Why do we have to wear a dress?

[x82nd77]

<DIV><A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCnioLOANaM" target=_blank>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCnioLOANaM</A></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>great new WOW video... move over leroy</DIV>

[Landaros]

Dont really get the point. If you like comic style wow is the way to go. Personally, the dress looks to me like a wannabe dracula outfit, but taste is a thing you cant argue about anyways.<div></div>

[Ghu]

<P>Ok, that was too cool. I group with the same folk regularly and until recently the fact that my wizzie was running around in a dress was their biggest laugh. I'm glad I'm not the only guy out there that hates wearing dresses!!</P> <P>P.S. to the other poster, I don't think the OP was trying to promote WoW or to say their graphics were great, I think he/she was sharing a very cool video that was meant to pop a smile on your face. Maybe take off the defencive stance and watch it again. Someone made the song up, created the clips, coriogrphed and posted it for our enjoyment. Enjoy it!</P> <P>Vyctor</P>

[-Immolatu]

If you dont like robes, wear a vest, if you dont like the vest.. go play WoW.<div></div>

[Mareth]

<div><blockquote><hr>-Immolatus- wrote:If you dont like robes, wear a vest, if you dont like the vest.. go play WoW.<div></div><hr></blockquote>I have one vest. Tunic of the Ice Bear. It has no int bonus. As an added bonus, I look like a clown when I wear it.I wanna look dashing in black cloth armour, not like something thrown out of a circus for being too silly.I've never really got the fluff explanation of us cannot wearing chain armour. I get the gameplay reason (unbalanced), but really, are you telling me that chain armour inhibits a wizzie with 150str more than some robe I'm tripping over all the time?</div>

[theCand]

<DIV>Well. . . . All i got to say is wow.</DIV> <DIV>  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> That's a fantastic video, love the gnomes singing the back ground stuff too, LOL. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Very nicely done.  I've been away from WoW for a while now but getting more and more into EQ2, though that video brings back memories.  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Great job.:smileyhappy:</DIV>

[etaipo]

But but but... Gandalf never tripped over his dress <span>:smileysurprised:</span> <div></div>

[Ghu]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> LordSarig wrote:<BR> <DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> -Immolatus- wrote:<BR>If you dont like robes, wear a vest, if you dont like the vest.. go play WoW.<BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE>I have one vest. Tunic of the Ice Bear. It has no int bonus. As an added bonus, I look like a clown when I wear it.<BR><BR>I wanna look dashing in black cloth armour, not like something thrown out of a circus for being too silly.<BR><BR>I've never really got the fluff explanation of us cannot wearing chain armour. I get the gameplay reason (unbalanced), but really, are you telling me that chain armour inhibits a wizzie with 150str more than some robe I'm tripping over all the time?<BR></DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>My understanding of teh way magic works was that metal inhibits magic. It's not that you can't move in the armor, it's that the very metal you wear affects your ability to channel magic properly. Now I cut my teeth on MERP and I'm sure there are other explinations but that's one that satisfies me.</DIV> <DIV>Vyctor</DIV>

[Mareth]

<div><blockquote><hr>Ghunn wrote:<div> <blockquote> <hr> LordSarig wrote: <div> <blockquote> <hr> -Immolatus- wrote:If you dont like robes, wear a vest, if you dont like the vest.. go play WoW. <div></div> <hr> </blockquote>I have one vest. Tunic of the Ice Bear. It has no int bonus. As an added bonus, I look like a clown when I wear it.I wanna look dashing in black cloth armour, not like something thrown out of a circus for being too silly.I've never really got the fluff explanation of us cannot wearing chain armour. I get the gameplay reason (unbalanced), but really, are you telling me that chain armour inhibits a wizzie with 150str more than some robe I'm tripping over all the time?</div> <hr> </blockquote>My understanding of teh way magic works was that metal inhibits magic. It's not that you can't move in the armor, it's that the very metal you wear affects your ability to channel magic properly. Now I cut my teeth on MERP and I'm sure there are other explinations but that's one that satisfies me.</div> <div>Vyctor</div><hr></blockquote>Then give me leather armour <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></div>

[goboy]

And here my only beef was the lack of pumps to go with my dress.

[-Immolatu]

<div><blockquote><hr>etaipo wrote:But but but... Gandalf never tripped over his dress <span>:smileysurprised:</span> <div></div><hr></blockquote>Gandalf didn't, but in Dragonlance there was a powerful mage that was the leader of a big tower. Unfortunately he died because on the wa down from the top of the tower he tripped over his robe and fell down the stairs. Lol... guess they don't have evac =/But anyways... how bout when they give us leather/chain armor, they give us the ability to use greatswords like Gandalf and put that +85str to use! Rawr!But really, if you like how WoW looks so much, you're playing the wrong game.</div>

[cuendillar]

<DIV>Hear hear! I hate the dresses.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Such an uninspired counter argument- I don't want to play World of Warcraft.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I don't want to wear something that looks stupid, or doesn't offer the stat bonuses robes do.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Simple fact is, and this particular topic has come up in my guild chat, group chat, and general chat, the current robes look ridiculous to a lot of people.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>While I would also agree that EQ 2 in general could use some diveristy in appearance areas, simple fact is the robes look silly. Just take a quick moment next time you see caster classes walking, running, or riding along. If you don't agree, I'll eat my pointy Wizard hat!</DIV>

[-Immolatu]

<div></div>Now, don't even try to tell me I don't look positively smashing! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/Mast3rofPupp3ts/EQ2_000104.jpg"><img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/Mast3rofPupp3ts/EQ2_000105.jpg"><img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/Mast3rofPupp3ts/EQ2_000106.jpg"><img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b262/Mast3rofPupp3ts/EQ2_000107.jpg">I got a 32-slot box full of robes heh, lemme know if ya wanna see more <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><div></div>

[talyus]

<DIV>immolatus,  you sir need to play SWG. your clothes fetish demands it! :p</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>and because this was totally the point of the thread (sarcasim), wiztards totally need to be able to wear leather dag-nab-it.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>but back to the subject at hand... my gf constantly comments on how dashing i look in my flowing Rainment of the Skywatcher and Grand Dracomancer's Hat.  I mean come on... who can beat that combo...  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>/lumps in corner and cries</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>but it is always very fun to see a fellow finger wiggler doin his thing via streaming internet video!!</DIV>

[Zu]

<DIV>Uhm... Isn't robes sort of Wizard style? All wizards I've seen pictures of in comics/movies etc have been wearing robes. Atleast I prefer wearing a robe instead of a vest, tho I get mocked for wearing womens clothes by my guildies <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Edit: Have to agree that the robe graphic while riding is a bit weird, with half of the robe laying vertically like a pair of wings.</DIV><p>Message Edited by Zume on <span class=date_text>07-02-2006</span> <span class=time_text>10:00 AM</span>

[-Immolatu]

I have no problem with wearing robes.. but if they were to be made more stylish I would have no objection. They are ok now, but much look alike. Perhaps if they didn't lie to us when the game was being made to make us wanna play it.. then once they real us in, go lazy on us and not put things like this in the game =/ <img src="http://everquest2.station.sony.com//screenshots/general/054.jpg">[expletive haxx0red by Raijinn], that is a good looking robe. I'd have to say its enough to rival a robe from WoW...<div></div>

[Timbers]

Me want that robe.....

[QQ-Fatman]

Personally i dont like eq2's armor / cloth art work.<BR> <BR>Check this out, these are lineage2 mage screenshot:<BR><A href="http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/human_mage_f_dark_crystal_robe_front.jpg" target=_blank>http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/human_mage_f_dark_crystal_robe_front.jpg</A><BR><A href="http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_dark_crystal_robe_front.jpg" target=_blank>http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_dark_crystal_robe_front.jpg</A><BR><A href="http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_tallum_robe_front.jpg" target=_blank>http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_tallum_robe_front.jpg</A><BR><A href="http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_blue_wolf_robe_front.jpg" target=_blank>http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_blue_wolf_robe_front.jpg</A><BR>IMO these look much better and not so cartoonish like wow.<BR><BR>

[ailees]

I would life tailors to be able to make clothes. Maybe starting with a game robe, and applying nex parterns to turn them into somethg nice and original.Just like weaponsmith should be able to modify weapons aspectsIn EQ1 we could dye, but changing shape, making an artistic work would be so nice.<div></div>

[Gustuv Wynd]

<P>I agree...ever since my first D&D mage I've always wanted pants...not armor...just pants.  Of corse in D&D I could have them made, but not in a computer game (Be it single player or MMO).</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG><EM><FONT size=5>Give me pants or give me death!!!!!!!!!!!!</FONT></EM></STRONG></P> <P><FONT size=3></FONT> </P> <P><FONT size=3>And granted...there are pants I could wear in EQ2, but only the robes give any INT bonuses.  I would just like another option that would still maintain the viability of my character.  And if I wear pants...then I need to buy a shirt too, but a shirt and pants combo should still equal any bonuses that I could get from a robe.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=3>This really is simply a cosmetic issue...it is like saying all mages with brown hair will get a bonus to INT...sure, I could make a blood haired one, but I'd be at a dis-advantage.  </FONT></P><p>Message Edited by Gustuv Wynd on <span class=date_text>07-06-2006</span> <span class=time_text>06:32 PM</span>

[Ealan]

http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/items/VestmentsoftheArchmagus.phphttp://eq2.xanadu-community.com/eq2_loot.php?BrowseNPC=1&target_id=131&zone_id=50&pack_id=15&exp_id=6#item625How do people figure they "have to wear a robe" and there are no "chest pieces with INT bonus that arent a robe"?  Am I missing something?That said, the Lineage 2 designs definitely look better.  Actually, the entire Lineage 2 artstyle is, in my opinion, better if a bit too manga inspired.<div></div>

[Mareth]

<div><blockquote><hr>Ealan wrote:http://eq2.ogaming.com/db/items/VestmentsoftheArchmagus.phphttp://eq2.xanadu-community.com/eq2_loot.php?BrowseNPC=1&target_id=131&zone_id=50&pack_id=15&exp_id=6#item625How do people figure they "have to wear a robe" and there are no "chest pieces with INT bonus that arent a robe"?  Am I missing something?That said, the Lineage 2 designs definitely look better.  Actually, the entire Lineage 2 artstyle is, in my opinion, better if a bit too manga inspired.<div></div><hr></blockquote>Yeah, you're missing something. I'll bet 99% of all legendary chest drops for mages are robes. </div>

[Uanelven]

<img src="http://www.rpls.ws/images/wizard.jpg"><div></div>

[Sant]

That video was awesome. I dont care if you dont like WoW or if you have some opinion on robes. that was  a kick [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn], highly creative video and it deserves full credit for being a nice piece of work. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> <div></div>

[Zyphius]

<P>^ Agreed ^</P>

[StoneySilen]

<P>About the time the singer started singing I was bored and stopped the video.</P> <P> </P> <P>But as to the question:"Why do we have to wear a dress?"</P> <P> </P> <P>Because I like the breeze between my legs. :p</P> <P>It shows off my hairy legs.</P> <P>And it makes me feel pretty.</P>

[Magic]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> StoneySilence wrote:<BR> <P>And it makes me feel pretty.<BR></P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE>Which reminds me of the movie called "Anger Management."  Has anyone seen it besides me?  Never mind!  It's off topic anyway.<BR>

[electricninjasex]

<blockquote><hr>QQFatman wrote:<div></div>Personally i dont like eq2's armor / cloth art work. Check this out, these are lineage2 mage screenshot:<a href="http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/human_mage_f_dark_crystal_robe_front.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/human_mage_f_dark_crystal_robe_front.jpg</a><a href="http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_dark_crystal_robe_front.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_dark_crystal_robe_front.jpg</a><a href="http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_tallum_robe_front.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_tallum_robe_front.jpg</a><a href="http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_blue_wolf_robe_front.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.mylineage2.com/fashion/def/elf_f_blue_wolf_robe_front.jpg</a>IMO these look much better and not so cartoonish like wow.<hr></blockquote> !!! WOW WOW WOW !!! (not to be confused with WoW) I feel so inadequate after looking at that.  I love robes, but imagine our robes had that kind of flair...<div></div>

[DarkAzur]

<P>I've always thought that ROBES (not dresses *ahem*) look pretty kick-[expletive haxx0red by Raijinn] on mage type characters. I dunno it just seems like a cool image for a Wizard channeling the arcane with his/her robe flowing in the wind created by the pure energy he's commanding and then he hurls the fireball at the enemy and the cloth robe settles.</P> <P> </P> <P>On the other hand, I think that you should DEFINATELY be able to wear a shirt and pants.</P>

[StoneySilen]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> DarkAzurea wrote:<BR> <P>Wizard channeling the arcane with his/her robe flowing in the wind created by the pure energy he's commanding and then he hurls the fireball at the enemy and the cloth robe settles.</P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>But does the game do that when you have cloth simulation on?

[Mirander_1]

I like the idea of wizards in robes. The problem is that EQ2 robes just aren't quite right. If you can find any fantasy art of a robed mage and compare it to EQ2 mages you may see what I mean

[VajonaYo]

<P>LOL if ya wanna look different there is tons of gear out there with very nice stats that u can get creative with.  </P> <P>Here's a pic of some of my different outfits that r NON ROBE</P> <P><img src="<A href="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/RELyris/Vest.jpg" target=_blank>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/RELyris/Vest.jpg</A>">  </P> <P> </P> <P><FONT color=#ff9900 size=4>Lyris</FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ff9900 size=4>70 ~ Wizard / Mage Tank</FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ff9900 size=4>Oasis ~ Rockeaters</FONT></P> <P> </P> <P> </P>

[Mareth]

<div><blockquote><hr>VajonaYo wrote:<div></div> <p>LOL if ya wanna look different there is tons of gear out there with very nice stats that u can get creative with.  </p> <p>Here's a pic of some of my different outfits that r NON ROBE</p> <p><img src="<a href="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/RELyris/Vest.jpg" target="_blank">http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/RELyris/Vest.jpg</a>">  </p> <p><font color="#ff9900" size="4">Lyris</font></p> <p><font color="#ff9900" size="4">70 ~ Wizard / Mage Tank</font></p> <p><font color="#ff9900" size="4">Oasis ~ Rockeaters</font></p> <hr></blockquote>[expletive haxx0red by Raijinn]. Not excactly the colours I'd preferr, but it sure as hell beats any robe I've got <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />I got a Vestment of the Archmagus and was so disappointed when I equipped it that it was the same non-robe cloth look I'd been seeing since T1.</div>

[VajonaYo]

<P>As Far As Dresses (Robes) Here's some pics of my personal Favorites.</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG><U>Fearling Robe</U></STRONG></P> <P><A href="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/RELyris/Fear.jpg" target=_blank>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/RELyris/Fear.jpg</A></P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG><U>Azure Sky Robe</U></STRONG></P> <P><A href="http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/RELyris/Azure.jpg" target=_blank>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g71/RELyris/Azure.jpg</A></P> <P><FONT color=#ff9900 size=4></FONT> </P> <P><FONT color=#ff9900 size=4>Lyris</FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ff9900 size=4>70 ~ Wizard / Mage Tank</FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ff9900 size=4>Oasis ~ Rockeaters</FONT></P> <P><SPAN class=time_text></SPAN> </P><p>Message Edited by VajonaYo on <span class=date_text>08-05-2006</span> <span class=time_text>05:40 PM</span>

[Mirander_1]

This is really all I want for a robe http://www.larryelmore.com/popups/color/co155.htm If EQ2 could pull off that look, I'd be completely happy with robes in the game

[Wossname]

The thing that would improve the look of magi most in EQ2 would be the simple addition of large visible shoulder pieces that show over/with the robe. In the same way that vanguard style plate looks much better than round shouldered chainmail, a mage with impressive shoulder adornment would improve the look greatly. The ones in the video suit WoW's cartoony style but they show how much they add to the overall look.<div></div>

[Solj]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> psheets wrote:<BR> <DIV><A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCnioLOANaM" target=_blank>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCnioLOANaM</A></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>great new WOW video... move over leroy</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>LOL.  Thankyou.. excellent video.    </P> <P><EM>"A man who's truly skilled, can look quite good in twill!"</EM></P> <P>Ha.</P>

[StoneySilen]

I can do without shoulderpads thanks.