Profession hats? - Page 3

Raidi Sovin'faile · 02-13-2006, 01:35 PM

In all honesty, there's not much to look to in real life comparison considering fighting unarmed and unarmored was nearly always an inferior form of combat.The Beserkers in this game wear full plate and use all weapons, including bows.. the only thing they keep with the original real life concept is the fact that they "go crazy" in combat.

Bruisers seem more the armor and combat style (combat arts) of a Berserker... but with martial arts weapon flavour.

I think we just have to face it and accept that while Norrathian lore is similar to real world... it's got its own thing going.

Personally, I think any head gear would be kind of strange. If they could do leather headband, I'd agree.. but in case you guys hadn't noticed, headgear always ALWAYS removes any hair you have... so that simply won't work unless they code in for a different headgear model replacement.

Plus, there's not much space on my iksar's head for a headband... and a headband is rather useless to a cold blooded creature that has scales (no sweating, no hair, so what's the point?).

Were these things supposed to do JUST the head graphic? Or were there also shoulder/chest graphics going along with it (there was a picture of an animal headdress and bare chest/shoulders)? Cuz if so, I could picture a spiked/studded headgear and shoulder type armor for bruisers. Short spikes, like the gladiator mask..

It can still be in leather.. what's wrong with the gladiator mask in leather with metal spikes? And then some spiked armor for shoulders, with just straps holding them in place across a bare chest (or with some extra [Removed for Content] coverage for the ladies).

Something like these (ignore the obviously NON bruiser trying to wear these things).

Both shoulders covered... Or a single shoulder....

Or maybe imagine the shoulders and forearms being completely covered, like these but with straps across the chest:

Only with spikes... to go with the helmet.

Or am I wishing for too much here?

Vorham · 02-13-2006, 01:44 PM

berserkers in RL were also known to fight completely naked... they were that crazy

im not sure what a bruiser would wear really... yeah we're dreadnaughts, evil thugs, brawlers ready to stomp people

nothing i can think of really fits

but im fully expecting the old school leather football style hat... for the loss

Message Edited by Vorham on 02-13-200612:56 AM

Lizardling · 02-13-2006, 01:47 PM

Ah w/e, not sure if our opinions really matter as it seems like they already have something in mind and are working on it, but still fun to guess what it could be.

Laha · 02-13-2006, 02:28 PM

I miss the old bone "bulls head" that the Iksar got back in the day (EQ1) not fitting for all bruisers, but my 2cp

Mantua1 · 02-13-2006, 04:39 PM

I want a beenie cap with a propeller on top.

DarkMirrax · 02-13-2006, 05:54 PM

For the Win ...

Who would mess with us then ?

TheSummoned · 02-13-2006, 06:29 PM

Here is some head gear

Link (picture too big)

Quicksilver74 · 02-13-2006, 07:19 PM

I think whatever our hat does, it should provide a sunglasses graphic to go with it. The Hogan look, or the "Biker" look ownz.

Quicksilver74 · 02-13-2006, 07:22 PM

oh I wanna be a village peep!!!!1

Temvaria · 02-13-2006, 08:36 PM

I want my sunglasses to work in SOGA =x

I like the idea of a bone headpiece of sorts, my favorite thus far.

Melfius · 02-13-2006, 08:51 PM

Moorgard wrote:
NocteBlanc wrote:
My guesses:
a cheese hat like the Packers fans wear
Over my dead body. And even then, my dead body would be protesting.

ganjookie wrote:I would like a- Viking Hat
Now that's some good thinking! And it would be purple and gold, of course!

Can the armorers get a Steelers helmet?

Kalem · 02-13-2006, 08:56 PM

Lizardling wrote:
What about bone? its not really plate nor leather. The idea came from back when I played diablo II.
Who the hell wants to mess with someone who wears a skull of something they killed over there head.
Just a plain skull would be horrible, and I cant quite imagine the D2 ones looking all that great either(well maybe, all depends). Would anyone agree with a skull of some sort?

Love the bone helm idea. A studded or spiked leather head band wouldn't be bad either.

The Hulk Hogan bandana would work pretty nice as well. SMILEY

ganjookie · 02-13-2006, 10:51 PM

Raidi Sovin'faile wrote:

Or maybe imagine the shoulders and forearms being completely covered, like these but with straps across the chest:

Somebody wishes they where Cloud

ganjookie · 02-13-2006, 10:53 PM

Melfius wrote:
Can the armorers get a Steelers helmet?

NO..

DarkMirrax · 02-13-2006, 11:02 PM

ganjookie wrote:
Raidi Sovin'faile wrote:

Or maybe imagine the shoulders and forearms being completely covered, like these but with straps across the chest:
Somebody wishes they where Cloud

More like seperoth ! now he was one **$£ Cool Dude !

Gungo · 02-13-2006, 11:05 PM

You do know there is such a thing as Hardened Leather Plate, which if cured correctly Looks and molds exactly like any plate helm out there.

Out of all the ideas posted I really liek the gladiator style armour. And as depicted by the many posts about the "original" bruiser armour most bruisers prefer the leather strap armour over the really really unappealing padded look they are giving us.

ShinmaRyche · 02-13-2006, 11:50 PM

[edit] I realize these probably look pretty silly, just throwing it out there as a basic idea. I realize that theres no way they could be this elaborate. [/edit]

Message Edited by ShinmaRyche on 02-13-200610:56 AM

Kyo · 02-15-2006, 11:27 AM

Who needs a had when you have fists?

Grantr · 02-15-2006, 02:54 PM

How about mexican fighter masks hmm? As you can see we might even look a fierce as this man here.

Message Edited by Grantron on 02-15-200601:59 AM

ShinmaRyche · 02-15-2006, 07:24 PM

Now, I know we arent getting the hat, but what about the armor?

Quicksilver74 · 02-15-2006, 07:27 PM

Kewl lookin armor, but I'd rather have a tuxedo. I don't know why.... maybe because I'm insane.

Mantua1 · 02-15-2006, 09:28 PM

Crabbok you are nutz arent ye heheheheheh.

I am telling ya we are gonna get beanie caps with propellers on them. What we should get is the same kind of hat Arnold wore in Conan the Barbarian when he was fighting as a gladiator. Looks like your basic leather cap with bone spikes sticking out of it. I

Message Edited by Mantua1 on 02-15-200611:51 AM

Message Edited by Mantua1 on 02-15-200611:57 AM

Quicksilver74 · 02-15-2006, 10:15 PM

Wiseman says, "Crabbok, what is best in life?"

Crabbok lifts his head slowly..... and answers

"Crush da enemies.... see dem driven before you.... and hear da lamentations of da women!"

Now get in da choppa!

Gaige · 02-15-2006, 10:59 PM

ShinmaRyche wrote:
Now, I know we arent getting the hat, but what about the armor?

Ooooo I know what that armor is SMILEY

Falwen · 02-15-2006, 11:24 PM

I actually don't really care for that armor on the guy with the monk hat on. Not for a bruiser anyway. Granted, it's an improvement over the padded look - but heck, why not just wrap us up in toiletpaper?

A bruiser is basically like the barroom brawler, we started out as kids as the schoolyard bully and just took it from there! Today we would wear a leather jacket, old Metallica t-shirt, ripped jeans and a bandana.

Someone mentioned the leather strappy look, which I think would be perfect. A bruiser should be the sort who wears black leather with spikes on it. Maybe naked arms, spiked wristguards and a black leather shirt and pants. A black bandana is my favorite suggestion for a hat. (although the cheesehead in me holds a little love for the cheesehat) Personally I think the gladiator hat would only work if they changed our armor to match - otherwise we would look like we're playing dressup for Halloween. And for a weapon option we should have brass knuckles, or better yet, spiked knuckes.

But who am I kidding, whatever the hat is, odds are it won't be worth messing up my hair to put on.. lol

Temvaria · 02-16-2006, 12:22 AM

All this talk about the black leather strappy look makes me think dominatrix....Mistress Lyska, hmm. :smileywink:

shane15 · 02-16-2006, 02:20 AM

Ok i have to know what that armor is i really like it.....anyone know and where was that pick taken looks very cool.

Thanks,

Xane

ShinmaRyche · 02-16-2006, 02:22 AM

Ok, i could tell you right where i took it, but it wouldnt help us much because i took a pic of an npc. You cant just go "Hey you! what kind of armor is that?" Heh. Although, i did correctly assume SOE recycles armor graphics. So it seems wer have to wait on Gaige. So how 'bout it Gaige?

Colossaltitan · 02-16-2006, 05:04 AM

Temvaria wrote:
All this talk about the black leather strappy look makes me think dominatrix....Mistress Lyska, hmm. :smileywink:

o m g*jawdrop*

Quicksilver74 · 02-16-2006, 08:57 AM

Can you say He Man? gonna be the old straps with the circle on the chest.

02-13-2006, 05:54 PM	#66
DarkMirrax Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,238	For the Win ... Who would mess with us then ? __________________ Q - Named and epics get + to hit which makes avoidance tanking suck. A- Yes they do, and yes it does =========================== Steve Danuser, a.k.a. Moorgard Game Designer, EverQuest II ... Whats Amazing Reflexes ?? ....... ===========================

02-13-2006, 06:29 PM	#67
TheSummoned Loremaster Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 713	Here is some head gear Link (picture too big) __________________ __________________________ Yukia, Darathar's bruiser - Retired Ajeco, 70 Splitpaw bruiser - Retired Ezahia, dirge of Validus, Splitpaw

02-13-2006, 08:36 PM	#70
Temvaria Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 49	I want my sunglasses to work in SOGA =x I like the idea of a bone headpiece of sorts, my favorite thus far. __________________

02-13-2006, 08:51 PM	#71
Melfius Loremaster Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 224	Moorgard wrote: NocteBlanc wrote: My guesses: a cheese hat like the Packers fans wear Over my dead body. And even then, my dead body would be protesting. ganjookie wrote:I would like a- Viking Hat Now that's some good thinking! And it would be purple and gold, of course! Can the armorers get a Steelers helmet?

02-13-2006, 08:56 PM	#72
Kalem Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 122	Lizardling wrote: What about bone? its not really plate nor leather. The idea came from back when I played diablo II. Who the hell wants to mess with someone who wears a skull of something they killed over there head. Just a plain skull would be horrible, and I cant quite imagine the D2 ones looking all that great either(well maybe, all depends). Would anyone agree with a skull of some sort? Love the bone helm idea. A studded or spiked leather head band wouldn't be bad either. The Hulk Hogan bandana would work pretty nice as well. __________________ Guild - Enigma Valhammer (70 Bruiser) Ragnorel (Shadowknight) Coldstone (Monk) Originally from Mistmoore now on Bazaar

02-13-2006, 01:35 PM	#61
Raidi Sovin'faile Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,320	In all honesty, there's not much to look to in real life comparison considering fighting unarmed and unarmored was nearly always an inferior form of combat.The Beserkers in this game wear full plate and use all weapons, including bows.. the only thing they keep with the original real life concept is the fact that they "go crazy" in combat. Bruisers seem more the armor and combat style (combat arts) of a Berserker... but with martial arts weapon flavour. I think we just have to face it and accept that while Norrathian lore is similar to real world... it's got its own thing going. Personally, I think any head gear would be kind of strange. If they could do leather headband, I'd agree.. but in case you guys hadn't noticed, headgear always ALWAYS removes any hair you have... so that simply won't work unless they code in for a different headgear model replacement. Plus, there's not much space on my iksar's head for a headband... and a headband is rather useless to a cold blooded creature that has scales (no sweating, no hair, so what's the point?). Were these things supposed to do JUST the head graphic? Or were there also shoulder/chest graphics going along with it (there was a picture of an animal headdress and bare chest/shoulders)? Cuz if so, I could picture a spiked/studded headgear and shoulder type armor for bruisers. Short spikes, like the gladiator mask.. It can still be in leather.. what's wrong with the gladiator mask in leather with metal spikes? And then some spiked armor for shoulders, with just straps holding them in place across a bare chest (or with some extra [Removed for Content] coverage for the ladies). Something like these (ignore the obviously NON bruiser trying to wear these things). Both shoulders covered... Or a single shoulder.... Or maybe imagine the shoulders and forearms being completely covered, like these but with straps across the chest: Only with spikes... to go with the helmet. Or am I wishing for too much here?

02-13-2006, 01:44 PM	#62
Vorham Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Freeport Posts: 176	berserkers in RL were also known to fight completely naked... they were that crazy im not sure what a bruiser would wear really... yeah we're dreadnaughts, evil thugs, brawlers ready to stomp people nothing i can think of really fits but im fully expecting the old school leather football style hat... for the loss Message Edited by Vorham on 02-13-200612:56 AM

02-13-2006, 01:47 PM	#63
Lizardling Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 149	Ah w/e, not sure if our opinions really matter as it seems like they already have something in mind and are working on it, but still fun to guess what it could be.

02-13-2006, 02:28 PM	#64
Laha General Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 85	I miss the old bone "bulls head" that the Iksar got back in the day (EQ1) not fitting for all bruisers, but my 2cp

02-13-2006, 04:39 PM	#65
Mantua1 Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 134	I want a beenie cap with a propeller on top.

02-13-2006, 07:19 PM	#68
Quicksilver74 Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,640	I think whatever our hat does, it should provide a sunglasses graphic to go with it. The Hogan look, or the "Biker" look ownz.

02-13-2006, 07:22 PM	#69
Quicksilver74 Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,640	oh I wanna be a village peep!!!!1

02-13-2006, 10:51 PM	#73
ganjookie Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,201	Raidi Sovin'faile wrote: Or maybe imagine the shoulders and forearms being completely covered, like these but with straps across the chest: Somebody wishes they where Cloud __________________

02-13-2006, 10:53 PM	#74
ganjookie Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,201	Melfius wrote: Can the armorers get a Steelers helmet? NO.. __________________

02-13-2006, 11:02 PM	#75
DarkMirrax Loremaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,238	ganjookie wrote: Raidi Sovin'faile wrote: Or maybe imagine the shoulders and forearms being completely covered, like these but with straps across the chest: Somebody wishes they where Cloud More like seperoth ! now he was one **$£ Cool Dude ! __________________ Q - Named and epics get + to hit which makes avoidance tanking suck. A- Yes they do, and yes it does =========================== Steve Danuser, a.k.a. Moorgard Game Designer, EverQuest II ... Whats Amazing Reflexes ?? ....... ===========================

02-13-2006, 11:05 PM	#76
Gungo Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Crushbone Posts: 5,378	You do know there is such a thing as Hardened Leather Plate, which if cured correctly Looks and molds exactly like any plate helm out there. Out of all the ideas posted I really liek the gladiator style armour. And as depicted by the many posts about the "original" bruiser armour most bruisers prefer the leather strap armour over the really really unappealing padded look they are giving us.

02-13-2006, 11:50 PM	#77
ShinmaRyche Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 211	[edit] I realize these probably look pretty silly, just throwing it out there as a basic idea. I realize that theres no way they could be this elaborate. [/edit] Message Edited by ShinmaRyche on 02-13-200610:56 AM __________________ Xitium, 80 Bruiser - Blackburrow New sig inc, eventually.

02-15-2006, 11:27 AM	#78
Kyo Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 100	Who needs a had when you have fists? __________________

02-15-2006, 02:54 PM	#79
Grantr General Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 31	How about mexican fighter masks hmm? As you can see we might even look a fierce as this man here. Message Edited by Grantron on 02-15-200601:59 AM

02-15-2006, 07:24 PM	#80
ShinmaRyche Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 211	Now, I know we arent getting the hat, but what about the armor? __________________ Xitium, 80 Bruiser - Blackburrow New sig inc, eventually.

02-15-2006, 07:27 PM	#81
Quicksilver74 Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,640	Kewl lookin armor, but I'd rather have a tuxedo. I don't know why.... maybe because I'm insane.

02-15-2006, 09:28 PM	#82
Mantua1 Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 134	Crabbok you are nutz arent ye heheheheheh. I am telling ya we are gonna get beanie caps with propellers on them. What we should get is the same kind of hat Arnold wore in Conan the Barbarian when he was fighting as a gladiator. Looks like your basic leather cap with bone spikes sticking out of it. I Message Edited by Mantua1 on 02-15-200611:51 AM Message Edited by Mantua1 on 02-15-200611:57 AM Message Edited by Mantua1 on 02-15-200611:57 AM

02-15-2006, 10:15 PM	#83
Quicksilver74 Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,640	Wiseman says, "Crabbok, what is best in life?" Crabbok lifts his head slowly..... and answers "Crush da enemies.... see dem driven before you.... and hear da lamentations of da women!" Now get in da choppa!

02-15-2006, 10:59 PM	#84
Gaige Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 9,500	ShinmaRyche wrote: Now, I know we arent getting the hat, but what about the armor? Ooooo I know what that armor is __________________

02-15-2006, 11:24 PM	#85
Falwen Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 19	I actually don't really care for that armor on the guy with the monk hat on. Not for a bruiser anyway. Granted, it's an improvement over the padded look - but heck, why not just wrap us up in toiletpaper? A bruiser is basically like the barroom brawler, we started out as kids as the schoolyard bully and just took it from there! Today we would wear a leather jacket, old Metallica t-shirt, ripped jeans and a bandana. Someone mentioned the leather strappy look, which I think would be perfect. A bruiser should be the sort who wears black leather with spikes on it. Maybe naked arms, spiked wristguards and a black leather shirt and pants. A black bandana is my favorite suggestion for a hat. (although the cheesehead in me holds a little love for the cheesehat) Personally I think the gladiator hat would only work if they changed our armor to match - otherwise we would look like we're playing dressup for Halloween. And for a weapon option we should have brass knuckles, or better yet, spiked knuckes. But who am I kidding, whatever the hat is, odds are it won't be worth messing up my hair to put on.. lol

02-16-2006, 12:22 AM	#86
Temvaria Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 49	All this talk about the black leather strappy look makes me think dominatrix....Mistress Lyska, hmm. :smileywink: __________________

02-16-2006, 02:20 AM	#87
shane15 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 48	Ok i have to know what that armor is i really like it.....anyone know and where was that pick taken looks very cool. Thanks, Xane

02-16-2006, 02:22 AM	#88
ShinmaRyche Loremaster Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 211	Ok, i could tell you right where i took it, but it wouldnt help us much because i took a pic of an npc. You cant just go "Hey you! what kind of armor is that?" Heh. Although, i did correctly assume SOE recycles armor graphics. So it seems wer have to wait on Gaige. So how 'bout it Gaige? __________________ Xitium, 80 Bruiser - Blackburrow New sig inc, eventually.

02-16-2006, 05:04 AM	#89
Colossaltitan Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,792	Temvaria wrote: All this talk about the black leather strappy look makes me think dominatrix....Mistress Lyska, hmm. :smileywink: o m gjawdrop

02-16-2006, 08:57 AM	#90
Quicksilver74 Loremaster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,640	Can you say He Man? gonna be the old straps with the circle on the chest.