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4ssassin · Dec 05, 2006, 08:32 AM // 08:32

How about capes for those of us without a guild? anyone? i know i would like.

FelixCarter · Dec 05, 2006, 08:40 AM // 08:40

What would be the point? Capes are suppose to show that you're in a Guild. To have a cape on and not belong to a Guild would seem pointless.

However, from a different perspective, one can de-equip their cape. At that point, the idea/meaning of having a cape is somewhat obscured. In the end, it does seem as though capes are just for appearance.

It's all perspective and opinion, really.

Stormcloud · Dec 05, 2006, 08:42 AM // 08:42

Want a cape without joining a guild....start a guild and dont add anyone. then its like not being in a guild but having a cape

Toutatis · Dec 05, 2006, 08:42 AM // 08:42

That could be a nice thing to have, although in the end it's really not that expensive to set up your own private guild and design a cape for it yourself. 100 gold to start a guild and 2 platinum for a cape - that's chump change in the long run

Cow Tale · Dec 05, 2006, 08:48 AM // 08:48

i hate capes, no matter what they never seem to match my armor. would start my own guild/cape but then i wouldnt be able to guild chat with all my friends in my current guild. guess i could make one and be part of the alliance but people seem to shun using alliance chat like the all talk channel.

4ssassin · Dec 05, 2006, 09:01 AM // 09:01

you miss the point. i LIKE being asked" why arent you in a guild?" I want to be able to show my independance and still have a stylish cape. >< i should have posted this sooner.

Toutatis · Dec 05, 2006, 09:19 AM // 09:19

You can still show off your independance by being the exclusive member of a private guild though

If you're the only member of a guild, you have the sole say in how your guild interacts with other guilds, whether you remain totally independent or choose to make allegiances, and whether you want others to join your guild.

My guild has only 3 members. That's only 3 of us running around the game world with our cape design and shared attitude towards gaming. We don't make binding allegiances to other guilds or get involved in guild warfare. Independence is as much about your actions in the game as it is about whether you have a cape or not.

4ssassin · Dec 05, 2006, 09:22 AM // 09:22

sigh. not my point, yet again. right now my char screams "hahahaha i dont have a guild you..guilded ppl." that would die if i made a 1 person guild

FelixCarter · Dec 05, 2006, 09:47 AM // 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4ssassin

sigh. not my point, yet again. right now my char screams "hahahaha i dont have a guild you..guilded ppl." that would die if i made a 1 person guild

Uh oh... We have a non-comformist. You're health is about to be 0 of 4,792.

/Signed for the hell of it.

quickmonty · Dec 07, 2006, 03:08 AM // 03:08

Perhaps no one cares that you don't have a guild?

BahamutKaiser · Dec 07, 2006, 04:19 AM // 04:19

I have long advocated the seperation of Capes from Guilds. As mentioned, alot of people just remove their capes, because they don't look good or match their character.

Appearance comes first, and designing the appropriate cape and look for your character is more important than association with your guild. In reality, the only people who will notice that you have a certain cape are probably going to be others wearing the same cape, most opponents or passers are not going to pay it mind. And the only person who is going to see it regularly and care about it is the person wearing it, therefore the cape should be custom to the character, not the guild or even the account.

Beyond that, with such limited cape designs these are not even acceptable on many characters, it just doesn't offer any improvement to your look or style, therefore people just remove them to enjoy their armor. In order to maximize on the satisfaction of capes, there needs to be a diversity of styles and shapes, beyond the simply "mantles" which basicly sum up all exsisting cape designs. Long Draping Capes, Body Covering Cloaks, Unique Samurai Flags or Shoulder Banners, even Long Scarfs and unique apparel pieces of a diverse nature. With all the attention to new armor designs and customization, it would be nice if everyone didn't have to share the same looking cape with thier guild, and didn't share the same type of cape with everyone in the game.

Curse You · Dec 07, 2006, 05:10 AM // 05:10

Wearing a cape without a guild, is like wearing a uniform, without a job. You look like a weirdo (and not in a good way).

I really don't think seperating guilds and capes is a good idea. The idea of a guild is to be a group of players linked together, which the cape helps to do.

If you don't like your guild cape, then oh well really. Maybe you could try convincing your guild leader to change it. Maybe have a guild contest to design the best cape.

I personally, still like my guild's cape.

Anarion Silverhand · Dec 07, 2006, 06:48 AM // 06:48

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Originally Posted by 4ssassin

sigh. not my point, yet again. right now my char screams "hahahaha i dont have a guild you..guilded ppl." that would die if i made a 1 person guild

That takes the cake. I really hope Anet adds this feature, so you can have fun spamming that in all chat. That is, after all, what's this game is all about. Oh wait...

Perynne · Dec 07, 2006, 08:00 AM // 08:00

Guild capes are all about showing off what guild you belong to, and having something in common in appearance with all your other guildies. No guild, no cape... it only makes sense.

If you really want to let people know that you aren't in a guild and are proud of it, forget capes. As soon as you get a cape (even without a guild) it's like saying you want to be like everyone else, and you won't stand out so much anymore.

Whiplashr · Dec 07, 2006, 08:11 AM // 08:11

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Originally Posted by 4ssassin

right now my char screams "hahahaha i dont have a guild you..guilded ppl."

Heh, you may think that it was it screams out to others, but I assure you it doesn't.

Maleki · Dec 07, 2006, 10:28 AM // 10:28

Well if you think of it this way, making a small guild of your own and designing the cape is the price to pay to have your own guildless cape. I mean they cant give everyone and their dog a cape without charging money and in reality you arent in a guild cause its just you.

Aegeroth · Dec 07, 2006, 10:46 AM // 10:46

Yep the whole issue of this goes right back to Felix's first post, its all perspective, i myself would like to see Capes become irrelevant to guilds, but i see why others dont, and the other opinion is just as easy to understand... but mines better-for me

freekedoutfish · Dec 07, 2006, 01:32 PM // 13:32

That would completely detract from the symbolism of a cape.

Its true that not everyone uses their guild cape, but it would add more confusion to who is in a guild and who isnt.

Plus it wouldnt have an emblem on, so it would look a bit daft.

/not signed because its just pointless really.

I never use mine anyway.

teenchi · Dec 07, 2006, 05:53 PM // 17:53

/not signed

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Want a cape without joining a guild....start a guild and dont add anyone. then its like not being in a guild but having a cape

Dougal Kronik · Dec 07, 2006, 06:43 PM // 18:43

/not signed