Guild Wars 2

there are al kinds of backpack items, but why not a ordinary cape? just red cape,black cape,…..

I remember in an old PAX 2013 (or was it 2012?) interview Colin mentioned getting the animation right for capes across the three distinct body types (charr, asura, and human/sylvari/norn) was more complex than they anticipated. Current backpacks have simpler animations because they don’t drape across the back or interact with the feet in any way.

The backpack design is just bad. Really, I mean it. Like 70% of backpacks are variations on hobo sack and most of them look silly to boot (who straps a chest with an anvil on your back? It’s like 90 kilograms, try it yourself, seriously anet). Of the rest, few are decent, and many have oppressive particles.

I… I actually like the hobo sack

Tevesh.1265:

The backpack design is just bad. Really, I mean it. Like 70% of backpacks are variations on hobo sack and most of them look silly to boot (who straps a chest with an anvil on your back? It’s like 90 kilograms, try it yourself, seriously anet). Of the rest, few are decent, and many have oppressive particles.

What about the cooking one? It’s literally a lit grill that isn’t secured shut. If you dodge roll with it you should have a chance to catch on fire.

Dodge rolling with a 50 kg bulky pack on your back? I wouldn’t.

I already dodge roll with a giant greatsword in my hands, I’m sure I can handle oversized backpacks :X

Hmm, on capes, what if they did a Marvel’s Thor style cape? It attaches to his shoulders and has a stiff area that curves up and away so the cape hangs down further from his back. The new wings back piece made me think of that.

The problem would be in Charr running, I suppose, as it’s fine to have wings that stick out somewhat stiffly horizontal but that could look quite silly with cloth.

No capes!
(Someone had to say it.)

The practical side of me is sure that they would LOVE to add capes, as they would be big sellers. So, if they’re not adding them, it’s because they can’t.

The side of me that thinks that tinfoil hats are a conspiracy by the Illuminati to make the more mind control-resistant of us willingly strap antennas to our heads says that ANet has another reason for not putting in capes. They’re going to use cape effects so that when Logan emerges from the jungle, he has long, flowing, perfect hair. (See: Ghost Widow)