Updated benchmark

[Shikiseki]

Don't have the motivation nor energy to do full comparison pics for today. But brief glance thru the new benchmark, I see that they've addressed aplenty of Male Middie Face 7 issues for the most part (kudos to them!). I am however still disappointed that they insisted on keeping the profound nasolabial folds on face 7 when from its inception since 6.0 it's been barely noticeable.

I'm considering to switch back to face 5 now since apparently the new benchmark has toned down their nasolabial folds... but then I won't get to enjoy face 7's stubble :/

Ugh... :smh:

you get to choose between looking like 20 or 50 years lol

[Rein_eon_Osborne]

you get to choose between looking like 20 or 50 years lol

I'm crying lmao ;;

I mean... I guess that is exactly the reason behind their design choice. After all, when 6.0 came out conceiving face 7 middie, talks revolving around "why they just won't give face 5 the stubble option" wasn't uncommon. Which is... reasonable imho, considering today's face 7 is just "face 5 but stubble turned on"-face.

But I really really, REALLY wish if this is the choice they're sticking with, at the very least, make that stubble from face 7 an option on one of face 5 facial feature. Lo behold, you get to have stubble as a 20-30 y.o AND 50 y.o.

[Shikiseki]

I'm crying lmao ;;

I mean... I guess that is exactly the reason behind their design choice. After all, when 6.0 came out conceiving face 7 middie, talks revolving around "why they just won't give face 5 the stubble option" wasn't uncommon. Which is... reasonable imho, considering today's face 7 is just "face 5 but stubble turned on"-face.

But I really really, REALLY wish if this is the choice they're sticking with, at the very least, make that stubble from face 7 an option on one of face 5 facial feature. Lo behold, you get to have stubble as a 20-30 y.o AND 50 y.o.

See the thing is, they basically "fixed" the cheeks on face 5 now which makes him look even younger. Funnily enough, the face 5 in the og bench was the closest to the current which is gone now lol. I honestly cannot even tell why he looks like his personality changed... I feel like it's the eyes but I cannot point it out. Maybe it's the added realism to the style.

It's especially visible on the wide shot


Current --> Bench OG --> Bench v11





current --> bench v11



I get that it looks like an upgrade to most people so it's fine as it is but I'll just take the opportunity to start a new character arc with 7.0 (unless I feel like going back in time to look like a brand new adventurer again with face 5 haha)

[Rein_eon_Osborne]

See the thing is, they basically "fixed" the cheeks on face 5 now which makes him look even younger. Funnily enough, the face 5 in the og bench was the closest to the current which is gone now lol. I honestly cannot even tell why he looks like his personality changed... I feel like it's the eyes but I cannot point it out. Maybe it's the added realism to the style.

It's especially visible on the wide shot[...]

Few parts that immediately stands out to my eyes whether or not this may be relevant to your interpretation:

1. His ala (aka nose's 'wings'; the side of his nose that connects to his cheeks) are larger on 6.58 compared to DT 2.0.
2. Nasolabial folds (his cheeks folds) are more profound in DT 2.0.
3. His eye shapes went from somewhat rounded almond to thinner almond eyes.

Those same parts happen to be similar issues on my WoL. Face paint is applied to get a better look on the shapes. He comes with Face 7 - Eyebrows #2 - Eye Shape #5 - Nose #6:


On top of that list, his eyebrow shape has been altered as well. Looking at how Face 5 got reverted makes me wanting to consider going back to Face 5... but for now I'll see whether I vibe with new Face 7 If not, well it's been a good ride since 6.0... At this point I doubt they'll change anything about it.

Either add age slider or give Face 5 the option to use same stubble that Face 7 has.. that's all I want at this point lol.

[HawkeScream]

Adding to the hyur pile. Benchmark on the left, 6.5 on the right.

1. The change in eyeliner shape is really affecting the shape of her eyes. It had a very thick gradient before (like a cat eye without the wing), but it's now the same size from inner to outer corner and much thinner.
2. The lips are very off. The top lip is thin and has no shape, where the current is very defined and has a bow-shaped cupid's bow.
3. Her nose looks a lot bigger. The shadows and highlights around her nose are very harsh and make it look much wider along the bridge, and septum is thicker/rounded out more
4. I cannot for the life of me fix her skintone. Even the palest shade doesn't match at all and I'm not really sure what's going on there to change that.
5. Darker eyebrows
6. The hairline on a good number of the hairstyles is extremely harsh and need to blended/softened a bit. Some of them look like straight lines across the forehead.