Did anyone else feel like the appearance of the charr in the video sequences was too 'cuddly' . . ?

[Gop.8713]

Specifically Bangar and Crecia during the story step in Bangar's office. They looked like stuffed animals to me, not really fierce or threatening at all . . .

This isn't a complaint, I'm just curious as to whether others had a similar perception . . .

[Ashantara.8731]

What did you expect? Bangar looks like a Disney character, and Crecia is a GW2 female NPC, who all look too femmy/cuddly/cutesy (i.e., overly big eyes, small mouths, cute noses, high heels for human women, that sort of thing - blargh).

[Gop.8713]

I wasn't going to say it but yeah, they pretty much looked like Disney characters. I only really noticed it in that one scene though. Anyway like I said it's nbd, just curious what other ppl thought . . .

[Naxos.2503]

Bangar looks uncanny to me, mostly because his appearance doesn't match any other charr around. Crecia wasn't nearly as bad, since that look is very similar to what many charr female player characters use.

[anninke.7469]

That's intentional - to confuse the enemy.

[DietPepsi.4371]

Dunno if I'd call them cuddly, especially when Rytlock was slugging Bangar in the face.Think they look fine Imo.

[Gulbasaur.1865]

@"Gop.8713" said:Specifically Bangar and Crecia during the story step in Bangar's office. They looked like stuffed animals to me, not really fierce or threatening at all . . .

This isn't a complaint, I'm just curious as to whether others had a similar perception . . .

My exact first thought upon seeing Bangar up close was "there will be very specific fan art of this".

The model is really well done and I agree about the Disney comment above. He will certainly have his fans.

[Cronospere.8143]

 

 

I think crecia is perfectly right. She suppose to be the mother of rytlock his cubs.The woman must be a complete beauty in the eyes of the charr to be able to seduce this hard personality of rytlock we've seen the last few years. He is somewhat less harsh. But still in my eyes one of the most epic characters in the story.

[Zeefa.3915]

I kinda like the look, more big cat, less ugly monster. I'd like if male charr would have had more options like it from the start. But in context to the majority of other male charr, then yes he looks uncannily different. Crecia fits just fine with other female charr we have seen though, so nothing there.

Either way I'm not sure I would say cuddly... at least not anymore than I consider a wild, fully grown tiger "cuddly".

[Ryukai.6524]

As soon as I saw Bangar, the name 'Scar' popped straight into my brain.....

[Ultramex.1506]

Bangar? Strange indeed for an "old war veteran", as for Crecia? Come on now, some players like myself make thisSo it shouldn't be a surprise, although it bring up the question: isn't Cre as old as Rytlock is?

[Aru.4156]

@Ryukai.6524 said:As soon as I saw Bangar, the name 'Scar' popped straight into my brain.....

This was my exact thought! Took me a few seconds but I realized the uncanny resemblance I saw in Bangar was one of Scar and honestly I feel it's really fitting. He's a anthropomorphic cat-humanoid that speaks and has pretty evilish/dark remarks and thoughts. It was something I personally appreciated.

[Kaliwenda.3428]

@Naxos.2503 said:Bangar looks uncanny to me, mostly because his appearance doesn't match any other charr around. Crecia wasn't nearly as bad, since that look is very similar to what many charr female player characters use.

I agree with you about Bangar. He looks soft (fluffy soft), for lack of a better word. Not rough. And almost like he has a hilight effect on his face to make him seem brighter.

It's very striking, visually. He certainly does stand out.

[Trise.2865]

Oh, so a charismatic Imperator decides to groom and condition his fur and that makes him less of a Charr?

[Weindrasi.3805]

Bangar is the poster boy for those "doctors hate him!" pop-ups. He's twice Rytlock's age, and looks half Rytlock's age. However, I don't mind it. Some people age more gracefully than others, and some people's genetics hit them with the ugly stick.Bangar's looks fit his character. The mental image everyone has of Blood Legion is big, battle-scarred brutes who like to hit things--and Bangar breaks the stereotype (which I like). He's a smooth talker and a plotter, and he's probably using fur conditioner and a stylist to help maintain his charisma. That doesn't mean he isn't ferocious in battle--it just means you can't put every Blood Legion charr into one box.
Crecia looks fine. That sleek, sharp look is typical of female charr. I've seen plenty of cute abominations made by players.... and Rox.... but Crecia's looks aren't anywhere near that. Other than Rox, female charr NPC's look fine and range from the typical sleek look to toothy monsters like Kalla and Boticca, or bumpy old soldiers like Almora. Player characters aren't really an accurate reflection of the race, because people these days expect the right to create abominations, color bling vomit, fursonas, and joke characters.

[Harak.8397]

Tangential to the subject, Bangar is the only Imperator with a "custom" face. ( and horns ) Let's start a movement for the other imperators to get the same treatement ! ;)

[DaFishBob.6518]

So first Simba, Timon, and Puumba are wandering the Crystal Desert and now Scar has plotted his insurgence. How many Lion King fans are there in Anet?

[Dante.1508]

Guildwars 1 charr were the best.. They were how i expected charr to be.

I'm not sure what happened to charr in Guildwars 2.

[Cerioth.7062]

I quite like both of their looks. Tbh Crecia looks pretty badass. Bangar's face also really works for him in the cutscenes and stuff. Look at the dude's eyes. Menacing.

[Majosea.2487]

Bangar reminded me of Chester Cheetah from the Cheetos commercials

[whoeverxwins.1279]

I liked Bangar a lot. Slick, too slick. Especially for a warrior. Lets you know he's one to let others get their paws dirty for him. And his voice actor was amazing.

[b k.1648]

@Dante.1508 said:Guildwars 1 charr were the best.. They were how i expected charr to be.

I'm not sure what happened to charr in Guildwars 2.

Considering charr didn't exist before GW1, I'm not sure how expectations play into it.

[Dante.1508]

@Ben K.6238 said:

@Dante.1508 said:Guildwars 1 charr were the best.. They were how i expected charr to be.

I'm not sure what happened to charr in Guildwars 2.

Considering charr didn't exist before GW1, I'm not sure how expectations play into it.

Doesn't make any sense what so ever, what did that have to do with my post.. Charr in Guildwars 2 pale compared to Charr from Guildwars 1.

[b k.1648]

@Dante.1508 said:Doesn't make any sense what so ever, what did that have to do with my post.. Charr in Guildwars 2 pale compared to Charr from Guildwars 1.

It had this to do with your post:

@Dante.1508 said:They were how i expected charr to be.

Basing your expectations for GW1 charr on GW1 charr is circular reasoning.

[Dante.1508]

@Ben K.6238 said:

@Dante.1508 said:Doesn't make any sense what so ever, what did that have to do with my post.. Charr in Guildwars 2 pale compared to Charr from Guildwars 1.

It had this to do with your post:

@Dante.1508 said:They were how i expected charr to be.

Basing your expectations for GW1 charr on GW1 charr is circular reasoning.

Again GW1 started guildwars so your post is moot.. Guildwars 1 charr were far more primal and accurate to charr. Guildwars 2 turned them into some odd fuffy toys.