Barbershop

This seems to have fallen off the radar of the new development team completely. It is not in the change notes; the old team promised one however the new team has never even made mention. I know there are many things that need to be addressed more than a barbershop but I do believe many people still want this in the game eventually. Who’s with me?

Also as far as the barber shop features I would like to see it as customizable as possible. Hair Color/ Hair Style / Facial Hair/ Facial Hair Color. Opening anything else up like skin tone, eye color, face style, eye shape, nose style, mouth style or a complete character redesign would be a plus although that should be a paid service or limited in some manner to not allow switching all the time. Anyhow post something hear if you want to see this feature implemented eventually.

Fallen off the radar because its currently not that important. This would be nice idea in the future sure but right now they have far bigger issues.

This would be a nice feature. A lot of people get tired of their character after a while and want to change things up a bit, this would only be a plus IMO.

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Originally Posted by Kurokikaze

Fallen off the radar because its currently not that important. This would be nice idea in the future sure but right now they have far bigger issues.

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Not an important feature, but something people might enjoy. Wouldn't have to be implemented anytime soon but at some point in the future, after combat/quests/maps etc are done.

I would love a barber shop. I have second thought about the way my characters looks, would be nice to be able to change things a lit (i know it's just hair and facial hair that can be changed)

I think it would be a great idea! It would be a great way to let SE introduce new hair styles, colors, tatoos etc w/o everyone who is already playing the game feeling left out.

Tanaka said in the future they'd add a similar feature, but surely has been moved to lowest priority since there's better to fix :X

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Originally Posted by yukikaze_yanagi

Tanaka said in the future they'd add a similar feature, but surely has been moved to lowest priority since there's better to fix :X

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Agreed, I doubt the lack of barbers will be the straw the breaks the gamers back on this. The team has bigger fish to fry to get the monthly fees, after all. I see this feature involving Crysta though, once everything else is in place.

I've wanted and suggested a barber shop in ffxi (now ffxiv) since even before WoW added theirs. Barber shops are a great way to add hair styles and colors.

Also each town should have one and low level character should be free (1-4) then you start paying higher the lvl more is charged. This would help the econamy out since it will be a fun money sink.

stuff to change at the barber shop
1 hair style
2 hair color
3 (for men) facial hair
4(for men facial hair color
5 eye color
6 features (scars tattoos etc)

a full character remake with possible race switch is a bonus in my eyes.
can be $10 per 90 days. (if WoW can do this and have it be cross faction it should wwork in ffxi)

just because other stuff needs to be fixed, don't mean we can't have a nice discussion about it. SE wants anything that we will like and have fun with. It also majes community look much better if we are having positive discussions instead of negetive debates. Like other topics just because you hate them in past mmo.

I'd love this feature. FFXIV was less customizable than I thought so I was pretty disappointed while making my character back in September. Hence why this feature would make me happy. Course they are so busy fixing other things, this has probably become something at the very bottom of the list. (If they even remember).

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Originally Posted by Kilta_Firelotus

I've wanted and suggested a barber shop in ffxi (now ffxiv) since even before WoW added theirs. Barber shops are a great way to add hair styles and colors.

Also each town should have one and low level character should be free (1-4) then you start paying higher the lvl more is charged. This would help the econamy out since it will be a fun money sink.

stuff to change at the barber shop
1 hair style
2 hair color
3 (for men) facial hair
4(for men facial hair color
5 eye color
6 features (scars tattoos etc)

a full character remake with possible race switch is a bonus in my eyes.
can be $10 per 90 days. (if WoW can do this and have it be cross faction it should wwork in ffxi)

just because other stuff needs to be fixed, don't mean we can't have a nice discussion about it. SE wants anything that we will like and have fun with. It also majes community look much better if we are having positive discussions instead of negetive debates. Like other topics just because you hate them in past mmo.

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I'm not sure what you mean by "10$ per 90 days", does that mean the change would be temporary?

nah just to prevent people changing every week or what not, change would be locked for 90 days is all that means

I'd like a Hairdresser class ;P wouldn't it be cool and totally amusingly flamboyant? :D

It could craft hairdyes or eyelenses, something like that. Items that when used, could change your appearance.
Maybe even equip a scissor and alter others' hairstyles ;P

This is one feature I've been waiting on for some while, but as noted it seems to have fallen on the back burner for now.

You can see my Miqo in my sig, I chose her hairstyle because it was an uncommon one and that eventually I'd be able to change it. No offense to Miqo/Mithra hairstyles, but the ones I like the most are the overly popular ones (hate being a copycat, mind the pun) and the rest are just meh.

WTB Hyur/Elezen hairstyles for my Miqo!

Barber shop!!

+1

But I won't like to be able to fully customize the character. Maybe just hair, tatoos and eye color.
I'm not with the Race change but well, If the implement the option I'm not going to use it :P

All I really want to be able to do, is look completely different from anyone else. I was quite surprised at the lack of customization when I first created my character. At least to me, it felt like it lacked a lot. Only a number of hairstyles, etc to choose from. But I moved on, here I am 6 months later still actually playing the game. So not like it was a break or make kinda deal.

But it would still be cool to edit my face more. That sounds weird. I don't know how else to word it.

This would be nice. I'd also like to see customizable ears~

I will be very nice, but since there's a lot to do, this wont be considered for some time now :S

I'd like to see a different take on the barbershop than in other MMOs. Cuz I think the game can sustain, like the example I gave for a class :)

and give me this hairstyle pleeeaaase:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jyxIvyDkub...00/Glaviel.jpg

I would squee with delight if such a feature was offered. ;) IMHO Hyur female hairstyles are so . . . un-cute compared to all the other race's female hair options (c'mon, even Elezen ladies get pigtails!). And lalas just need more hair options all around.

I agree that it is a minor thing compared to all the things that need fixing, but you are looking at the back of your character's head for so long that it does make a difference. xD In fact my hyur's hairstyle unfortunately gets "eaten" by robe collars, which gets realllly annoying over time as I play primarily as a mage. ;_;

Bad idea. This is not world of warcraft. People would change their appearances every 30 minutes.

I say introduce it (since a lot of people are asking for it), but don't call it barbershop. And only let people change their hairstyle once a month or so.

I'd love this feature also, i don't want to be bound again for years with the same face/hairstyle like when i was playing with XI.

def want to see them add this eventually

Yoshi-P did say he will work on the promises from the old team(along as they don't hinder what the game lacks im sure) but priorities first. In this case I don't see why he wouldn't add it but probably won't see it for about a year or so.

Although I agree that other improvements to the game rank higher than incorporating avatar changes, it could also be seen as an easy win (it doesn't seem that it would be too difficult to implement). It may go towards keeping existing players as well to give them some variety and something to look forward to. Even IRL no one generally keeps the same hairstyle (or color) or facial hair for long periods- of course this doesn't necessarily address other features like tattoos or scars. It may be vain, but the graphics and how things look really drew me to FFXIV and keeping it fresh for me is important.

I really like the idea of incorporating several elements into the feature too rather than just being able to buy changes or enhancements. For example maybe some standard features can be bought, but there should be quests that allow you to unlock certain styles or features. Also, including a gathering/farming and crafting element for making the dye chemicals (the base, not necessarily by color becuase that may be too limiting on color options) or hair items (like combs, tiebacks or clips). Having limited time available choices during events would be pretty neat too. There are lots of options, I really hope that it doesn't drop off SE's radar for the long run and that they make it an interactive experience.

If i change anything about my character, it would be the eyes. They could stand to be more cat-like :)