Until yesterday I had an "eh, I'll live with it" attitude to certain aspects of my character's appearance. Namely, hairstyles and facial hair.
And then a member of my own darned fleet met me at Drozana station to complete a trade and asked me the question: "Why does everyone copy Riker's beard?"
I answered, "Because STO doesn't have my real goatee."
He replies: "Let me guess: No sides?"
"Bingo."
I am clearly not the first person to notice this. The only beards in the game that come without straps or mutton chops make you like a Klingon.
Similar problem with hair. I have a feeling a lot of people use Spiky Bangs because "combed back" makes them look like they've put their head in a wind tunnel, and every other hair style looks like either Justin Bieber (Bangs? Seriously?) or flat and greasily pasted to their forehead. In all cases, not really appealing. Having said that, for lack of a "short back and sides with a part", I have grudgingly settled on the combed back look...
I've played plenty of games which have some excellent character customization options. I can't help but feel STO falls flat in this area.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I think I heard mumblings about a revamped hair system in the works, but do we have a time frame?
Incidentally, I'd love to see some Starfleet Academy sideburns. A classic look that is noticeably absent from the options.
I agree. I would like to see some more hair options. I would also like to see some texture options for the A and B uniforms. I would really like a cloth cotton look choice over the leather look.
I agree. I would like to see some more hair options. I would also like to see some texture options for the A and B uniforms. I would really like a cloth cotton look choice over the leather look.
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Who knew Starfleet envied Earthforce uniforms!?