aSeal
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As much as I like the new update with the new character models and the huge facelift we got to our own player character, I do miss the sliders and options we had in terms of making our characters taller, shorter, thinner, muscular, fatter etc. I think this customisation system leaves a lot to be desired and I'm hoping somewhere later on down the line, more face options are added and more hairstyles are created! In a perfect world, we get customisation like a fromsoftware game (fingers crossed this happens somehow!)
Body Sliders
I understand this is most likely low on the priority list regarding development subjects but it would be nice to have some basic sliders back, such as the ability to make our characters muscular, skinnier or fatter, decreasing the width of their shoulders, etc. Even so, I'd like to have the option to make my characters a little bit taller or shorter than one another on a small spectrum that doesn't impede gameplay functionality, making for more interaction with fellow players and helping create unique identities.
having a diverse set of shapes and sizes would make for more engaging gameplay with friends and help create differentiations amongst allies you play with. especially if you wanted to increase the attachment to your build, creating a character whose body suits the playstyle you have makes it much more interesting and opens up more opportunities for player to engage with their roles. for example, someone using a strength build with a focus on hammers, tools and food crafting has the option to be bulky, and slightly chubbier than the rest of the cast, creating a distinction from an agility class who's a lot smaller in their frame with a focus on being agile and using stealth. I've always enjoyed diverse body shapes and this new update, although gorgeously crafted, leaves a little to be desired in terms of player identity.
Many of us players may not be skinny or buff or fat but would love to play with the options for increased role play potential!
Face Sliders
the presets we have been given look great! Unfortunately, they look nothing like me or my friends! the limited number of faces we have to choose from makes it really difficult to project myself onto my survivor. with only 2 of the 4 white male faces looking remotely young, I can't make the head shape remotely similar to my own nor enjoy some diversity amongst my cast of fellow survivors. I love having a grisly old man character as much as I like my character passing to be in his 20's!
We should have some options to toy with the face shapes in some way, not to the previous extent we once have but perhaps some tibits like face width and length, the chin, lips, nose, brows and eyes. having a wider or taller face, bigger nose or smaller eyes would create more diversity with the characters again, allowing me and my mate who share a face to no longer look entirely the same!
Why bother?
Customisation is a large aspect of most long running games. making my characters look good within the realms of the available customisation options has always been a big part of why I and many others enjoy playing videogames. fashion is one thing but a further expansion on the current base customisation allows more players to engage with the elements of the game and project themselves onto their character, which is a massive part of a game where you become the protagonist of your own apocalyptic story.
Look no further than From Software games like Elden Ring or even games such as Destiny 2, which contain a deep and rich history of allowing lots of agency in player customisation
The current armour looks amazing and I can't wait to see more of the designs you have in store. I know the wardrobe system is inbound this year but in between all of your balancing changes and new updates, I'd love to see some expansion and overhaul to the current base character options we currently have!
Thanks for Reading! leave suggestions you might like to see down below, within the realms of both ambition and realistic capabilities!
Body Sliders
I understand this is most likely low on the priority list regarding development subjects but it would be nice to have some basic sliders back, such as the ability to make our characters muscular, skinnier or fatter, decreasing the width of their shoulders, etc. Even so, I'd like to have the option to make my characters a little bit taller or shorter than one another on a small spectrum that doesn't impede gameplay functionality, making for more interaction with fellow players and helping create unique identities.
having a diverse set of shapes and sizes would make for more engaging gameplay with friends and help create differentiations amongst allies you play with. especially if you wanted to increase the attachment to your build, creating a character whose body suits the playstyle you have makes it much more interesting and opens up more opportunities for player to engage with their roles. for example, someone using a strength build with a focus on hammers, tools and food crafting has the option to be bulky, and slightly chubbier than the rest of the cast, creating a distinction from an agility class who's a lot smaller in their frame with a focus on being agile and using stealth. I've always enjoyed diverse body shapes and this new update, although gorgeously crafted, leaves a little to be desired in terms of player identity.
Many of us players may not be skinny or buff or fat but would love to play with the options for increased role play potential!
Face Sliders
the presets we have been given look great! Unfortunately, they look nothing like me or my friends! the limited number of faces we have to choose from makes it really difficult to project myself onto my survivor. with only 2 of the 4 white male faces looking remotely young, I can't make the head shape remotely similar to my own nor enjoy some diversity amongst my cast of fellow survivors. I love having a grisly old man character as much as I like my character passing to be in his 20's!
We should have some options to toy with the face shapes in some way, not to the previous extent we once have but perhaps some tibits like face width and length, the chin, lips, nose, brows and eyes. having a wider or taller face, bigger nose or smaller eyes would create more diversity with the characters again, allowing me and my mate who share a face to no longer look entirely the same!
Why bother?
Customisation is a large aspect of most long running games. making my characters look good within the realms of the available customisation options has always been a big part of why I and many others enjoy playing videogames. fashion is one thing but a further expansion on the current base customisation allows more players to engage with the elements of the game and project themselves onto their character, which is a massive part of a game where you become the protagonist of your own apocalyptic story.
Look no further than From Software games like Elden Ring or even games such as Destiny 2, which contain a deep and rich history of allowing lots of agency in player customisation
The current armour looks amazing and I can't wait to see more of the designs you have in store. I know the wardrobe system is inbound this year but in between all of your balancing changes and new updates, I'd love to see some expansion and overhaul to the current base character options we currently have!
Thanks for Reading! leave suggestions you might like to see down below, within the realms of both ambition and realistic capabilities!
