daennika Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 I was graciously permitted by my garrison staff to take my brand new Stormtrooper uniform for the Star Wars The Old Republic pre-launch event in the Virgin Megastore, Paris. I had a blast. Nothing but good memories for this troop despite me being concerned about the stairs, being stressed for my chest plate that would bump up occasionally (I had my Aker amp under there... what was I thinking? ) and not being able to see where and on whom I was stomping. Pictures speaking more than words, behold! There was a slight shin malfunction (the right one opened up and wouldn't close itself, the left one went up over my boot and it was killing me for a minute), the codpiece was digging pretty badly in my thighs which is ridiculous to say, and I think I was holding my weapons a little too high in most pictures.... And of course the chestplate straps were not elastic so I was snapping them back on every now and then. But otherwise I got comfortable after like an hour in the event. It's hard to get used to the helmet and all the dead angles. My old Scout self was crying inside but I felt damn proud to be a Stormtrooper that night People were eager to have their picture taken with me and only one person made a notice of my gender (though to me it looks pretty obvious that I'm female... trained eyes maybe). It was an overall awesome night and I can't wait to troop again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevechewbacca[501st] Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 It was a pleasure to troop with you for your first troop in a TK armor ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 I think you did well for a first troop - it's not uncommon for there to be gotchas for a few troops in new armor as you dial it in. You look good - and I'm sure it will only get better over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperVenger Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Congrats on your first troop. I did my first troop this week and I can understand you when you talk about your armour. I had one or two issues with mine - the cod being one of them. It was fine at first, but after 4 hours it started to dig in a bit. Now you've done your fist troop, you know what needs to be altered before your next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Femtrooper Julie[501st] Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Looking great! Way to represent the girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-3425 Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Armor bite. Your new favorite word. I've done quite a few troops already and I'm still trying to figure out how to keep my light saber region from getting pinched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Congrats, first troops are awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0c00lgamertag Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Congrats! Nothing like a solid hour or two in armor for the first time to know what has to be adjusted. Was the same for me. After the initial fixes it got quite comfortable. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 My thighs wouldn't stay up on my first troop, had to hold them up when I walked...Frackin Velcro.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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