Why does BLM armor need to look bad? Like a homeless person/ jester/joker

AF1, Soldiery, several sets from lower tier dungeons and now AF2.

Why do so many sets look like Jesters?

Did the person who created the BLM AF2 just give up? The gloves, boots, and pants look like level 5 armor.

Why can't BLM receive nice looking armor? This isn't FF9 anymore, we aren't Vivi, we don't have to look terrible.

Vivi does not look terrible, dated graphics aside.

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Originally Posted by Ilenya

Vivi does not look terrible, dated graphics aside.

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Thats an opinion, just like mine.

The point is, we don't have to wear tattered clothing just because it was used in previous games. This is an entirely new game.

Then glam it. No one's saying you have to wear something you think looks bad. Personally I don't like the look on my character either but it's easy enough to build something else over it.

Yo, what? AF1 is sick as hell. Evenstar sucks though.

I dont mind the AF sets, but I will definitely admit I am sick to DEATH of ROBES.
To be honest, I have nothing against robes, but they always looks so bland. If the robes looked more akin to say Y'Shtola's new set I might consider sticking with it.
I posted some pics on a thread a few months ago that was bitching about robes. The designs I posted were robes, but they had very intricate designs and generally had a bad-ass feel to them. Mage robes in XIV are far too lack-luster for my opinion.
When I think of mages I think of stuff like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...0838885a4f.jpg
http://maxcdn.thedesigninspiration.c...une-Mage-l.jpg
http://orig11.deviantart.net/ef1e/f/...yq-d37z9gm.png

Pulled these off Google Image search, but there are many many cool looking designs. Credit to their respective owners, whoever they may be.

I thought it was based off of the Magus job, which was basically an upgrade BLM

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...-maskedman.pnghttp://41.media.tumblr.com/05ce50fa8...ruoo8_1280.jpg

...I like BLM's Goetia set. ._.
It's leap and bounds better then SCH's Alice-in-Steampunk-Hell-with-books-all-over-the-butt-and-Megaman's-Mega-Busters-for-gloves outfit. :B

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Originally Posted by Vespar

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Those aren't robes, those are showgirl dresses. >w>
Personally, I think those types of outfits would better be left as glamour then actual armor. >3>

Kefka called. He's pissed.

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Originally Posted by Vespar

I dont mind the AF sets, but I will definitely admit I am sick to DEATH of ROBES.
To be honest, I have nothing against robes, but they always looks so bland. If the robes looked more akin to say Y'Shtola's new set I might consider sticking with it.
I posted some pics on a thread a few months ago that was bitching about robes. The designs I posted were robes, but they had very intricate designs and generally had a bad-ass feel to them. Mage robes in XIV are far too lack-luster for my opinion.
When I think of mages I think of stuff like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...0838885a4f.jpg
http://maxcdn.thedesigninspiration.c...une-Mage-l.jpg
http://orig11.deviantart.net/ef1e/f/...yq-d37z9gm.png

Pulled these off Google Image search, but there are many many cool looking designs. Credit to their respective owners, whoever they may be.

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I see a very large consistent theme in these images.. xD.

Personally do not like that sort of theme - though I suppose I'd feel better if it wasn't attempted to be sold as 'armor' and made more for glamour as someone else mentioned. Even with glamour I'd be disappointed if it reached to the point of what is popularly seen in a number of Korean* MMORPGs (not exclusive or always present, but seems to a common enough to become a stereotype).

*Can't remember what WoW looks like after being spoiled for so long but I imagine they mix in some things like you posted, just really terrible quality lol.

I wanted the classic Black Mage shrouded face with glowing eyes, now I look like I'm peeping into a locker room like a creepy homeless person in a funny outfit. On a side note Summoner looks magical.

For some reason they won't get the traditional design right..

But the af2 body looks nice. Me want.

Reminds me of a Conquistador.

An accurate depiction of the annual meeting of Black Mages.

http://i.imgur.com/gGxUKco.gif

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Originally Posted by Shougun

I see a very large consistent theme in these images.. xD.

Personally do not like that sort of theme - though I suppose I'd feel better if it wasn't attempted to be sold as 'armor' and made more for glamour as someone else mentioned. Even with glamour I'd be disappointed if it reached to the point of what is popularly seen in a number of Korean* MMORPGs (not exclusive or always present, but seems to a common enough to become a stereotype).

*Can't remember what WoW looks like after being spoiled for so long but I imagine they mix in some things like you posted, just really terrible quality lol.

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It's perfectly okay to not agree with designs other players like. But I am sure we can all agree some variation on the standard "robe" type armor would be a welcome addition. Even if it is glamour only.

BLM AF2 is probably the worst with SCH...

And i must agree: BLM really have no luck with gear design in this game. Remember the terrible condom body?

At lease there is glamour, but its sad to glamour artifact pieces because they are ridiculous.

Been kinda wondering the same lately....I don't think any1 will cry for a reworked af2 ><

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Originally Posted by Vespar

I dont mind the AF sets, but I will definitely admit I am sick to DEATH of ROBES.
To be honest,.......

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LOVE those examples,that's gorgeous armor and we need some like those asap!!! :D

Enough of making BLM look like laughable circus clowns, its almost embarassing.

Idc if its af or glamour (thats totally irrelevant) just please add some gear like the examples.

The more fantasy style trumps 99% of what we have now..the "choice" should at least exist.




(from your unoffical unpaid fun factor consultant)

I like the BLM set, yes its not as good as the AST or SMN armour, but there is no robe and this is a + for me.

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Originally Posted by Vespar

Pulled these off Google Image search, but there are many many cool looking designs. Credit to their respective owners, whoever they may be.

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lmao there is a very distinct theme here.

DAMN THE GEAR, MAN! MORE CLEAVAGE, I SAY!

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Originally Posted by Vespar

I dont mind the AF sets, but I will definitely admit I am sick to DEATH of ROBES.

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God I feel this so much. It's extra bad as a healer that plays a male character. Most of the robes are clearly designed for women, so I oftentimes have to deal with a more feminine look. While this doesn't bother me, I get tired of it. I'm severely limited in masculine looking gear as a healer, so I have a tendency to just rotate through a handful of glamours, and it's beginning to get boring >= At least I have the Thavnairian set I guess.

I can't believe yall didn't like SCH AF2, you guys are crazy!

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Originally Posted by Darxer

Why do so many sets look like Jesters?

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You mean this?
http://www.cryptomundo.com/wp-conten...joker-card.jpg
I believe youre thikning BRD not BLM. I was literally wearing a green version of that hat until a couple days ago. Not to mention wearing the bottom half for most of level 50.

I havent seen many horribly looking BLM's yet honestly. There is that one that looks like youre late for the Mad Hatters Tea Party... but even that one pales in comparison to a 12th century peasant who juggled for a living. Hell I thought it was a pretty interesting design.

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Originally Posted by bettomendes

I can't believe yall didn't like SCH AF2, you guys are crazy!

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They wanna be tha sexxiest

I personally love the new blackmage gear, I just wish it was a different set of colors, that is my only real gripe.

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Originally Posted by Vespar

Pulled these off Google Image search, but there are many many cool looking designs. Credit to their respective owners, whoever they may be.

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I dunno... When I think of mages, I think of scholarly introverts, studying dusty tomes and puzzling out the secrets of the universe; not really the sort of folks who'd parade around doing battle in sexy lingere. XD

That said, glamour your mage up in the Thav set, and you'll wind up with a caster almost exactly like the ones you've pictured. Taffetta is another more affordable option that gives you the sexy look for your mage, albiet one that's been thoroghly played out by now.

Honestly, though, the base design for BLM-specific SHOULD be a "serious" take on what the job should look like, not something ripped off the cover of a romance novel. If you want to sexy up your mage, that's fine. It's what glamour is all about. But in my mind the only jobs whose job-specific equipment should look like this by default are ones that are actually meant to be entertainers of some kind, like Bards or Dancers.

was looking for mages robes that looked good and... right in the nostalgia
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/...20130127100218

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/...20130202070040


... now I want SE to give us BLMs Lord of Vermillion...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBe8Nu2aa4Y

I'd rather not have a Mage robe version of a battle bikini. I can't say I'd complain much if one or two glamour sets like that were released as long as the male versions weren't wildly different and we still got other styles of glams as well, but I'd honestly prefer something a little more toned down.

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Originally Posted by LineageRazor

I dunno... When I think of mages, I think of scholarly introverts, studying dusty tomes and puzzling out the secrets of the universe; not really the sort of folks who'd parade around doing battle in sexy lingere. XD

That said, glamour your mage up in the Thav set, and you'll wind up with a caster almost exactly like the ones you've pictured. Taffetta is another more affordable option that gives you the sexy look for your mage, albiet one that's been thoroghly played out by now.

Honestly, though, the base design for BLM-specific SHOULD be a "serious" take on what the job should look like, not something ripped off the cover of a romance novel. If you want to sexy up your mage, that's fine. It's what glamour is all about. But in my mind the only jobs whose job-specific equipment should look like this by default are ones that are actually meant to be entertainers of some kind, like Bards or Dancers.

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The less covered you are the more stats you get in some of the things I played. "The best gear for optimal protection is a thin gold chain around the waist!". Although here it went on the opposite end of the spectrum where it looks excessively frumpy.


Joking aside, WHM also has this problem. I dislike how many of the robes look like they are real thick quilts. The Cashmere Robe of Healing is a good example of robes done nicely while still showing the body's shape.

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...f5_exdeath.jpg
http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2.../DS_Golbez.png
These are both black mages(villains) from older FF games. Some armor like that would be nice.

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Originally Posted by Jatoi

Joking aside, WHM also has this problem. I dislike how many of the robes look like they are real thick quilts.

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Robes being thick makes sense considering we're adventurers, traveling the realm in various climates and fighting monsters, demons, bandits, and military forces.
I do agree that the Cashmere Robe of Healing is a good example of what good looking robe can look like.

I was a bit disappointed when I was told that the Esoteric set was what the guy who shows up for all of fifteen seconds at the end of the BLM 60 storyline was wearing

Don't get me wrong, I think the set is pretty good, except for the hat that would put most Touhou characters to shame

I think it's okay to have the AF2 iconic gears to be.. Iconic. But casters and healers really need some more variations. Put more different glamours: something armourish, something a bit sexier, something simple but smart.. I'm sick of my own face glamour on my WHM but I don't like most of the gears.

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Originally Posted by Mimilu

Robes being thick makes sense considering we're adventurers, traveling the realm in various climates and fighting monsters, demons, bandits, and military forces.
I do agree that the Cashmere Robe of Healing is a good example of what good looking robe can look like.

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Oh yes, I definitely understand the practical needs of a thick robe. I just like more selection, but more selection that is also also sensible.

I'd be cool with robes, if they'd add some flair to it. Maybe a few more "armored" designs?
For example THIS:
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/20...br-d3k0ibi.jpg

The Final Coil gear was a step in the right direction minus the ridiculous hat! >_<

More looks like this please:
http://img2.finalfantasyxiv.com/acci...ad63cf3de0.jpg

Would be awesome to see a dyeable version of this.

It's a shame that most of the robes we see now share the one archetype: a long gown and the only difference is pretty much what they decide to color/add whatever things on it

Melee DPS has alot more variety; even Tank armor have more variety in terms of gear design

I would want something more like.

http://i62.tinypic.com/mx25c8.jpg
http://i60.tinypic.com/2vhu1kj.jpg

I'd like more coats, less robes. Or at least less robes that are very apparent in that they were designed with the female form in mind.

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Originally Posted by Verius_Nox

I'd like more coats, less robes. Or at least less robes that are very apparent in that they were designed with the female form in mind.

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We need more separate hood and duster coat/ pea-coat options. There are already enough armors made just for females.