[Suggestion] Fashion/Vanity Slots.

[Corleone]

Yes, this is a much needed feature and I would look forward to having this almost more than anything else. Especially considering the fact that more than half of the gear in FF doesn't match anything else to begin with (mainly leather gear... seems like even pieces from the same "set" of leather doesn't match - i.e., raptorskin harness & subligar (black) look awesome together but then we're stuck with WHITE raptorskin caligae and WHITE fingerless raptorskin gloves???? Also always wondered why cobalt belts could never be dyed :P)

[Shougun]

Yes, this is a much needed feature and I would look forward to having this almost more than anything else. Especially considering the fact that more than half of the gear in FF doesn't match anything else to begin with (mainly leather gear... seems like even pieces from the same "set" of leather doesn't match - i.e., raptorskin harness & subligar (black) look awesome together but then we're stuck with WHITE raptorskin caligae and WHITE fingerless raptorskin gloves???? Also always wondered why cobalt belts could never be dyed :P)

Belts are no longer switchable the model is with your chest piece or pants, forgot which but is one of those.

[Yahavage]

I got quite excited when I saw this idea, and reading through I see it's going to be implemented - yay! I love the look of the AF armour, but it's just not appropriate for getting the best out of your char.

Kinda failing to see why anyone wouldn't want this implemented... I can understand people perhaps not wanting to utilise it, but why stop other people enjoying capping stats but still looking cool in the process?

[Shougun]

I got quite excited when I saw this idea, and reading through I see it's going to be implemented - yay! I love the look of the AF armour, but it's just not appropriate for getting the best out of your char.

Kinda failing to see why anyone wouldn't want this implemented... I can understand people perhaps not wanting to utilise it, but why stop other people enjoying capping stats but still looking cool in the process?

Because some people think cool means swim ware and reindeer costumes, that is not effective armor...

Just want the option to turn it off so I don't have to see all females wearing the most skimpy gears - because we know all Mithras are manthras

[Naylia]

My level 20 gear looks far more realistic and well-matched than my level 50 gear...

My level 50 gear is so patchwork that no one would ever dress that way...

[Estellios]

And lo, on that day, everyone wearing Heavy Darklight Armor let out a joyous cheer.

[Estellios]

Someone didn't get the memo that those games are 10+ years old.

[Gardthorne]

Someone didn't get the memo that those games are 10+ years old.

Or that two of the three already have this feature.

[Shougun]

Its not one-sided, you are just not presenting your argument well at all. As a fantasy set game, your immersion will always be altered slightly to not make sense with reality. It is a good thing however that I don't depend on the immersion of reality to satisfy my needs for it. I play a fantasy based game, which means I want items, situations, and worlds that are far out of reality from my own.

The argument of vanity slots comes down to a technical scale if anything. Some believe in making a unique looking character to help them immerse themselves into the world. Others like to wear the latest gear to display what they have achieved to everyone. There really isn't a right or wrong if vanity slots are good or not, because both sides can make a valid argument.

However, what I do believe is that we should be given a choice to use this standard feature. Of course you have to make restrictions such as you can only wear what your job can, no event items, and so on.

There is no victor in this argument because no one is wrong, it is an opinion based matter. In short, use it if you like it, or not, up to you, and it shouldn't affect your experience with the game.

EDIT: Also like to point out that seasonal items like bathing suits and reindeer suit won't work with vanity well even if you could put them in there. Bathing suits are underwear and whatever you are wearing over it would cover it, vanity or not. Reindeer suit also conflicts with a few pieces unless you are wearing gear with no feet.

Still have dream suits (santa outfit) :P and stupid coliseum suits.. "loin cloth" pfft they just wanted an excuse to make a lunar like gear without pissing off lunar swim wear people.

Anyway I like this post - very middle ground.

[VanillaLatte]

I don't like this vanity slot idea because what you wear should be what's shown.

I can see a bunch of subligars going around if this is implemented.

However, this is just my opinion. Since a rep brought this up, I would like to express my thought and my vote that I personally hope this will not be implemented.