I'm certainly in agreement that these sets are boring. It shows, they they were kinda slapped together and given different color schemes. I wonder though if, while it may be lazy of them to do this, that this fits with the style of instance they are releasing. More than likely we are gonna see a new tier set altogether for Icecrown Citadel. All the different levels of armor being the same based on faction could play to the sense of alliance team versus horde team that in an arena could play out well. It's still not an excuse for the laziness, but it's at least something to think about.

While the sets themselves look decent, I think they look more like a PvP set or a Dungeon set, not something supposed to be the next tier of gear. Generally unimpressive, especially compared to gear intended to be inferior to the previous tier of equpiment.

Another thing that bugs me is the homogenization of classes. They are going to make armor levels (cloth, leather, mail, plate) have unique looks, not the previously established pattern of a unique look by class.

This is going to make all of us look similar and bland. The only difference between the classes of the same armor type is color and small details only visible close-up, like small sword emblems in the Alliance Warrior gear. The largest of these designs it seems will be on the chest, which is easily obscured by a tabard, something the vast majority of players wear.

To me it just seems lazy and, again, bland. I hate to be another QQ-er about this upcoming patch, but from what we know about it, it has me less than excited.

I only hope that Blizzard's less-than-exciting previews are only a small snapshot of something large, excellent, and overall, fun.

Edited, Jul 4th 2009 12:58pm by IDrownFish

So far I am disappointed I agree they do look the same and kinda boring. Would have liked to see something that makes each class their own. Though glad to hear... hear mind you they could change their minds... that horde and alliance will have unique looks to distinguish them apart.

I would agree that there needs to be some variation in the appearance. Btu maybe there will be since thisi s under development not the final product! At least not yet. Please Blizzard, don't be any stupider, at least be original with the gear!

So Priest, Lock, and Mage all have the same armor except different colors. So do hunters and shaman.... I am disappointed in the looks of the sets so far. I wanted each class to have its own appearance.

I personally think 3.2 is a little early to roll out t9. Granted, 3.2 might not be out for some time, but it seems on my realm that most people are just making it to Ulduar. I would have waited until 3.3 to release tier 9 and would put more time into each classes design

All of the alliance ones look exactly the same but with different colors.