Knitted mitts for the Alliance
by Mike Schramm 
May 20th 2009 at 3:00PM
We are so glad we get to use bigger pictures now, especially when they show off something this cool. Mirthical made these Alliance-branded fingerless mitts (actually, we're not sure that lion is an official Alliance logo, but he's cute enough) for a friend of hers who was such a big Warcraft fan that she put an Alliance crest on her wedding cake, too.
The design is great, though -- she borrowed the cuff look from a neckwarmer, and that lion came from a sticker someone else made. We're not sure why you'd wear open gloves like that (probably a girly thing), but even if they aren't super warm, they do at least look comfy. And Alliance have to represent when they can, we guess. Grab your... mittens and fight the Horde?
The design is great, though -- she borrowed the cuff look from a neckwarmer, and that lion came from a sticker someone else made. We're not sure why you'd wear open gloves like that (probably a girly thing), but even if they aren't super warm, they do at least look comfy. And Alliance have to represent when they can, we guess. Grab your... mittens and fight the Horde?
Filed under: Alliance, Analysis / Opinion, Fan stuff, Odds and ends, Blizzard, Fan art
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Yeng May 20th 2009 3:04PM
Without a mane, it looks a lot like Tigger.
Nick May 20th 2009 3:09PM
Probably did it that way so she wouldnt get a C&D.
Mike Schramm May 20th 2009 3:14PM
She's not selling them, as far as I know, so she wouldn't have to worry about a C&D.
Though it would be pretty funny if Blizzard tried to shut people down just for making WoW crafts.
Magma May 20th 2009 3:22PM
I lol'd
Mirthical May 20th 2009 4:11PM
Actually, I did it that way so the mitts wouldn't be a foot across.
Holyholly May 20th 2009 3:10PM
It seems the first string of comments was dumped. So lets see if this works.
MechChef May 20th 2009 3:17PM
Anyone know the stats on these? They're not leather, so I'd wouldn't use them on my rogue. Just curious.
Killrah May 20th 2009 3:26PM
+1 agility
-5 frost resistance
Caresse May 20th 2009 3:25PM
They are fingerless so you can keep your hands warm while still using them to do things such as type, or, play wow without the mobility restriction that regular gloves would cause.
Aarkan May 20th 2009 3:30PM
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2005/06/10/
The Horde have been doing this for four years.
FifthDreamToday May 20th 2009 3:30PM
I'd wear them.
moxie May 20th 2009 3:33PM
Fingerless gloves are perfect for when you're playing WoW and the room is really cold. I keep a pair handy for when I need the extra warmth AND my fingers. :)
AlexisAnn May 20th 2009 3:45PM
I have to wear fingerless gloves because of the carpel tunnel and arthritus. Normal gloved hurt my hands. I would totally buy these!!!! Its hard to find cute fingerless gloves!
Mirthical May 20th 2009 4:13PM
Thanks!
Tar May 20th 2009 4:17PM
Yeah, you lose a lot of dexterity when using full gloves, fingerless ones allow you to keep being able to feel pressure etc through your fingertips, good for others have said, typing, but also for hunting (seriously, try fire a rifle with gloves, then without gloves, you do notice a large difference in how receptive your finger is)
Burix May 20th 2009 5:49PM
[Alliance Fingerless Gloves]
Binds when equipped
Hands Cloth
12 Armor
-1 Dexterity
+12 Awesome
Durability 15/15
Requires level 1
"These keep your hands warm!"
dawnseven May 20th 2009 4:38PM
Kinda like Rorschach ink blot tests. I see a dog, but get the Tigger comment. Not to take away from the craft though. It's cool regardless. :D
Carrie May 20th 2009 4:39PM
Grab your mittens and pet some kittens!
isqueak May 20th 2009 4:45PM
*ahem* For the Horde!
BigBiker05 May 20th 2009 5:26PM
I wear these gloves when I work out at the gym. I want all the hommies there to know who I represent.