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Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?

I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.


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I thought it would be hard to do so. I mean, you can't really do a AH
fitting room to see how you would look with the prospecting item prior
making a buyout. And only after the purchase, by then, it is 9 out 10
it will be "darn, didn't look as well as I expected; can I get a return
on it".


Trooper wrote:
> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on
their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes

> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>
>
> --
> Trooper
> usenet@trooperlooper.co.uk.invalid (remove the obvious)
 
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"Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>
>
> --
> Trooper
> usenet@trooperlooper.co.uk.invalid (remove the obvious)
>
I look like a mutt, but have the stats of a...rottweiler? 🙂

Phlip
 
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"Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ced840dfe6c521b989fe1@news.individual.net...
> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.

I will take a massive upgrade.

I will NOT take a small upgrade if it makes me look stupid.

Case in point: I looted a pair of Jade Sabaton boots that
were a small upgrade from my Nightshade boots in
armor, and since they were Monkey, I was happy. When
I put them on, half my pants disappeared and I was running
around barefoot, with a slight increase in Armor/Health.

Barefoot? I'm a Gnome, not some freaking Halfling. I put
my old boots back on and vendored the new ones.

If they'd just been green boots that clashed with my suit,
I'd have dealt with it...barefoot diaper boy is NOT how
I want to see myself, though...
 
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*raises hand

guilty as charged. Till the day i have the entire Shadowcraft set, I'm
going with what looks good.

Xanex....UndeadRogueazon, one time I had matching Warlock gear on my rogue.
It was ...different.



"Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ced840dfe6c521b989fe1@news.individual.net...
> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>
>
> --
> Trooper
> usenet@trooperlooper.co.uk.invalid (remove the obvious)
>
 
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Trooper wrote:
> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on
their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?

Me, sorta. Currently carrying around a Kobold Mining Shovel (1.3 dps 2h
mace) on my lvl 58 druid just because it looks so appropriate to the
rest of his shitkicker leathers(complete with floppy hat). I'm thinking
about getting it enchanted just to mess with people's heads. Of course,
when I plan to actually fight I equip my Magus Staff of the Eagle, but
till I leave town it's good for a laugh. I can almost hear the
"Inspect" windows opening left and right when I go to the bank/AH!

Also put together a STR/STA set of gear (Warbear Harness/Woolies, among
other things) and a Painbringer of the Gorilla that I sometimes wear
when I'm going solo and feral. I look much more badass than those
Lightforge Paladins, with all the straps, bare skin, and spikes on my
shoulders/weapon. Form AND function all in one!

> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes

> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.

I do pay attention to stats, primarily for INT(enough mana to feed the
12 tribe of Israel right now), but I'm willing to sacrifice a few
points for looks. Right now, I have the Wildheart Kilt but I don't like
the look of it, so I bank it most of the time till I happen to get a
few more pieces.

--
Regards,
J.D. Spangler
 
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Guilty @.@ bought destiny even though it was less dps than my sword just for
looks and that proc isin't bad ;p
"u" <u@mail.com> wrote in message news:d5vvnt$i6d$1@domitilla.aioe.org...
> *raises hand
>
> guilty as charged. Till the day i have the entire Shadowcraft set, I'm
> going with what looks good.
>
> Xanex....UndeadRogueazon, one time I had matching Warlock gear on my
> rogue.
> It was ...different.
>
>
>
> "Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1ced840dfe6c521b989fe1@news.individual.net...
>> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
>> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>>
>> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
>> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
>> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Trooper
>> usenet@trooperlooper.co.uk.invalid (remove the obvious)
>>
>
>
 
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"Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ced840dfe6c521b989fe1@news.individual.net...
> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>
>
> --
> Trooper
> usenet@trooperlooper.co.uk.invalid (remove the obvious)
>

Currently collecting cool looking feathered stuff. Using the Wardrobe mod I
can quickly swap to my proper stat kit when needed, yet still look natty
'round town'. I'm more style over substance now, as I got bored around lvl
49
 
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"J.D. Spangler" <ayrsayle@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Trooper wrote:
>> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on
> their
>> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> Me, sorta. Currently carrying around a Kobold Mining Shovel (1.3 dps 2h
> mace) on my lvl 58 druid just because it looks so appropriate to the
> rest of his shitkicker leathers(complete with floppy hat). I'm thinking
> about getting it enchanted just to mess with people's heads.

I couldn't get Firey Weapon enchant on my Big Iron Fishing
Pole. Had the materials and a willing enchanter, but he kept
getting a "cannot enchant" message.

I WANT A GIANT FLAMING FISHING POLE!!!
 
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In some ways, I do too.

A level 60 undead mage on our server is also called "the white mage" for
obvious reasons :)

u wrote:
> *raises hand
>
> guilty as charged. Till the day i have the entire Shadowcraft set, I'm
> going with what looks good.
>
> Xanex....UndeadRogueazon, one time I had matching Warlock gear on my rogue.
> It was ...different.
>
>
>
> "Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1ced840dfe6c521b989fe1@news.individual.net...
>
>>Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
>>stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>>
>>I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
>>matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
>>they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>>
>>
>>--
>>Trooper
>>usenet@trooperlooper.co.uk.invalid (remove the obvious)
>>
>
>
>
 
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I had a dobei hat (the one that looks like a gardener hippy hat) on my
herbalist tauren druid. Just recently I changed to the totem head looking
Big Voodoo Mask because I was tired of looking for pants with pot leaves on
them to go with my free love outfit. back then I figured who would gank a
stoned peacenick?
"The answer my friend is blowing in the wind... ... The answer is blowin in
the wind"

"Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
news:MPG.1ced840dfe6c521b989fe1@news.individual.net...
> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>
>
> --
> Trooper
> usenet@trooperlooper.co.uk.invalid (remove the obvious)
>
 
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"J.D. Spangler" <ayrsayle@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1115937902.335462.20390@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>
> Trooper wrote:
>> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on
> their
>> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> Me, sorta. Currently carrying around a Kobold Mining Shovel (1.3 dps 2h
> mace) on my lvl 58 druid just because it looks so appropriate to the
> rest of his shitkicker leathers(complete with floppy hat). I'm thinking
> about getting it enchanted just to mess with people's heads. Of course,
> when I plan to actually fight I equip my Magus Staff of the Eagle, but
> till I leave town it's good for a laugh. I can almost hear the
> "Inspect" windows opening left and right when I go to the bank/AH!
>
> Also put together a STR/STA set of gear (Warbear Harness/Woolies, among
> other things) and a Painbringer of the Gorilla that I sometimes wear
> when I'm going solo and feral. I look much more badass than those
> Lightforge Paladins, with all the straps, bare skin, and spikes on my
> shoulders/weapon. Form AND function all in one!
>
>> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
>> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
>
>> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>
> I do pay attention to stats, primarily for INT(enough mana to feed the
> 12 tribe of Israel right now), but I'm willing to sacrifice a few
> points for looks. Right now, I have the Wildheart Kilt but I don't like
> the look of it, so I bank it most of the time till I happen to get a
> few more pieces.
>
> --
> Regards,
> J.D. Spangler
>

Sentinels boots of the owl. excellent druid stats (well from 32 anyway) but
look like a rainbow coloured fruit salad explosion on your feet... The day I
bought big voodoo robe and covered up those monstrosities was a happy day
for me.
 
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"Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?

What are stats? :)
My priest has been in Venomshroud for the past 6-7 levels because she looks
cool and it matches the Illusionary Rod she still uses. The hit on intellect
is noticeable.
My young Warrior is in Hulking gear because it looks "warrior-like".

> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.

In difficult instances/quests I may change into "work clothes" but for
normal questing/grinding I make do... and look decent.

cheers,
Stu.
 
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"Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> :
> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.

I've just spent 8g for a wolfshead (druid only, +10 spirit, +5 rage /
+ 20 energy when shifting) that's not really better than my current
helmet (+17int / +6spi), because it looks awesome. And I guess I'll
keep it until I can get my hands on embrace of the lycan 🙂

Since I installed the wardrobe addon yesterday, it doesn't really
matter anyway. I'm currently trying to get 2 item sets: One for healing
only, and one for freestyle (stamina/armor focused).

The only time I can remember I ditched a good item because it looked
awful was this cloth cap I received from a quest in tarren mill. That
item just looked too silly on a tauren 😱)

Chris

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Jazrah - Brutal Troll (16) on EN Sunstrider [PvP]
Jivarr - Charming Troll (12) on EN Sunstrider [PvP]
Wildcard - Treehugging Tauren (29) on DE Proudmoore [PvE]
 
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Since I play in 1st person view, my looks don't really matter at all :)
 
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In article <MPG.1ced840dfe6c521b989fe1@news.individual.net>, Trooper
<news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote:

> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?


Well, the number of female NE wearing moonglow vests are certainly
higher than expected 😉

And the first time my Troll Hunter was able to wear headgear, he was
offered... a headscarf?? He went from cool, mohawked uber-punk to the
punk's granny in two seconds flat.

....and then back again, as the hat was buried in the very back of the
cupboard, only to be worn in far, far distant lands where no-one would
be watching (no-one who would be alive in 5 minutes, anyway)...

___
Neil
AKA HighVis
 
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Trooper wrote:
> Ok, so how many people here buy weapons and armour, not based on their
> stats but based on how your character looks wearing them?
>
> I'm a total stat whore, but others in my guild buy stuff because it
> matches their characters eyes, or goes well with "that" pair of shoes
> they got for a bargain price at the AH last week.
>

A stat geek myself, but I sure love the effetc on that speedsteel rapier.
In my eyes the trail it leaves behind looks much better that any glow
you can get for your weapons.
 
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On 2005-05-12 18:14:10 +0200, "Mark Rimer" <gone@not.there> said:

> Barefoot? I'm a Gnome, not some freaking Halfling. I put
> my old boots back on and vendored the new ones.

You're a gnome and concerned about looking good? 🙂
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Gwar - [7] Warrior - EU Bloodscalp
 
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Jack D loved her ferret enough to say...
> On 2005-05-12 18:14:10 +0200, "Mark Rimer" <gone@not.there> said:
>
> > Barefoot? I'm a Gnome, not some freaking Halfling. I put
> > my old boots back on and vendored the new ones.
>
> You're a gnome and concerned about looking good? 🙂
>

The only good looking gnome is a dead gnome...

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"Jack D" <jack221NOSP@Mhotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On 2005-05-12 18:14:10 +0200, "Mark Rimer" <gone@not.there> said:
>
>> Barefoot? I'm a Gnome, not some freaking Halfling. I put
>> my old boots back on and vendored the new ones.
>
> You're a gnome and concerned about looking good? 🙂

Gnomes don't worry about looking good.

We ALWAYS look good. How good is simply a matter
of style...
;-)
 
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On Fri, 13 May 2005 11:21:22 +0100, Trooper <news@trooperlooper.co.uk>
wrote:

>The only good looking gnome is a dead gnome...

😵
Micro sized necrophilia??

Eeeew!

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Regards
Simon Nejmann
 
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Simon Nejmann loved her ferret enough to say...
> On Fri, 13 May 2005 11:21:22 +0100, Trooper <news@trooperlooper.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
> >The only good looking gnome is a dead gnome...
>
> 😵
> Micro sized necrophilia??
>

Is it necrophilia if i'm undead?

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"Trooper" <news@trooperlooper.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Simon Nejmann loved her ferret enough to say...
>> On Fri, 13 May 2005 11:21:22 +0100, Trooper <news@trooperlooper.co.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >The only good looking gnome is a dead gnome...
>>
>> 😵
>> Micro sized necrophilia??
>>
>
> Is it necrophilia if i'm undead?
>
> --
> Trooper
> usenet@trooperlooper.co.uk.invalid (remove the obvious)

No, but it would be vivophilia if you were into live bodies, which for an
undead is an unspeakable abnormality.
 
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"Neil Jones" <neil@designumbrella.com> wrote in message
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>
> And the first time my Troll Hunter was able to wear headgear, he was
> offered... a headscarf?? He went from cool, mohawked uber-punk to the
> punk's granny in two seconds flat.
>
> ...and then back again, as the hat was buried in the very back of the
> cupboard, only to be worn in far, far distant lands where no-one would
> be watching (no-one who would be alive in 5 minutes, anyway)...

Yes, but now he has a cool flying helmet :)

Pity he isn't an engineer, it would look even better with goggles 😉

--
Paul
 
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