Armorsmith Archive
Thread: Why is R.I.S. Battle Armor?
Message Edited by Sarec on 07-18-2005 09:00 PM
Along the same train of thought, I really do not like that RIS and mandalorian only get bonus condition. RIS was supposed to be the penultimate melee armor, so you might figure it crafts as battle, but gets a 1000 bonus to kinetic and/or mitigation reduction during the final combine, and even give any elite combat prof a basic cert for it.
Mandalorian seems like it was not thought out at all - why give what is supposed to be the best armor for hunting jedi an energy vulnerability..? I'd leave it crafted based on assault, but with a 1500-2000 bonus to energy during the final combine.
A lot of people have posted ideas about this situation since the CU, but the problem is that the basic mechanics of our profession are in shambles at the moment. So,ideas about these things and pushes for changes are on the back burner (you cannot even properly color all Mandolorian parts at the moment for Yoda's sake!). For high-end small timers like me, health bonuses being fixedis far more important, and I would guess the majority of smiths see the color/factory run issue as paramount right now.
Ialso agree that the current bugs should be top priority. Allowing all combat professions to wear RIS at a specific CL with cores based on their specific combat profession would be cool. This way people could have the look they want and still be restricted to a level of protection based on their combat profession. One thing I have noticed in my somehwat brief time as an Armorsmith is that people are very concerned with the "Digital Image of their Virtual Self" 
Sarec Moonstrider
Message Edited by Sarec on 07-18-2005 09:33 PM
Indeed. I sometimes regret being Rebel merely because all I can wear is Recon armor, and my faction stuff is the best I have, yet I look like a ...... trucking tanker, if you're any good at rhymes. Silly Reb Recon uniforms...
Anyway, the point...the point....ah yes, the point: I'm one of those people who get concerned over my digital image. How much nicer it would be just to be able to wear some RIS armor (like hell I can afford it, but hopefully when I finish the AS grind I can make some) to make me look better.
Yes, digital appearance can be very important.... good for attracting the lovely ladies in the cantinas....