why did the shield lose its stats?

**red** · 04-20-2011, 04:35 PM

the shield of gratitude had 10 armor and 20 health, but now it has no stats. i cant say im not alittle disappointed.

**Kossi** · 04-20-2011, 04:37 PM

Especially since we got all the campaigns and we get THIS
sorry devs, i REALLY want infinite specs for people who bought all campaigns

**Arterra** · 04-20-2011, 04:44 PM

it is for decoration... sheesh

**red** · 04-20-2011, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Arterra

it is for decoration... sheesh

if its for decor then why does the community and PL shield have stats?

**Moogerfooger** · 04-20-2011, 04:56 PM

They took away the stats for those too, if you had read the patch notes.

Originally Posted by asommers

PvE dungeons that have level requirements should now only allow players of the correct level range to join
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PL Shield, Community Shield, and Shield of Gratitude are now all vanity shield items and can be used to override the appearance of any equipped shield
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**Major** · 04-20-2011, 04:58 PM

Lol ya unfortunately it lost its stats but it makes sense, since its vanity.

**red** · 04-20-2011, 04:59 PM

well thats what i was worried about, thanks for clarifying

**Protank** · 04-20-2011, 05:15 PM

bad for my twinks tho but still glad I have it

**KaotiicxDream** · 04-20-2011, 05:22 PM

Price of: Shield of Gratitude:

"The number of plat u bought dungeons for" minus "The number of plats it costs to buy the expansions" = "the price.of the Shield of Gratitude".

That hurts doesn't it ?

I must have lost all of the stats due to it became a "Vanity" item just like the Community and PL shield.

**Lesrider** · 04-20-2011, 05:26 PM

Vanity made the most sense, so it would be useful for all, not just those with twinks. Also, now it doesn't give those twinks an edge in battle. I'm glad they chose this option, it's the most fair for all.
I just wish the elf version looked a bit more unique, like the bear's does. But this is at least a step in the right direction. Maybe they'll be nice enough to improve the design next?

**Pharcyde** · 04-20-2011, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by red

if its for decor then why does the community and PL shield have stats?

Because that is a huge huge HUUUGE acomplishment.

The shield we got is basically a vanity, it should not have stats. Thousands of players received the contributer shields, which is a big pvp advantage.

There are what? 15-20 total pl and community shields in the game? That is not gonna wreck twinking.

**Conradin** · 04-20-2011, 06:03 PM

I think its a good idea- tho my lvl 10 no longer ha 50 armor ;(. Anyways alot more fair and usefull for non twinks.

**DawnInfinity** · 04-20-2011, 07:33 PM

I personally love that they are now vanity.

**Lesrider** · 04-20-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Pharcyde

Because that is a huge huge HUUUGE acomplishment.

The shield we got is basically a vanity, it should not have stats. Thousands of players received the contributer shields, which is a big pvp advantage.

There are what? 15-20 total pl and community shields in the game? That is not gonna wreck twinking.

All three are vanity now.

**davidis57** · 04-20-2011, 08:49 PM

Only option I could see would be an item for each class instead of a shield. like special rings one for mage, warrior, and archer.

**Sigkill** · 04-20-2011, 09:09 PM

Because Everyone with the PL shield and Community Shield decided to complain......... that the Shield's stats were better the Pl shield. I totally agree with them as this shield was technically given to most of the game, while the people with the PL shield and Community Shield (Which deserves even more recognition then the Pl shield) actually worked for their prize. I miss the 20 armor and 10 hp, however its not worth whining about. I believe that the Shields stats should have been lowered or the PL shield and Community Shields' stats to be raised...

**iOSJake** · 04-20-2011, 10:08 PM

I wish all of these cool unique items were tradable and not soulbound.

**JaytB** · 04-20-2011, 10:17 PM

I don't really see what the problem is. I agree that they should have thought better about it, and make it a vanity item in the first place. But then again, it's not like they HAD to give us anything. I'm happy with mine, with or without stats to be honest

As for the PL shield, in my personal opinion again, I think it deserved to have the stats and not be turned into a vanity item. It's quite the accomplishment to get one, so I feel it deserves to be more than just a vanity item.

**Lesrider** · 04-20-2011, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by JaytB

I don't really see what the problem is. I agree that they should have thought better about it, and make it a vanity item in the first place. But then again, it's not like they HAD to give us anything. I'm happy with mine, with or without stats to be honest

As for the PL shield, in my personal opinion again, I think it deserved to have the stats and not be turned into a vanity item. It's quite the accomplishment to get one, so I feel it deserves to be more than just a vanity item.

I don't understand this whole "just a vanity item" concept. Vanity items allow you to look different than others while keeping the stats you already have. People pay real money for so many vanity items, and yet when they're free ones, people rather have them as twink equipment?
I never understood why the PL/Community shields weren't vanity items to begin with, and I assume it was just bc they didn't want to create a new slot just for that. But with the addition of more shields, I'm guessing they decided the time was right.
Many of us would have kept this thing in our stash if it stayed the way it was. Like this, more people can get use out of it.