Guild Wars 2

On the norm racial elite skills, why not actually change into a wolf, bear, etc instead of just a costume? This would add a lot to the fun factor of these skills, without actually changing any gameplay mechanics.

That would be great from my perspective.^^

I concur. That would be great. I am Raven, and every time I get costume brawl tonic of a bird, I love to fly around in it. I don’t even do costume brawling.

Well it’s not a costume, in GW1 when norn “become the bear” they become a bear that stands on its hind legs. Same with the other transformations, although we haven’t seen many other than Bear before GW2.

In other words, when norn “become” an animal, they aren’t literally transforming into that animal, they are channeling the nature of the Spirit into their own physical form and frame.

Although transforms into actual animals would be interesting if implemented properly.