Guild Wars 2

I’m posting this here since I can only assume this is an oversight and not an “as intended” implementation; it also doesn’t appear to be the same clipping issues others are running into.

The Magitech helmet on Charr (pictured on the bottom part) simply floats on the character’s face, with the top head strap going across the forehead and then ending … well, nowhere, really; the headpiece doesn’t connect to anything on the opposing side either.

In contrast, the Leather Mask features a similar design that actually conforms to the Charr head shape, and has been in the game since release. This makes me wonder if there’s part of the Magitech model missing, since it’s a little hard to believe this was put into a model viewer and passed as finished.

If this is actually intended and not a visual error, it marks a depressingly steep decline in the quality of armor design since Release. I want to keep supporting a fantastic game with gem purchases down the road, but if this is what we get in return it does leave me reconsidering.

I think this is an issue that should be looked at, especially since the armor is being charged for. ANet is putting forth content more frequently now, which is wonderful – We certainly can use more armors and content in general, and I think the fanbase is very thankful – But let’s not be so thankful that we allow bugs, or possibly shortcomings in effort/design to slip by unchecked.

It would be a shame for GW2 to take turn towards TOR’s new armor philosophy, granted I think that could only happen in a bad nightmare.

Failure to abrogate is to validate.

mercenarynox.1695:

I think this is an issue that should be looked at, especially since the armor is being charged for. ANet is putting forth content more frequently now, which is wonderful – We certainly can use more armors and content in general, and I think the fanbase is very thankful – But let’s not be so thankful that we allow bugs, or possibly shortcomings in effort/design to slip by unchecked.

Failure to abrogate is to validate.

I agree. I’ve also noted this thread and issue in my “Tracker – Living Story/Game Update Bugs” thread in my signature.