MissMajor.8290 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Since the Etherbound Greaves were data mined a few weeks back, I've been nothing but anticipating when they would be available in the gem store. Finally this morning I was happy to see them for sale! I immediately put them on my Firebrand, but noticed something looked VERY off compared to when I had first fell in love with them. I thought it was just me not having looked at them since they were initially data mined so I went back and looked at the screenshots I had taken to confirm my suspicions. They made the boots more chunky. :/ I understand that items data mined are subject to change, but it was love at first sight with these boots because they were slim and well proportioned for ALL ARMOR WEIGHTS. I find myself extremely disappointed that they chunkified what I was hoping would be contenders for best heavy-looking styled boots in the game. I do not wish to come off as nit-picky, but the choice to make the boots bigger has given me buyer's remorse and as such I may just request a refund of my gems. Please stop with the stove pipe calf boots. :pepehands:Data mined Etherbound when first posted:Current version:Just open images in separate tabs and swap back and forth between them to see the difference. TLDR: THE BOOTS GOT FAT, AM I THE ONLY ONE UPSET ABOUT IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fengzhou.9853 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Are you sure it isn't just an optical illusion because of the color difference?.. White is known to make things look a lot larger then they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMajor.8290 Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 @Fengzhou.9853 said:Are you sure it isn't just an optical illusion because of the color difference?.. White is known to make things look a lot larger then they are.I made sure to triple check that and they definitely got bigger. Good looking out though because that was my first thought as well since I threw permafrost on them right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fengzhou.9853 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 @MissMajor.8290 said:@Fengzhou.9853 said:Are you sure it isn't just an optical illusion because of the color difference?.. White is known to make things look a lot larger then they are.I made sure to triple check that and they definitely got bigger. Good looking out though because that was my first thought as well since I threw permafrost on them right away. They're really not that different imo. I kinda like that they're chunkier. Too many skin tight things in this game as it is. Again, personal preference and all that lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kharturr.2794 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 @Fengzhou.9853 said:@MissMajor.8290 said:@Fengzhou.9853 said:Are you sure it isn't just an optical illusion because of the color difference?.. White is known to make things look a lot larger then they are.I made sure to triple check that and they definitely got bigger. Good looking out though because that was my first thought as well since I threw permafrost on them right away. They're really not that different imo. I kinda like that they're chunkier. Too many skin tight things in this game as it is. Again, personal preference and all that lol.For boots, I'd disagree and say the game actually has the exact opposite. Too many proportionally awkward. It definitely seems like they made them larger, perhaps to deal with clipping? But they just join the list of others that look, idk, awkward? Gigantic thigh calves are a thing in Tyria I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meri.9187 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Yeah agreed. Previewing it earlier compared to now, the whole boot manages to look more awkward especially considering it was already quite large with the hook and the particle effects. It's actually a lot more difficult for me to find a good leg skin to pair with them, and makes it difficult for me to use on light/med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comprissent.3856 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Seconding, I don't like them at all now. I bought gems a few weeks ago in anticipation, and now i guess i'm just going to sit on them for nowThey just look like another oversized fat boots that already fill up our wardrobes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illconceived Was Na.9781 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 It's worth asking support if they can manage a refund. Typically they do it readily for items; they are more reluctant for unlocks (I'm sure everyone can see how easily generosity could be abused, since ANet has no way of removing the unlock from the account).There are a lot of reasons why things can look differently in preview. I think the OP did a fantastic job of trying to remove as many variables as possible from consideration.I note that there are some other differences between the two images:In 'before', the buckle is blue; in 'after', it's white. 'Before' the "stripe" is charcoal; 'after', it's whiteSimilarly the 'stripe' down the front changes from charcoal/brown to white.tl;dr based on the evidence, it's possible that the OP has discovered what fashionistas have long known: 'white' is not slimming.I reckon the chances are (ahem) slim that ANet actually made a significant change in the design from when that shaman posted two weeks ago and the release today. Finally, it's also worth reaching out to that shaman. It's entirely possible that he can compare the actual before and after images, assuming he saves copies of what he discovers. Regardless of any of our perceptions, that would be hard data that might get the attention of one of the designers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloc Freidon.5692 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Oh yeah they are definitely chunkier now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illconceived Was Na.9781 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 @MissMajor.8290 said:I know it might seem silly to be mad or upset about this,Not at all.We've all been there: expectation tempting us up until we unwrap our shinies presents for birthday or holidays. Data mined greaves: Current release: Looks different to me, too. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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