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  • wombat140wombat140 Member Posts: 971 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    Flinkie12 is an amazing artist. And I like the skirt idea. Yes, miniskirts are legendary Star Trek tradition, but let's face it, you'd still see plenty enough female characters wearing them by choice, even if a choice was available. Especially female characters belonging to males ;-)

    At present, the options for a female are, you can dress like a man, or you can dress like a love interest. (Or you can have it both ways and dress like a man - as far as wearing trousers and combat jacket goes - and still have everything skin-tight and a bit tarty-looking.) That was a bit of a fault of the show itself (certainly the Original Series), but that's no reason why it should be a fault of the game. "Specifically female" shouldn't be the same thing as "specifically just-for-decoration".

    Oh, and while you're about it, why aren't miniskirts available to male characters... :D Seriously though, these are aliens so there's no reason why some of them wouldn't think men should wear skirts, and that would really annoy the humans = FUNNY.

    And yes, why isn't there a Borg hand thing (and eyebrow thing) for male characters? That seems to me a much more basic thing than all the minor variations of Starfleet uniforms (Odyssey etc.); even if it was only available for Zen, I'm sure it would sell.
  • flinkie12flinkie12 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    wombat140 wrote: »
    Flinkie12 is an amazing artist.
    Don't I freaking wish. The character was my design, with a bunch of other sketches and doodles, but that picture of the character was done by a professional friend.
    wombat140 wrote: »
    And I like the skirt idea. Yes, miniskirts are legendary Star Trek tradition, but let's face it, you'd still see plenty enough female characters wearing them by choice, even if a choice was available. Especially female characters belonging to males ;-)

    At present, the options for a female are, you can dress like a man, or you can dress like a love interest. (Or you can have it both ways and dress like a man - as far as wearing trousers and combat jacket goes - and still have everything skin-tight and a bit tarty-looking.) That was a bit of a fault of the show itself (certainly the Original Series), but that's no reason why it should be a fault of the game. "Specifically female" shouldn't be the same thing as "specifically just-for-decoration".
    Fully agreed, and relevant point highlighted.
    wombat140 wrote: »
    Oh, and while you're about it, why aren't miniskirts available to male characters...
    Why not, it's canon!
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  • artan42artan42 Member Posts: 10,450 Bug Hunter
    edited April 2014
    wombat140 wrote: »
    At present, the options for a female are, you can dress like a man, or you can dress like a love interest. (Or you can have it both ways and dress like a man - as far as wearing trousers and combat jacket goes - and still have everything skin-tight and a bit tarty-looking.) That was a bit of a fault of the show itself (certainly the Original Series), but that's no reason why it should be a fault of the game. "Specifically female" shouldn't be the same thing as "specifically just-for-decoration".

    Umm no. Wearing trousers isn't dressing like a man, well not anymore.
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  • jodarkriderjodarkrider Member Posts: 2,097 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    wombat140 wrote: »
    Flinkie12 is an amazing artist. And I like the skirt idea. Yes, miniskirts are legendary Star Trek tradition, but let's face it, you'd still see plenty enough female characters wearing them by choice, even if a choice was available. Especially female characters belonging to males ;-)

    At present, the options for a female are, you can dress like a man, or you can dress like a love interest. (Or you can have it both ways and dress like a man - as far as wearing trousers and combat jacket goes - and still have everything skin-tight and a bit tarty-looking.) That was a bit of a fault of the show itself (certainly the Original Series), but that's no reason why it should be a fault of the game. "Specifically female" shouldn't be the same thing as "specifically just-for-decoration".

    Oh, and while you're about it, why aren't miniskirts available to male characters... :D Seriously though, these are aliens so there's no reason why some of them wouldn't think men should wear skirts, and that would really annoy the humans = FUNNY.

    And yes, why isn't there a Borg hand thing (and eyebrow thing) for male characters? That seems to me a much more basic thing than all the minor variations of Starfleet uniforms (Odyssey etc.); even if it was only available for Zen, I'm sure it would sell.
    Wow... someone puts too much emphasis on dual gender-TRIBBLE & even outdated gender stereotypes here. Let everyone wear what they want. Important is to have a *choice*. I'd prefer the uniforms for females to not be tight, with proper loose pants, to hide the curves. As someone who wore a military uniform, I for sure know that's more realistic than what we see here.

    It's true that current female uniforms, even the canon ones, are somewhat lacking in that department, as even the pieces like TNG movie are overly tight, showing curves & stuff like that, compared to the original in the movies & thus, making the character somewhat sexualized.

    I've always had a beef with female characters to be sexualized in the games. Especially when there's no *other* option than that. Ie females have open jackets, which show skin, whereas males have the nice undershirts. Would like to see that fixed, personally... let have *both* genders choice if to show skin or not while wearing the open uniforms.

    Same for 'formal' attire. I think in 21st century, it's completelly okay for a woman to put on pant-suit... and yet, we are stuck with rather TRIBBLE dresses. I mean, nobody forces me to buy that one, and I heck for sure won't, but still.. it'd be nice to see the games to get away from the trope, that female bodies need to be underlined and scream 'I am a WOMAN, I have big <beep-beep>..."
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  • revanpikerevanpike Member Posts: 38 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    I am really looking forward to see the ENT/Nemesis Romulan Uniform in the game. Although they used some parts of it for the republicuniform. I'm willing to pay 550 zen for it, too ;)
  • artan42artan42 Member Posts: 10,450 Bug Hunter
    edited April 2014
    revanpike wrote: »
    I am really looking forward to see the ENT/Nemesis Romulan Uniform in the game. Although they used some parts of it for the republicuniform. I'm willing to pay 550 zen for it, too ;)

    Which parts?
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  • nikkojtnikkojt Member Posts: 372 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    Just thinking out loud here - now that Odyssey is the standard, what about other variants of it? I'm not talking about the Admiral stuff (I'm all in favour of getting it, but that's not what I'm talking about). I mean maybe a winter variant, or an Open version. An Odyssey skirt would be nice too.
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  • centersolacecentersolace Member Posts: 11,178 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    artan42 wrote: »
    All the missing Oddy and Bortas pieces please (Ignore the Korath and Vet uniforms :D)

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    Yes please.
  • wombat140wombat140 Member Posts: 971 Arc User
    edited April 2014
    Wow... someone puts too much emphasis on dual gender-TRIBBLE & even outdated gender stereotypes here. Let everyone wear what they want. Important is to have a *choice*. I'd prefer the uniforms for females to not be tight, with proper loose pants, to hide the curves. As someone who wore a military uniform, I for sure know that's more realistic than what we see here.

    It's true that current female uniforms, even the canon ones, are somewhat lacking in that department, as even the pieces like TNG movie are overly tight, showing curves & stuff like that, compared to the original in the movies & thus, making the character somewhat sexualized.

    I've always had a beef with female characters to be sexualized in the games. Especially when there's no *other* option than that. Ie females have open jackets, which show skin, whereas males have the nice undershirts. Would like to see that fixed, personally... let have *both* genders choice if to show skin or not while wearing the open uniforms.

    Same for 'formal' attire. I think in 21st century, it's completelly okay for a woman to put on pant-suit... and yet, we are stuck with rather TRIBBLE dresses. I mean, nobody forces me to buy that one, and I heck for sure won't, but still.. it'd be nice to see the games to get away from the trope, that female bodies need to be underlined and scream 'I am a WOMAN, I have big <beep-beep>..."

    OK, bit silly the way I put it. What I really meant was just that currently any outfits that are specific to females are all "sexy" ones (all skirts are miniskirts), and that doesn't really add up. For that matter, as you point out, some of the female versions of the "unisex" uniforms (with trousers) are pretty much like that too, and that REALLY doesn't add up. I agree about the undershirts, too, they look good, we should have them (as an option). And the formal dresses... yes, don't get me started. It would be good to have the suits available for women; it would also be good to have some normal, less blatantly provocative formal dresses, the current ones are kind of embarrassing!
  • callevistacallevista Member Posts: 237 Cryptic Developer
    edited May 2014
    artan42 wrote: »
    All the missing Oddy and Bortas pieces please (Ignore the Korath and Vet uniforms :D)

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    Thanks for the suggestions! There are some plans in the future to address this.
  • spookpwaspookpwa Member Posts: 316 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    lindaleff wrote: »
    This, I support. As of current, females only have short skirts or skin-tight trousers, running about looking like prostitutes. Females need professional uniforms, military uniforms. Females need something like this.

    Well we do have the M.A.C.O. set that is pretty much just a military armor with a lot of grenades and stuff. Though one do have to do the Omega rep for it.

    It is what I use for my tactical officers anyway.

    lindaleff wrote: »
    Let us not forget. Roughly half of those soldiers fighting for your freedoms are women. They should be respected and honoured as the heroes that they are. The next time you see one, you should shake their hand and thank them for everything they are doing for you.

    Why? :confused:

    Can't say they did such a splendid job defending the rights in the constitution while being out killing people in third world.
    Not that the military men did any better. :rolleyes:
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  • artan42artan42 Member Posts: 10,450 Bug Hunter
    edited May 2014
    callevista wrote: »
    Thanks for the suggestions! There are some plans in the future to address this.

    I will sleep happy :eek: :cool:.

    Thanks so much.

    Incidentally will that include the Oddy combadges? Even the new NPCs don't wear them :confused:.
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    '...The Federation. Starfleet. We're not a military agency.' Scotty: Beyond
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  • alan1701halan1701h Member Posts: 90 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    artan42 wrote: »
    I will sleep happy :eek: :cool:.

    Thanks so much.

    Incidentally will that include the Oddy combadges? Even the new NPCs don't wear them :confused:.

    Are there Oddy combadges too? I just thought they were wearing the regular 25th century versions that have been in use with all NPC's since day 1. :confused:
  • lindalefflindaleff Member Posts: 3,734 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    Actually, the badge in that photo is from the All Good Things uniform, but is also given to 100 Day Veterans.
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  • alan1701halan1701h Member Posts: 90 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    lindaleff wrote: »
    Actually, the badge in that photo is from the All Good Things uniform, but is also given to 100 Day Veterans.

    Ah, right. Thanks for clearing that up.
  • artan42artan42 Member Posts: 10,450 Bug Hunter
    edited May 2014
    lindaleff wrote: »
    Actually, the badge in that photo is from the All Good Things uniform, but is also given to 100 Day Veterans.

    No it isn't.

    It listed as the Odyssey Combadge, it's the hollow delta from the AGT without the backplate.

    The photos are mine from the LoR tailor breakdown, it's defanetly not an AGT badge.
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  • baddmoonrizinbaddmoonrizin Member Posts: 11,007 Community Moderator
    edited May 2014
    flinkie12 wrote: »
    I did a search, and I don't see anyone having requested this.

    Can we have knee-length skirts for our female officers? I like the professional uniform look, but then matched with a hiphugging upper-thigh miniskirt at BEST...and a downright micromini at worst, well. I'd like to be able to sit properly, and I have an older female character (not one of these young children in uniform) who looks like a proper career officer in a dress uniform that has a skirt.
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    Said character, but I would like something along those lines. It would be greatly appreciated, Cryptic; I know Star Trek is all about the sexy (Uhura, 0.777..., Jadzia Dax, need I go on) but I'd like more 'respectable and dignified' options that don't involve pants.

    We already have some robe options that get in the right direction at least, and the VA uniform and winter jackets come very close, so it's not like it's impossible.

    I think the Academy Skirt comes close to what you're looking for.

    EDIT: I take it back. Went back to look at the Academy Skirt again, and while it is the longest skirt available, it's not quite the knee-length that you're talking about.

    *BTW, this is a pretty sweet uniform itself.
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  • baddmoonrizinbaddmoonrizin Member Posts: 11,007 Community Moderator
    edited May 2014
    Speaking of skirts: Can we get KILTS??

    After all, Scotty wore one. :D

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  • alan1701halan1701h Member Posts: 90 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    Speaking of skirts: Can we get KILTS??

    After all, Scotty wore one. :D

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    As someone with Scottish roots I fully support this idea!! :D In fact, I think it would be a very good idea if various traditional elements of clothing, jewelry, etc. from all nationalities, races, and religions across the world be included!! If Worf can have his sash and Ro her earring, then there must be room for kilts and the such too!! :D
  • senatorvreenaksenatorvreenak Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    I honestly would really like to see these concept Romulan costume variants make it in game.
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    Especially the dress, its very nice and elegant. :)
  • stealthriderstealthrider Member Posts: 2 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    Suggestion: give us the unique costume options that are currently only available on the default Romulan boffs.

    The Medical Jacket/Bag, Hiven's belt, etc. Make those open to every boff and player character. There is absolutely zero reason for these options to exist solely on those boffs and there never has been one. The assets exist on customziable boffs already, there is no reason to limit them solely to those boffs.
  • canis36canis36 Member Posts: 737 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    Going to place a (what I assume is yet another) request that BOFFs, or at least KDF BOFFs, either be given the ability to use off-duty costume options or that the various off-duty costume options be made available as KDF uniform options.
  • cousteau1701ecousteau1701e Member Posts: 19 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    I would like to have the enable/disable visuals option for armor back. It was nice to have my Boffs wear their uniforms on my bridge or in zones wear they accompanied me and be able to have them wear MACO, Omega, Voth, ect. when we are on missions/ in combat.

    The other possibility is to make it possible to add additional costume slots to Boffs. Then we could create additional uniform options and switch like we do with our characters.
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  • alan1701halan1701h Member Posts: 90 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    I would like to have the enable/disable visuals option for armor back. It was nice to have my Boffs wear their uniforms on my bridge or in zones wear they accompanied me and be able to have them wear MACO, Omega, Voth, ect. when we are on missions/ in combat.

    The other possibility is to make it possible to add additional costume slots to Boffs. Then we could create additional uniform options and switch like we do with our characters.

    I've gone with the additional costume slots at least for my captain of course. That way I have a uniform as it would normally seen without landing gear and an exact copy of that uniform but with landing gear. As for my Boffs...I just decided to have landing gear added for just my away team members. It'd look weird visiting my ships bridge and seeing my Boffs at their stations wearing equipment they'll never use because I'll never take them down to a planet if that makes any sense.
  • bendalekbendalek Member Posts: 1,781 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    Not an Armor/Costume request per se ... But I'd like optional colours for Romulan characters ...

    e.g. Dark/Black Green <-/->Teal/Aqua and also Dark/Black Purple <-/-> Violet/Maroon on Kits, Frames and Armor pieces. For KDF Aligned Romulans.

    Also Red hues for FED Aligned Romulans.
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  • dragonsbrethrendragonsbrethren Member Posts: 1,854 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    You know, I'd really like to see some sort of alternate rank insignias added for Romulans, something other than those ridiculous shouldpads/pauldrons. The Republic jackets are pretty nice, but those things are just tacky looking. Something small pinned to the collar of the undershirt or on the jacket itself would be much better looking.
    Suggestion: give us the unique costume options that are currently only available on the default Romulan boffs.

    The Medical Jacket/Bag, Hiven's belt, etc. Make those open to every boff and player character. There is absolutely zero reason for these options to exist solely on those boffs and there never has been one. The assets exist on customziable boffs already, there is no reason to limit them solely to those boffs.

    Agreed. Since I dismissed Satra in favor of a BOFF with better traits, I can't recreate the medical personnel from the flotilla anymore. That jacket/bag should be available to everyone.
  • ambassadormolariambassadormolari Member Posts: 709 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    I'm sure most of these have already been suggested, but:

    -Cardassian armour
    -Geordi's ocular implants
    -TNG Doctor's robe
    -The option for a scarred eye (a la Martok)
    -As weird as it sounds, heterochromia would be interesting
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  • nikkojtnikkojt Member Posts: 372 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    Now that we have kit and armour visuals in the tailor, I'd like the rep armour unlocks added to the main tailor so I can combine them with other armour.
    I've just finished the MACO ground set and I'd like to be able to use the helmet with my existing armour costume, but I can't because of that bloody dropdown.
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  • callevistacallevista Member Posts: 237 Cryptic Developer
    edited May 2014
    I'm sure most of these have already been suggested, but:

    -Cardassian armour
    -Geordi's ocular implants
    -TNG Doctor's robe
    -The option for a scarred eye (a la Martok)
    -As weird as it sounds, heterochromia would be interesting

    Great suggestions. Keep'em coming :)
  • jodarkriderjodarkrider Member Posts: 2,097 Arc User
    edited May 2014
    Hugh's Borg costume... seriously, original TNG Borg were at least badass. Also, if it happens, no freaking TRIBBLE window/revealed clevage/skin for female characters, like we see it on the full-Borg suit of Borg BOFF's... :rolleyes: <.< >.>
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