Armored Phoenix
Phoenix Stellar Mining Industries
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Posted - 2011.12.21 09:12:00 -
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CCP karkur wrote:hey everyone, since you are all here to talk about the character creator I wanted to ask you a few questions  .
- When you go through the character creator, is there anything that you find confusing or unclear and could be improved?
- Did you all notice the "tucking" options, that you can randomize the whole character (and each group), and toggle the clothes off?
- Now we have only facial tattoos... would body tattoos be something you would be interested in (and then how interested), even though you cannot see them in the portrait?
- A few people have asked for normal glasses... would that be something you would be interested in?
- Did anyone have problems with the body modifications, and if so, what did you have problems with?
- Are there any small usability issues that bothering you in the character creator?
- Do you think players in general would be in favor of allowing bloodline changes, or are there just a few souls that are unhappy with their heritage?
- Any more suggestions? (other than "hey, we want more racial clothing" and "hey, we want no clothing restrictions").
(I've been looking at the character creator for so long that it makes perfect sense to me  , but it would be great to get some input from you guys... and these are just questions, not promises that everything you suggest will be done  )
1) When sculpting body or facial features, it is often hard to tell exactly what parts of the body are being affected. In addition, there is no way to make minor changes. When clicking and dragging an area, about the only real changes you can make are major. It can be difficult to get the exact look you want because there is no way to make fine adjustments. Giving some indication of what you are doing compared to the "original" state would be very helpful. (I spent around an hour each trying to get just the right look that I wanted for each of my 6 avatars.) Also, why can't I create a taller/shorter than average, or obviously fat/thin avatar?
2) Found the tucking options quite easily, as well as the randomize ability (even though I never use this option). Tucking/untucking pants into boots is fine, tucking/untucking shirt hem into pants is fine as well. It would be nice to see some additional tucking options (or additional clothing), e.g. more short- to mid-length sleeve shirts, or the ability to roll sleeves up.
3) Body tattoos would be a cool addition, but wouldn't be seen, due to the restrictions on the current character portaits. Arm/shoulder tattoos, however, would be visible, and are more common and likely than face tattoos.
4) Non-tinted glasses would be a nice option (I wear glasses IRL), but as someone mentioned in a previous post, would not be real likely within the EVE setting. Most people in EVE would not wear glasses as some form of vision correction via surgery or implants would probably be common and inexpensive.
5) Body modifications are fine for the most part, however, a few more options should be added. Currently, it is not possible (as far as I know) to have earrings in both the ear lobe and upper ear. The ability to combine piercing options should be available for those that want to go the piercing extreme.
6) The only small usability issue I had I mentioned in point 1, regarding making minor adjustments to body sculpting.
7) I would like to be able to change the race/bloodline of a couple of my avatars. For example, Commander Starfox (one of my alts), no looks distinctly Asian, whereas originally, she seemed to be Caucasian. I was vaguely irritated by this (not that I don't like the new look she has). The ability to change race/bloodline should be allowed once to each avatar for free, to allow players to create the look they want. After that if they are not happy, perhaps allowing race/bloodline changes for a fee (similar to character transfers or portrait swaps) could be implemented.
8) As for other suggestions, additional types of clothing (dresses, skirts, shorts, etc.) in addition to more styles of existing clothing types and additional hairstyles would be nice. The biggest thing that I miss, however, is accessories. Using the comparison of Commander Starfox again, she formerly had a comm headset and a HUD eyepiece. Things like HUDs, headsets, earpieces, hats, jewelry, and other types of accessories are sorely missing, and make it difficult (for me at least) to achieve the exact look desired for avatar.
I am looking forward to the rest of WIS (whenever it gets released), and the ability to interact with my fellow capsuleeers in ways other than shooting at each other. Making avatars more unique, like RL individuals are, would go a long way, IMO. I grow somewhat tired of seeing "cookie-cutter" avatar appearances, where everyone looks pretty much the same, with few exceptions (Large Collidable Object and Lady Harlot, for examples). Regardless, to all capsuleers,
Fly safe
P.S. No offense or insult was intended to either Large Collidable Object or Lady Harlot. My personal opinion is that your avatars are hideous, yet I enjoy seeing them on the forums because they are a change from the drab, near-identical looks of almost everyone else out here (I include myself in this "cookie-cutter" group, btw). Good job on being original and creative, and achieving the unique, if somewhat disturbing, look that you have. Congratulations on achieving individuality in a world of clones.  |