As of 7.0/Dawntrail, the forehead scale on Female Au Ra (Face 1) is intensely moving along with the eyebrows/eyes in facial expressions. In 6.5/Endwalker this was not present, the scale would mostly stay static and only move slightly. This is very noticeable on intense expressions.
The scale also appears to deform and morph when it moves.
Date & Time: 24th July 2024 (But first noticed it when Dawntrail released)
Frequency: Always
Steps:
1. Enter /gpose as a Female Au Ra
2. Switch between expressions (most noticeable on Confused, Endure, Sad, Worried, Ouch, Furrow, Scared)
* You can also switch to any expression and then back to "Straight Face"
(The only expression where the scale doesn't move is Reflect)
3. Compare to the Endwalker facial expressions where the scale does not move as much (and when it does move, it's very subtle).
Endwalker Facial Expressions (Worried, Sad, Amazed, Confused): https://youtu.be/HVWpYvbvPtE
Dawntrail Facial Expressions: https://youtu.be/faiKCyp6uV4
Also, here is an optional video to reference (created during Endwalker): https://youtu.be/8mE0olnRzvY
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