User talk:Mtew/Projects/Items/Costs/Armor/warrior

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What to do with this stuff?[edit]

I was thinking that these summaries (including the existing prestige summaries) should become linked sub-pages of each profession's armor page with a link someplace on the top level page. I can work on getting the tables in shape while this is decided. --Max 2 17:35, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

Head gear[edit]

The armor sets for the various professions include head gear in some cases and not in others. The amount of information varies a great deal. For example Warrior Warrior really has only one set of armor with separate head gear while Mesmer Mesmer and Necromancer Necromancer have many head gear variants. I needed a compact way to distinguish the three possibilities:

  • Full sets with both armor and head gear.
  • Headless sets – Four pieces without head gear.
  • Head pieces – Head gear as a separate item.

I designated the three cases by 'yes', 'helm' and 'helm' for the warriors. I have very little attachment to the actual terms. I'd even consider icons as an alternative as long as their meaning is clear. --Max 2 17:35, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

Format[edit]

The main problem is putting a lot of information in a small space. The requirements are:

  • Links to the detail pages for each armor type.
  • Identification of the campaign associated with each armor type.
  • Acquisition method.
  • Armor ratings available.
  • Armor rating vs Cost.
  • Reasonably easy to understand what information is being presented.
  • Minimal need for horizontal scrolling.

I've used tool tips to stuff the Cost information into the table. Not a great idea, but at least the information is there.

Some information explaining how the tables should be used is almost certainly needed and will need word-smithing. --Max 2 17:35, 12 July 2009 (UTC)