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Bryant Again · Jul 08, 2008, 01:55 PM // 13:55

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Originally Posted by toastgodsupreme

Oh, but the guys who are doing L2 have come up with some pretty damn good artwork. You have to give them that.

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It's oddy interesting that L2 is based on the Unreal2 engine which came about in 2003. 2 years prior to GW's release.

I dunno, kind of makes you step back and go "hmmm, i guess some things don't look as good as I thought they did". I think GW made a comprimise between environment and player/armor/weapons. Whereas L2 focused primarily on player/armor/weapons (from what I remember when playing it, wasn't the prettiest environments in L2).

You may have missed my earlier post. That said, L2's compromise is the lack of shading effects.

Boogz · Jul 08, 2008, 02:40 PM // 14:40

Tengu Staff

12chars

toastgodsupreme · Jul 08, 2008, 03:37 PM // 15:37

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Originally Posted by Bryant Again

You may have missed my earlier post. That said, L2's compromise is the lack of shading effects.

O_oa

If anything, L2 is crazy with the shader effects. Far more than GW is. Just about every melee class' attacks have some special graphics associated. The polearm classes actually feel like they hit hard. Some of the caster graphics are quite fun (Hydro Blast for example).

The closest thing to badass graphics we get in GW for spells is [meteor shower].

And was I the only one who was disappointed that I didn't turn into a bear the first time I used Ursan?

Shadow Slave · Jul 08, 2008, 03:41 PM // 15:41

Gothic Defender
Outcast Shield
Echovald Shield

...in that order

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And was I the only one who was disappointed that I didn't turn into a bear the first time I used Ursan?

No good sir...you were not.

bhavv · Jul 08, 2008, 03:45 PM // 15:45

I like to brag for E peen.

No, actually, I just felt like posting my nice weps. I have never bought any expensive weapons, except for a high req Golden Machette for just 5k, I have just used greens that I farmed myself all the time.

Then once in a while you get an uber nice drop that just feels amazing.

Bryant Again · Jul 08, 2008, 03:49 PM // 15:49

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Originally Posted by toastgodsupreme

O_oa

If anything, L2 is crazy with the shader effects...

I'm referring to the weapons. Unless there was an update, all the textures for the weapons have decent resolutions but are static. The armors have some decent shine shading effects, though.

toastgodsupreme · Jul 08, 2008, 09:58 PM // 21:58

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Originally Posted by Bryant Again

I'm referring to the weapons. Unless there was an update, all the textures for the weapons have decent resolutions but are static. The armors have some decent shine shading effects, though.

True, aside from a few particle effects from over enchanting and an evil aura on the Zairiche, I don't remember any other weapons having an effect of their own.

That said, the art work on a lot of GW weapons are weak. At least in the details. In fact, most of the ones I find to be attractive have some sort of effect on them (storm bows, blade axe, celestial shield and weapons). The standard textured-only weapons seem dull.

buckscrib · Jul 08, 2008, 10:15 PM // 22:15

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Originally Posted by Thizzle

Any Mursaat weapons.

Back when I was a noob I had a gold Mursaat hammer drop for me. Max dmg r8 or 9 that I sold for 1k. Big mistake back then.

Red Sonya · Jul 08, 2008, 11:56 PM // 23:56

By far the Flaming Dragon Sword and the Icey Dragon Sword are the best looking weapons in the entire game. I like the staff they gave us for pre ordering GWEN as well because it has a moving hourglass part in it. The only other weapon I like is that Saruron (sp) Scythe looks like a Dragon head on it. The rest are pretty bland.

Knight O Cydonia · Jul 09, 2008, 11:34 AM // 11:34

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Originally Posted by toastgodsupreme

And was I the only one who was disappointed that I didn't turn into a bear the first time I used Ursan?

Ahh i miss the [[Simple Thievery] bug. I wonder why they couldn't implement player's physical appearance changing into bears, ravens or wolves. 8 of these running around would be fun to watch (but not play

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vader · Jul 09, 2008, 01:44 PM // 13:44

I still think the Greater Guardian Spear is one of the best looking weapons in the game:

R.Shayne · Jul 09, 2008, 02:20 PM // 14:20

Bladed Recurve bow dyed blue / silver.

SuTiH · Jul 09, 2008, 02:21 PM // 14:21

gothic defender
eternal blade

<3

Issac · Jul 09, 2008, 02:25 PM // 14:25

Probably my runic blade and gloom shield. And my brass knuckles lol.

Bryant Again · Jul 09, 2008, 07:23 PM // 19:23

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Originally Posted by toastgodsupreme

True, aside from a few particle effects from over enchanting and an evil aura on the Zairiche, I don't remember any other weapons having an effect of their own.

That said, the art work on a lot of GW weapons are weak...

Again, Di Vinci vs. Picasso. Neither are better, only people's tastes. Some people don't want to have their weapon be a piece of lightening or have an enlarged, glowing glass plate as a shield.

Brewmaster · Jul 09, 2008, 07:30 PM // 19:30

One of my favorites is the platinum blade. Looks good when coupled with adamantine shield and warrior kurzick armor. My other favorite combo is legendary/gothic sword with magmas shield.

IlikeGW · Jul 09, 2008, 07:35 PM // 19:35

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Originally Posted by toastgodsupreme

I dunno, kind of makes you step back and go "hmmm, i guess some things don't look as good as I thought they did". I think GW made a comprimise between environment and player/armor/weapons. Whereas L2 focused primarily on player/armor/weapons (from what I remember when playing it, wasn't the prettiest environments in L2).

It's because all of GW is streamed, low texture resolution = less bandwidth for them to pay for.

Poison Ivy · Jul 13, 2008, 04:56 AM // 04:56

Eternal Blade for sure.

Crystalline is alright, but too small.

Obsidian Edge just looks plain boring.

Fellblade is amazing, cheap, original, but still good.

FDS and IDS are both ftw

credit · Jul 13, 2008, 05:07 AM // 05:07

Obsidian Edge
Serrated Spear
Guardian of the Hunt

Lady Raenef · Jul 13, 2008, 07:46 AM // 07:46

I've always favored the Fellblade, Tormented Shield, and Dragon Kamas, personally. Icy Dragon Sword looks kind of nice. Couldn't give a damn about Eternal Blade or Crystalline. I'd just sell them both.