Suggestion: Let's Talk Beards

The one thing that I've always been disappointed by (Aside from the lack of muscle sliders for male Miqo'te.) has been the lack of facial hair options for men. Only one particular face for male Highlanders and one face in particular for male Roegadyn have 'decent' beard options.

Can we get actual beard options for other males? Elezen, Midlanders, Highlanders (on all facial types.) Long beards, nicely trimmed beards, braided beards?

This is a feature I would really, really love to see implemented maybe in the next expansion. Thoughts?

Oh tell me about it. All beards plain suck. there is like one stubble thing for Highlanders that looks ok, the rest it's either a dumb looking gotee or moustashe. I'd totally be on board for more facial hair options.

I'd just be happy with the stubble used by the Warrior of Darkness in promotional footage as a customisation option. Though more facial hair options in general would be appreciated.

I want just longer than a 5oclock shadow, ya know, scruffy

As nice as Sea Wolf face 1’s beard is. I want a longer one.

The entire reason I'm a Lalafell is purely due to the fact that I didn't like any of the facial hair options for any of the races. I don't think I'd change, but uh... still would be nice to see some options. :)

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Originally Posted by Theodric

I'd just be happy with the stubble used by the Warrior of Darkness in promotional footage as a customisation option. Though more facial hair options in general would be appreciated.

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it'd be nice if they gave a variation of that for all of the males

Beards are awesome. The game needs more beards, and top quality ones too.

Legends speak of someone... half man, half beard, and another half beard for good measure.

Tho I don't think I'll change back to miqo if they add more beard options, would be nice to just have them.
Like, why can't we be bearded cats who's not all that old.

A neckbeard to pair with the rainbow hat of crafting.

The lack of beards disappoint me so yes the game needs more magnificent beard options

Can we talk about (potential spoiler..?)

Cid's dad?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVRXNKIX...jpg&name=small

Incredible!

For those that missed it, Yoshi-P recently mentioned what's going on with facial hair in an interview published earlier this week.

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In regard to facial hair, we attempted implementation, but ran into some issues, so it's on hold while we work to fix these problems. We are not giving up on this, so again, your patience is appreciated.

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It's safe to say it's something they are currently working on.

If I had to guess, I think they are trying to resolve some underlying issue with character data at large, and wanting to address something that will allow more customization options. Hopefully they can resolve this by the next expansion.

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Originally Posted by Fredco191

Can we talk about (potential spoiler..?)

Cid's dad?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVRXNKIX...jpg&name=small

Incredible!

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I loved his beard but the lack of mustache unsettles me lol

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Originally Posted by Allegor

I loved his beard but the lack of mustache unsettles me lol

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Same, to be honest. lol

Id go legit back to midlander if we just had decent beards. I think yoshi P already said that its not gonna happen due to limitations and stuff. Im not sure though. Small indie company :/

I want Ramuh's beard (the original ex version)

Beard options for all of the male characters as well as body hair would be superb- but Yoshi is probably only going to add the stubble from WoL to male humans. He said he plans to do it- but not anytime soon; which typically means we might get it in another year or months down the road. As well as he said Viera won't be getting any current existing hairstyles; but they're making them completely unique ones as well as Hrothgar because apparently, it's a "technical issue" trying to give them existing hairstyles.
Beards don't always mean unclean- there are such things as nice beards SE.
Beards make men more handsome when their facial hair is taken care of--- but I'd love a variety of beards

Will Au Ra get facial hair too?

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Originally Posted by myahele

Will Au Ra get facial hair too?

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I don’t see why not. A certain Au Ra in Idyllshire has a mustache...

According to a recent interview they did already try to implement the WoD stubble but ran into issues. They did say they won’t give up and to be patient, so here’s to hoping whatever issues they ran into can be fixed!

I originally walked in here expecting a Ramuh beard appreciation thread, but yes. I agree with the OP. more options are always nice.

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Originally Posted by BunniEclair

According to a recent interview they did already try to implement the WoD stubble but ran into issues. They did say they won’t give up and to be patient, so here’s to hoping whatever issues they ran into can be fixed!

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That's encouraging. Let's hope they will find a way :D

They should take an expac just to overhaul the character creator. Make it more like other MMOs where facial features are interchangeable between faces of different types instead of being locked to certain ones.