[Dev Request] Expanding Glamour Options (Craft/Gather)

[Gamer3427]

People are always asking for them to remove class restrictions on glamour items, and frankly the only logic behind why they don't, (namely being "too weird to see tanks in caster gear or casters in full armor"), holds absolutely no water when we have seasonal event gear like snowman outfits, bikinis, and other gear like the chocobo suit that have no glamour restrictions....

I'm always a supporter of more options, and while you're being a bit more reserved about how you're presenting it than most, this is one in particular that never made sense to me to be restricted. The ONLY things I can see as being restricted are the artifact gear pieces, as those are usually designed after iconic looks for that class in particular....

[Vejjiegirl]

I like options.

People are always asking for them to remove class restrictions on glamour items, and frankly the only logic behind why they don't, (namely being "too weird to see tanks in caster gear or casters in full armor"), holds absolutely no water when we have seasonal event gear like snowman outfits, bikinis, and other gear like the chocobo suit that have no glamour restrictions....

I'm always a supporter of more options, and while you're being a bit more reserved about how you're presenting it than most, this is one in particular that never made sense to me to be restricted. The ONLY things I can see as being restricted are the artifact gear pieces, as those are usually designed after iconic looks for that class in particular....

@Gamer3427 I strongly agree with what you said.
Thank you for the quick responses both of you!


The developers have been somewhat lenient on this subject for a few items. To give an example the item Ehcatl wristgloves (and I think all the Artisans gear) were Craft restricted but later they were changed to allow more freedom for glamour.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...or-all-classes

No need to wish much longer! In patch 2.38 we’ll be making it so the Ehcatl wristgloves can be equipped by all classes.

Also, while on the topic of glamouring, we’ll be removing the “unique” tag off of the Forager’s Hat and Artisan’s Spectacles in patch 2.38 as well, so you can dye them different colors to match your various outfits.

Edit:
Also just to add to the topic I found some comments in the Ehcatl thread that kind of match the request of this thread:

I doubt it will happen but I wish I could glamour those awesome Blacksmith's Goggles on other jobs >.<

Yesyesyesyesyesyes

I would wear my alc labcoat all day, everyday, until forever.

Using Titor's Alchemist labcoat idea I made a Scholar Doctor look as one of my examples in the main threads post.

[Norna]

There really should not be any class restrictions on glamour in this game. I mean, our current situation is this:

Bikini Tank = Okay!
Healer in cloth shirt = Bad!

Tank in Caster Robes = Okay!
Caster in Tank Gauntlets = Bad!

How about putting our casters in a simple shirt or tunic, is it too much to ask? Apparently so!

Meanwhile...

"But it would be too confusing for other players not to know your class at a glance!" = Me being all and

[Felis]

Bikini Tank = Okay!
Healer in cloth shirt = Bad!

To be fair, every other job except the Bard can't wear the Bard Shirt as well

Try this
http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...m/45d4410f922/

[Calypsx]

I want my botanist look to be exclusive to being a botanist. I'm okay with everything else but I think AF gear should continue to stay exclusive to the job.

[AstralKaos]

Agreed, and yes please! You're example with the specific DoH/DoL and then the multi DoW/DoM is perfect.

There really should not be any class restrictions on glamour in this game. I mean, our current situation is this:

"But it would be too confusing for other players not to know your class at a glance!" = Me being all and

When he said that I had a mixture of emotions, ranging from confusion to aggravation... it's outlandish and downright stupid. It's also why I get extremely sarcastic when posting about multi-classing class gear - "I'd get so confused to the point of insanity... a WHM wielding a... lance... I can't handle it, what class is he, he isn't healing and his symbol indicates an unknown class!!!!" - and so on.

Do they really think such stupidity exists?

[Zojha]

Do they really think such stupidity exists?

I would not at all be surprised if they in fact had hard data on that.

[Vejjiegirl]

Agreed, and yes please! You're example with the specific DoH/DoL and then the multi DoW/DoM is perfect.

There are a lot of unique gloves/boots/headgear that would look amazing on other jobs and when mixed right they make some really nice glamour (try it out for yourself using the Save Equipment function via "Try On").

I didn't mention it in the OP but the one job that would greatly benefit from this would be the Machinist. There isn't a lot of glamours you can use to get that Machinist or Mechanic feel for your Machinist glamour outside Ironworks/Artifact Machinist gear/And a few Crafting Doublets.

I provided an example of a MCH glamour in the OP using the Miners body. You could probably come up with some neat themed glamours with the Blacksmith or Armorer jobs as well.


Photo from John C. Wright