(word for word)
"The dream of every Monk is to attain the skill and age necessary to enter the Planes of the Gods and kill the fabled Shiverback Gorillas, who are rumored to be the source of Shiverback hides. Other armors are available throughout the lands, but Shiverback armor may be the best MONK-ONLY armor in the lands of Norrath."
So why the HELL are they giving it to Druids and Rangers?!?! I'm not even a monk and this (sorta) upsets me...keep with the lore of the game, Verant!
otherwise, it's okay armor..nice upgrade from Nathsar Vambraces...which are Monk useable
Fetid Shiverback Hide Mantle
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Astrall, Beastlord 65 - Xev <Stormwind>
10 posts
This thread was started a long time ago, so it's not likely that this post will EVER be seen. But I felt the need to post anyway. Ok, a few things. First, the kunark strategy guide is refering to Plane of Fear, and the monk only armor it talks about is the class specific old school planar armor (every class has some). The monk armor is called shiverback-hide and drops in plane of fear. For example the SK armor is called umbral platemail and also comes from fear or take the shaman armor, which is called rune etched and comes from hate. These class specific 'suits' were probably the best out there before velious was released. This shoulder piece, however, was added when CT zone was revamped, which took place after luclin. When the guide was written, they didn't even know that some day this shoulder item would exist. Hope this clears up any confusion you had about this item.
Janlgur
65th Dread Lord
7th Hammer
Janlgur
65th Dread Lord
7th Hammer
Scholar
28 posts
From a role-playing standpoint it would make sense that this is a druid and ranger item. Both these classes are attuned to and care for the land and it's animals. Something that is fetid is diseased and therefore needs to be removed so the disease does not spread. That is the 'job' of druids and rangers and hence they are the ones to receive the benefits of doing so.
Just my 2cp worth
Desi Willowhill
51 Halfling Champion
Officer - Legion of Scales
7th Hammer
P.S. My 54th level druid wife will be looking forward to the first guild raid here to hopefully reap this reward.
Just my 2cp worth
Desi Willowhill
51 Halfling Champion
Officer - Legion of Scales
7th Hammer
P.S. My 54th level druid wife will be looking forward to the first guild raid here to hopefully reap this reward.
Wow, what's with all the intelligent posts today? Has the patch brought you all out of the wood-work? =P You make an excellent point Desi/Dezzi, and I have to agree with your side as well. Perhaps Verant can make it so the fetid shiverbacks can drop fetid shiverback hide gear for druids/rangers and some other kind of gear for monks to use? I love when mobs drop things that take roleplaying issues into effect, and I hope that there are more additions to the game such as this. It's a shame you have only made 10 posts Desi/Dezzi and there are other people that have posted 'U suxx012, 1 r0xx012!' 200+ times =(.
Candente Savorahbe'rd
Archon (65/21) serv'n tha will ae Brell Serilis
Bristlebane servah
Archon (65/21) serv'n tha will ae Brell Serilis
Bristlebane servah
I have to agree with you Astralyte. Perhaps this wasn't the best name to give to an item that is ranger/druid only usable and has a monk-themed name. It's nice to see a druid posting something that makes sense instead of the usual "Druids get shafted all the time! We should be able to use a 50AC BP!". Perhaps they can change this to some sort of rubicite armor and keep it ranger/druid and make a different kind of armor called Fetid Shiverback Hide that is monk only. I would have to see a druid running about in some rubicite gear =). Oh and just a slight correction : This piece of equipment is worn on the shoulders, while Nasthar Vambraces are worn on the Arms.
Candente Savorahbe'rd
Archon (65/21) serv'n tha will ae Brell Serilis
Bristlebane servah
Archon (65/21) serv'n tha will ae Brell Serilis
Bristlebane servah
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