Altonese.6542

So I'd like to bump this because it seems rather than addressing the matter, ArenaNet secretly hot-fixed the PVP workaround so it no longer works. (After I spent 10 provisioner tokens on a longbow for my Guardian, yay.) This appears to be something about the Bloodbound weapons themselves, as normal weapons still work through the PVP Lobby workaround. The act itself is ridiculous, considering it's taking away something that players enjoyed. If it had been this way from the start of SotO that is one thing, but letting us enjoy it and then taking it away? Why? That's what I want to know. Why? And why was the change not communicated to us at all?

Whether this is a bug or not is really easy if Anet would just communicate with us. If it is a bug, great, hope to see it fixed. If it isn't, I'll be bewildered because you took away a feature people loved without stating in any patch notes that you would do so.

This bug is still present post-November 28th Patch. Some weapons do equip properly, such as the torch on warrior.

Awesome tip ,thank you! I am hoping Anet fixes this bug regardless, but a good workaround for now.

Just want to say this bug is rather demoralising for folks who want to level without boosting, as well. I'm going to assume it's a bug because I would be absolutely gobsmacked if ArenaNet thought it was a good idea to remove a feature that was so popular. So I'm giving the benefit of the doubt.

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Seeing a Manowar reference has lifted my spirits, thank you sir.

I actually don't think the spawns of the mobs or distribution is the issue in most cases. I've found GW2 fairly to very reasonable on it. FF14 was -terrible- for that. Not just placement, but how every mob was hostile. Why are these doe deers attacking me, a loud warrior/whatever, they'd take off at the sight of me. Anet does this well, with their mixture, again in most cases. I actually think it should also be zone specific. Someone mentioned Orr early on, Orr -should- be a hellscape of undead. Because it is, and the mobs should reflect that. Likewise, a map like Gendarran could do with less random spiders and wargs hanging out in open fields which doesn't seem to vibe with how spiders or wargs/wolves tend to operate, which is sticking to brush/caves/etc.

Southsun Faren and Kasmeer is the name of the game, but if this -is- some sort of olive branch, I do appreciate it on Anet's part.

Again, it's just going to be an outfit, if it's an idea at all. The obsession with changing tents just to exert some sort of control over others continues to be odd. At the end of the day, any opposition to swimsuit outfits tends to just be a matter of 'I don't want anyone to have this'. If it was just a personal taste, the obvious answer is to not support said outfit with gemstore funds. Easy. The idea of wanting to limit people, or just keep them from having it at all, goes beyond that in to 'No fun for people' territory, and it's weird. Edit: As has been said multiple times, swimsuit 'resources' are already implemented. As are numerous civilian/soldier outfits that we don't have for <insert a reason that actually isn't that valid aside from weird veneration for Anet's decisions despite the fact they're people. Great people, mind you, but people who can make errors.>

Having them just be an outfit, which is the actual 'normal/rational' solution, is more practical, and actually equates to revenue for Anet through the Gemstore. Unless you want people to spend gems on something you have to find a 'tent' for. Jadebots are already expensive and barely seen, sell that as an outfit to me, really.

Her*. Also... Yes? It's my thread. I'm gonna post in it a lot. Anyway, there very much is a ton of desire out there to see swimsuits implemented! Skiffs and fishing already have our characters interacting more with the water.

You can go to battle in a wedding gown, a chef's outfit, a weird set of fairy clothing, -in- your underwear if you're doing pvp. But woah, swimsuits, in battle? That's the kicker? Also it's not a 'I think it looks weird'. It looks weird. If you're down to start a tighty-whitey trend at the beach in your local area? You do it, valid, but, until then.

😐You're messing with me. You have to be. Not 'looks like underwear'. It is underwear. What is this argument.

This one I don't like? Do you- Do you mean underwear? To the beach? You're right, I don't like wearing underwear to the beach. For multiple reasons. It's weird, you look weird, it's uncomfortable, etc.

I'm going to assume you're being genuine here. The issue is that NPCs can wear them, but PCs can't. When using a changing booth, for example, your character is forced in to their underwear. If you've never been to a beach before, I can tell you swimsuits and underwear are not interchangeable. Also I just realized 'They have other things to sell' - What business works like that? 'Should we increase sales through more products?' 'No' ???

How do you cover a cost for something already in the game. Do I cover the costs of the guy from 2013 who put them in? Also the 3 of us are millionaires, so, the joke's on you.I'm also the heir to the Swimco. fortune. I also own the concept of the beach. Frankly I'm just more qualified.

Revenue. That's just one, but probably one of the most important. That was easy.

This thread goes to odd places. The simple fact, again, is just wanting swimsuits. Would I settle for dye-able underwear? Yes. Should we have to? No. Though I do find Anet's current trends interesting. When did a liberal company get so conservative in their styling. 👀 Yet to see a convincing argument against, mind you. "They don't have time." Wrong, they do. Check the gemstore. "Mah immersion" Magical girl outfits, next "think of the children" weird American puritanism go away.

Elven Ears. Pointy Elf Ears. Trying to shore up support for the awful Rings of Power Bezos series? You know what, doesn't even matter. If you like the pointed ears, more power to you. Because that's the whole point of this thread, power to those really seeking something. However. I never ever want to see, or hear; 'Anet should spend their time on something more important than swimsuits'. Or any variation, because clearly, they have plenty of time. The amount of time and energy is not the issue, clearly.

Every year it's insulting to see npcs wearing swimsuits that the player can't touch. That goes for every civilian style clothing option though. I don't get Anet's thinking. As always, they want/need to focus on more important things is disproved by taking one good look at the Gemstore. They clearly have the time.

Depends if they'd like to mend some bridges and make money or not. Finally putting out swimsuits on the gem store is basically the equivalent of deciding whether or not to accept your paycheque, or whether to open your christmas present or just to leave it in the corner forever.

Thats all they really had to do, just red shield.

... Is ugly as heck? It feels so out of place on the world map compared to the classic GW2 icon style. The icon above the anvils/repair npcs? Looks fine. The minimap icon? Yuck.

The absolute funniest/soulcrushing part; fine we can pick up the banners again. You don't even let us have our old abilities back? The charge/inspire/swing with the banner? THAT was too much for Warriors?? We don't even get to epicly plant them anymore, just, drop.