*sigh* Armor kits on Females. Too much skin.

**Coldin** · 08-09-2012, 06:29 PM

First off, I do love the idea of armor kits. Being able to get a different look on an armor is great.

But practically every armor kit that's come out so far has been really....revealing when put on a female model. I get that there's this appeal to the scantily clad women warrior....but does every armor kit have to be like that? I really like some of the gear that comes on these kits too. I just want all the skin covered up.

For an example. Here's a version of the Spider Armor 2, on light armor.

**shadereaper33** · 08-09-2012, 06:39 PM

They could add a toggle ability to basically change the "skin" texture from the characters skin to match the base texture/color of the armor. I think that would probably appease everyone here.

**LazarusPossum** · 08-09-2012, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by shadereaper33

They could add a toggle ability to basically change the "skin" texture from the characters skin to match the base texture/color of the armor. I think that would probably appease everyone here.

That would be a good idea. Another simple checkbox in the options panel so it carries over to all armors.

A bad idea (just to head the marketing team off at the pass) would be to include the option in the purchased armor kits in the DDO store. That would amount to discrimination, making women pay more to show less.

**Ilindith** · 08-09-2012, 06:47 PM

Like it or not, it's an efficient way to make cash with the armor kits. Because that's what the basement dwellers want on their female characters.

But honestly, this game isn't THAT bad on the armor kits...you should see what armors look like on female dark elves in Lineage 2 lol

**eris2323** · 08-09-2012, 06:52 PM

I'd sign for a 'show skin' option, client side.

No call to be calling people who don't mind seeing a little skin basement dwellers though.

I live in an apartment, high above the ground. I'm also a grown adult.

Thank you.

That being said, while I do like skimpy armor, I wouldn't buy that due to a) belt doesn't look like it's sized correctly and b) those shoulder tumor things really bug me.

**murf201** · 08-09-2012, 06:57 PM

Get back to crying about stuff that matters !!!!

Like really your upset ur digital character is showin some skin .

Did you run out of stuff to complain about people .

**Coldin** · 08-09-2012, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Ilindith

Like it or not, it's an efficient way to make cash with the armor kits. Because that's what the basement dwellers want on their female characters.

But honestly, this game isn't THAT bad on the armor kits...you should see what armors look like on female dark elves in Lineage 2 lol

I'd be curious to see how many people actually purchase these armor on a female character.

And no, I suppose it could be worse. But one thing I used to always enjoy about DDO, is that armor is basically identical across genders.

**sigtrent** · 08-09-2012, 07:05 PM

I think there is some room for armor kits like that (both for boys and girls) but there should be plenty of options for armor that actually looks functional as well as stylish.

I've no doubt the sexy armor sells. I've bought some myself as has my wife, but I don't dress all my female characters like that, just the ones who I think would want to be showing off like that.

I like the skin no skin options, but I'd say find a way to actually mark them as revealing armor or the like.
Those looking for that can find them faster and the team can be deliberate about how much of that they have in the game. DDO has mostly been classy on the scant clothing front. Happy to have a little in the game, but too much and were kind of slumming.

**FranOhmsford** · 08-09-2012, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Coldin

First off, I do love the idea of armor kits. Being able to get a different look on an armor is great.

But practically every armor kit that's come out so far has been really....revealing when put on a female model. I get that there's this appeal to the scantily clad women warrior....but does every armor kit have to be like that? I really like some of the gear that comes on these kits too. I just want all the skin covered up.

For an example. Here's a version of the Spider Armor 2, on light armor.

Love the MASSIVE Shoulder Guard on LIGHT Armour!

Actually not really getting your skin issue though with this pic - Not showing anything you can't see in Olympic Beach Volleyball!

I would love to see some Armour Kits btw that actually look like Armour when put on Light Armour - Glad to see some of the new random armours in game actually looking like Hvy Armour now too.

Again though - My problem with this armour is that ridiculous Shoulder Guard rather than the skin being shown.

**phillymiket** · 08-09-2012, 07:13 PM

Female anatomy is different and requires different armor to be effective.

.

**Missing_Minds** · 08-09-2012, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Coldin

I'd be curious to see how many people actually purchase these armor on a female character.

See those shoulder pads? Those are a deal breaker for me.

What is also a deal breaker is skulls. Whoever the designer is has a skull fetish.

**donblas** · 08-09-2012, 07:21 PM

I've no idea what the heck they were thinking with those giant shoulder pads in the new armours.

Really ugly and looks totally non-functional.

Donblas' rating: Bleargh!

**eris2323** · 08-09-2012, 07:22 PM

I wonder how many people hate the shoulder tumors... seems everyone I've ever met does...

Funny how it's always just one shoulder tumor. That's apparently all you need.

Anyways, agreed. I'd never buy a kit with shoulder tumors. I hate them.

**Coldin** · 08-09-2012, 07:41 PM

Heh, funny that it's the shoulder pads that are getting more attention. I kind of like them. (Though maybe they could be a little smaller on the one side)

**Fefnir_2011** · 08-09-2012, 07:46 PM

Women Fighters in Reasonable Armor

I wouldn't mind some bulky yet feminine armor for my female toons (guy speaking). I can understand robes and outfits being revealing; after all they should be free flowing for fluid movement. The heavy armor kit looks are pretty standard fantasy fare sadly.

Not everyone seems to mind though. "Skanky magic hooch" captures the way some people would want to look in a fantasy setting, I guess.

**B0ltdrag0n** · 08-09-2012, 07:51 PM

The fact that this is one of the few armors that shows skin...irrelevant I guess huh?

**Ertay** · 08-09-2012, 07:54 PM

You know what would have been a great idea? Appearance slots. One for skin type, one for equipment maybe. Even after all this time, seeing how they dealt with customization still ****es me off.

**DanteEnFuego** · 08-09-2012, 07:54 PM

Maybe the next ones will be barkskin, patchouli (sp?) Oiled leather Doc Martins and a Lysistrata sausage?

Okay, I can see where the skin is a bit much. It is bad enough they made the Dwarven women shave and the WF "babes" remove convex and concave parts...

I hear you on the skull stuff... But you know the best players have to have "death" "skull" and "kill" in their names... Disclaimer!! There are some fine players with these names... Oh, and "xx"s...

**Coldin** · 08-09-2012, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by B0ltdrag0n

The fact that this is one of the few armors that shows skin...irrelevant I guess huh?

Most of the armor kits on females show off skin in strange places. Usually exposed chests, stomachs, or legs. Take a look at the Spiral armor sometime.

**Galeria** · 08-09-2012, 08:02 PM

I'm not opposed to the belly dancer "heavy armor" if it makes the heavy-breathers happy and keeps them spending money. After all, we know what the top revenue making industry on the Internet is...

But for those of us who actually are women who want something cool to dress our toons in, can we please have the option of something a real woman (not swinging on a pole) would actually want to wear.

Thanks.

Thread: sigh Armor kits on Females. Too much skin.

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display