Can we have a 'vanity' equipment slot?

[Tupsi]

They didn't say anything about PS3 limitations. The issue is server space from character data.

People here spout PS3 limitations and forget that some things they assume are PS3 limitations FFXI, a PS2 MMORPG, did years ago. SE wants to keep our load times down as much as possible. So yeah, nothing to do with the PS3.

(Btw most of you asked for a transmog system and instead of doing that they went with an alternate system suited more for this game.)

[Chessala]

Games that are way older handle vanity in a different set of equipment slots. Why? So that you don't have to endure ugly armour just because whatever you glamoured over it does not show on a different class on your character. FFXIV is supposed to be a top game but they still need to catch up to games 5 years + in this regard.

For the increased character data, of course it would be increased, we are getting 2 more classes with everything that they include. It would be great to see a real vanity system but if this ever happens, please don't make it unlock at lvl 60 only.

[kyuven]

Games that are way older handle vanity in a different set of equipment slots. Why? So that you don't have to endure ugly armour just because whatever you glamoured over it does not show on a different class on your character. FFXIV is supposed to be a top game but they still need to catch up to games 5 years + in this regard.

It's also because the assets for 5 year old games occupy less space and have less drag on the system than modern games. Just consider how much detail is actually in our character's eyes, or how hats can sometimes have different interactions with your head based on your hairstyle. Older games can't really do that, either going the "bald hat" route or having a set hairstyle for each hat. FFXI has more options, but at the same time it's a far older and less detailed game. Remember that the detail in FFXIV is such that our clothes get WET.

[kaynide]

As I have pointed out in many posts before, the limitations they are talking about are most likely due to sloppy programming or ps3 limits.

Guild wars 2 has a storage slot for every single crafting item, minion and equipment skin in he game. Additionally personal inventory of something like 150 slots plus bank tabs. All bank tabs and inventory can be shown simultaneously. You can also preview several items at the same time.
...and that game is not any per month.