113257-any-plans-to-address-the-subpar-costume-and-character-customization-options

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So I know there is a lot in the pipeline for this game concerning drops and the megaserver coming they have priorities
 
I would like to know as some one who really has a lot of fun customizing the appearance of my character if there are any plans coming to expand and improve cosmetic appearances in this game.
 
As I have progressed through the game, I have noticed a substantial cookie-cutter effect going on. There seem to be, for each armour rating, a very limited number of skins to choose from. What makes that even more discouraging is many of the NPCs you encounter have very cool outfits that are not obtainable in game. Furthermore several options, specifically head gear, had its original appearance changed with no explanation.
 
Furthermore, there appears to be a large amount of frustration with the process of acquiring dyes. I think the majority of it comes from the rarity of basic colours and then of course, the ever present frustration associated with RNGs.
 
General Pros and Cons of Costumes:
 
Pros:
 
The ability to equip any item (with the slight annoyance of level locking), including weapons to your character and having multiple slots for different costumes
 
The benefit of dyes being permanently added to your personal collection, meaning you don't have to go hunt down another super rare dye once you've acquired it. Coming from SWTOR I can say that that was one of the most frustrating and highly obvious scams of their f2p model. Dyes came in modules and of course the most sought after ones were only obtainable through the store. They were a  one shot item and if you removed it, it was destroyed. So for me, the dye system here is a great improvement.
 
Finally, the ability toggle the appearance of any slot is a nice touch that I havent seen with too many games.
 
Cons:
 
The hard-slot issue of cosmetically equipped items meaning you have to acquire the item more than once if you want to use it for another costume instead of it being cloned from your base inventory onto the costume.
 
There is also the need to go to appearance vendor any time you want to change something. On the other hand of that, there appearance vendors pretty much everywhere so its not too much of a hassle to get to one.
 
One thing I would like to see added to the game is the option to customize your characters appearance after initial creation. I don't see why this could not be an added function of the appearance vendor. I'm sure protostar has some fancy cosmetic tech lying around.
 
Rounding back to the lack of costume options, I think it would be great to add acquirable costumes from rep vendors in each zone as a start. Giving crafters the option to make costumes, perhaps throwing in rare schematic drops on the lastscape and dungeons to sweeten the chase. Finally, introducing vendors who sell basic costume options, plain clothes, if you will, perhaps some for gold and some for renown. Who wouldn't love to rock some protostar shades? Well... okay not ME but SOME ONE would I'm sure. i would be happy to get some groovy steampunk goggles to dress my forehead. Maybe a scarf if its cold outside or a new bikini for the beach party in Malgrav? 
 
So those are my thoughts and ideas.
 
So how about it, Carbine? 
 
Any chance of seeing some improvements to costumes and character customization soon?
			
				
	Edited September 11, 2014 by Inkfinger	
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			In a recent livestream one of the designers/devs did state that the costume and dye system was receiving some love. No ETA though.	
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			Nope no plants.On a more serious note; Funny how i just read a reddit thread from 3 months ago about people posting their costumes and every reaction was "omg so nice i cant wait untill i get higher level", "Damn the customization in this game seems so cool!". Then i read this thread complaining about how bad it is.Some people really cant get enough :D	
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			With a title like that, I'm sensing a serious Adam & Eve vibe/theme?  Or am I missing something?  Hrms... ;) :D B)	
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Nope no plants.
 
On a more serious note; Funny how i just read a reddit thread from 3 months ago about people posting their costumes and every reaction was "omg so nice i cant wait untill i get higher level", "Damn the customization in this game seems so cool!". Then i read this thread complaining about how bad it is.
 
Some people really cant get enough :D
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Yep, Dyes/Costume system improvements are being discussed. No ETA on when it can/would/might be implemented, but it's on the cards.
 
(And before anybody complains that we should fix X, Y, Z instead first, just remember that different teams work on different things and working on something like this doesn't take time away from working on something else. :P)	
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That T is going to haunt my dreams...
 
Also, and with all due respect to the good folks on reddit from three months ago, I prefer more variety. I'm strong on the pros for this game, of which there are many, and this is not about complaints, but carbine themselves have put out that player feedback is a big part of their strategy so in sense, as a player and some one who likes the game and wants to see it progress, I have something of an obligation to report my findings, question the current state and suggest things I would like to see. Theres a lot to love but I also see areas where there could be even more.
 
To be fair, no, I believe there is no such thing as too many choices when it comes to character customization XD
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Yep, Dyes/Costume system improvements are being discussed. No ETA on when it can/would/might be implemented, but it's on the cards.
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Good to know actually. Could we possibly get a small update on what kind of improvements they are thinking? :D
 
*shamelessly tries to learn more details*
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FYI - If you go into advanced editing of your original post, you can actually edit the thread title, so you can remove the "T" if you want.  Thought it might help... sounds like you're like me... when I do stuff like that, I'm like, "ARGH -- must fix -- NOW!!!". B)
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Actually having to put an item in a costume slot is something I don't like, and something I like.
 
I would like to have the same helmet in several costumes without getting several more helmets. 
 
I would not like to have to keep all my appearance gear in my bags or bank. 
 
I think the best way would be to keep the "put item in costume slot" we currently have, but also allow us to use any slot in another costume.
 
So for Costume 1 I have the following choices in each slot
Hide the slot
Show my gear (no item in costume slot)
Put an item in the costume slot
Use the appearance of costume 2-6 for this slot
 
Just make the "eye" icon that hides the slot and make it pop up a list of items in other costumes for this slot, and also the "hide" option.
 
For dyes, the cost to use them needs to go down significantly. I don't mind the dyes being difficult or expensive to get, but once I have them, the fee to use them should be trivial.	
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			All I want is for the CW-1, CW-2, CW-3, and CW-4 Heavy Guns to not share a model and skin, and for the CW-5 weapons to not use Blighthaven rep weapon models. 	
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 While Im a bit disapointed with the costume system is.. (meaning it could have been a much cooler experience)
It could be worst... as in no costume system at all.. but i refuse to talk about the dye system :(
 
The one advantage to this system is if you got a few sets of gear  you can use the costume slots to hold them and when not in use.. and just hit up a dye vender to swap out
 Correct me if im wrong here but im under the assumption that the costume systme will be getting a makeover later on and it was just a temp system for the time being	
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FOR GODSAKE ZOMBIE TECH, MAKE YOUR SIGNATURE ONE COLOUR. 
 
MY EYES!	
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Yep, Dyes/Costume system improvements are being discussed. No ETA on when it can/would/might be implemented, but it's on the cards.
 
(And before anybody complains that we should fix X, Y, Z instead first, just remember that different teams work on different things and working on something like this doesn't take time away from working on something else. :P)
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As far as I know character customization such as a barber shop/plastic surgeon requests have all but been ignored by the devs as of late. I find this ridiculous as a LOT of players have requested this feature. I have deleted and recreated characters because I was dissatisfied with their appearance as high as level 30.. which I feel should not be necessary.
 
As an RPer, having the ability to swap out your hairstyle or jewelry for specific events would be wonderful. 
 
Although I have heard there are more costumes on the horizon which gives me a shred of hope. 	
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			The major thing I'd like to see is the ability to REMOVE a dye once applied.   I'd like to be able to return to the original color of my costume without having to find the dye that matches the original color.	
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I know this is in outfield here.. but worth the shot.. is there any chance you can bring up the topic of adding a feature (with the current system) where you can select to actually use the stats of a particular costume instead of the equipped ones this would be helpful to players with multiple gear sets i.e dps,pvp,support..provided its the right type of armor for you class.
 
Say for example you choose costume number 6 and its your support set... you go to the dye guy or however.. and select it and now you have your support armor stats ect. This would help reduce the risk of mishaps with gear in the event that they where oversighted and vendered or salvaged. i havnt done this yet but i see a large potential for player error.. Of course im not sure if theres that many players using the costume system for this either..
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			Plastic surgery would be a great New Year present, the game would be out for six months by then.	
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			The character customization when creating a char is a bit weak however I'm a huge fan of the costume setup.  I have 6 costumes that I change all the time and am pretty happy with all of them.	
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Keep it on topic in here folks, and please refrain from slinging insults at one another. We hate to have to close threads because folks can't refrain from school-yard insults. 
 
Thanks,
Team WildStar	
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Keep it on topic in here folks, and please refrain from slinging insults at one another. We hate to have to close threads because folks can't refrain from school-yard insults. 
 
Thanks,
Team WildStar
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			I want to customize my psyblade into a backpack. :D	
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