Whats The Difference Between Elite And Average Armor? - Guild Wars Forums

Cowthief Dim · Apr 02, 2008, 08:29 AM // 08:29

WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELITE AND AVERAGE ARMOR? I don't get it! Why get Elite when all it does is have a different name

For example:
Why get Elite Platemail for like 75K when you can get Platemail for about 15K and save urself 60K!?

IM ANGRY...

Mr. Undisclosed · Apr 02, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31

/facepalm Because they look Different

Theres no stat changes, elite armor just looks cooler. No need for the excessive smilies, its really annoying.

garethporlest18 · Apr 02, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31

Calm down...it's just because elite has a different look. It's suppose to look more "elite" than the 1k armor. Hence the name. You don't need it, there's no stat difference so calm down man!

Kyrein · Apr 02, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31

elite is sexier

Cowthief Dim · Apr 02, 2008, 08:35 AM // 08:35

LOL im not actually that angry but ive never noticed the difference can someone send me a site with the difference if u find one?

Rothan Celt · Apr 02, 2008, 08:36 AM // 08:36

The only diffrence between Elite and normal armor is that elite is
1. sexier :P
2. Shows your not some worthless nub

(not that ppl who dnt have are)
3. You can display elite armor in hall of monuments i currentaly have 5 sets over 2 chars

I mean the whole point of getting elite armor is to make yourself look more elite :P
If your a cheapo then just stick with the 1k armor :P

Washi · Apr 02, 2008, 08:38 AM // 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowthief Dim

LOL im not actually that angry but ive never noticed the difference can someone send me a site with the difference if u find one?

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Armor_types

VitisVinifera · Apr 02, 2008, 08:38 AM // 08:38

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/

wiki is your friend, as it is for this forum (it saves the internet)

Nadasee · Apr 02, 2008, 08:39 AM // 08:39

The only difference is the look of it, more exclusive.

Here are the Armor sets if you wish to compare:
http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Armor_types
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armor

Cowthief Dim · Apr 02, 2008, 08:44 AM // 08:44

OK guys thx

happy now

Tosha · Apr 02, 2008, 08:45 AM // 08:45

Good, now we want to see a lot of happy smileys

And lolcats

Numa Pompilius · Apr 02, 2008, 09:04 AM // 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowthief Dim

WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELITE AND AVERAGE ARMOR?

Elite armors are, as a rule, spikier. Or at least more operatic.
If someone looks really ridiculous and with so many protruding spikes, feathers, fins, or weird sticks, that they obviously have to walk sideways through doors, they're wearing elite armor.

So it's a vanity thing. People buy them because they like to look like spiky Sonic the Hedgehogs.

From an in-game point of view, however, the only difference is that elite armors can be put on display in the players Hall of Monuments.

wu is me · Apr 02, 2008, 09:54 AM // 09:54

Yep, 1k temp looks cooler than 15k temp i think.

But generally.

15k is to 1k as burberry is to target.

Basically you just show off the label =P

Pleikki · Apr 02, 2008, 10:39 AM // 10:39

Elite armors just look cooler. see when you got much cash some day you notice you got nothing else to spent then nice skins ^^

Pesi · Apr 02, 2008, 10:41 AM // 10:41

its to prove that ur better than someone else.
Its all about the humen ego, we always wanna be the best one.
Remember that u dont play well just because u've got an fancy armor.

Dark Kal · Apr 02, 2008, 10:47 AM // 10:47

It's shinier!!!

Pandora's box · Apr 02, 2008, 10:52 AM // 10:52

Elite armor is sexier... That is, with the exception of (male) Monk armor I'm afraid. Only Primeval Armor (Nightfall) makes Monks looking a bit better (imo). Everything else looks like dull sacks, is hardly paintable (only small spots and lines) and seems to be designed to encourage Monks to stay back while casting their healing spells. I wish Monk clothing could look like Necromancer or Elementalist clothing, sigh.

upier · Apr 02, 2008, 10:55 AM // 10:55

You'll be walking down the street and this is what you'll hear:
Spectator A: Damn gurl, that cat is looking supa fly!
Spectator B: Word!
Spectator C faints.
Spectator D: OMG!1 I needs to haz your children!1! You so gud!
Spectator E faints.
Spectator F faints.
Spectator G faints.
Spectator H faints.
Spectator I: Holy shit!11! Do me! NOW!111

That doesn't happen if you wear the crappy 1k armour!

Tatile · Apr 02, 2008, 10:55 AM // 10:55

Elite Armour is a money sink, through-and-through. It's for people who want it or can afford it, just because it's no better than the 1k varient does not mean that it's useless.

It's all about opinion. There are some armours I detest for my own characters (15k Druid's, female) and some that I love (15k Kurzick, Monk, female).

Shayne Hawke · Apr 02, 2008, 11:19 AM // 11:19

It looks nicer, and even then it's only a matter of opinion.

Apr 02, 2008, 08:29 AM // 08:29	#1
Cowthief Dim Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2008 Guild: Guild Of The Chaosbringer [Wyrm] Profession: W/Mo	Whats The Difference Between Elite And Average Armor? WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ELITE AND AVERAGE ARMOR? I don't get it! Why get Elite when all it does is have a different name For example: Why get Elite Platemail for like 75K when you can get Platemail for about 15K and save urself 60K!? IM ANGRY...

Apr 02, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31	#2
Mr. Undisclosed I phail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phailville Profession: D/	/facepalm Because they look Different Theres no stat changes, elite armor just looks cooler. No need for the excessive smilies, its really annoying. Last edited by Mr. Undisclosed; Apr 02, 2008 at 08:36 AM // 08:36..

Apr 02, 2008, 09:54 AM // 09:54	#13
wu is me Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007	Yep, 1k temp looks cooler than 15k temp i think. But generally. 15k is to 1k as burberry is to target. Basically you just show off the label =P Last edited by wu is me; Apr 02, 2008 at 09:59 AM // 09:59..

Apr 02, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31	#3
garethporlest18 Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: [HiDe] Profession: W/	Calm down...it's just because elite has a different look. It's suppose to look more "elite" than the 1k armor. Hence the name. You don't need it, there's no stat difference so calm down man!

Apr 02, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31	#4
Kyrein Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Island of Undisclosed Location	elite is sexier

Apr 02, 2008, 08:35 AM // 08:35	#5
Cowthief Dim Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2008 Guild: Guild Of The Chaosbringer [Wyrm] Profession: W/Mo	LOL im not actually that angry but ive never noticed the difference can someone send me a site with the difference if u find one?

Apr 02, 2008, 08:36 AM // 08:36	#6
Rothan Celt Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: Aura Profession: Mo/R	The only diffrence between Elite and normal armor is that elite is 1. sexier :P 2. Shows your not some worthless nub (not that ppl who dnt have are) 3. You can display elite armor in hall of monuments i currentaly have 5 sets over 2 chars I mean the whole point of getting elite armor is to make yourself look more elite :P If your a cheapo then just stick with the 1k armor :P

Apr 02, 2008, 08:38 AM // 08:38	#8
VitisVinifera Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California Guild: HoTR Profession: N/Me	http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/ wiki is your friend, as it is for this forum (it saves the internet)

Apr 02, 2008, 08:39 AM // 08:39	#9
Nadasee Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006	The only difference is the look of it, more exclusive. Here are the Armor sets if you wish to compare: http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Armor_types http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Armor

Apr 02, 2008, 08:44 AM // 08:44	#10
Cowthief Dim Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2008 Guild: Guild Of The Chaosbringer [Wyrm] Profession: W/Mo	OK guys thx happy now

Apr 02, 2008, 08:45 AM // 08:45	#11
Tosha Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: The Order of the Kitten [PURR]	Good, now we want to see a lot of happy smileys And lolcats

Apr 02, 2008, 10:39 AM // 10:39	#14
Pleikki WTB q8 15^50 Weapons! Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: ???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]	Elite armors just look cooler. see when you got much cash some day you notice you got nothing else to spent then nice skins ^^

Apr 02, 2008, 10:41 AM // 10:41	#15
Pesi Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Droknars Forge Guild: No Goats No Glory Profession: Me/	its to prove that ur better than someone else. Its all about the humen ego, we always wanna be the best one. Remember that u dont play well just because u've got an fancy armor.

Apr 02, 2008, 10:47 AM // 10:47	#16
Dark Kal Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2006	It's shinier!!!

Apr 02, 2008, 10:52 AM // 10:52	#17
Pandora's box Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/W	Elite armor is sexier... That is, with the exception of (male) Monk armor I'm afraid. Only Primeval Armor (Nightfall) makes Monks looking a bit better (imo). Everything else looks like dull sacks, is hardly paintable (only small spots and lines) and seems to be designed to encourage Monks to stay back while casting their healing spells. I wish Monk clothing could look like Necromancer or Elementalist clothing, sigh.

Apr 02, 2008, 10:55 AM // 10:55	#18
upier Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Done. Guild: [JUNK]	You'll be walking down the street and this is what you'll hear: Spectator A: Damn gurl, that cat is looking supa fly! Spectator B: Word! Spectator C faints. Spectator D: OMG!1 I needs to haz your children!1! You so gud! Spectator E faints. Spectator F faints. Spectator G faints. Spectator H faints. Spectator I: Holy shit!11! Do me! NOW!111 That doesn't happen if you wear the crappy 1k armour!

Apr 02, 2008, 10:55 AM // 10:55	#19
Tatile Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus Profession: N/Me	Elite Armour is a money sink, through-and-through. It's for people who want it or can afford it, just because it's no better than the 1k varient does not mean that it's useless. It's all about opinion. There are some armours I detest for my own characters (15k Druid's, female) and some that I love (15k Kurzick, Monk, female).

Apr 02, 2008, 11:19 AM // 11:19	#20
Shayne Hawke Departed from Tyria Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Clan Dethryche [dth] Profession: R/	It looks nicer, and even then it's only a matter of opinion.