Why are cosmetics so restrictive?

[Serilda]

Well if they're redoing things behind the scenes to give us a glamour log (they're doing this, right? It's just still a secret, right?) they can always add a way to break some of the restrictions. I don't mind if I have to upgrade or perform some arbitrary challenge to unlock the class-independent version of a glamour given how brilliant the feature would be.

Weapons should probably stay locked though since animations sort of depend on them. And AF so that traditionalists don't get upset. Everything else though (including, in my opinion, awesome-looking crafter/gatherer AF almost nobody realistically has space to store) should be free to use.

[KisaiTenshi]

Yup. All the glamour restrictions are ridiculous and play a huge part in making it an unfun feature.

They're probably more about trying to restrict people from creating confusing glamours. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense to not allow a tank to glamour light armor, but yet the any-class costume gear can. It's just kinda arbitrary.

The compromise I'd suggest is simply drawing that line at the weapons.

[RyuujinZERO]

They're probably more about trying to restrict people from creating confusing glamours.

I'm not sure how much more confusing it'd be than a tank wearing a bikini, or a healer in a chocobo costume - Both of which are entirely acceptable glamour choices in the current build of the game.

It goes without saying that weapon glamours shouldn't be a thing... a dragoon with a monk's glove would look crazy goofy; though the idea of a lalafel rogue dual wielding a pair of behemoth king greatswords is not without merit. /s

[Syfurion]

Not win-win. The whole point of glamor is for other people to see it.

True, it is. However, I'd appreciate the toggle so I can be spared seeing male cats in speedos with the moogle head on.

[JumperX]

True, it is. However, I'd appreciate the toggle so I can be spared seeing male cats in speedos with the moogle head on.

I could complain as you when i see female cats wearing ridiculous thongs and chicken/pig heads.

If you dont like it, just dont pay attention to ir. There are many things to look up.

[White_Wolf_X]

I'm not sure how much more confusing it'd be than a tank wearing a bikini, or a healer in a chocobo costume - Both of which are entirely acceptable glamour choices in the current build of the game.

It goes without saying that weapon glamours shouldn't be a thing... a dragoon with a monk's glove would look crazy goofy; though the idea of a lalafel rogue dual wielding a pair of behemoth king greatswords is not without merit. /s

[Kallera]

practicality went out the door a long time ago. It is the entire point of glamour to wear a piece that doesn't offer the same looks and protection as the piece that you are wearing, yet retaining the stats of the equipped piece.

It is literally working as designed to be wearing gatherer gear or swimsuits as a glamour when playing as a fighting class. That goes for civilian and novelty pieces too.

There is a certain hypocrisy when the prior freedom to glamour these pieces gets taken away in future pieces, simply a sad attempt to permanebtly take choices away for people to look the same in the first few weeks.

[Naunet]

They're probably more about trying to restrict people from creating confusing glamours

I can't think of a single glamour that is "confusing". It's easy to recognize any job based on weapon and skill use.

[SenorPatty]

Not win-win. The whole point of glamor is for other people to see it.

Ah

So basically a win for you but not for the other people who are not interested in seeing your glam, despite having countless of others who will not turn off the toggle.

Gotcha.

[Lhasya]

The part that makes me the most upset is that the changes in class restrictions mean that the ONLY dyeable versions of the Nomad set are locked to DoL/DoH (which, ironically, means that the NPCs get more glamour options than we do - Cirina's an archer but still gets to wear the Kudzu Coat of Gathering).

It also means that I have to collect about half a dozen rings/necklaces/earrings/etc from every dungeon if I want to be assured of having one to glamour on hand at any given time. I just don't have the space for that.

I would like to call upon Square Enix to do (at least) one of the following things:

1) Revert DoL/DoH gear and all accessories to All Classes.
2) Otherwise remove glamour restrictions on DoL/DoH gear and all accessories.
3) Remove glamour restrictions on all gear.
4) Make reasonably easy to obtain (no Aquapolis hunting, etc) dyeable all class versions of things like the Kudzu Coat of Gathering.