Character Creation Has A Race Problem

[Raou]

You can already play as characters with dark skin with any race in this game. You can already style a character to have distinct African features with certain races. How exactly are PoCs not being represented?

Didn't really answer the question, but alright.

There isn't a whole lot of options for other races outside of Midlanders. The most I could do with miq'ote is maybe a rounde, but slightly flatter nose or a different chin. As for hairstyles, it's kinda embarrassing that there isn't much beyond dreads and the obviously jokey afro. You can't really do a whole lot.

edit:
Playing around a bit, Roegadyns have some okay options. Still a little sparce, but nice.

[Enla]

Honestly after they brought back the second runner up from the hair design contest from three years ago, I do wish they'd bring the contest back one more time. Or just start implementing some of the finalists outright.




These two in particular stand out. Though if they run the contest again I would hope they actually pick a wider swath of options for the finalists. The last time they ran it there was a distinct 'uguu kawaii' theme with most of the hairs, and at least one of the entries was stolen from what I remember. Would be nice if they give us this chance to vote on and design hairs we'd like to see.

[ko_]

I dunno about the cc being racist but all imma say is its limited on EVERYBODY. it needs more options not just for blacks or whites. But everyone needs more options.

[Joven]

Didn't really answer the question, but alright.

There isn't a whole lot of options for other races outside of Midlanders. The most I could do with miq'ote is maybe a rounde, but slightly flatter nose or a different chin. As for hairstyles, it's kinda embarrassing that there isn't much beyond dreads and the obviously jokey afro. You can't really do a whole lot.

edit:
Playing around a bit, Roegadyns have some okay options. Still a little sparce, but nice.

To directly answer the question: there isn't anyone against PoC representaion. That relpy was to illustrate that there IS already representation.

[Raou]

To directly answer the question: there isn't anyone against PoC representaion. That relpy was to illustrate that there IS representation.

There is representation, there's just not a lot. That's the problem here.

[reivaxe]

Yes, there's a race problem alright. Where's my damn bunny people reveal?!?! ;(
I wanna know what they're gonna look like! They're the only race that will make me jump the goddess ship and I HOPE they're amazons that compare to the Fem Roe in height...


I don't really feel like getting into the RW race stuff here cause this is a Jpn company and we know they don't GAF.

What I WOULD like to encourage is discussions on types of hair styles that would benefit everyone who uses the CC. Cause the CC is limited ... that's a fact, it's limiting as heck and the least they can do is be more free with the hair styles.

(On a side note the Afro option is only a joke style because of a few things. 1- It's texture is so flat and noticeable. 2- It's the old 70s "prefect ball" style cut and yet they made it so that it noticeable jiggles a ton. There's tons of ways to depict a fine looking fro, so i hope we get more in the future)

Anyway, styles I'd like to see added for the hair...

Braid buns!








Pineapple Fro


Better looking mohawks




Fluff in general

(Note that these are updoos, so no clipping to worry about! We need a good selection of updos IMO)

[ErryK]

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Those mohawks are lovely, I would love for those to be ingame.

[Joven]

There is representation, there's just not a lot. That's the problem here.

So how much is enough? They could add and add and add all they want, but there will always be someone who complains that it's not enough. Who decides the limit at that point?

[Raou]

So how much is enough? They could add and add and add all they want, but there will always be someone who complains that it's not enough. Who decides the limit at that point?

Careful you don't fall down that slippery slope there. Making it seem like this is some sort apocalypse level scenario.

[Dualgunner]

Careful you don't fall down that slippery slope there. Making it seem like this is some sort apocalypse level scenario.

Answer the question, though: how much is enough? When will people be satisfied with the level of representation? I mean, there are already people okay with just being able to have darker skin, if we want to work our way back up this "slippery slope."