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Some Amazons like skimpy outfits
15 Nov 2017 01:28 #57103
by kikass2014
Replied by kikass2014 on topic Some Amazons like skimpy outfits
Yeah people really need to realise that reality and fantasy are two DIFFERENT things.
When I see Lynda Carter in a red, gold and blue swimsuit with white stars, deflecting bullets, I ok with that. At no point do I think "gee that looks unrealistic" lol
Peace,
/K
P.S. As a player of MMORPGs, that video was HILARIOUS Tnx for posting 
When I see Lynda Carter in a red, gold and blue swimsuit with white stars, deflecting bullets, I ok with that. At no point do I think "gee that looks unrealistic" lol
Peace,
/K
P.S. As a player of MMORPGs, that video was HILARIOUS
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15 Nov 2017 01:50 #57105
by Starforge
Replied by Starforge on topic Some Amazons like skimpy outfits
I'm not disagreeing, and perhaps it's become second nature or expected, but (and I'm only speaking for myself) the extra layer of suspension of disbelief at times doesn't help. When I'm reading or watching what I hope is a good story, I like to immerse myself in it. If I just want to watch hot chicks - there's always porn.
Then again, I have the same continuity issues at times when reading our genre. Crushing a steel barbell was effortless, but lifting a car took effort......ummm o.k.
Fine, I'm wierd
Then again, I have the same continuity issues at times when reading our genre. Crushing a steel barbell was effortless, but lifting a car took effort......ummm o.k.
Fine, I'm wierd
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15 Nov 2017 09:18 #57110
by Woodclaw
(formerly Anon, still Librarian)
"What is the point of having free will if one cannot occasionally spit in the eye of destiny?" ("Gentleman" John Marcone)
Replied by Woodclaw on topic Some Amazons like skimpy outfits
I think that the big point is often how far the divider between armor representation goes in games. Although those few samples of archeological samples of armor meant women aren't much different from male ones (a particulary egregious example is the armor of Joan d'Arc), it make sense in the context of visual media to make the details slightly different to help the audience/player differentiate. Even so, there are some moments where I feel the need to go WTF, for example the female armors of TERA.
The two sets below are supposed to be the same armor?!
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As far as the general thread discussion, I prefer the original look for the Amazons, but this is just a matter of personal preference. I think it touched a good mid-spot between being sexy and being look like armor.
If we look at it from a historical prespective it could make perfect sense for them to go into battle naked: armor is effective when it defeats the "weapon of the day", if the Amazons are strong enough to pierce their own armor with any possible weapon, then the armor becomes effectively useless and need to be redesigned completely. We can reasonably assume that after the battle on Themiscyra in 1918 the Amazons realized that armor wasn't any good against bullets and started discarding it. This might not be the smartest decision, but it's a possibility.
The two sets below are supposed to be the same armor?!
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As far as the general thread discussion, I prefer the original look for the Amazons, but this is just a matter of personal preference. I think it touched a good mid-spot between being sexy and being look like armor.
If we look at it from a historical prespective it could make perfect sense for them to go into battle naked: armor is effective when it defeats the "weapon of the day", if the Amazons are strong enough to pierce their own armor with any possible weapon, then the armor becomes effectively useless and need to be redesigned completely. We can reasonably assume that after the battle on Themiscyra in 1918 the Amazons realized that armor wasn't any good against bullets and started discarding it. This might not be the smartest decision, but it's a possibility.
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15 Nov 2017 12:59 #57118
by kikass2014
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Replied by kikass2014 on topic Some Amazons like skimpy outfits
I think this issue is largely a matter of taste to be fair, and thus subjective.
In the case of armor in MMORPG culture (specifically WoW), there is term for dressing up your character in the skimpiest armor - "Slutmog". (comes from the term "Transmog", which (simply) means to change the appearance of your armor to one of your choosing). Theses players seek out the skimpiest armor in game, often going back to older content they have long since passed.
I have several characters that are female in games, and I must confess, I'm one of those
Here is my approximation of Wonder Woman (even had a few players in the game whisper me and give compliments lol)
And here is what I usually wear when healing 20 player dungeons
Peace.
/K
In the case of armor in MMORPG culture (specifically WoW), there is term for dressing up your character in the skimpiest armor - "Slutmog". (comes from the term "Transmog", which (simply) means to change the appearance of your armor to one of your choosing). Theses players seek out the skimpiest armor in game, often going back to older content they have long since passed.
I have several characters that are female in games, and I must confess, I'm one of those
Here is my approximation of Wonder Woman (even had a few players in the game whisper me and give compliments lol)
And here is what I usually wear when healing 20 player dungeons
Peace.
/K
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15 Nov 2017 14:13 #57125
by Starforge
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Cool pics. I don't typically do dress up even in the games that allow for it like LOTRO. I also tend to do a bit of roleplay so generally don't play female characters. An hour of a guy hitting on me in Butcherblock in EQ cured me of wanting the annoyance . Lord knows how women put up with it 
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15 Nov 2017 14:20 #57126
by shadar
They don't so much anymore. Put up with it. Hopefully.
Shadar
Replied by shadar on topic Some Amazons like skimpy outfits
Starforge wrote: Cool pics. I don't typically do dress up even in the games that allow for it like LOTRO. I also tend to do a bit of roleplay so generally don't play female characters. An hour of a guy hitting on me in Butcherblock in EQ cured me of wanting the annoyance
They don't so much anymore. Put up with it. Hopefully.
Shadar
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