"New" monk AQ graphic...

[Gaige]

<DIV><IMG src="http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/876/newaq7am.jpg"></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><IMG src="http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1275/newaq27se.jpg"></DIV>

[Bladewind]

<P>/underwhelmed</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P>What are the odds that the Rujarkian Gi looks just like it? <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P>

[x0rtrun]

It's just the Masters gi from the dojo... It's ok I guess.. I mean.. it was underused an all. I just though it was kinda... you know... poofta looking. <span>:smileysad:</span>What happened to the chest straps and arm wraps look from eq1?<img src="http://members.shaw.ca/jasonznack/eq2/jarmonk1.jpg">My brother just started playing eq2. He was pretty disappointed at how I looked ingame after playing with my eq1 monk for so long. He thought he could do better and qhipped htis up in about 10 minutes.  You be the judge. <div></div>

[LaoSh]

<P>/yawn</P> <P> </P> <P>man they made it look like some retarted sultan's outfit, not a monk outfit.      Bah and why just a change to the level 20 armor quest gi?  IMO they need to make armor look different for every single class, and stop lumping us all into just 4 classes when claiming there are 24 classes in eq2 lol....what a huge joke!      Scaled armor for a monk should look completely different than scaled armor for a druid........PERIOD!    Chain for a shaman should be different than Chain for a Rogue, ranger, and so on.</P> <P> </P> <P>Lao,</P> <DIV>BTW that yawn wasnt for your post with the drawing, that is a pretty sweet look....but the new one they made is just pathetic.</DIV><p>Message Edited by LaoShin on <span class=date_text>12-12-2005</span> <span class=time_text>05:14 PM</span>

[Kota]

isn't that the same way it was when it first came out ?  a lime green [Removed for Content] suit ?  then they changed it to white.  now that.

[Ashleyyy]

Yeah that looks just like it did before the first total revamp of armor appearances.

[Gaige]

Actually its a darker, more orangish color than the original yellow of the AQ gi.  The graphic is exactly the same though.

[Lintr]

Thanks for the sneak peek =) Although i'm not too happy with the look, i'm glad they gave us brawlers something different instead of consentrating on Plate. <div></div>

[MrDiz]

What do you want? Neon space armour with ninja power jump boots and Reyban shades? Warriors are in bog boring blue armour (attack of the smurf clan?), wizards are in shapeless robes, thieves are in off blue chainmail. We are all boring looking clones. Monks already look out of genre enough already without adding teenage mutant ninja turtle outfits.You should be glad your not in brown robes with a rope belt and a bowl haircut. Your'e monks. Which monastaries have you been visiting?

[Junaru]

"You should be glad your not in brown robes with a rope belt and a bowl haircut. Your'e monks. Which monastaries have you been visiting?"I think you are thinking of a Fryer. Monks in MMORPG are typical of Shalin Monks not the Priest Monk..<div></div>

[Cwi]

<div></div>I was happier with the plain white AQ than this yellow/tan dyed version. Did the Devs forget how happy it made everyone when they changed the AQ to being white instead of puke yellow? Why did they feel the need to screw with something that was fine to begin with? In my opinion this is a change for the worse.<span> x0rtrunks, that would make a neat armor graphic. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I don't think any class should have boring looking armor and right now thats what all classes look like: boring. Maybe the Dev's will wake up and realize that the players want interesting looking armor and variations between classes, races and sexes. Or maybe they'll continue to think that everyone that wears plate wants they're armor to look ultra conservative/realistic rather than a bit sexy and interesting. As for monks in brown robes with rope belts and bowl haircuts, you're thinking of the wrong type of monks. :p EQ monks are based off the martial art practicing monks of Far East, not European monks.</span> I think the Gi of the Ashen Disciple is a great example of a sexy and interesting looking armor graphic. I get compliments about it every day and all the women in the guild wish they could equip the female version of it. Now if the Devs would just take that spark of imagination and make plate, chain and cloth armor graphics that are as nice.... <div></div><p>Message Edited by Cwiyk on <span class=date_text>12-13-2005</span> <span class=time_text>07:34 PM</span>

[MrDiz]

<blockquote><hr>Junaru wrote:"You should be glad your not in brown robes with a rope belt and a bowl haircut. Your'e monks. Which monastaries have you been visiting?"I think you are thinking of a Fryer. Monks in MMORPG are typical of Shalin Monks not the Priest Monk..<div></div><hr></blockquote>I was pulling your leg <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Although if you ever saw shaolin monks they look nothing like the manga monks people seem to want. I just dont want them to make eq2 chars even more cartoon like with 10 feet wide shoulder spikes and 3 inch wide eyeballs.

[JojoTheDog]

<P>Ashen order black outfits with the hats.</P> <P> </P> <P>They got the graphics, now share em.</P>

[JudyJudy]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> MrDizzi wrote:<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>I was pulling your leg <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Although if you ever saw shaolin monks they look nothing like the manga monks people seem to want. I just dont want them to make eq2 chars even more cartoon like with 10 feet wide shoulder spikes and 3 inch wide eyeballs.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><EM>If I may, I'd like to intercede with a "western" description - True Shaolin monks look [Removed for Content] cool.  :smileyhappy:</EM></P> <P><EM>They are very humbly dressed, but practically so.  This is to ensure effortless movement, humility and the ability to maintain flow and harmony.  Yes, even their clothing reflects their lifestyle.  Check out the video at the bottom of this link.</EM></P> <P><A href="http://www.sadlerswells.com/peacock/2004_2005/shaolin2004.asp?movid=wmsm#video" target=_blank>http://www.sadlerswells.com/peacock/2004_2005/shaolin2004.asp?movid=wmsm#video</A></P> <P><EM>Here's another descent pic from BBC news:</EM></P> <P><A href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3851031.stm" target=_blank>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3851031.stm</A><BR></P> <P><EM>I wouldn't mind it in the least if my toon's look reflected the RL Shaolin monks.</EM></P>

[TheRealMo]

<span><blockquote><hr>Bladewind wrote:<p>/underwhelmed</p> <p>What are the odds that the Rujarkian Gi looks just like it? <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p> <div></div><hr></blockquote>I'd bet that you're correct. It's likely that the only reason the rujarkian gi is being changed is because it shares the same graphic as the AQ gi. <span>:smileysad:</span></span><div></div>

[lagerone]

<P>I'm rather confused by this whole thread.   I thought the monk AQ Gi was white, and looked exactly like the Bruiser Gi, except that it is brown.  Specifically, I thought the Monk AQ Gi was identical in appearance to the Rujarkian Woven Gi - same graphic both white.</P> <P>If the second picture is the new Gi....then this is beyond imbecilic.  They scrapped the Gi look altogether?  That new armour looks like some abortive design attempt at creating pyjamas for Wardens!</P> <P>I hope the Rujarkian Gi isn't transmogrified into the sub-leather mutation that is shown above.  It is would be an utterly retrograde step.  It is bad enough being 60 mitigation below scaled...if I have to wear the Ashen Gi as my only option that's about 100 mit below scaled.  The Dark Disciple Gi is a possibility, but raid loot is unpredicatable.</P> <P>The existing white Rujarkian Gi is a lovely design, the Ashen Gi a step nicer again. </P> <P>The warden pjyamas are fine for L20's but pls dont use it for any endgame Gi designs.  Sorry for the invective, but it is genuinely horrid.</P>

[TheRealMo]

<span><blockquote><hr>lagerone wrote:<p>I'm rather confused by this whole thread.   I thought the monk AQ Gi was white, and looked exactly like the Bruiser Gi, except that it is brown.  Specifically, I thought the Monk AQ Gi was identical in appearance to the Rujarkian Woven Gi - same graphic both white.</p> <p>If the second picture is the new Gi....then this is beyond imbecilic.  They scrapped the Gi look altogether?  That new armour looks like some abortive design attempt at creating pyjamas for Wardens!</p> <p>I hope the Rujarkian Gi isn't transmogrified into the sub-leather mutation that is shown above.  It is would be an utterly retrograde step.  It is bad enough being 60 mitigation below scaled...if I have to wear the Ashen Gi as my only option that's about 100 mit below scaled.  The Dark Disciple Gi is a possibility, but raid loot is unpredicatable.</p> <p>The existing white Rujarkian Gi is a lovely design, the Ashen Gi a step nicer again. </p> <p>The warden pjyamas are fine for L20's but pls dont use it for any endgame Gi designs.  Sorry for the invective, but it is genuinely horrid.</p> <div></div><hr></blockquote>I believe the 2nd picture is merely the AQ gear w/o the chest piece equiped. I assume Gaige posted that to show what the other armor pieces look like (since wearing the chest gives the "gi" look).</span><div></div>

[Jathal]

So the monk AQ gi is now called Silent Fist instead of Chainweave?  :smileyindifferent:

[Gaige]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> TheRealMoon wrote:<BR><SPAN><BR>I believe the 2nd picture is merely the AQ gear w/o the chest piece equiped. I assume Gaige posted that to show what the other armor pieces look like (since wearing the chest gives the "gi" look).</SPAN><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE>Your assumption is correct.<BR>

[i3ry]

They should make a gi that looks like, you know, a gi. <div></div>

[selch]

<P>Just a second, stats has been changed?</P> <P> </P>

[Balmore]

Stats? Hmmm.... <img src="http://eq2images.station.sony.com/itemicons/3/7/3/37714737133.gif"><div></div>

[selch]

<DIV>Hmm... Gi I got 3 days ago after AQ, was having 94 mitigation</DIV>

[MrDiz]

<blockquote><hr>JudyJudy wrote:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> MrDizzi wrote:<BR><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><BR><BR>I was pulling your leg <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Although if you ever saw shaolin monks they look nothing like the manga monks people seem to want. I just dont want them to make eq2 chars even more cartoon like with 10 feet wide shoulder spikes and 3 inch wide eyeballs.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE> <P><EM>If I may, I'd like to intercede with a "western" description - True Shaolin monks look [Removed for Content] cool.  :smileyhappy:</EM></P> <P><EM>They are very humbly dressed, but practically so.  This is to ensure effortless movement, humility and the ability to maintain flow and harmony.  Yes, even their clothing reflects their lifestyle.  Check out the video at the bottom of this link.</EM></P> <P><A href="http://www.sadlerswells.com/peacock/2004_2005/shaolin2004.asp?movid=wmsm#video" target=_blank>http://www.sadlerswells.com/peacock/2004_2005/shaolin2004.asp?movid=wmsm#video</A></P> <P><EM>Here's another descent pic from BBC news:</EM></P> <P><A href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3851031.stm" target=_blank>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3851031.stm</A><BR></P> <P><EM>I wouldn't mind it in the least if my toon's look reflected the RL Shaolin monks.</EM></P> <hr></blockquote>That seems ok. I dont mind the lamp shade hats of the ashen order either <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> But none of those look like a cartoon.

[ke'la]

Sence they changed the Name can we PLEASE keep our old gi if we still have it in our bank. I personally Prefure the White Gi, as I play a female would elf Monk I think it fits better.

[RadicalHazard]

Umm... what the heck is that armor? When they announced the new appearances, I actually believed they'd reveal some new and awesome model. Instead, they give us the SAME model, just pick a really ugly color for it. Lotus, what gives man? Even you have to toss your hands up and agree, this is just sad. Okay, how about you change the color back to white and add in some neat looking pattern. Like black flames or something? Please?

[Dimgroth]

so [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn]ing pathetic, thats NOT NEW, its just a worse color.. <div></div>

[ganjookie]

^^^ grats on 1k posts man <div></div>

[Moorgard]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> ke'la wrote:<BR> Sence they changed the Name can we PLEASE keep our old gi if we still have it in our bank. I personally Prefure the White Gi, as I play a female would elf Monk I think it fits better.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>You don't have to give up the old armor to get the new stuff. The original gi isn't going to be given out anymore, but anyone who did the quest still keeps it. You can get the new one in addition to the old one if you've already done the quest.</FONT></DIV> <DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV>Why is the new gi orange? Because it fits with the ranking of the Silent Fist Clan. Rank colors are, in order of importance: white, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, black. The color is meant to indicate that the monk is no longer an initiate, yet still has a ways to go along the path of advancement.</FONT></DIV> <DIV></FONT></DIV> <DIV>Remember, these armors are given out early in one's career. They aren't supposed to be the ultimate, but rather to give a taste of what lies ahead.</FONT></DIV>

[selch]

<DIV>As far as I see, new Gi stats are way worse than current, since even it is L23 mission, you have to find triple mobs with L25x 3 arrows up on path. Ofcourse they are not meant to be solo ones, but I guess it should have represent the mitigation stat wise of all work done for it.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[Realix]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Moorgard wrote:<BR> <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> ke'la wrote:<BR> Sence they changed the Name can we PLEASE keep our old gi if we still have it in our bank. I personally Prefure the White Gi, as I play a female would elf Monk I think it fits better.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>You don't have to give up the old armor to get the new stuff. The original gi isn't going to be given out anymore, but anyone who did the quest still keeps it. You can get the new one in addition to the old one if you've already done the quest.</DIV> <DIV>Why is the new gi orange? Because it fits with the ranking of the Silent Fist Clan. Rank colors are, in order of importance: white, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, black. The color is meant to indicate that the monk is no longer an initiate, yet still has a ways to go along the path of advancement.</DIV> <DIV>Remember, these armors are given out early in one's career. They aren't supposed to be the ultimate, but rather to give a taste of what lies ahead.</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>If it is supposed to get a taste of what lies ahead then It would be incorrect.  For most people, what lies ahead is looking like a druid for the rest of your characters eq2 life.  Worthwhile gis are so rare and the treasured gis that drop are crap compared to scaled armor.  There are also no decent obtainable gis one get outside of a full x4 raid. SOE should think about adding a legendary gi to one of the instances like they add the robe to the keeper in Poets Palace.</DIV>

[Dimgroth]

gee, thanks, ill have to get my lady to 20 before the monk armor nerf comes, they already ruined bruiser gear from how it used to look (aka unique and awsome ) <div></div>

[ArivenGemini]

<span><blockquote><hr>Moorgard wrote:<div></div><div></div> <div>Remember, these armors are given out early in one's career. They aren't supposed to be the ultimate, but rather to give a taste of what lies ahead.</div><hr></blockquote>speaking as a monk... more GI's please! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Speaking as a tailor,  let me craft more GI's please <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />   player craftable GIs and other class specific armor would be really great for crafters <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </span><div></div>

[LaoSh]

<P>A cry of desperation to the EQ2 Art and Design Team!</P> <P>All I got to say is Ive yet to see any purple, red, black gi's, so how is that supposed to show what is in their future.  Not to mention I havent hardly seen any Gi's period.   The previous poster was right.  Whats in our future is boring looking Scaled Leather Druid armor!  Pathetic a monk is even seen in this crap.  Honestly a handful of some of the best art designers couldnt come up with anything better than this?   In fact like I said before, each armor should be different for each CLASS! or hell atleast for each archtype!    There is no excuse in a game as vast as Everquest, that a monk is stuck wearing the same exact armor as a druid in the first place, and on top of this already pathetic reality, they look exactly the same too!    So much for the claim at unprecedented character custimization!   What a big big joke.  If you cant even offer atleast two choices of decent armor, besides fabled gear or raid dropped,  that is wearable by the same armor type classes, then for gods sake atleast make it look different for the different classes.  I personally find it very sad that Brawlers and Druids have one choice of armor. Scouts and Shamans have one choice, and Plate Tanks and Clerics have one choice.  Hell atleast mages dont have to share cloth with anyone.   Make Scaled look more "scaled" and nature-looking for the druid, give them them green tint!   Why in gods name should a monk be wearing that junk with a green tint?  Give the Monk a scaled Gi look, a look better than any of the other Gis besides fabled.  It is T6 rare crafted armor after all.  It should look sweet and since it is player crafted, it should be expected to be specialized for each class, should it not!?    </P> <P>Here is an idea.  Take out some of the 1000 meaningless and useless quests and put alittle more effort into the Most important aspect of the game!  I think everyone can agree the look of there character is just as important if not more than anything else they will do in game.  Having to take stat penalties to look better is ridiculous! As is looking the exact same as everyone else, especially across archtypes is even more pathetic!  I wouldnt mind looking the same as all monks, but as it is now, haha I feel like I have about 1000 twin brothers and sisters in game everytime I log on.  </P> <P>Another idea is to make Rare "crafted" armor,   JUST THAT......."rare" and "crafted"     Allow us to customize the rare armor we pay and work so dearly for!     And no, armor dye isnt going to fix everything!  Im talking real custimization!   Color, styles, patterns, etc.   Hell if this was implemented instead of one of those lame adventure packs, Im sure more people would be satisfied, and would even pay for that!   Oh I know crafters would love this!   Im pretty darn sure you did this in SWG did you not!  Why cant it be done in EQ2!?  Then you could claim EQ2 has true character custimization. </P> <P>Sincerely,</P> <P>Extremely Dissatisfied Monk - 60 - Kithicor </P><p>Message Edited by LaoShin on <span class=date_text>12-14-2005</span> <span class=time_text>10:40 PM</span>

[Rashan]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Moorgard wrote:<BR> <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> ke'la wrote:<BR> Sence they changed the Name can we PLEASE keep our old gi if we still have it in our bank. I personally Prefure the White Gi, as I play a female would elf Monk I think it fits better.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>You don't have to give up the old armor to get the new stuff. The original gi isn't going to be given out anymore, but anyone who did the quest still keeps it. You can get the new one in addition to the old one if you've already done the quest.</DIV> <DIV>Why is the new gi orange? Because it fits with the ranking of the Silent Fist Clan. Rank colors are, in order of importance: white, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, black. The color is meant to indicate that the monk is no longer an initiate, yet still has a ways to go along the path of advancement.</DIV> <DIV>Remember, these armors are given out early in one's career. They aren't supposed to be the ultimate, but rather to give a taste of what lies ahead.</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>So, you're saying we can expect a different color Gi each tier, assuming rank=tier? I'd rather see belts showing our ranks instead of coloring the armor.

[Kenazeer]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Moorgard wrote:<BR> <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> ke'la wrote:<BR> Sence they changed the Name can we PLEASE keep our old gi if we still have it in our bank. I personally Prefure the White Gi, as I play a female would elf Monk I think it fits better.<BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>You don't have to give up the old armor to get the new stuff. The original gi isn't going to be given out anymore, but anyone who did the quest still keeps it. You can get the new one in addition to the old one if you've already done the quest.</DIV> <DIV>Why is the new gi orange? Because it fits with the ranking of the Silent Fist Clan. Rank colors are, in order of importance: white, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, black. The color is meant to indicate that the monk is no longer an initiate, yet still has a ways to go along the path of advancement.</DIV> <DIV>Remember, these armors are given out early in one's career. They aren't supposed to be the ultimate, but rather to give a taste of what lies ahead.</DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P>What he means is......</P> <P>As with other items....the graphic was too nice to use on a lower level item and so we have changed that graphic in order to use the Gi graphic on a higher tiered item later on.</P> <P>Mark my words....it will reappear.</P> <P>:smileyvery-happy:<BR></P>

[Nainitsuj]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P></P> <HR> <P>Kenazeer wrote:</P> <P>What he means is......</P> <P>As with other items....the graphic was too nice to use on a lower level item and so we have changed that graphic in order to use the Gi graphic on a higher tiered item later on.</P> <P>Mark my words....it will reappear.</P> <P>:smileyvery-happy:<BR></P> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>That's exactly it.  Look at the Honorary Robe of the Brethren.  The art department said "We gave it a new look.  Don't worry though, the old look has been moved up in the game"</DIV>

[Bladewind]

<P>How about a gi that looks like a gi?  /snicker</P> <P>There are two well-defined styles that you can go see first hand all over San Diego or any other American city, the traditional Japanese 'karate' gi and the silk kung fu outfit (my preference) that we can call a 'gi' here.  There are also the traditional shaolin robes that someone recently posted a pic of.  I'd love an outfit with a jacket/top.  </P> <P> </P> <P>PS *The* hat dropped last night.  It is.. precious to me.  Thanks for working it into the game.  Just knowing it exists in game is good news for monk kind.</P>

[Beldin_]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Nainitsuj wrote: <P>That's exactly it.  Look at the Honorary Robe of the Brethren.  The art department said "We gave it a new look.  Don't worry though, the old look has been moved up in the game"</P> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE>Or Robe of the Valekeeper .. it really liked the old look .. my conjurer has still worn it with 50 .. and then they turned it into this ugly green-brown something  :smileymad:<BR>

[Lunah]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Bladewind wrote:<BR> <P>How about a gi that looks like a gi?  /snicker</P> <P>There are two well-defined styles that you can go see first hand all over San Diego or any other American city, the traditional Japanese 'karate' gi and the silk kung fu outfit (my preference) that we can call a 'gi' here.  There are also the traditional shaolin robes that someone recently posted a pic of.  I'd love an outfit with a jacket/top.  </P> <P> </P> <P><FONT color=#ffff00>PS *The* hat dropped last night.  It is.. precious to me.  Thanks for working it into the game.  Just knowing it exists in game is good news for monk kind.</FONT></P> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00></FONT></DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>Stats, name. what dropped it in what zone and pic pretty please!</DIV><p>Message Edited by Lunah on <span class=date_text>12-15-2005</span> <span class=time_text>08:16 AM</span>

[Xxooo-Coav]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Lunah wrote:<BR> <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> <P><FONT color=#ffff00><STRONG><EM>PS *The* hat dropped last night.  It is.. precious to me.  Thanks for working it into the game.  Just knowing it exists in game is good news for monk kind.</EM></STRONG></FONT></P> <DIV><FONT color=#ffff00><STRONG><EM></EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR> <DIV>Stats, name. what dropped it in what zone and pic pretty please!</DIV> <P>Message Edited by Lunah on <SPAN class=date_text>12-15-2005</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>08:16 AM</SPAN><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE>Ixidor on Crushbone has it.. (Bruiser)... it has been linked in monk channel a few times so far...<BR>

[Bladewind]

Precious, we must have the precious!  I think Xxooo posted the in game link code for it on the fabled thread in the bruiser forums. <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>edit - missed an o</DIV><p>Message Edited by Bladewind on <span class=date_text>12-15-2005</span> <span class=time_text>07:25 AM</span>

[Tellulah]

So if the AQ gi is going to be orange....and the different colours are to show rank...what colour is the rujarkian gi going to be.....im betting orange again! I would seriously love purple or black<p>Message Edited by Tellulah on <span class=date_text>12-15-2005</span> <span class=time_text>07:38 AM</span>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <P></P> <HR> Moorgard wrote: <P>You don't have to give up the old armor to get the new stuff. The original gi isn't going to be given out anymore, but anyone who did the quest still keeps it. You can get the new one in addition to the old one if you've already done the quest.</P> <DIV><STRONG>Why is the new gi orange? Because it fits with the ranking of the Silent Fist Clan. Rank colors are, in order of importance: white, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, black.</STRONG> The color is meant to indicate that the monk is no longer an initiate, yet still has a ways to go along the path of advancement.</DIV> <DIV>Remember, these armors are given out early in one's career. <STRONG>They aren't supposed to be the ultimate, but rather to give a taste of what lies ahead.</STRONG></DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>So does this mean you intend on adding a Silent Fist quest resulting in a Gi for level 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 when you get that high?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Because what with the severe lack of differences in appearance for leather armor across the entire game, I think you owe us that much.</DIV>

[Bladewind]

<A href="http://www.orienttouch.com/index.php?cPath=48_49&page=1&sort=4a" target=_blank>Here</A> is an example of the outfits I am talking about (with the exception of the Peoples' Army uniform <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />). Anything else on page one, especially the ones with the long sleeve jacket and fasteners across the chest. A colored sash is sometimes added to denote rank within the school. Alternatively, the color of the uniform is changed as you have started doing with the order in the game.

[Dimgroth]

that site, please, Moorgard, if youre going to cop out with realistic ranks... (considering their are no black, purple, red, ect unique gi's in game, then make them too before you launch this crap one. I dont mind wearing absolute crap at 20 if I get better stuff progressivly, which I dont <div></div>

[x0rtrun]

Those kung fu robes look good. That would be a nice option. I can imagine very ornate and intricate high end gear. /sigh I can dream can't i?What i really wanna look like is Kilik from Soul Caliber 3. /drool<img src="http://members.shaw.ca/jasonznack/eq2/kilik.jpg">Black dragon pattern on the back... Looks badass. ME WANT!<div></div>

[Bladewind]

That is cool looking, too, but a bit too much flare for humble old me.  It looks like kung fu outfit meets the matrix <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  I'd still prefer it to the WWF<FONT face="Arial Black" size=4>® </FONT>outfit complete with Intercontinental Champion<FONT face="Arial Black" size=4>® </FONT>belt or the sweatpants + wristbands look, though.

[x0rtrun]

<div></div>There are SO many directions they could take monk armour. It boggles my fragile little mind how they can justify clothing us identical to druids. It just makes the game feel very incomplete. Sort of a laughing stock among MMOs when it comes to character customization. Every class has tremendous potential for uniquely inspired outfits. I hope they get this into gear.I get the feeling they assumed everyone who played eq1 would just naturally migrate to eq2, and would patiently wait while they actually finished the game. I think I'd quit out of boredom in the character appearence department than over any other part of the game. I'm playing a high fantasy role playing game. I'm a freaking hero in my own right. I'm a master monk. I want to look like it. I want other people to know who I am and what i do at the slightest glance. Being confused for a druid is insulting and shameful. Every subclass is entitled to the same complaint.I really wonder if it's that hard to create new models. They keep reusing old ones. The art department has been the butt of many jokes for as long as i can remember. And for good reason. How a big budget studio can let that happen, i'll never understand.<div></div><p>Message Edited by x0rtrunks on <span class=date_text>12-15-2005</span> <span class=time_text>02:25 PM</span>

[Cusashorn]

<DIV>While we're at it, I want to see the return of the Headband and Sash quests from EQlive. Monks should be wearing headbands, not leather helmets.</DIV>

[LaoSh]

<P>Well its good to know many of you share the same feelings as me.  The armor models are a complete joke, and trunks your right.....people should be able to recognize us at a glance, not have to right click and examine (if we are roleplaying) or target us to see that we are in fact actually monks and not druids.  This is very depressing and a shame for the entire monk community.  I seriously doubt it is that difficult to create new armor looks, hell its not like they have to make new character models, just armor that is going on the models.  The art in the game and for creatures is astounding, and the characters details and armor details are amazing as well.  The problem is simply there isnt enough diversity in the classes.  What a waste of a beautiful graphics engine and potential for a complete roleplaying feel.  Hell I used to beta test for a game called Second Life, where u could literally craft your own clothes etc, right in game, then wear it.  It was sweet!   This was like 3 years ago already.  I cannot believe that it is that difficult for them to add a little flavor in this department in EQ2. </P> <P>Oh and what Hat are you guys talking about?  You wouldnt be talking about the Lamp shade looking one that used to be in SWG? that all them ashen dudes are wearing?   </P> <P>I think they are cool, but I would definately prefer a headband over that anyday.  We are monks, not peasants working out in the rice fields. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P> </P> <P>Lao, </P>

[x0rtrun]

<span>"While we're at it, I want to see the return of the Headband and Sash quests from EQlive. Monks should be wearing headbands, not leather helmets."And the robes!!BTW, here's an examine pic of the rice hat. I DID NOT GET THE HAT! I only took a picture of the examine info. Grats to whoever got it though.<img src="http://members.shaw.ca/jasonznack/eq2/ricehat.jpg"></span><div></div>

[LaoSh]

<DIV>WOW, that thing is sweet!   +5 deflection and see invis? and them stats are uberness!  Lol I dont care what it looks like, I will just keep the /showhood off!     Who drops that thing and where?!!!!!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>An exstatic Lao,</DIV>

[Gaige]

The Black Queen, Court of Al-Afaz, Shimmering Citadel raid instance.

[Ili]

<DIV>At this point, I'll warrant a guess as to say that's probably the most wanted item in game.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>*shrug* Most wanted by me, anyway. I can die happy if I can get my hands on one, but unfortunately for me, it's going to be a bit before that'll happen.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>*sob* Wow, I [Removed for Content]' want one.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>-Ilina</DIV>

[Mala-Shea]

<P>Actually I found the stats to be somewhat dissapointing for fabled armor when comparing to the Skullcap of the Dark Disciple</P> <P>Rice Hat : 20str 10agi 10 sta good resists +5 deflection (nice) +1 crush, 278 mit</P> <P>SoDD: 15str 15 agi 18sta similar resists, +2 crush 265 mit</P> <P> </P> <P>Still slighty better, but not where I feel it should be for the best leather hat in the game...just my opinion /shrug</P> <P> </P> <P>Slapp</P> <P>60 Monk</P> <P>Grobb</P> <P>Heroes Fate</P>

[diamondma]

<div></div>lol its got +crush and + deflection people need to quit bein so [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn] greedy about stats...seriously thats a sick sick hat i'd wear over the dd hat anyday. sorry ill take -1 crushing 5 agi and 8 sta for +5 def +5 str +13mit. sorry the deflection just makes too much of a difference <div></div><p>Message Edited by diamondmage on <span class=date_text>12-16-2005</span> <span class=time_text>09:33 AM</span>

[Deathspell]

Are the looks of the Rujarkian Woven Gi and Gi of the Ashen Disciple also changing colour? I hope they stay white :/ <div></div>

[Beldin_]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Deathspell wrote:<BR>Are the looks of the Rujarkian Woven Gi and Gi of the Ashen Disciple also changing colour?<BR>I hope they stay white :/<BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Since i was lucky to get a Rujarkian Woven Gi for 59g at the broker today, i also wanted to ask the same question <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Kaleyen]

<span><blockquote><hr>Beldin_ wrote: <blockquote> <hr> Deathspell wrote:Are the looks of the Rujarkian Woven Gi and Gi of the Ashen Disciple also changing colour?I hope they stay white :/ <div></div> <hr> </blockquote>Since i was lucky to get a Rujarkian Woven Gi for 59g at the broker today, i also wanted to ask the same question <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><hr></blockquote>I found mine for 23G at the broker (kinda tells you what the common non-monk thinks it's worth due to it's stats!)  And I like it in white too...oh and chicks dig the white on me so it needs to stay!</span><div></div>

[lillin]

<FONT size=2></FONT> <DIV>Moorgard Wrote :<BR>"Why is the new gi orange? Because it fits with the ranking of the Silent Fist Clan. Rank colors are, in order of importance: white, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, black. The color is meant to indicate that the monk is no longer an initiate, yet still has a ways to go along the path of advancement."</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>How many other people signed up with the Silent Fist Clan?  I'm just another "city monk" and I can kick there little black gi butts.  So why put us on thier gi color meanings, obviously we city monks are better =p</DIV>

[Gaige]

Um, all of us are Silent Fist.  Although we aren't Ashen Order.

[Rrawl]

I'd love to see a screenie. Who's got the hat?

[lillin]

<P><FONT size=2>Aye, got them confused although I did not know we were actually labeled silent fist in this game.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>Any way got a question from what was said we keep our original "white" AQ and can get the new one as well, so do we do the whole AQ all over again or do we just do the part for the chest piece?</FONT></P>

[x0rtrun]

It sounds like there MIGHT be a whole new quest series when all is said and done. Each class will have it's own quest rather than one quest for each weight of armor with different rewards depending on classes. I'm not possitive about this, but that's the impression I get.<div></div>

[lillin]

<P><FONT size=2>Oh that would be awesome, specially if they took it a step further.</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>Do AQ and recieve [Removed for Content] rank gi.  Later down the line do another Quest, call it test of expierence, to get the next rank of gi.  Make them solo quest and a real test of knowing ones abilities as a monk.  </FONT></P> <P><FONT size=2>I think that would be neat to kinda show others your status as a monk kinda like raiders with thier uber gear.  Uber monks would have the black gi.  While this may be trivial to some I think it could bring a little roleplay as well as pride in thier toon's accomplishments.</FONT></P>

[LaoSh]

<DIV>That would be cool.  Anything to let us get better looking armor, Gis, etc would be sweet.  Im tired of looking like a druid, and im sure everyone else is as well.  Not to mention once u start to get some asortment of fabled gear, you start to look like a [expletive haxx0red by Raijinn] homeless person with a collage of different colored armor.  It would be nice to have a nice Gi to go over all that.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Lao,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[ganjookie]

Jut picked up mine for later..for 5 gp on permafrost <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><div></div>

[Gaige]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> x0rtrunks wrote:<BR>It sounds like there MIGHT be a whole new quest series when all is said and done. Each class will have it's own quest rather than one quest for each weight of armor with different rewards depending on classes. I'm not possitive about this, but that's the impression I get.<BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P>There is an assistant by Selwyn, hail him if you've finished the AQs and you can buy the new gi.  If you haven't started you'll hail Selwyn but be rewarded the new stuff.</P> <P>As for the split quests and stuff, that may be true, I'm not sure about that.<BR></P>

[Deathspell]

<div></div>I'm 45 and I still wear the AQ Gi when I'm grouped with other players, coz I just look good in white :pIf my chestpiece will make the difference in a group, then you're in a bad group, hehe, I only swap to "fury mode" when I've to tank... <div></div><p>Message Edited by Deathspell on <span class=date_text>12-20-2005</span> <span class=time_text>12:09 AM</span>

[Coccinea_Maga]

<DIV>Even though I know LU 18 is going in today, I got bored and decided to take a look at the AQ and how it looked on my barbarian. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Not too, too bad ... wish the entrie thing was one color however.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><IMG src="http://legion.webspires.com/pictures/femaleaq.jpg"></DIV>