[Dawntrail Benchmark v1.1] F Miqo'te Face 2: Improper shape/color of eyebrows

[Tahli]

Every eyebrow option of Face 2 female Miqo'te has become narrower in the updated Benchmark, and the color is too dark.

I wasn't fully certain if these changes were intended or not at first, but after noticing inconsistencies between the versions, it seemed worth reporting as a bug.

Eyebrow shape is not only changed between Benchmarks 1 and 1.1, but the newer change is even more different from the shape of the current (Endwalker) version. It wouldn't make sense to further change the shape that drastically.
The difference in eyebrow shape between the first and second benchmark is a clear downgrade in appearance. It looks like something caused the pixels to condense, and delicate details of the hairs have been lost.

On top of this, the new benchmark added a dark shading to the eyebrows that is darker than how they currently are in Endwalker, and gives a very harsh appearance. This is more noticeable on pale skin, and medium or dark-toned hair color.


Examples using Eyebrow 2:

Comparison between versions (Endwalker, DT Benchmark 1, DT Benchmark 1.1). Taken facing direct sunlight in La Noscea setting.


Eyebrow shape of Face 2 Female Miqo'te has changed more dramatically with each version. The latest Benchmark 1.1 version appears thinner, or condensed.


Eyebrows are too dark on many hair colors and hairstyles.



Full comparison of the other Eyebrow options 1, 3, 4 and 5 in each version.

Or go to https://i.imgur.com/RD0zOca.jpeg for the full image.

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Date & Time: 6/19/2024
Frequency: Always. The issue with the color is more noticeable on pale skin.

Steps:
1. Load FFXIV Dawntrail Benchmark v1.1
2. Go into character creation and select a female Miqo'te, using Face option 2.
3. Optional step of using the same features as my example image above:
-Keeper of the Moon clan
-Skin color RGB: 225, 198, 182
-Hair color RGB: 81, 81, 81
-Eye color RGB: 179, 179, 179
-Eye shape 6
4. Select any eyebrow option.
5. Compare eyebrow shape and color to previous versions (Endwalker and Dawntrail Benchmark 1).


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