A New Realm with new Threads (Gear Styles that should be around in ARR)

[Shougun]

I'm sure you've heard it before, but the coliseum gear, given its theme, is just fine. If not, it should be reduced to just a loincloth.
I doubt we'll see any similar designs in serious armors unless they are also related to the coliseum.

Related to the theme the gear is incorrect it either should be more naked or more armored.. >.> lol But we can just say they chose an average.

Related to the amount of armor it gives.. diee!!!!

They should make a function: (level) * (material type) * (1/(100*% of skin showing))

No matter the material (generally governed by class) or level of item if you are 90% naked you are 90% naked.

[Felis]

I don't mind skin but.. when 90% of your body is uncovered you should be one shot for thinking that is armor. Even thiefs don't do that..

But ... but ... but what is with dancer?

(Yes, I want the FF Tactic AF for dancer)

[Shougun]

But ... but ... but what is with dancer?

(Yes, I want the FF Tactic AF for dancer)

Evasive maneuvers != armor

:P

IF you get hit, you should be hit like a white mage taru talking to an easy prey in early FFXI.

I would think it adequate to have less heavy / restricting armor to have higher evasive bonuses (or 'glancing').

[Siegtaru]

But ... but ... but what is with dancer?

(Yes, I want the FF Tactic AF for dancer)

Also, to be fair, on armor such as the Colisseum sets (both the whorrior and whoremage sets) had a ridiculously low defense stat, so in essence, the appearance does match the defense, in the sense that you should be getting hit like a truck while wearing that. It may have stats, but of course it does; it's super sexy.

[hrdndv]

I agree and I hope the design team does follow this but the majority of the gear we will have at launch is from the design system of exchangeable pieces to make gear slightly different with parts re-rendered in certain skins and pelts such as the milita harness for instance. So new gear types are on the rise the bahamut gear concepts are alien compared to 1.0 item and with that in mind there are some clothing trends, weapon designs, and even integrated tech that would ergonomically flow well into 14. That is why I am very selective of the concept arts I post up as I am trying to to portray pieces of ideas not the whole embodiment. Lulu Concept for instance has this gothic sinister look that portrays the black magic vibe but also a very serious and adult which is personified by her actions and speech but her costume does not take away from it. My point in using the design is because while its not a slinky dress or a bra and thong it will still appease the fan service some gear is built around.

OK. Eorza is not FFX, or XIII, or XI, but Final Fantasy is still Final Fantasy. FFXIV-ARR needs to reflect the whole tradition - not just make up it's own thing. ARR needs Riku's magic armor. Bikinis certainly can be loaded with magic defense. Appearance in FF has never been mundane. There has always been heavy steel armor right out of the middle ages because that was the concept of a dragon fighter in FFI. But as soon as cutscenes were added, FF became much more fantastic with islands suspended in the sky and minimun sexy clothing because it was FANTASY!!!

[Sakasa]

Solid input even if from the few but lets not stop here.

Tough threads for tough work

DOL and DOH are getting "AF" sets (More so job-specific) at some point but one cause all purpose design that is not in the game is the overalls. Not the most glamorous but if designed the right way they can be either cute or very functional looking. The devil is in the details. emblems, stitching even pocket placement can effect how it will look. Let take Wakka's overals from X for example...really goofy looking but it can be done right as they have shown with some background npcs and Cid in Advent children. Here is a fully artistic concept of Dajh clearly meant to bring the cute.

[Bowen]

I loved the robes that Summoners had in FFX.

Something like Isaaru's or Braska's robe would be greatly appreciated. @.@

[fmonkey13]

I would love to see some greek style inspired helmets with the plumes and all.

[Gethyn]

You know, I played all the way thru X-2 and it was a fun game. I enjoyed the combat system.

But it's certainly NOT the game I would pick for the fashion. While the iconic outfits look alright, some of the other dresspheres were sorta like...'what happened here?'

Quick Refresher:

Alchemist:


Black Mage:


Dark Knight:

So...I'm good with ARR's fashion being nothing like X-2.

[Kallera]

You know, I played all the way thru X-2 and it was a fun game. I enjoyed the combat system.

But it's certainly NOT the game I would pick for the fashion. While the iconic outfits look alright, some of the other dresspheres were sorta like...'what happened here?'

Quick Refresher:

Alchemist:


Black Mage:


Dark Knight:

So...I'm good with ARR's fashion being nothing like X-2.

Spira was never known for being the leading trend of sanity or fashion, just look at Wakka and Tidus....