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[SPECULATION] F A S H I O N ! - Nothing is More IMPORTANT!

Ello peeps! Its your resident, self-appointed community Fashion Queen GemiiChan!!! I wanted to open a thread (tried searching for one, and dear baby jebus, the bugs!) so we could discuss the most IMPORTANT feature in any MMORPG...FASHION!

Say it with me people... F A S H I O N!!!!!

My biggest concern is the lack of "**** styled" costumes! As I do cuteness to the overdose levels, I need CUTE and COLOR and abnormal clothing! Things that make me look like a puffy sheepy or a cute cat!

What sort of outfits are you hoping to have within the game? And whats your favorite style of fashion?

GIVE ME ALL THE DETAILS!!! I want colors, fabric, design...GIVE ME LIFE!!!! GIIIIIIVVVVVVEEEEE MEEEEEEEEE DRAAAMAAA!!!

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  • Initially when I saw the first Mage outfit I was quite impressed with the cloth movement but i have to say Black Desert really did some of their female armor right.
  • All of the fashion! J-Pop, K-Pop, lolita, all of them! Also, any of the super cute things like cat outfits, pink and fluffy dresses and stuff for the guys too! >v<
  • I'll just sneak in a question here... Has been explained how would differents armors affect the appearence of the character? Or if we could only expect changes through comestics?
  • I'm at work now and can't browse pictures to post here for reference, but I'll point to the world in The Witcher 3. It's of the same medieval theme with subtle stylistic differences for each kingdom, and just look at Ciri, or the sorceresses!

    Dragon Age is another one to look at to start from.
  • Pretty sure they're going to go with medieval lore appropriate costumes. I highly doubt you'll see "sexy" female costumes, bunny ears, cat costumes, bikinis, baseball jerseys, or any other non medieval/fantasy costumes you see in the Korean games............and I'm thankful for that
  • I generally like anything that is practical looking. If I'm wearing heavy armor, I like it really heavy looking. If I wear medium armor, I like leather with metal where it counts. For cloth I like to have no gloves at all if possible, with plenty of places for my character to store magical reagents. I tend to have a preference for things like backpacks, sacks, and flasks dangling around.

    I generally avoid revealing clothing unless I play a race with tribal lore. I'll probably play a dwarven cleric of the Niküa race, so I'll have that theme open. However, I tend to enjoy tribal armor a lot more if I don't need to wear a shirt.
  • As a western high fantasy MMO I am not opposed to some flair and panash suitable for the lore period.

    But please for the hope of reason. I would appreciate that the eastern stereotype anime like aesthetic influence '****' stay the f%&k away from this game.

    The are more MMOs than my fingers with that style being offered now. No need to pollute this one.

    Just my personal opinion.
  • ugh I cant think of something worse in an MMO than '****' outfits. they are dumb and have no place in a good MMO :)
    while other eastern style games do armour a little ridiculously (heavy armour that is something a brothel worker might wear) i do love that when you get a new piece of armour it looks like a different piece of armour and not just a re-skin of armour you already have.
    hopefully all the armour looks practical and correct but also has an awesome look to it and a unique look for each type of armour piece.

    would love to see a dying/enameling system similar to DAoC and other games so that I dont run into people wearing exactly the same stuff as me when I am playing.
    and obviously a wardrobe option so you can maintain a look you like even when replacing the armour pieces with something better.
  • So I love my character to stand out and be able to change appearance of clothing color/etc as well but yea......**** and stuff like that. Think I mentioned in my first post in the newbie forum that I was completely opposed to that. Its a disease that has infected all the Asian MMOs, I do NOT want the K-pop band raiding along side me in this game.
  • Ugh. All I can say is... I hope some type of fabric comes out looking like velvet material.

    I don't think I've seen a game really come out along with a texture along that lines, and I think if they could do that so much could be accomplished. >.<
  • [quote quote=18985]Pretty sure they’re going to go with medieval lore appropriate costumes. I highly doubt you’ll see “sexy” female costumes, bunny ears, cat costumes, bikinis, baseball jerseys, or any other non medieval/fantasy costumes you see in the Korean games…………and I’m thankful for that

    [/quote]

    Same. I do believe they're trying to build a world that <em>is</em> that world; in other words, within the lore of that world, is there room for fluffy bunny sheepy whatever? I know BDO went that route but ... well, BDO. 'Nuff said.

    It is my hope that AoC abstains from this melding of fashion, in order to keep the world more "real" and viable.
  • Sheesh! So much **** hate! lol

    I understand it is a contant for a lot of mmos but goodness, why you all so serious?

    Not to mention, I dont think this topic said "Bash the ****" or "What fashion do you hate"...<em>most</em> of you are so focused on what you don't want instead of actually speculating what you do want. To say its a "disease" or "has no place in a good MMO" or even thing implying that it wouldn't be real or break the game immersion, go a little far and is definitely NOT why this thread was created!

    Anywhoo, I don't see the need to maintain a "strict" fashion barrier because you can only have so much of one design type before it becomes redundant within itself. I'm not opposed to having cool looking fashion, practical looking armor, but I think there will always be a need for cute and cuddly too!

    So SHEEPY COSTUMES for the win!
  • Well it may not be Anime style fashion , there is going to be a lot of options for social clothing.
  • The cringe....my head hurts after reading some of these posts.
  • Sorry GemiiChan, I like your hopeless optimism, but this isn't an asian mmo. Like the others, I'm ready for a break from the **** style of things. That said, there is definitely room for some very feminine or "sexy" costume options.
  • [quote quote=18985]Pretty sure they’re going to go with medieval lore appropriate costumes. I highly doubt you’ll see “sexy” female costumes, bunny ears, cat costumes, bikinis, baseball jerseys, or any other non medieval/fantasy costumes you see in the Korean games…………and I’m thankful for that

    [/quote]

    I'm sure leather and cloth will have tones of room for some skimpy outfits. I want both skimpy and non-skimpy armor!
  • I would like to see some styles taken form BDO or maybe just maybe from S.A.O. Hope we get to see some more armor/ weapons while the kickstarter is going on ;3
  • Honestly, character customization (full body, face, hair, fashion) is a staple for success in a MMO. People want to be "unique" in a way, feel a connection to their character; "I made this, my ideas realized. The story of -my- hero".

    Surprised how many developers get lack on this.
  • [quote quote=18979]I’m at work now and can’t browse pictures to post here for reference, but I’ll point to the world in The Witcher 3. It’s of the same medieval theme with subtle stylistic differences for each kingdom, and just look at Ciri, or the sorceresses!

    Dragon Age is another one to look at to start from.

    [/quote]
    The mideival Sorc from Witcher two had those awesome horns that were actually braided hair?..Oh i though that was so awesome looking.
  • I blush to say it, but I liked a lot of the fashion looks of Aion, the girlyness of hair ribbons, and fluff, but I have to say fighting in high heels ??!! really? ok, still. I like sexy, but not while I'm seriously fighting, I want an outfit that shouts "serious".

    OMG my post disappeared..... dang it. Welll, I had a more detailed post.

    Outfits that fit professions, classes.

    I like BDO's Ranger beginning outfit and Farmer's outfit.
    GW2 for it armors and dying system
    Old world style Asian outfits.
    Rich detailing of clothing.
  • *blinks* Oh boy.
  • I'm always down for more customization, I enjoy the outfit customizations of games like wow and gw2 where they allow for a lot of options. I hope such options are available early on in the game. Rather than it slowly evolving slowly way later in the games life. Such quality of life features are greatly enjoyed and often expected by many (and still often disappointed from it's lack). It's the kind of enjoyment you can have right from the get go.

    Going "Yeah, I like this look," and being able to keep it, or seeing or having an idea of a look and being able to go find it or even buy it within the game has always been fun for me.
  • I'd like them to stick with the medieval theme. I don't think **** or any real cutesy anime styles will come in or fit with this game. There could be some fun Halloween costumes (or whatever holidays are celebrated in that world) but I would like it to stick with the more realistic ones.
  • Ok, I'm a huge fan of holiday costumes, and I'm pretty sure there will be items for them as seen in the Christmas video. I just hope they don't cost an arm and a leg, and some items can be made by crafters.

    I'd like to see more flat footed shoes on females like slippers, boots, sandals. <wink-wink-nudge> Not a big fan of high heels.

    I also hope that head pieces are optional as far as displaying them. No use spending hours on hair and face to be covered up.

    I heard that some jewelry will be showing....sounds fun, especially necklaces.
  • [quote quote=19533]The cringe….my head hurts after reading some of these posts.

    [/quote]

    I undoubtedly agree with you. People are so negative and quick to jump to what "they" dont like....

    All i asked was what fashion do you like or want in the game...how that turned into "I hate anime styled **** clothes" bash fest is beyond me!

    [quote quote=19572]I would like to see some styles taken form BDO or maybe just maybe from S.A.O. Hope we get to see some more armor/ weapons while the kickstarter is going on ;3

    [/quote]

    I wasn't an avid fan of BDO but they had some amazing costume designs!!! They were really nice and I would love to see some of those same ideals in AoC; especially the fabric movements...SUUU NICE!!!! >.<; lmao

    [quote quote=19663]I blush to say it, but I liked a lot of the fashion looks of Aion, the girlyness of hair ribbons, and fluff, but I have to say fighting in high heels ??!! really? ok, still. I like sexy, but not while I’m seriously fighting, I want an outfit that shouts “serious”.

    OMG my post disappeared….. dang it. Welll, I had a more detailed post.

    Outfits that fit professions, classes.

    I like BDO’s Ranger beginning outfit and Farmer’s outfit.
    GW2 for it armors and dying system
    Old world style Asian outfits.
    Rich detailing of clothing.

    [/quote]

    I played AION since pre-alpha and OMG OMG i LOVE their costumes and customization!!! You could have the same outfit but with all the dye options look completely different, I do also love the skinning...O_O; OMG I never asked if there was going to be skinning or separate costume panel in-game? I think that will be good for ask intrepid on discord! *makes note for self* lol

    [quote quote=19606]<blockquote>
    <div class="d4p-bbt-quote-title"><a href="https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/topic/speculation-f-a-s-h-i-o-n-nothing-is-more-important/#post-18979" rel="nofollow">Davlos wrote:</a></div>
    I’m at work now and can’t browse pictures to post here for reference, but I’ll point to the world in The Witcher 3. It’s of the same medieval theme with subtle stylistic differences for each kingdom, and just look at Ciri, or the sorceresses!

    Dragon Age is another one to look at to start from.

    </blockquote>
    The mideival Sorc from Witcher two had those awesome horns that were actually braided hair?..Oh i though that was so awesome looking.

    [/quote]

    Ive only be able to catch bits and pieces of the Witcher, were the horns an item? or just a feature on a boss or something? How is the fashion in that game???? I know its medieval but like...old...or newer aged medieval?
  • Sorry to inform you OP, but the use of the word **** in the discord is banned and will immediately delete your post. Also I'm assuming the game is going for a realistic look and I heard Steven got yelled at for using the clothes that he did for the mage video, So I am assuming they won't be scandalous like some other mmos you could think of. But idk about fashion, I personally just like to have some BA armor or clothes leaning towards my characters role (i.e. A rogue should look dark and mysterious)
  • [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/wv6gqs.jpg[/IMG] This armor is awesome, make her heels a bit lower though.

    [IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/290yl4x.jpg[/IMG] I really love the top part of her armor and her arm armor, I would prefer the bottom part of her armor be pants instead I'm not a big fan of skirts.

    I really like armor that shows a bit of arm like in the second pic, I just love arm armor lol and I want lots of tight pants armor! Big baggy Trench coats and skirts are not my thing. I like form-fitting clothes.
  • Would be cool to have cosmetic skins customizable by gear slot so if you want to show just wings you can do that, and wear some cool hood and plate armor yahh
  • I'll be wearing sandals, spandex and cape around town. Feel free to attack and gain max corruption.
  • [quote quote=19008]As a western high fantasy MMO I am not opposed to some flair and panash suitable for the lore period.

    But please for the hope of reason. I would appreciate that the eastern stereotype anime like aesthetic influence ‘****’ stay the f%&k away from this game.

    The are more MMOs than my fingers with that style being offered now. No need to pollute this one.

    Just my personal opinion.

    [/quote]

    THIS. THIS. THIS. THIS. THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! srsly pls intrepid no pink bunny suits and all that crap... we just want nice looking gear that fits the game.
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