Good morning,
Due to the recent controversy over Flamekissed armour and reskins, I found myself considering what replacements might be better, and what sort of armour I would like to see in the game in general – whether through gem transactions, crafting, or alternate methods of acquisition (loot, karma etc).
As a long time GW1 player I feel that game is very aesthetically beautiful and we can draw upon it for inspiration. This is not unfounded as we already have some GW1 skins updated for resale in the gem store (krytan, primeval, profane). As such I have identified some of the skins in GW1 that I feel would most benefit to be updated and brought into GW2.
LIGHT ARMOUR
Currently we have a selection of jackets and skirts for males (why are the chest pieces cut in half at the waist rather than longcoats like medium wearers have?) in increasing levels of fanciness. For human and norn females, past the initial three sets, we have a selection of lingerie and flouncy skirts in increasing levels of skimpiness. There is ONE set of trousers for human female scholars at high level as a reward from AC. They are absolutely meh.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure most of us love to look at beautiful ladies with beautiful bellies and thighs. However. I believe some of us would also like the option head off to the Shiverpeaks in something more substantial than a bikini top. So I present to you:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/b/be/Monk_Norn_armor_f.jpg Happy winterveil, little elves!
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/d/dc/Monk_Norn_armor_m.jpg
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/2/20/Elementalist_Ancient_armor_f.jpg High collar and no thigh, very classy.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/a/a0/Elementalist_Ancient_armor_m.jpg
This coat is very visually distinct from the other light coats and still manages to look stylish without being too bulky.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/3/33/Monk_Deldrimor_armor_f.jpg
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/9/92/Monk_Deldrimor_armor_m.jpg
With a few particle additions this model might be a good choice to replace the Flamekissed Light set (currently human t3).
HEAVY ARMOUR
I personally find that the selection of male heavy armour currently available seems to have a lot of options but things for females tend to fall heavily into full-metal-cyborg or tin-can-streetwalker. I am also not particularly keen on gratuitous spikes and metal flourishes, they are bound to catch on something…
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Luxon_armor_f.jpg I love beads.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Luxon_armor_m.jpg
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Silver_Eagle_armor_m.jpg More animal helmets please.
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/d/db/Margrid_the_Sly_Corsair_armor.jpg
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/b/bc/Margrid_the_Sly_Primeval_armor.jpg
http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/0/01/Margrid_the_Sly_Ancient_armor.jpg
I understand Margrid is a ranger therefore would count as a medium, however I feel her aesethetic could work equally well for heavy wearers. She is an absolute style icon, just look at those scarves and beads!
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