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Scary · Jul 10, 2008, 09:54 AM // 09:54

Wouldnt it be nice that we could use every armor there is and
not be bounded to one profession.

That Would give us a opportunity to mix and make a great diversity in what we
could wear.

Just an idea

Shuuda · Jul 10, 2008, 09:56 AM // 09:56

Bad idea is bad.

Zorian Direspell · Jul 10, 2008, 09:56 AM // 09:56

That would probably be untenable in this game, but I suspect that something similar could happen in GW2.

sph0nz · Jul 10, 2008, 09:57 AM // 09:57

No.

Players wouldn't be able to distinguish professions in PvP gameplay as easily.

pumpkin pie · Jul 10, 2008, 09:59 AM // 09:59

armor no, character yes.

MisterB · Jul 10, 2008, 10:06 AM // 10:06

What pumpkin pie said. Also, Sardelac thread in Riverside.

Armor models are pretty much designed for quick recognition of class in PvP, but character models don't really have to be. I'm sure there's quite a few people who'd rather not have their male warrior look "fat," nor some of the female assassins look like they may have an eating disorder.

Zahr Dalsk · Jul 10, 2008, 10:17 AM // 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by sph0nz

Players wouldn't be able to distinguish professions in PvP gameplay as easily.

Good, that'd help raise the amount of effort needed in PvP a bit. Increase the need for alertness and observation, y'know.

Speaking of appearances, I want to roll a PvE monk but the male character models are terrible, as are their faces.

makosi · Jul 10, 2008, 10:24 AM // 10:24

Yeah 15k female Hydromancer would look great on a male warrior...

The idea couldn't be implemented without a complete overhaul of all armour art because a lot of armour sets are re-skins of the character's model (like female ele obsidian). Most models are very diverse.

N1ghtstalker · Jul 10, 2008, 10:26 AM // 10:26

yea lets put my female ele fow on my male necromancer
gonna look great
maybe my necro is gonna shrink a bit and the armor will be a bit torn cuz he's so big but yea
i love your idea
/sarcasm

Breakfast Mc Rit · Jul 10, 2008, 10:34 AM // 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by sph0nz

No.

Players wouldn't be able to distinguish professions in PvP gameplay as easily.

What? I know what profession is coming at me the second I spot an enemy on my radar. Tab more.

OT: No.

Jebus · Jul 10, 2008, 10:58 AM // 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breakfast Mc Rit

What? I know what profession is coming at me the second I spot an enemy on my radar. Tab more.

can i has your leet skillz ?

Ate of DK · Jul 10, 2008, 11:18 AM // 11:18

/Not Signed.

This would destroy an important aspect of the game.

Odinius · Jul 10, 2008, 11:25 AM // 11:25

Didn't Jeff Strain say something about this being implemented in GW2 in his German interview?

From here
"But we confirmed that Guild Wars 2 a "robust" craft system. In addition, equipment such as weapons and clothing, a much more important role and no longer bound to be classes-the war in Guild Wars 1 still completely different."

The translation is crap but you get the idea.

AscalonWarrior · Jul 10, 2008, 11:38 AM // 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by makosi

Yeah 15k female Hydromancer would look great on a male warrior...

I was thinking more of my Elite Sunspear female armor on a male warrior

Kusandaa · Jul 10, 2008, 12:02 PM // 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by AscalonWarrior

I was thinking more of my Elite Sunspear female armor on a male warrior

BRB, need to barf. (And now I'll be stuck with the image in my head all day long, thank you >_>;;;... x])

@ OP: Sorry but the idea doesn't work in this game, unlike in Diablo2 where you CAN EQUIP armor made for another "class" (ie. strenght-based weapons on another class than a barbarian, you CAN do it) if you meet the general requirement. I don't know how to explain it, but it just wouldn't work in GW.

aaje vhanli · Jul 10, 2008, 12:09 PM // 12:09

Odinius is right (concerning GW2): "equipment such as weapons and clothing, a much more important role and no longer bound to be classes"

farmerfez · Jul 10, 2008, 12:21 PM // 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaje vhanli

Odinius is right (concerning GW2): "equipment such as weapons and clothing, a much more important role and no longer bound to be classes"

oh god it's turning into WoW lol

Shadowhaze · Jul 10, 2008, 01:08 PM // 13:08

Sacry huh?

It would be interesting if they made the armor that way. I donno. Maybe just add more armor instead. lol.

Longasc · Jul 10, 2008, 01:11 PM // 13:11

Mesmer armor would so totally fit to male warriors, indeed.
Not really...

The usual way is that certain armor item drops look different on different classes. This would include that armor items "drop" in addition to being crafted for materials and gold.

Dallcingi · Jul 10, 2008, 01:31 PM // 13:31

That defeats armors purpose of being made for that single class...
you still got chaos gloves and bandanas etc though... everyone can use those