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jsmiami

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What is the big deal with 15k armor?

I really don't understand the big deal with the 15k armor or even the fissure armor. From what I have read, the fissure armor is no better than the 1.5k armor you get in Droknar's (in terms of stats). Also, the 15k armor is no better in stats either. So why would anyone spend the time/money on getting of those? For appearance? And besides, they don't even have knight's armor in the 15k armor.

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07/21/05 08:34

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

Some people like me simply have nothing better to waste money and time on. Also, people respect you more whe you have fissure armor from what i've seen.

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07/21/05 09:55

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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Some people like me simply have nothing better to waste money and time on. Also, people repect you more whe you have fissure armor from what i've seen.

lol.. i dont want that kind of respect.. what a joke.. ill stick with my dronkards armor

07/21/05 11:48

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

The graphics are slightly better as you go up in armor also.

Its just another gold sink for some people that can earn that kinda cash.

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07/21/05 12:36

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

The big deal is that it costs like 1.5 million gold to make. If you have it, you're kind of a high roller. Plus, if there weren't some ridiculously expensive thing to shoot for, people would get bored.

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07/21/05 13:01

jsmiami

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

This is retarded. I could understand if it became NECESSARY to wear the armor but it's not. I place the blame squarely on NcSoft...

If they want us to shoot for something, then make the monsters harder and the armor actually have stats to protect use (e.g. armor 150, reduces damage by 40, etc...)

07/22/05 10:08

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

I like the current armor system as it is. The 15k/FoW armor give a difference in how people view you. They will usually give you more respect, and not argue with you as much if your in a group (seeing FoW armor on a warrior is pretty intimidating, because u can pretty well assume he/she knows what he is doing).
Also the current system has it so droknars is the best, but otehrs cost more and have better graphics. This has no effect on PvP what-so-ever, which makes battles more fair (unless you count intimidation/coverage factor, then it varies just a slight bit).
In my opinion 15k armors are a nice investment (beat game and nothing to really do besides farm stuff and dance parties). I havent spent the time/money to farm UW/FoW for that type of armor, personally i would sell stuff from there and just get more 15k's.
Also if you have a problem with the current armor system about what costs alot for just graphics. i would advise you to save your gold/materials. I'm assuming the expansion will release new crafters with better armor and will require the use of rubies/sapphires. so when its released u could be the first to have it

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07/22/05 10:22

black_knight5

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

i actually like thos armors, true most r for looks only but u got to admit they do look GOOD!

07/22/05 22:57

SnuktheGreat

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

Yes they indeed do, though you are paying about 10 times the price for that better looking part. I am just gonna get it cause I want to finish the game as much as I can.

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07/23/05 10:55

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

about Warrior Fissure Armor is it s armor really weak like i hear? and were do u get it?

07/23/05 12:30

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

better to but buy the 1,5 k armor and then play on and get more money.
and maby leter get the 15k armor.

07/31/05 22:49

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

Simply the deal is this, don't like it...don't buy it. It's like a new car, sure a Yugo will get you from point A to point B, but I'd rather get there in a Vette. :)

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08/01/05 00:18

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

lol

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08/01/05 06:09

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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better to but buy the 1,5 k armor and then play on and get more money.
and maby leter get the 15k armor.

Well thats what most people do. The fissur armour is one of those useless things that some people need to get to actualy beat the game in their minds. I mean i have to beat every quest and get the best armour to really say i beat it

08/02/05 09:28

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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Simply the deal is this, don't like it...don't buy it. It's like a new car, sure a Yugo will get you from point A to point B, but I'd rather get there in a Vette. :)

Hey a Yugo isn't that bad. I mean sure it has its...*coughflawscough*...but its a car nonetheless.

Now to bring myself to my point. In a game, getting 15k armor is no immediate loss to you. Sure you lose 15k, but its not from your real life bank account. However, in real life, if you have the money to waste, sure get a Vette. But most people will get that cheaper cost effecient car just so they have more money.

to make it short, go ahead spend 15k in a game just to look better.

In real life, dont waste your money getting a vette. Unless you plan on getting it used....ha ha....and then use the money you have left over to "pimp" it out.

10$ says someones gonna try and start a fight with this.
Please don't, because there is no real point to arguing over the internet.

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08/13/05 11:19

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Re: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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10$ says someones gonna try and start a fight with this. Please don't, because there is no real point to arguing over the internet.

now i have to start a fight. Vett's are bad, sure they look nice and go fast but they eat gas like a hummer. and with gas at almost $3 a gallon, wow. :-)

but yeah, i dont go by armor that much. when forming a group for FoW or UW, i ask for how much xp that player has. that is a much better indicator because you actualy have to complete the missions to get the 5 or 10,000 xp

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08/13/05 12:08

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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yes about the last part...take vabbi armor for instance... cost alot if you dont have materials....and with the respect thing...when i got 15k glads and i did a mission that i needed and i joined a group...they wanted ME to be the person getting everything

05/23/07 15:58

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

15k and obsidian have the exactly the same stats as 1.5k but people buy them becuase its prestige armour and most of which looks better than your standard 1.5k but thats the only difference

oh and Chojeinaga I think that your sigs just a tad to big lol just though id give you a heads up before someone else mentions it

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05/23/07 16:10

yourmum

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

why buy expenisve wepons?

why not just ust something like a max dmg long sword

05/23/07 16:12

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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why buy expenisve wepons?

why not just ust something like a max dmg long sword

i thought he was talking about armor?

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05/23/07 16:14

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

I personally Have 2 sets of 15k armour (Primeval and 15k Kurz) just for the looks ^^ I expect i shall get another 15k set when the next expansion comes out on sale.
Personally im looking forward to GuildWars 2 and the armour that might be available there.

05/23/07 16:14

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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why buy expenisve wepons?

why not just ust something like a max dmg long sword

also to reflect kinda on what i just put in my last post expensive weapons are also prestige it shows that you have money and can spend it on highly wanted items and to make your character look good just like when you buy 15k armour etc

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05/23/07 16:14

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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15k and obsidian have the exactly the same stats as 1.5k but people buy them becuase its prestige armour and most of which looks better than your standard 1.5k but thats the only difference

It is mostly a prestige thing. I like being able to show (for example) that I beat NF by wearing my Primeval.

Also, some of the 15k just looks better.

I am not so sold on the 15k Knights though :(

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05/23/07 16:16

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

i agree with the 15k knights armour statement i like it just like i like the 1.5k but i use my money to buy a set of the 15k i dont like it enough for that :)

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05/23/07 16:20

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

15k armors are for fun :p

FOW armors are for respect ;)
And respect is everything !

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05/23/07 16:24

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

i agree about the fow as i am saving up for my rangers fow but you are from [MU] after all :P

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05/23/07 16:26

II Jamie II

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

It looks sexy

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05/23/07 16:38

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

chojeinaga weolcome to the forums! But please reduce the size of your sig - max allowed sig area is 250px by 600px, thnx!

Back on-topic....

There is absolutely no point in buying 15k armor except for the looks. Does it say much about you? I doubt it, I don't think it is a status symbol. It does mean that youve probably played a while in order to gather the resources , does that make you a better player? Nope. For me it really is all about the looks and having a money sink, I play alot and I enjoy spending some time farming, gotta have somewhere to spend that loot. Someone who doesnt care one bit about how their character looks could have racked up 5-10million xp all while wearing standard Drok's. It really doesnt mean anything IMO.

FoW is a little different as it requires some serious effort to attain, gathering that many ectos, shards, materials and cash takes some committment ( a full set used to set you back well over a million), there is a definate sense of achievement when you get some FoW and if you really like the look it is worth it. It is one of the things that 'veteran' players like to aim for, when youv'e beat the game you have to find new things to inspire you on, FoW can be one of them.

On a slightly different note....have you ever noticed that with so many armors in the game when you see someone wearing 15k Luxon they wear the full set? Lets see some some mix and matching around the place express your individuality a bit more :)

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05/23/07 16:40

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

You know what I like.....when people bring back 2 year old posts! Stop doing that please. Make a new one at least.

05/23/07 16:42

II Jamie II

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RE: What is the big deal with 15k armor?

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FoW is a little different as it requires some serious effort to attain*, gathering that many ectos, shards, materials and cash takes some committment ( a full set used to set you back well over a million), there is a definate sense of achievement when you get some FoW and if you really like the look it is worth it. It is one of the things that 'veteran' players like to aim for, when youv'e beat the game you have to find new things to inspire you on, FoW can be one of them.

* Or an ebay account

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05/23/07 16:45

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