Costume system

[Demon6324236]

peiople you see wearing all the same stuff are also the ones who probably number crunch i.e min/max or listen to what they are told to wear, or are so far ahead of the curve gear wise they have no other choices or all of the above.

So these people are not allowed to look unique?

[Twille]

I fully support a costume system in FFXI.

[Leonardus]

Love this idea. Solves the issue of not seeing skillchain graphics (Since you won't blink), and lets players express themselves.

I would suggest locking all AF/Relic/Emp armor to their respective jobs, of course, but at least some mixing of mage/melee gear should be fair game.

[Anjou]

I agree with the above post, that's how you argue and win someone over.

[Camate]

Huge bump detected! (Apologies!)

I have some really nice information from Akihiko Matsui in regards to a vanity system, much like what is being requested in this thread.

Matsui here.
Thanks for the suggestions.

We are actually in the midst of discussing a system that would separate the appearance of your equipment and the actual gear you have equipped. However, as this is a very large change it will take us some time. We’ll first be looking into a feature that will allow you to keep a certain appearance temporarily.

For example, we are imagining a system where you could equip cosmetic equipment and lock your appearance, and then switch to your practical equipment. As an added effect, we are also planning to make it so you no longer blink when switching equipment.

We’re currently working on this to be implemented sometime after March with the following rules:

• Locked appearances will automatically be removed when changing areas.
• Locked appearance wills be removed when changing your main weapon, sub weapon, and ranged weapon, as this change alters animations.
• Locked appearances will be removed when you suffer the effects of equipment removing abilities to prevent confusion.
• Restrictions will be imposed for PvP content as it could potentially be used to fake-out opponents.

[Mnejing]

Awesome news, thanks Camate. ☺

[Puck]

Someone suggested a system EXACTLY like this back when these forums first started.

[Tohihroyu]

Plus... those features are in many free to play MMORPGS... like swtor ._. a bit different but still.

[Edyth]

Is anyone else a bit sad that no more blinking will mean that gear swap macros will no longer allow us to sheathe/draw weapons while moving, and to use JAs while moving? It's been years since I've been forced to stand still for a blood pact command. I'm always running while issuing those now because the mandated gear changes for blood pacts have eliminated the animations for issuing a pet command.

[Eaglestrike]

Is anyone else a bit sad that no more blinking will mean that gear swap macros will no longer allow us to sheathe/draw weapons while moving, and to use JAs while moving? It's been years since I've been forced to stand still for a blood pact command. I'm always running while issuing those now because the mandated gear changes for blood pacts have eliminated the animations for issuing a pet command.

Technically it sounds like an option you can not use if you'd like. So there's that.