Guild Wars 2

Hi everyone, developers and fellow players!

I played GW2 since 2012 and I always loved the high level of customisation the game offers. Looking at the new armor sets introduced in the game since the release, I noticed some kind of pattern about the style. This bothers me because every new armors looks like “more of the same”, expecially the headgear.

Heavy headgear: IMO too many angel or wing-based sets (ex: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Phalanx_Heavy_Warhelm_Skin – http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Glorious_Hero%27s_armor_ – http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Carapace_armor_ etc.).

They aren’t bad, but there’s already a fair amount of those. For a change I’d like to see more knight-ish, medieval-inspired helms, adorned with long colourful feathers and tails, badkitten yet elegant. I’ll put some images to show you what I’m talking about (I’m not too good at describing things).

Light headgear: sooo many masks and crowns, few hoods and almost no hats.
So, where are the hats? Expecially those big pointy hats everyone think about when they hear the word “wizard”?

I know, not everyone will like this type of style, but I think there should be at least a couple of sets for those, like me, who love it. And for the sake of variety.

It would be great if some ANet artists read this post and gave it a thought. If I’m unlucky and no one see it, I pray our Lady and Savior Gaile Gray to pass it to them (I know it’s not the most important thing in the world, but I’d really appreciate it). If there is a problem with my suggestion to begin with, I’d love to know it.

I also encourage other players to tell me if they agree or disagree with my opinion and why.

The images of heavy helms are from the gallery of the great artist Kekai Kotaki. The wizard’s hats are probably from Final Fantasy.

Thank you very much for reading =)

I realize everybody’s taste varies, but GW has a very distinct artistic style which is why you don’t see helmets similar to what you are describing. FF inspired helms should stay where they belong – in FF.

Also, there are no wizards in GW2 :P

What’s up with all these [Suggestion] threads appearing in General Discussion forum all of sudden?

Farzo.8410:

What’s up with all these [Suggestion] threads appearing in General Discussion forum all of sudden?

because there is no suggestion forum.

xihorus.2804:

I realize everybody’s taste varies, but GW has a very distinct artistic style which is why you don’t see helmets similar to what you are describing. FF inspired helms should stay where they belong – in FF.

Also, there are no wizards in GW2 :P

Actually pointed hats are already in the game (http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Wizard%27s_Hat), just not available in a normal set. Also, some NPCs wear sothing similar to it, like the Black Lion Trader on the second floor of Divinity’s Reach.
Those helms aren’t FF inspired, Kekai Kotaki worked at ANet not too long ago.

xihorus.2804:

I realize everybody’s taste varies, but GW has a very distinct artistic style which is why you don’t see helmets similar to what you are describing. FF inspired helms should stay where they belong – in FF.

Also, there are no wizards in GW2 :P

Quaggan backpack would like a word with you.

GW2’s visual style went out the window the day the gemstore opened. Plus it was never a particularly strict style in the first place, we have classic fantasy mixed with steampunk mixed with scifi and even a bit of the fully modern thrown in.

And a magic user is a wizard/mage no matter whatever else they call themselves.

I wish that they would release a few sets of “simple” armor. By that, I mean sets that don’t have a particular theme or pattern to them and can be more easily mixed around with other pieces of armor. Ex) A set of heavy boots that look metallic, without appearing to be chain or scale

I would also enjoy seeing more “dressy” armor choices available as individual pieces, so I can make certain toons appear to me more “high class”. Perfect example would be the female Noble costume high heels and the Cermonial Plated heeled boots. Either of those would mesh well with a consider chunk of the light and heavy armors respectively.

And third, more varied style options for male characters. It’s really easy for me to find a lot of varied styles for my female toons, but I feel like my guys are only able to have two or three.

xihorus.2804:

I realize everybody’s taste varies, but GW has a very distinct artistic style which is why you don’t see helmets similar to what you are describing. FF inspired helms should stay where they belong – in FF.

Also, there are no wizards in GW2 :P

None you say? Tell that to Isgarren and the Risen wizard outside Arah.

xihorus.2804:

I realize everybody’s taste varies, but GW has a very distinct artistic style which is why you don’t see helmets similar to what you are describing. FF inspired helms should stay where they belong – in FF.

Also, there are no wizards in GW2 :P

actually GW’s armor designs are kind of all over the place: compare zodiac with aetherblade with the wintersday outfit with your run of the mill lowbie armor. There is nothing the OP is suggestion (which, btw, are Roman inspired helmets, not FF or Knight) that would go against the current design philosophy of this game.

Also, why is there a wizard hat exactly like the one the OP posted in the game then? And a witches outfit?

Conncept.7638:

Quaggan backpack would like a word with you.

Liz.1497:

actually GW’s armor designs are kind of all over the place: compare zodiac with aetherblade with the wintersday outfit with your run of the mill lowbie armor. There is nothing the OP is suggestion (which, btw, are Roman inspired helmets, not FF or Knight) that would go against the current design philosophy of this game.

Also, why is there a wizard hat exactly like the one the OP posted in the game then? And a witches outfit?

I tend to divide armor sets into two categories: the “actual” armor sets obtainable through crafting, drops, dungeons, etc. and the “fun” armor sets, like the costumes on the gem store. I realize everyone may not make this distinction, but it is how I view things.

None you say? Tell that to Isgarren and the Risen wizard outside Arah.

Totally forgot about those two. I concede that there are wizards in GW2 :P

And a magic user is a wizard/mage no matter whatever else they call themselves.

Well…. technically elementalists/necromancers/mesmers are considered Scholars

/equips flame shield

I would prefer them to actually bring back some of the armor sets from the Original in all honesty:

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Warrior_armor

I rarely ever walked around GW1 with a helmet though, only a few of them caught my attention, which where:

Plate: (both standard and 15k)
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Platemail_armor_m_gray_front_head.jpg
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Elite_Platemail_Helm_m.jpg

Primeval:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Primeval_Helm_m.jpg

15k Kurzick:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Elite_Kurzick_Helm_m.jpg

Ancient:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Ancient_Helm_m.jpg

Silver Eagle:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Silver_Eagle_armor_m_gray_front_head.jpg

Dread Mask (Global):
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Dread_Mask

The costumes were great though: http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Costume and let you choose whether to use the use helm, and body sections separately!

xihorus.2804:

I realize everybody’s taste varies, but GW has a very distinct artistic style

Yes it does. With a few exceptions, every one of their medium armor chests is a coat. Most with daggers hanging all over them. That’s very distinct.

I like those helms for heavy armor that the OP posted in the attachment.

xihorus.2804:

I tend to divide armor sets into two categories: the “actual” armor sets obtainable through crafting, drops, dungeons, etc. and the “fun” armor sets, like the costumes on the gem store. I realize everyone may not make this distinction, but it is how I view things.

You have every right to disagree with me, but I’m still convinced that the images I posted could be in actual sets while remaining in lore.

Knighthonor.4061:

I like those helms for heavy armor that the OP posted in the attachment.

You have to thank Mr. Kotaki for those =)

xihorus.2804:

I realize everybody’s taste varies, but GW has a very distinct artistic style

So you’re saying that GW2 has a style it should stick to? Like how quaggan hats go so well with everything? I saw your later comment but the problem with separating “costumes” from “armor” is that they are both worn together.

No, I agree with the OP – lets have some variety. I’d also like to see some additional headgear for characters with long hair that doesn’t get rid of their long hair or end up being hidden by the hair.

Huck.1405:

xihorus.2804:

I realize everybody’s taste varies, but GW has a very distinct artistic style

Yes it does. With a few exceptions, every one of their medium armor chests is a coat. Most with daggers hanging all over them. That’s very distinct.

Artistic style goes beyond the fact that most medium armor chests are coats. I agree that there should be a bit more variety in medium armor, but that is another point.

When I am talking about artistic style I am referring to the overall art direction of the game, as compared to other games in the same genre. For example, FF has a very anime artistic style, while WoW is very cartoony.

Zietlogik.6208:

Primeval:
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/File:Warrior_Primeval_Helm_m.jpg

Primeval is already in the game.

I had a very strange thought and maybe it’s blindingly obvious:

Perhaps the reason why there is “a lot of the same” armour easily available in-game is so that they can release exciting and different armour in the gem-store for a premium? It’s a subtle and easy way to incentivise players to use the gemstore who wouldn’t necessarily otherwise.

When I think about it, the only decent medium armours are available in gemstore only. Krytan and Striders- both are very different to the standard trench-coat. Magitech is much more ornate than what you’d find in-game.

My opinion on the OP: Yes, I would absolutely love new, exciting and different armours. It’s great to see new styles. I’d love to see these new armours available through normal drops/crafting than gemstore only.

Crimson Clouds.4853:

I had a very strange thought and maybe it’s blindingly obvious:

Perhaps the reason why there is “a lot of the same” armour easily available in-game is so that they can release exciting and different armour in the gem-store for a premium? It’s a subtle and easy way to incentivise players to use the gemstore who wouldn’t necessarily otherwise.

When I think about it, the only decent medium armours are available in gemstore only. Krytan and Striders- both are very different to the standard trench-coat. Magitech is much more ornate than what you’d find in-game.

My opinion on the OP: Yes, I would absolutely love new, exciting and different armours. It’s great to see new styles. I’d love to see these new armours available through normal drops/crafting than gemstore only.

I’m sure that has something to do with it. However there should still be more variety – store items should be desirable in their own right, not just because you’re bored with the in-game armor choices.