Character Re-customization

[HabarNam]

Hello!
I would like to suggest the introduction of a feature, which I believe a lot of players would like to see: Character Re-customization.

Such a feature could allow you to change the appearance of your character while maintaining all your progress, giving you the chance to play around with hairstyles facial traits and other attributes.

It is unavoidable that a player will create a bond with his character over time and there might be a need to set limits to how far you can change your character without loosing identity. Still, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to change at least your hair style, hair color and facial hair at a "local barber"

For example, after 3 months playing as a mage, player X decides to rank marauder and features like scars and facial hair would make for a more immersive game play.

Limited to hair and color, it can be nice free game feature that many would appreciate, especially after spending a lot of time growing your character and becoming tired of the same look, in need of fresh do over to keep players interested.

An extended version would be the full re-customization, free of charge for the time being and available for a fee once the game becomes pay to play.

[Altera]

I wouldnt mind a feature like a barbershop. It was implemented in WoW and it worked pretty well, and they updated the races hairstyles not long ago as well.

But first of all, I want the devs to make the game ready for relaunch on PS3 ^^

[aviha]

I'd be interested in this, if only to switch hairstyles every week or something, haha.

[Nikita]

Lol, I totally regret the skin color I chose for my Miqo'te. I would totally pay for the option to change it, and possibly her hair, too. :P

[Victor]

I remember Tanaka said way back in the day that this was going to be implemented... I can only hope Yoshi feels the same!

[SosoKita]

Agreed! This would be a nice implementation and I'd be willing to wait for it.

[Ark_mage2]

Yoshi-P already said they were going to do it. Around the time of the PS3 launch it is planned I think.

[Rau]

I would pay to change my name :3

[HabarNam]

I already heard from a couple of people that they would allow us to change appearance once ps3 version is released.
Can anyone post a link of Yoshi's discussion about this matter?
Thank you^^!

[Giviont]

Can anyone post a link of Yoshi's discussion about this matter?
Thank you^^!

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...and-PC-Players

Spoke with Yoshida regarding the ability for current players to have some kind of "one-time switch" for any new genders that appear in the future, he said that he appreciates the comments and that he'll consider it.

Original Thread Link: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/12407
Credit for translations goes to Perrin_Aybarra & Reinheart.

Rep Response - 08/19/11 Changing looks/race/world


Originally Posted by Triairy
皆さん、こんばんは。
Good Evening Everyone,

容姿や種族変更の可能性についてプロデューサーの吉田と確認してきました。
Checked with Yoshida producer regarding possibility of changing the looks or race


•髪型・髪色の変更
今後ゲーム内に床屋を実装することを検討しており、床屋を利用することで自由に変更が可能になる予定です。
Hair style, hair color change
Later in-game looking into adding a barber, by using the barber planning to be able to change freely.

•種族変更
PS3ローンチにあわせた新種族実装にあわせ、1度だけ種族を変えることができるよう検討をしています。
また種族を変更するサービスについては皆さんの声の大きさ次第では検討しますとのことです。
Changing Race
Along with PS3 launch looking into being able to change the race only once.
Also will look into race changing service depending on players voice.

•ワールド移転
PS3ローンチ時になるか、それ以降になるか現段階では何とも言えませんが、もちろん検討していきますとのことです。
Moving Worlds
Can't say if it will be at PS3 launch or after but will also look into this for sure.


種族変更のサービスについて声の大きさ次第で検討と吉田も言っていましたので、
今後もご意見ご要望お待ちしています！
Yoshida also said for race change service it's up to players voice so will be waiting for more suggestions, ideas!

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...eation-Options

Greetings everyone!

First off I wanted to say that it's great to hear the kinds of things you're looking for when it comes to updating the character creation options. We're seeing lots of interesting ideas pop up! We spoke with Yoshida and he said that of course, while these kinds of suggestions and ideas will take some time, they do have plans for it in the future! He also feels that it's important to offer the option to change your existing character's appearance at the same time, too.

Sounds pretty exciting, huh? What do you guys think?