Again a little late with the update but nonetheless it is here. This new item set for the male wizard is a hot one made of cloth and metal. This looks to me like a middle-tier one just because it has metal in it.
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I think it looks sweet.
I understand the scrutiny of these things, like, what else are you supposed to do? And we're showing them off like this so we totally expect it. I sort of wish we had also included shots of what they actually look like in-game though, because there's literally no time where you'll be looking at a character head-on like this at such a close distance. (although likely in a character selection screen which doesn't exist yet...)
All development is done for game-cam. We play to game-cam, because that's what you're going to see things from. We could have a ton of varying circlets with different jewel arrangements. We could do a head piece that's a sort of small cap, or a dozen different types of small caps. But it would most likely be be wasted effort as you'd never be able to tell what they were. So there tends to be fewer, but bolder colors. There tends to be more pronounced sections of the armor, and a bit less minute detail. The sets also tend to be very bold and have a unique look, but (and maybe most importantly) maintain a coherent silhouette and look throughout all the items. The wizard in particular tends to have larger headdresses.
I also saw that fan edit of the female witch doctor, and it was pretty cool. Kudos to that guy for some nice shop'in. In my personal opinion I think that it was a bit too busy, a lot of that's going to be lost and just make the character look messy from a distance. It's also a bit too much. Remember these are very early sets. You get too crazy early on and you're making the later items not look as awesome.
UPDATE (sort of): It was announced yesterday that these armor sets are going to be the armors used in the demo at this year's Blizzcon so we will get to see what these things look like in actual gameplay.
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As I said on diii.net, it looks like something Lady Gaga would wear. Seriously though, most of the problems with the gear looks seem to come from the head wear. So hopefully it looks much better in-game, and I assume that it will. Asides from the helmet I like the design and feel of the armor, but it still isn't doing anything to make me want to play him. The male Wizard looks like a pussy in my opinion.
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Fix that helmet, tone it down a bit as it is way to big. Also tone down the ONE shoulder pad which I feel is retarded and should be mirrored on the otherside, do those 2 small changes and this outfit is good. Otherwise you look like a bad circus clown.
I don't think these sets look that bad. They are unique which makes them what they are. Think about it would you really rather have dull and boring sets, or vibrant flashy ones that make you stand out? It is just common sense to make these sets flashy because it is the loot the game is half about the loot, why not make it worthwhile?
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pretty good stuff! despite the headgear... what's that? that block of steel looks like straight from starcraft, or from some manga books for 10-year old japanese kids. I know that classes have to differ, but: can't we be more subtle?
I couldn´ t say better. The wizz armor looks the best, but the helmet and shoulder plate are F* RIDICULOUS! This is children stuff... Fantasy RPG. Pff, I miss blizzard north so much when I look at this kinda crap.
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UPDATE:
Official Blizzard Quote:
I think it looks sweet.
I understand the scrutiny of these things, like, what else are you supposed to do? And we're showing them off like this so we totally expect it. I sort of wish we had also included shots of what they actually look like in-game though, because there's literally no time where you'll be looking at a character head-on like this at such a close distance. (although likely in a character selection screen which doesn't exist yet...)
All development is done for game-cam. We play to game-cam, because that's what you're going to see things from. We could have a ton of varying circlets with different jewel arrangements. We could do a head piece that's a sort of small cap, or a dozen different types of small caps. But it would most likely be be wasted effort as you'd never be able to tell what they were. So there tends to be fewer, but bolder colors. There tends to be more pronounced sections of the armor, and a bit less minute detail. The sets also tend to be very bold and have a unique look, but (and maybe most importantly) maintain a coherent silhouette and look throughout all the items. The wizard in particular tends to have larger headdresses.
I also saw that fan edit of the female witch doctor, and it was pretty cool. Kudos to that guy for some nice shop'in. In my personal opinion I think that it was a bit too busy, a lot of that's going to be lost and just make the character look messy from a distance. It's also a bit too much. Remember these are very early sets. You get too crazy early on and you're making the later items not look as awesome.
UPDATE (sort of): It was announced yesterday that these armor sets are going to be the armors used in the demo at this year's Blizzcon so we will get to see what these things look like in actual gameplay.
I wouldn't mind seeing the cape/robe/cloak thing a little larger though, maybe reaching the floor. Maybe on another armor set.
Not a bad looking pic at all. I'm impressed. Now I'm really looking forward to playing the Wizard.
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nice helmet... but i feel like ive seen it before
or maybe...
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But in all seriousness, I like this one the most so far.