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

[Sakasa]

Well the fantasy to tech argument is normally made when discussing any fantasy work there are certain limitation, faux understanding, and suspensions of disbelieves. The examples given are specifically chosen because machines in general are not required for any of the materials in those examples. And while the trinkets are many that isn't really clashing with the gold encrusting of the existing cobalt armor, or the many pockets and satchels of the vanya robe.

The biggest thing that is required for organic growth of anything style included is accessibility and practicality. The Italian medieval>renaissance style was many layers of fabric and cuffs with elaborate patterns or very lively colors. Which differs greatly from the early Irish textiles because of climate, materials, and overall preference (That and Ireland didn't have an obsessive want for eastern fabrics like other european countries). Eorzea has been injected by Garlean influence that was morphing mass of ideas of other countries they have been absorbed into self. So more modern style can exist and while rose colored lenses aren't aviators I am sure the renaissance had their own sects of pop culture icon you can get today with the likes of Travis Touchdown.

Also this thread wasn't specifically meant to cover X, XIII, or any other specific game clothing just design ideas but the concepts where more readily available then say the concept art for the white SEED to show military uniform functionality, or pulling from early Enix or Squaresoft titles like Valkrye Profile or Chrono Trigger where concepts are mostly low res because when the artbooks were released or shots that don't give any specific detail other then specific icons. Lenneth helmet for instance is iconic and mimiced in many games with direct copies in RO, and Monster Hunter titles and Crono's blue gi is not much to write home about but it is no less a icon of him as his bright red hair.

[Twiddle]

SE while at it how about some Queens Blade armor... it fit's all criteria.. mind you i can't post picks but trust me it's perfect... Armor will be fast to make, and we can have very large variations of it... from small to XXXL

Left/Right nipple sticker
White loin cloth
and all the rest of the armor can be accessories....

[KaiTBF]

A set of really formal military wear for each grand company would be cool, but a lot of the sparklegarglefruru goin around would be a no go for me, not saying we can't have a couple overly flashy outfits but I'd prefer it be exceptions rather than the norm. Plus, sparklegarglefrufru doesn't fit too well in the current Eorzea, so instead I place my vote for more badass gear

::cough::::cough::

with sparklegarglefrufru being limited to event items and thematic gear (artifact, relic, etc.)

And to the people asking for a judge class, you don't really want to be a judge (unless you actually enjoy spending time in court?), we all know you just want their kewl armor and weapons. If we do get a class it would probably be something like executioner and build into jobs like dark knight or mystic knight.

P.S. the lack of scales over the belly on the female drg armor makes me sad panda.

[Gethyn]

Ah, yeah. This is true. I did like OP's last picture, with the XIII coat. I could go for gear like that.

[Zantetsuken]

P.S. the lack of scales over the belly on the female DRG armor makes me sad panda.

Don't get me started on that....

I hope they'll fix that... I doubt they will.

[jwang]

Forget about the gear styles, what I want is the ambient armor sounds I had in XI back. Half the reason why I enjoyed playing PLD was the CLANK CLANK CLANK that you hear when you run around in full plate. It got more hilarious when I went PLD/THF in the Gardens of Ru'Hmet to kite things while soloing missions, super speed clanking is ridiculously fun.

[Sakasa]

As some of you may have noticed the new starting race specific gear on the alpha videos is very specific and detailed and is a major jump in the right direction compared to the tunic and tights alot of us started out with in FFXIV 1.**. While I didn't collect alot of the race specific lore (I assume there is more then just race discovery and specifically named foods) I do like that the starting gear gives the sense of a differing culture between the races (well so did their underoos but social implications and understanding via underware is more of a obscure sociological debate that I willing bow out to). While only seeing the Midland and Miqote live we have the concepts for the Elezen and Roegadyn which are do vary in a large margin. It reminds me of crystal Chronicles in that way where the races have a specific style when starting out. Best examples (least SDed) are from crystal bearer where you can see cultural differences even in the main character designs i believe done by Toshiyuki Itahana.

What I like the best about the designs is there something that is instantly recognizable because of its outlandish nature. Such as Layle's pilot jacket even if it doesn't specifically match in all the designs. Similar to Laguna's civilian jacket

While there are a few things that exist in FFXIV that are independent from the rest of attire you wear (Mostly because of the outrageous color scheme such as the merc's Acton). I think we need more really distinctive items more so then just the ice skating blades on the head of the h.darklight or the Ring wraith darklight helm.

[Forgo]

lol i would love to see my guy wear like tidus's gear XD