Krile's outfit

[Iscah]

I know prettymuch all character outfits are destined for Mog Station sooner or later, but I feel weird about putting really unique outfits like the Exarch's robes on there. It seems like something that should be special for the character, not something that - for someone starting the game later - you've seen worn by umpteen random cosplayers (half of them being walking spoilers) on the way there.

The dye pattern makes no sense. Since when do we dye an outfit's hair instead of the fabric itself?

In the case of every other FFXIV character outfit, we can't dye any of it.

I suspect the hair is a workaround to the usual issue of hoods like that design requiring the character's hair to be completely hidden so it doesn't clip through the hood.

And/or it's how they programmed it for Krile in the first place.

(On the upside... this seems like a sign they could give us equippable wigs as headgear to allow for changing hairstyles quickly.... though it may depend how much 'hair physics' Krile's hair has. I haven't given it any thought before now.)

Tried to think about it. Really, it's concerning how limited/difficult it is to come up with them. Gaius has a special outfit, I think? I guess there's Ran'jit but he seems like such a minor character. Seriously doubt they'd let people strut around in Zenos or Varis armor (could be wrong). In any case, I'm hoping they release something timely without getting carried away with their bias.

Definitely hard to find options. It doesn't help that two of the three male Scions got repurposed relic gear for their new outfits this time around. (And Alphinaud got leveling gear, not that it stopped them from selling the ARR Scions' outfits like that, but he'd be balanced with Alisaie if they ever got added.)

There's Raubahn's, but it's nothing special, then there's Cid's second outfit... I don't think Nero is relevant/popular enough but I'd kill for his hairstyle, for what it's worth...and...not sure if G'raha's outfit was unique....? *scratches head* then... idk, Asahi? (lol)

Cid's second outfit would be a good option actually, since the first one is an "all in one" costume so it's not very useful. Include the goggles again in his second outfit, and it might be a lot more popular.

Nero's first outfit is a recolour of the Alchemist's Coat which is pretty popular and already modeled for all races, so it might work even if people don't like the character that much?

G'raha's outfit is also made from pre-existing gear pieces with a unique colour scheme - a common crafter's vest and gloves/boots that are used for a few different pieces. (It would add the 'Scion aether goggles' to the vest, though, and could potentially include his shoulder tattoo.) Again, they could probably set it up without too much effort since the main pieces are already modeled for all races.

I think I've seen people ask for Asahi's outfit before, actually. It's a fancy recoloured version of the Garlean armour we acquire during Stormblood.

unless they want to give guys Zenos in his robes? we've had worst the Broken hildibrand set

Zenos is less likely, because he's a unique model rather than an NPC so they'd have to do more work to adapt it.

(On the other hand, Emet-Selch is programmed as an NPC with an Elezen base model so there's more chance of getting his outfit than Zenos.)

Kriles outfit having its hair tied to the hood is weird. It suggests that they never designed her without the hood on though I swore we saw it come off before. Why not have it be a separate hairstyle you equip at the aesthetician like they've done in the past? Is it because Hrothgar and Viera can't use them? It's dyeable which is cool but still feels like an odd decision.

I don't think we've seen her without her hood up. It would make sense if they never modeled it as a proper hairstyle - why design something that won't ever be seen?

[Soge01]

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Hildabrand's torn outfit should have been an ingame reward just like the in-town we got way back in ARR. I found that just being SE trying to make a cheap buck off of Hildabrand's popularity. I mean, it's so obvious it hurts my eyes just remembering. :/

Krile's hood attached to the character's head like a hairstyle...stupidest decision I have ever seen in this game, period. They should have just made it change your hairstyle when you put it on instead.

[Iscah]

Krile's hood attached to the character's head like a hairstyle...stupidest decision I have ever seen in this game, period. They should have just made it change your hairstyle when you put it on instead.

Isn't that exactly what it does? You put it on, and now you have her hairstyle.

If it actually changed your hairstyle but only when the hood was equipped, then changed back when you took it off, how would that be any different to attaching it to the hood itself? (Other than being a lot more complicated at a programming level, if it was achievable at all.)

[jameseoakes]

I know prettymuch all character outfits are destined for Mog Station sooner or later, but I feel weird about putting really unique outfits like the Exarch's robes on there. It seems like something that should be special for the character, not something that - for someone starting the game later - you've seen worn by umpteen random cosplayers (half of them being walking spoilers) on the way there.

I don't see why the crystal exarchs robes are more unique than some of the other gear that is up (Hien, Gortesu and Americ) so seem a bit arbitrary to single it out

[Crushnight]

I know prettymuch all character outfits are destined for Mog Station sooner or later, but I feel weird about putting really unique outfits like the Exarch's robes on there. It seems like something that should be special for the character, not something that - for someone starting the game later - you've seen worn by umpteen random cosplayers (half of them being walking spoilers) on the way there.

See that would hold weight if not for
-Minifilia'a word of the mother outfit
-Thancred's HW outfit
-Y'shtola's HW outfit and eventually ShB outfit
-Lyse SB outfit(the one she uses pre spar session on the hand)

Which spoil the ending of 2.55 with them being alive since they would have to be to change outfits, and then the SB ending with Y'shtola being alive, and Lyse being a thing so Exarch robes would be just as big a spoiler to people.

[Iscah]

I don't see why the crystal exarchs robes are more unique than some of the other gear that is up (Hien, Gortesu and Americ) so seem a bit arbitrary to single it out

Those too, I guess - particularly Aymeric since it's (I assume) the uniform of the Lord Commander and not just his personal outfit.

Overall I guess it makes more sense to me that we can get a copy of something that might be "normal Eorzean fashion" that the other NPC happens to also wear, than if we can get an exact replica of an otherworldly mage's robes long before our character actually goes there. (Plus, spoilers. Though I don't know if it's even worth fighting them regarding that particular character...)

By the same logic, I was very surprised from a story perspective that they chose to make Minfilia's "aetherial gown of light" costume available to players, though obviously there are other factors there.

See that would hold weight if not for
-Minifilia'a word of the mother outfit
-Thancred's HW outfit
-Y'shtola's HW outfit and eventually ShB outfit
-Lyse SB outfit(the one she uses pre spar session on the hand)

Which spoil the ending of 2.55 with them being alive since they would have to be to change outfits, and then the SB ending with Y'shtola being alive, and Lyse being a thing so Exarch robes would be just as big a spoiler to people.

I do think it was odd that Minfilia's outfit was added (which is why I'm resigned to the fact that the Exarch will probably be too) but I'm not keen for the same reasons.

Old spoilers but tagging anyway...

I don't think it's that big a spoiler that major characters survived a "cliffhanger situation with no sign of a body" situation. Additionally they worked around the spoiler of showing Thancred with an eyepatch by giving us that separately as a quest reward.

"Lyse being a thing" in itself is not a spoiler if you don't realise who she is. I joined when Stormblood was current and just assumed she was a new character we'd meet later.

Then again, her outfit itself might be a giveaway if people studied it and made some conclusions compared to Yda... but I'm pretty sure most people just wear the shirt which is unique to her SB design.

[Nyvara]

and not Viera friendly either...yikes

Oh hey! I just assumed viera wouldn't show the hood. This is great news....No it's not that's horrible!

C'mon guys just make the ears hidden!

I don't see why the crystal exarchs robes are more unique than some of the other gear that is up (Hien, Gortesu and Americ) so seem a bit arbitrary to single it out

My theory is and I have seen this in other games that the model and clothing of some NPCs are "attached" for lack of knowing a better word. They are all part of the same model. Or some parts. For example exarchs's hood may be one hood and head as one piece. If I'm right that would explain why some outfits will never be available.

[jetfire117]

and not Viera friendly either...yikes

I do not mind this at all. It's cute, in a really weird way.

[SturmChurro]

I'd like to see the hood on a viera with large floppy ears please.

[Kye]

As a male Lala with a cute aesthetic, the gender-lock makes me really sad and disappointed. My Character has the exact same body as a female Lala, why can't I wear it? ; ; I wish the dev team would go the extra mile for once instead of making half the player base cry. T_T