Guild Wars 2

Could we get a response from Anet about how shields are floating ridiculously off our backs (example below)?

I used to show the silly CoF pauldrons just because it hid how much levitating my shield does. Now that I decided to hide those pauldrons I cant stop being distracted by my shield. I mean just look at it. The gap can even be noticed when looking directly from the front or back its that far away.

My only guess for it is because of the charr running animation. When we’re on all fours it would clip a bit if the shield were a little closer, but I really would rather have it clip when I’m in motion than have it floating when I’m stationary trying to view my character.

I’ve just about gotten to the point where I think I may just use a different offhand.

iirc, it’s not the running animation, it’s an attempt to keep weapons from clipping on the larger body types.

Looks really goofy though.

I’m using one of the large body types though. I shudder to think how bad it would be on smaller charr

Guys see my topic if you want. I talk about floating shields there too
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/suggestions/We-Charr-Demand-For-More-Love/first

Didn’t you get that training in the fahrar? In the event of you literally getting in over your head, your shield can be used as a flotation device!