Individual uniqueness > Class uniqueness

If I m allowed to request something, this is the thing I want to request the most from development team.

Now, one R50 players can only have 2-3 type of armor choice :
-GLA/LNC/MRD = Haubegeon set or Cuirass set. (unless he has NM scale mail)
-Pug/Arc = harness or Jacket (unless he has NM shirt)

So for 5x DoW classes, you only have 4-6 kinds of armor set, and then most of them are kidda bad when it come down to "mix and match", so people will choose to wear all parts of the same set, and thus, we only have 4-6 variety of 1000s Erozea citizen so far.

I hear that the dev team want to bring class uniqueness by give specific armors, but please... I don't think player want 1 class to have only 1 best armor and ask everybody to look the same again. Please do it so that 1 class can have at least 10 different visual armor that are at the same rank and similar status so that players can make their own choice base on their taste, and not being forced to wear the same only 1-2 best gear.

-Thank you-


(got new idea that improve from old thread which wasn't seem to work in this game)

Me too, support all for fashion uniqueness.
Now, it is so sad to see that every 3-4 people will have about one person that look same to you. T_T

I think new armor will be implement, but sadly, if those are in different rank to step up for player goal, then players will never be able to decide their own character look. It will always go for the best status gear which they need to have "many best gears to choose".

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Originally Posted by Alise

If I m allowed to request something, this is the thing I want to request the most from development team.

Now, one R50 players can only have 2-3 type of armor choice :
-GLA/LNC/MRD = Haubegeon set or Cuirass set. (unless he has NM scale mail)
-Pug/Arc = harness or Jacket (unless he has NM shirt)

So for 5x DoW classes, you only have 4-6 kinds of armor set, and then most of them are kidda bad when it come down to "mix and match", so people will choose to wear all parts of the same set, and thus, we only have 4-6 variety of 1000s Erozea citizen so far.

I hear that the dev team want to bring class uniqueness by give specific armors, but please... I don't think player want 1 class to have only 1 best armor and ask everybody to look the same again. Please do it so that 1 class can have at least 10 different visual armor that are at the same rank and similar status so that players can make their own choice base on their taste, and not being forced to wear the same only 1-2 best gear.

-Thank you-


(got new idea that improve from old thread which wasn't seem to work in this game)

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No even the NM scale mail is not as good as the Vintage scale male and both of those are terrible compared to Haubergeon and Cuirass.

I also agree with this (while using the search function and adding to already existing threads on the subject would have been more useful :P)

They simply need to strike a balance. Keep the current equipment generic, and then add to it with some class/rank-specific sets and maybe some more generic gear. That way they can both contribute to class uniqueness, and allow people to mix and match with generic gear in order to retain some uniqueness in look and style.

Uniqueness in look is a lovely feature in FFXIV at the moment, as I rarely saw other MMORPG, near launch, with people sporting such different styles and combinations of equipment. I don't think it should be lost in favor of just another game where everyone with the same class in the same level range wears exactly the same things.

As much as people will probably groan at this idea, I think they should bring back more Unique-No Trade equipment from NMs (akin to XI.) As much as everyone hated having to camp the likes of leaping lizard or valkurm emp... It did add a sense of competitiveness to the game, as well as character uniqueness as only the players with the patience to camp them had the items.

I'm all for rank/class specific gear and especially various sets that give choice. For example let's take Marauder. R50 sets that focused on dex, vit or strength would all be useful in various ways to the class and would offer some choice to the player. Also having multiple sets allows you to stand out among others at your rank/class. Even if there were sets that were almost the same stat wise, just having the choice of looks is also important.

Here here! Someone with some common sense! I tried to appeal to them in my 400 character plea in the second poll. For us artists, a little individuality is tantamount. I hope they can help us to retain our uniqueness, and while they're at it, add about 75 more hairstyles, too. And a dozen sliders for character creation.

Sigh, so many beautiful graphics, can't manipulate any of them.

Sad panda.

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Originally Posted by Alexis_Arteme

Here here! Someone with some common sense! I tried to appeal to them in my 400 character plea in the second poll. For us artists, a little individuality is tantamount. I hope they can help us to retain our uniqueness, and while they're at it, add about 75 more hairstyles, too. And a dozen sliders for character creation.

Sigh, so many beautiful graphics, can't manipulate any of them.

Sad panda.

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Actually, and luckily, the game is easily moddable :D

Unfortunately the effects of such mobs will, of course, appear only on your screen.

I am all for uniqueness but really??? you think there aren;t more important issues to fix first before making you character look nice?? Broken weapon skills, party dynamics, stam bar limiting players, no real end game content and plenty more to fix and you want to have diff lookin armor so you can look nice.

I'd like to believe that the artists don't have much to do with the number nerds. Animations on the other hand, yes probably do. Regardless, if I end up looking like everyone else, I'll hit the road. I'm not saying it's as important, but I feel it is important.

The game is still very new, they will always be adding new recipes for armor, I say give the game another 6 months and we will have plenty of armor types to choose from for each class. I just hope we get better stat itemization on gear.

Maye having the option to change the color to NM gear or rare gear using certain items or disciplines of hand.. This will bring uniqueness to class and give you more options to color

Yes, let's have the art team focus on making 10 redundant items just so everyone can be a unique little snowflake.

Instead of, like, adding entirely new equipment, or new zones, or new monsters, or anything else that would be significantly more impactful in the game than having a bunch of same-y crap to make you feel pretty.

They already offer multiple colors of a lot of items to give people some flexibility, and frankly that's plenty. Dev resources are not unlimited, and people feeling pretty should be an INCREDIBLY low priority.

More options to dye or color something, after it's made would also be helpful.

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Originally Posted by arlee

I am all for uniqueness but really??? you think there aren;t more important issues to fix first before making you character look nice??

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I wouldn't know. In my experience looks have always been a very important factor in a players' attachment to a character.

And players' attachment to their character has always been an important factor in that player staying to play a game.

You know I don't really think it matters whats more important. these forums are here for pple to tell the developers what they want. And if people want more fashion then they should be able to ask for it.

And I agree, everyone's going to look like clones by the end unless they make the clothes more unique, or more ways to customize, but they still need to keep the armor recognizable too, people wont know the armor your wearing if it looks too different from the original. -- There's a lot of factors to consider. I would say adding more color options. Like a bright pink Silver Tricorne -- no idea why someone would do that but the choice is always nice..

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Originally Posted by Abriael

I wouldn't know. In my experience looks have always been a very important factor in a players' attachment to a character.

And players' attachment to their character has always been an important factor in that player staying to play a game.

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Originally Posted by Amas

Yes, let's have the art team focus on making 10 redundant items just so everyone can be a unique little snowflake.

Instead of, like, adding entirely new equipment, or new zones, or new monsters, or anything else that would be significantly more impactful in the game than having a bunch of same-y crap to make you feel pretty.

They already offer multiple colors of a lot of items to give people some flexibility, and frankly that's plenty. Dev resources are not unlimited, and people feeling pretty should be an INCREDIBLY low priority.

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i believe the changes mentioned above will make more players staying in the game then say, "hey look I can pick a blue or yellow belt for my char! coo!

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Originally Posted by Alexis_Arteme

Here here! Someone with some common sense! I tried to appeal to them in my 400 character plea in the second poll. For us artists, a little individuality is tantamount. I hope they can help us to retain our uniqueness, and while they're at it, add about 75 more hairstyles, too. And a dozen sliders for character creation.

Sigh, so many beautiful graphics, can't manipulate any of them.

Sad panda.

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+1 to more options at character creation. They promised it would be MUCH better than FFXI, but really for today's standards it is just like an FFXI character creation in 2011...

It's very important for your avatar = the digital representation of you to be something you love and agree with. It would be so great if they added 75 more hairstyles and all kinds of sliders! I mean look at Aion, it has so much customization when you create your character that it will be VERY unlikely for you to meet your twin (unless of course you didn't take the time to modify anything and went with the standard look).

To help those of us in game that care about fashion and the way our characters look, they could just make it so you can dye (afterwards by anyone not just while crafting by crafters) any armor with many colors (including secondary) and maybe take another great idea from Aion. Re modelling gear! In Aion you can take almost whatever piece of armor and apply the looks of the first armor in your primary piece which you will be wearing. What happens is your first piece of armor will be destroyed and your primary piece of armor will look just like the one you destroyed! What a great way to give players customization over fashion attire in game.

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Originally Posted by arlee

i believe the changes mentioned above will make more players staying in the game then say, "hey look I can pick a blue or yellow belt for my char! coo!

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I don't know about other people. But if everyone ends up being dressed pretty much in the same way like in many other MMORPG, my reasons to stay will be sensibly reduced.

I love the diversity I see in FFXIV at the moment.