[Suggestion] Fashion/Vanity Slots.

[Kallera]

The opposition to a toggle reveals what I've long thought is the true motivation is behind many who want a vanity system.

Although many proponents of the system claim to want to have the '"right" to dress how they want', what they REALLY want is a system where other players can't easily judge their power/progression by their gear. A widespread and enforced Vanity system creates a culture in the game where the players can easily hide their insecurities about their gear. (BTW, I'm saying this as a player who doesn't have a single piece of Darklight, a Relic, or any insecurities either for that matter)

Those who want it for fun, or just want to see their own char in w/e gear should have no problem whatsoever with a toggle.

You can't even do this before the vanity system, as players don't always wear gear that is exactly their level. Do you look at my plate mail to see If I'm a PLD? What If I'm wearing Scale mail, or rainmaker's tunic, or a hempen acton for laughs? the only way to be totally accurate is through check.

and if you are concerned about your own party members, keep in mind that ARR displays the job of the person in your party, which should also be obvious from their main hand weapon.

[Velhart]

You can't even do this before the vanity system, as players don't always wear gear that is exactly their level. Do you look at my plate mail to see If I'm a PLD? What If I'm wearing Scale mail, or rainmaker's tunic, or a hempen acton for laughs? the only way to be totally accurate is through check.

and if you are concerned about your own party members, keep in mind that ARR displays the job of the person in your party, which should also be obvious from their main hand weapon.

It is pretty hard to not know what job someone is on. The only two right now you could mix up right now are BLM and WHM due to both using wands and staves.