ANet. Will you please hire some new armor designers.

[Ashen.2907]

8 hours ago, Ashantara.8731 said:

Yes, but GW1 followed a strict guideline on aesthetics. It had a distinct style, that's why it was beautiful beginning to end.

In GW2, sadly, everything seems to be allowed, no matter how out of place, ill-matched, comical, extraterrestrial, punky, or otherwise immersion-breaking it might look. GW2 lacks a clear-cut identity and sense of taste.

Indeed.

[Aridon.8362]

I remember bringing up this concept multiple times, the person in charge of choosing armor concepts is not artistically adept. I got tired of fighting it. Just pick your favorite armor in game and stick with it. I promise you not gonna win. The armor from the guardian concept the guy with the shield, never came into fruition either, sadge.

[Andur.9275]

17 hours ago, Kaioh.7598 said:

Tbh all I really want is to have our lovely gw1 armors ported into this game. 

Count me in, as well.

edit: NPC clothing (with higher texture resolutions) as armor pieces would be highly appreciated, too

Edited May 18, 2022 by Andur.9275

[Naxos.2503]

I quite dislike the Ancient Canthan armor (and it's evolved variant), but I really like the Antique ones. But then again I tend to be biased toward realistic looking armors

[medivh.4725]

I think they have some of the most variety in armour. But dyeable backpack BAGS is really lacking

[HonesltlyX.7164]

I am still using Dreadnought armor because nearly every armor in the game not exclusive to Charr looks absolutely horrendous. Especially in the helmet department.

 

Having every armor in the game designed around just the human models is just laziness.

Edited May 18, 2022 by HonesltlyX.7164

[pallas.8150]

I think there are several pieces/ sets that have questionable taste levels. I mean, there are certain armors you legit never see players  wear.

[Ashen.2907]

1 hour ago, HonesltlyX.7164 said:

I am still using Dreadnought armor because nearly every armor in the game not exclusive to Charr looks absolutely horrendous. Especially in the helmet department.

 

Having every armor in the game designed around just the human models is just laziness.

I don't think you understand the meaning of the word, "laziness."

[fixit.7189]

i wish i could hide all armor pieces rather than a few. then again, at least half the player base would run around in their underwear (i know i would) so that will never happen. lol.

[Akoneon.3860]

What I would like to see more is armor like the Mistward plate ("sleeveless" metal armor of some kind) for the heavies. Also, the option to change the position of some of the "one-sided" shoulder pads (ex. Herald's Shoulderplate) from left to right or vice versa would be nice.

[titje.2745]

it just depends on what you make of it. a complete set may not seem pretty. but if you are a bit creative yourself and make a combination of several sets and give them matching colors with dyes. then something really beautiful can be made with it.
 

I used google translate for the whole message. 

[medivh.4725]

Finishers are lacking as well. How can so many million players use only 20 over finishers. It ain't enough

[Arewn.2368]

I often get the impression that they design armor and weapons more so as "pieces of art" rather then as actual armour or weapons.

It sometimes reminds me of the wierd things you'd see walking down a fashion runway, or displayed at an art gallery. 

Which is unfortunate. Im not questioning the quality of the pieces, because there's clearly talent behind the designs. But it caters to a very niche taste, and it's a taste that is so unrelated to the combat focused fantasy RPG that this is. Creative license is one thing, but this isn't an art exhibit.

[squeegee.4320]

If your equipment doesn't poop glitter and particle effects or trigger seizures in players who wander across your path in-game, is it even worth using?

Edited May 19, 2022 by narwhalsbend.7059
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[DexterousGecko.6328]

I'm not sure if it's fortunate or not, but at least it saves me money when I look at the paid cosmetics and they're all hideous looking (to me at least). I suppose I can play FFXIV if I want a really good variety of outfits, Guild Wars 2 for better or worse has fully embraced the "glowing is cool" mantra, so i'll be sticking to default outfits for now.

[jaif.3518]

What i cant stand is how human female light armor is either high-end call-girl or Victorian church-goer.

 

Thankfully monastery armor looks decent.  Just wish there was one regular pair of pants in all the choices.

[Taclism.2406]

I'm amazed no one pointed out yet Armor Designer isnt a job

[fixit.7189]

well, at least GW2 armor designs are a 1000x better than say...new worlds cosmetics. man are they ugly.

Edited May 20, 2022 by fixit.7189

[Nyth.6714]

They did Shiro dirty in the 'legacy outfit' I mean... wtf is that even. Don't even get me started on those weapons. Sword skin I get (even though it is garbage and nothing like what Shiro had but .... GS skin? Really? That was about the same level of shock as I had when I saw the Pegasus Griffon skin, like LMFAO
At this point everything they bring out is just comical now, I get to laugh at how ugly it all is and know I will never buy it / use it and move on with my day.