Character Creation Options!

[Eunys]

I fully support this thread.

[Seif]

Seems the way of it, doesn't it?

Start a new thread "There's already threads about this! Stop posting redundant threads!"
Post into an existing thread instead of starting a new one, "This thread was dead! Stop necro-bumping old threads!"

I guess once something has been discussed, some people feel it should never, ever, be discussed again. Imagine if that's how it was in real life and once a discussion had taken place, everyone was prohibited from ever bringing the topic up again? We'd have run out of topics to talk about a long time ago.

'course, there's the third type, which are the ones who don't want anyone else discussing something they're not interested in. They're characterized by people posting in the thread complaining about how they're sick and tired of people discussing the topic in question and everyone just needs to shut up and stop talking about it. It's not enough for them to choose to not click on the thread and simply ignore it. No no.. It is absolutely maddening to them that others are discussing something they don't like... and they must do their part to put an end to it.

Tolerance runs high on the internet.

Lol so true.

Anyway back on topic.

I'd also like to see more tattoo options and maybe the possibility to customize the color of the gear you are wearing. Full yellow gear for example would be cool.

Body-type options also seem really limited but honestly I don't mind that much the all the men of Eorzea look like they just walked out from an underwear ad shoot.

Phantasy Star Online type slider for height and width would be nice as long as it doesn't let players to create unrealistic body-types. I hate the type of games that make the character creator so flexible that the population looks like a total freakshow. Demons' Souls brrr...

[Ceons]

That's what I was thinking, too.. of all the MMOs I've played, only a handful of them have character creation that's *that* in depth. Aion, Perfect World, Forsaken World... and a few others come to mind. Most MMOs, by far, do not offer that much character customization. So, it's by no means "modern standard".

I think we could do well with more hair styles, voice sets, eye colors... perhaps different chest sizes for those who seem to want it in a video game (kinda creepy, IMO)... but the all-out character customization of a game like Aion, as you stated Abriael, could lead to some very, very ridiculous, often creepy-looking characters which kinda detract from the game.

I mean check out some of the samples on this page: Click Here

No thanks.

By all means, more options for each race's look/sounds, details, etc... But I think they should still resemble what they're supposed to.

What is wrong with having a character that is not magazine cover perfect? Not like it's very realistic...

[Zelas]

I support this thread. More tattoos/scars/special characteristics and facial features options would be amazing. And of course, more hairstyles, maybe a couple more tails choices for Miqo'te? The addition of a hairstylist to change the hairstyle/color in game?

Yeah. I approve to this thread, very much.

[Soukyuu]

What is wrong with having a character that is not magazine cover perfect? Not like it's very realistic...

Because too many people end up dragging sliders to random directions trying to outdo each other by making the characters as ugly as possible. Or, if the system allows it even abuse it, try selecting a character that is 1 pixel wide everywhere :P
Best system would be one that allows sliders but limit them to realistic proportions, imho.

The discussion is starting to repeat itself btw, we had most arguments and counterarguments for the systems a la Aion/PW already.

[Katie]

Omg yes, i would love more character options! Esp more hair styles or accessories. Like a flower in your hair, or bands and pins like some styles already have.

As for all this Tera talk... Well i had been sorta following this game and was pretty intrested, but... wile it looks like a lot of fun im really turned off by how women are portrayed. I understand they want to cater to the mainly male MMO player base but my lord. Tera looks like it was made by Maxim. Eehh, may not be for me.

[Leenk]

More options would be great but no sliders. I appreciate that everyone is pleasing to the eyes. (even the ugly people)
i dont want the creation to be so in depth that it actually feels less immersive. That said, more haristyles and face choices would be great. Maybe weight and body definition too.

[Yucie]

More options is always better. Who cares if someone wants to make their female hyur or miq'ote look less like a brick on both sides? This game could do with some varied proportions. More hairstyles, colors, scars, and tattoos too.

If this game does indeed add female rogaedyn and male miq'ote to the mix then SE had better implement some kind of race-change-editor thingy, so I can change to whatever race I want at that time. It's not fair to add new things people are clamoring for and leave the rest of us who want new hair, faces, and things in the dust.

+1 to paid race change service. I'd do it; I'm sick of my emo-looking hyur girl.

[Warm]

Yes we love ff xiv character creation style but it need more varieties !!
I'd like devs to put more varieties for character creation but not character change tickets like in Aion please
Make it like this
1. existing characters can recreate and race change twice
2. add barbershop so people can change their hairstyle (hairstyle only ! and add rule that each character can only get hair-cut once per 2 weeks or month)
Its just my idea :]

[Akashi]

Really looking forward to more variety in the character creation, and being able to change our characters after they have been made as well! (Hair, characteristics, etc. Stuff that would make sense).

Also... Male Miqo'te and Female Roegydyn please. Female Highlander would be nice too.