few 15k sets and nice weapons but i would like fow armor, and just because i really didnt see the point in go solo fow or do any of the other lame things like half the people with fow armor did, i cant get it ive seen people with fow armor who have only been playing for a month, whereas me and many people i know have had it for 4 months and are no way near getting it, its bs

fergburger · Sep 23, 2005, 05:42 PM // 17:42

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Originally Posted by Mr T Bone

That armour is called Droknars armour

No...something that looks crappier and cheaper than droks, yet same stats. Just to put an exclamation on how casual of a player one may be. Something STRICTLY for the common player if you didn't catch that a minute ago.

fergburger · Sep 23, 2005, 05:44 PM // 17:44

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Originally Posted by schutz

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This has to be done, ive put about 700 hours into this game over 4 months i have a few 15k sets and nice weapons but i would like fow armor, and just because i really didnt see the point in go solo fow or do any of the other lame things like half the people with fow armor did, i cant get it ive seen people with fow armor who have only been playing for a month, whereas me and many people i know have had it for 4 months and are no way near getting it, its bs

It is called Ebay. Some people don't mind cheating.

Alone) · Sep 23, 2005, 05:50 PM // 17:50

"Hey wow I just spent so much money and time getting ectos and shards getting this FoW Armor. Took me months."

"Hey, I just started playing a few weeks ago, think my FoW armor looks good?"

"omg I can't believe he has the updated FoW armor i'm too poor to afford that sh*t"
"haha you noobs can't even afford this stuff?"

etc.

Arton · Sep 23, 2005, 05:59 PM // 17:59

I have a 32" tube TV. I think manufacturers should drop the price of their flat panel HDTV's from $3,000+ because I just don't want to work harder to get one. Lets see I have a TV so the flat panel HDTV is not necessary. Any similarities? Do you think the manufacturers would listen?

I don't have FoW armor and don't need it.

stdnox · Sep 23, 2005, 09:11 PM // 21:11

don't forget we did have a reset on prices where in the spane of say what an hour some ppls got rich very fast when ecto's where 330gold or so