Curse

Awex Mafyews · Apr 15, 2010, 09:38 PM // 21:38

Pretty shocking update in my opinion. If I'm honest I'd rather Anet just went the whole hog and made the game a monthly subscription and get rid of these poor excuses for gaining funding for whatever they're planning on doing with the game and the series.

Ariovist Lynxkind · Apr 15, 2010, 09:39 PM // 21:39

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Originally Posted by Perkunas

Wow! 1212 files, just to go spend real money.

is it? I am now starting to wonder what they slipped in with this update cause I doubt that 4 costumes would require that amount of files.

@Neo Nugget: US$6.99 for each costume by themselves actually, it is US$9.99 for the both till May 31.

Bought them, though I doubt I will wear the Mantle one that much (never really liked them before this, incentive to hate them increased thanks to the current in game story....) but still, helps the boys and girls working on GW2, so why not.

Sidenote: notice how these are released just in time for MantleCon 1080AE?

Lycan Nibbler · Apr 15, 2010, 09:40 PM // 21:40

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Originally Posted by c1team

Robin Hood dervishes.

Now I'm almost tempted to buy so I can look like one of the merry men! Oh, except I dont have male chars

the only one I have been close to wanting so far is the female Dwayna one - maybe I'll wait for a sale day

Karate Jesus · Apr 15, 2010, 09:42 PM // 21:42

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Originally Posted by Riot Narita

I need to get popcorn... for the twenty pages that will surely follow, full of hate and vitriol and spitting feathers... epic QQing about how "boohoo I hate costumes" and "everyone who disagrees or -gasp- BUYS them is stupid and I hate them too"... and how anet sucks... and how the sky is falling - under the weight of microtransactions. etc etc. BRB.

Awww, you're so cute.

No need for hate. Just buy them or don't. I, personally, think they look like they were made in MS Paint, but that's my opinion.

If people buy them to feed Anet's staff changes, then awesome. I'm sure they need money to fund Linsey's Dawn of Discovery fetish, but unfortunately, I just don't see the appeal.

AlienFromBeyond · Apr 15, 2010, 09:42 PM // 21:42

I'm really disappointed in the White Mantle costume. It's not the awesome golden white metal armor that Justiciars and Knights wear, but some crappy cloth robe. And the Shining Blade ones just look silly, but maybe it's the angle the promo pic is at.

Zahr Dalsk · Apr 15, 2010, 09:43 PM // 21:43

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Originally Posted by Yawgmoth

The time spent making ingame gold is time spent having fun, not working.

No, it is not, which I considered mentioning.

Winterclaw · Apr 15, 2010, 09:43 PM // 21:43

And I was hoping for PvE skills...

own age myname · Apr 15, 2010, 09:44 PM // 21:44

Shining Blade looks ok. But like last time, not worth shelling out the $$ for. There are reasons I bought a free-to-play game...

Phaern Majes · Apr 15, 2010, 09:45 PM // 21:45

My Ranger's Obsidian Armor totally beats those hands down. But then Ranger Obsidian Armor pretty much beats anything hands down.

If you don't like the costumes or don't care,*shrug* that's $10 of your money Anet won't be getting, you sure showed them! Oh wait that's $10 of your money they weren't getting anyways. Seriously at least they are trying, don't want to buy them then good for you not like anyone really expected anything else for this.

shoyon456 · Apr 15, 2010, 09:47 PM // 21:47

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Originally Posted by Awex Mafyews

Pretty shocking update in my opinion. If I'm honest I'd rather Anet just went the whole hog and made the game a monthly subscription and get rid of these poor excuses for gaining funding for whatever they're planning on doing with the game and the series.

Id just rather they don't screw GW2 the same way.

Zahr Dalsk · Apr 15, 2010, 09:48 PM // 21:48

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Originally Posted by Phaern Majes

Ranger Obsidian Armor

One of the ugliest skins in the game, particularly compared to the Ranger's other options.

Warvic · Apr 15, 2010, 09:50 PM // 21:50

I don't like em and won't buy em. I recently bought a grenth costume (that one is rly awesome). And I really don't need more then 1 costume.. There is a reason we can buy armors right?

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Originally Posted by Zahr Dalsk

One of the ugliest skins in the game, particularly compared to the Ranger's other options.

I agree with that.

Chronos the Defiler · Apr 15, 2010, 09:51 PM // 21:51

If the white mantle armor was the actually White Mantle PLATE armor, and the Shining blade had detail closer to Salma's new model, then definitely...but as of this point they look like complete shite

....i would like to see a sales record for these costumes, just to re-assure them this was a terrible move

Ariovist Lynxkind · Apr 15, 2010, 09:53 PM // 21:53

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Originally Posted by Zahr Dalsk

One of the ugliest skins in the game, particularly compared to the Ranger's other options.

Never really been one for any of the obby armors myself, ranger or any other profession. I know there is prestige and all in getting them cause of their cost, but man, Anet made better before and since...

c1team · Apr 15, 2010, 09:54 PM // 21:54

Just noticing some players are just using the Shining Blade hood only. rofl I guess if you always wanted a hood with out playing a dervish now's your chance.

headlesshobbs · Apr 15, 2010, 09:54 PM // 21:54

Sigh... I don't want to pay anymore for this game.

EDIT: Hey ANET! Call me back when you get some real content to offer. (Bonus Missions, *hint hint*)

Being · Apr 15, 2010, 09:54 PM // 21:54

I can hardly see how giving players the OPTION to purchase costumes if THEY FEEL LIKE IT, that do not effect anything but how people look, negatively effects the game.

Phaern Majes · Apr 15, 2010, 09:55 PM // 21:55

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Originally Posted by Zahr Dalsk

One of the ugliest skins in the game, particularly compared to the Ranger's other options.

*Sigh* people have no taste, it's always been one of my favorites. Sure if I wanted to look like a flower or sport an overly long trench coat then there are better options

Dunno just never been a fan of all the "flare" that other armors seem to sport. Obsidian is sleek and shiny, just don't dye it pure black and it looks good.

Trader of Secrets · Apr 15, 2010, 09:58 PM // 21:58

I hope this warinkryta doesnt become merely an ad campaign for purchasing optional items for looks. A small expansion would be much much better.

Deviant Angel · Apr 15, 2010, 10:00 PM // 22:00

Do these have the same little issue that almost every other set of armor and costume has had since EotN? I'm not a huge fan of glitter. (edit: Just checked a friend's and YEP! The edges glitter!)

I bought the wintersday costumes, but I probably won't be buying these. Totally not feeling the white mantle costume. The shining blade one looks a little better, but I like my armor better.