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Vsin · 2012-11-22, 23:03

Well, if we roll back to Ragnarok Online (I'd assume ALO is also inspired in part by RO) then it should be noted that a LOT of the pieces have a tendency to basically have one look. For example, every 1h Sword except Tsurugi and a few of the named ones share the exact same model. Heck, "True RO" is where items have absolutely NO impact on appearance (except silly hats).

Dengar · 2012-11-23, 11:24

This is probably more of a "Blizzard" approach where each item has a different appearance, and equipment shows up on your character.

In which case it makes even more sense for everyone to look similar.

In WoW put two Tauren Warriors in Endgame gear next to eachother, and the only difference you'll see is the shape of their horns.

Clarste · 2012-11-23, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Dengar

This is probably more of a "Blizzard" approach where each item has a different appearance, and equipment shows up on your character.

In which case it makes even more sense for everyone to look similar.

In WoW put two Tauren Warriors in Endgame gear next to eachother, and the only difference you'll see is the shape of their horns.

Except for the fact that all the leaders (ie: the highest level people) are the ones who look different.

Hmm... speculating a bit, it seems like most gear in this game can be bought from the store. The major limitations of the factions, as well as the reward for killing a leader, is purely money. Which tells me that most of the best stuff in the game is mass producible, either through crafting or NPC vendors. Or both. But not the best best stuff. Powerful monster drops must be pretty rare, and anyone but the elite of the elite is wearing best-in-slot crafted gear, which all looks the same. For their race.

GDB · 2012-11-23, 22:22

Or it just means that stuff is bind on equip rather than bind on pickup. Of course, I still agree with the "best in slot crafted gear" idea for the random goons whose only purpose is to provide mindless dps and a meatshield.

Or the animators are lazy as shit and don't want to draw that many random unique background characters, when you consider the likes of Leafa, Reckon, Sigurd, and Sigurd's men all had unique looks, and only Sigurd would be considered elite.

Clarste · 2012-11-24, 01:00

Leafa's presumably pretty elite. Sigurd wanted her in his party as a sign of prestige, after all. I'd imagine she's one of the more famous Sylphs.

NoemiChan · 2012-11-24, 01:02

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Originally Posted by Clarste

Leafa's presumably pretty elite. Sigurd wanted her in his party as a sign of prestige, after all. I'd imagine she's one of the more famous Sylphs.

Real girls are really the "talk of a Guild" add that to their awesome skill and reputation.

Rising Dragon · 2012-11-24, 01:05

Given the lack of computer-guided Sword Skills in ALO, Leafa, already being a trained swordswoman, would have an edge of sorts in combat, as she already knows how to use a sword with skill. Which is really reflected in her choice of weapon; a katana. That implies she's bringing her kendo experience into the game with her.

Insane · 2012-11-24, 03:19

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Originally Posted by GenjiChan

Real girls are really the "talk of a Guild" add that to their awesome skill and reputation.

Just like in SAO. Because of their rarity, female players are considered as celebrities and therefore always become target of recruitment from some guilds as their mascot.

Clarste · 2012-11-24, 16:10

There are tons of real girls in ALO though (supposedly it's more popular with girls because of the fairies and flying and all that). Notably, both of the faction leaders at the conference were girls. And of course there's no reason to suspect they were crossplaying (or indeed any reason for the other players to assume that Leafa isn't).

Dengar · 2012-11-24, 17:13

I thought this game didn't even allow for crossplaying.

***relentlessflame*** · 2012-11-24, 21:51

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Originally Posted by Dengar

I thought this game didn't even allow for crossplaying.

In the anime, when Kirito was entering ALO, he was asked to select his gender. So I tend to think that the game could allow it potentially.

Ray · 2012-12-21, 13:21

That was easily the best fight in series thus far. Eugene's sword is damn badass, and slightly broken. Either way, it was cool to see two powerful fighters go at it.

The Cait Sith royal guards (at least that's what looked like to me) had claws as weapons! Anytime I see someone use claws as weapons, I get reminded of Amanarth from FFIX.

Daaaaamn, I don't care for Alicia Rue, but Sakuya, daaaaaaaamn. So hot. <3

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Indeed. Dat butt jiggle. <3

kitten320 · 2013-01-03, 08:49

These guys are taking games way too seriously...

And will we ever see any useful females here?

Even Leafa is useless! She's been playing this game for months yet she still is weak and even her real life experience is of no help -_-

AnimeFangirl · 2016-05-10, 18:53

Sorry if this was explained somewhere and I missed it, but where did Kirito get that humongous sack of cash he gave to the leaders? Was that all loot from killing Eugene? Carried over from SAO?

EDIT: Never mind, apparently it's from SAO somehow. Maybe.

BassGSnewtype · 2016-05-10, 19:16

I'm thinking it was Col that was carried over and converted from Sword art Online.

AnimeFangirl · 2016-05-10, 19:31

Yeah, I'll buy that. The money and exp from killing the SAO final boss must have been insane.

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2012-11-24, 01:05	Link #227
Rising Dragon Goat Herder Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 36	Given the lack of computer-guided Sword Skills in ALO, Leafa, already being a trained swordswoman, would have an edge of sorts in combat, as she already knows how to use a sword with skill. Which is really reflected in her choice of weapon; a katana. That implies she's bringing her kendo experience into the game with her. __________________

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AnimeFangirl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The dog gossips too much.	Sorry if this was explained somewhere and I missed it, but where did Kirito get that humongous sack of cash he gave to the leaders? Was that all loot from killing Eugene? Carried over from SAO? EDIT: Never mind, apparently it's from SAO somehow. Maybe. __________________ Last edited by AnimeFangirl; 2016-05-10 at 19:10.

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BassGSnewtype The Sword of Darkness Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Langran, La Gias	I'm thinking it was Col that was carried over and converted from Sword art Online. __________________ Explain it to my *Bear Knuckles!!*

2012-11-22, 23:03	Link #221
Vsin Aldracity Join Date: Feb 2010	Well, if we roll back to Ragnarok Online (I'd assume ALO is also inspired in part by RO) then it should be noted that a LOT of the pieces have a tendency to basically have one look. For example, every 1h Sword except Tsurugi and a few of the named ones share the exact same model. Heck, "True RO" is where items have absolutely NO impact on appearance (except silly hats).

2012-11-23, 11:24	Link #222
Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	This is probably more of a "Blizzard" approach where each item has a different appearance, and equipment shows up on your character. In which case it makes even more sense for everyone to look similar. In WoW put two Tauren Warriors in Endgame gear next to eachother, and the only difference you'll see is the shape of their horns.

2012-11-23, 22:22	Link #224
GDB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Age: 38	Or it just means that stuff is bind on equip rather than bind on pickup. Of course, I still agree with the "best in slot crafted gear" idea for the random goons whose only purpose is to provide mindless dps and a meatshield. Or the animators are lazy as shit and don't want to draw that many random unique background characters, when you consider the likes of Leafa, Reckon, Sigurd, and Sigurd's men all had unique looks, and only Sigurd would be considered elite.

2012-11-24, 01:00	Link #225
Clarste Human Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 37	Leafa's presumably pretty elite. Sigurd wanted her in his party as a sign of prestige, after all. I'd imagine she's one of the more famous Sylphs.

2012-11-24, 16:10	Link #229
Clarste Human Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 37	There are tons of real girls in ALO though (supposedly it's more popular with girls because of the fairies and flying and all that). Notably, both of the faction leaders at the conference were girls. And of course there's no reason to suspect they were crossplaying (or indeed any reason for the other players to assume that Leafa isn't).

2012-11-24, 17:13	Link #230
Dengar Kamen Rider Muppeteer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Unknown Age: 39	I thought this game didn't even allow for crossplaying.

2016-05-10, 19:31	Link #236
AnimeFangirl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The dog gossips too much.	Yeah, I'll buy that. The money and exp from killing the SAO final boss must have been insane. __________________