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Female Armors
GreatPhilisopher
Member, Alpha Two
So far all the female armors or most of them that we've seen have been almost a copy paste of the male ones with maybe a bra on top of the normal armor to show that its "female" , there is no feminine design and no uniqueness to them , i am not saying we need bikini armors ( but some for RP wouldn't hurt) but they could at least design the armors for like females instead of dudes with B**Bs, there is a very small amount of decent ones which are paid cosmetics that most people will never have.
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No bikini armors (even though nobody asked for them)
Not realistic (lol, you are playing a high fantasy mmo, not staging a reanactment)
Some people dislike good looks and are doing mental gymnastics trying to sound reasonable in opposing feminine looks.
No.
For "Bikini-Stuff", we can have civilian Clothes/Items. Even Worst of Warcraft does that now, bringing in more and more civilian looking cosmetic Items that function for every "Armor-Class".
✓ Occasional Roleplayer
✓ Guild is " Balderag's Garde " for now. (German)
But as far as people I know personally who actually complain about there not being enough"feminine" "sexy", or "bikini" armor options, not a single one of those concerned have been a dude lmao.
it's all the e-girls trying to make their money
seriously though they should just do what FFXIV and make random cloths some rare, some easy to get
That's pretty pessimistic. Some people just want to look good.
I don't care if I'm playing a male or female character, I'm cranking that metaphorical hotness slider all the way up.
If women don't feel alienated by skimpy outfits, as some would have us believe they do, then I don't see why they shouldn't exist. Just make them skimpy for men and women. Bam, equality.
Barring that, at the very least give the female armors a feminine shape. I don't think anyone wants their female character to look like a male character.
Incorporating more variety and creativity into female armor design would not only enhance the visual appeal but also cater to a wider range of player preferences. Offering options that are both functional and stylish can allow players to feel more connected to their characters. As you mentioned, it doesn't have to mean bikini armors, but rather, armor sets that reflect a thoughtful and artistic approach to femininity.
It would be fantastic if Intrepid Studios could introduce armor designs that feature elements like intricate detailing, elegant lines, and culturally inspired motifs that differentiate female armors from their male counterparts while maintaining a sense of realism and practicality. This would add another layer of immersion and personalization for players who want their characters to stand out and reflect their unique identities.
Additionally, having a mix of both purchasable cosmetics and in-game attainable armors with these design principles would ensure that all players have the opportunity to enjoy and express their characters in ways that resonate with them.
I'm hopeful that with continued feedback from the community, we'll see a broader range of armor designs that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Let's keep the conversation going and see what creative solutions we can inspire!
no disrespect to intrepid designers but they need to step up their game cuz it looks like they having a case of DEI thats happening for the games in the West , people can shit on eastern MMOs as much as they want but even if they arent perfect they know how to make good looking characters and good looking armors which is ironic considering this game inspiration is literally all eastern MMOs
And to clear things up, "feminine" is not a synonym to "sexy", "skimpy", "bikini", "boobs" etc as some people may think.
A feminine appearance can differ alot depending on the aesthetic and culture. It's about shapes and lines that create details that are associated with femininity. It's actually not so much about showing bare skin or exaggerate sexualised parts of the female body.
When I backed the Kickstarter, it did not mention I was backingh a Puritan game. There are a couple things that need to be clarified in your statement.
"And to clear things up, "feminine" is not a synonym to "sexy", "skimpy", "bikini", "boobs" etc as some people may think.z" This sentence can be your subjective opinion but not the opinion of everyone. Feminine can of course include "sexy", "skimpy", "bikini", "boobs". You may just not like it. You may take offense to it. But many others do not. Don't burdon the game by taking away choices of players and thier playstyles. This is a "high fantasy" game. Not a church sim, or an DEI game (hopefully). If it had a publisher I could see them forcing Intrepid to impliment draconian policies, but fortuntatly they don't. Now I'm not in favor of to much lewd behavior myself, but, I could see it in game in places, and I might or might not go to those places. Just quit limiting choices of people.
Now you are reading in a lot of things I haven't said and you claim I have opinions that I don't have. I haven't even said anything about my personal opinions. Please don't do that
It's just that when people say they want more feminine armor there is always a bunch of people that immediately complain that they don't want bikini armors, boob armor and such in their game, as if they believe that "feminine" is a synonym to that.
And as you say, what people find sexy is very individual.
Apologies for miscommunications
tbh the 2nd set is almost a copy
Waist up are exact copies of eachother, male one just has pants and female skirt :P
I do agree we need some more um how do you put it Armor that are not practical in use for combat, Some variety is nice i know some guys want more skin shown in there armor sets so they can get barbarian feel and im sure some girls and guys would like to see more femine styles like slightly cuter/sexy armor/outfits within reason.
when people play fantasy games they want to be able to make character they can mesh with of course within reason of the game we dont realy want people running around shirtless with boardshorts or a bikini and g string in combat :P but we can blur the lines a little between practical use and impractical use of armor's :P
Armor should look like armor.
However, not everything player characters wear in game is armor.
I am confident there are a LOT of very pretty and cool looking Clothes ingame on/for female Characters,
it is just that we haven't seen them yet at all - or on Models in the current State of the Game. I mean Yes there are lots of Screenshots,
but those are partially from 2018.
I wonder if we could get "ALL ARMORS/CLOTHES" of the Game visible - in the Character Creator !!! 👀 👀 👀
✓ Occasional Roleplayer
✓ Guild is " Balderag's Garde " for now. (German)
https://illustrationhistory.org/illustrations/rules-of-the-game
I agree that a female in a bikini chain mail playing tank can be kind of meh... And break emmersion. However, I do think giving the players the option to do this, would be good.
Also, I think if possible, wearing female clothes as male or vice versa would be quite funny...
For example in BG3, I laughed my ass of when I saw Gale wearing Wavemother's Robes:
Wonderful..o.O Let me get my eye bleach...quick.
It's okay
And as for the topic, I think there should be a lot of options so that people can mix and match so they can express their character however they want.
Like myself, I really like the RP part and I love to style and express my characters in a way that fits their personality and background story and such that I made up for them.
Thoughts? I like the idea of a 'Battle dress' kind of armor. Maybe the gambeson could come down a little lower on a female character where as a male equivalent looks less like a dress.
stuff like this isnt hard to make
Good examples. My only gripe is the high heels. I don't know why I draw the line there, but high heels and plate armor just feels silly.
Is this a mans view or are you a woman?
Because high heels dont serve any purpose in real life yet women wear them when the occassion calls. They look feminine.
And dont say it's not realistic. It's a fantasy video game. Looks have no impact.
I am a dude, with a family, playing male chars in every video game (except games like the witcher where you control a female character for a bit, or mobas [in which games, a male champion is always my main]). Never carred for ERP, always believing that 90% of the players with female chars are guys.
Dont discount true support from men towards women, even if the subject is as unimportant as videogame looks.
Some times there are other things going on behind the scenes regarding social decisions and designs. Which we dont need to talk about here since it's against the rules so I cannot say more about.
Looks have a huge impact, thats why we are having this discussion.
You should quote both lines. You are taking it out of context.