When are we going to be able to Change the appearnce of our characters?

Echos arrows

Echos arrows

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Apr 2007

Order Of The Black Talons (OBT)

Mo/

I'm hoping for the NCSoft to add somethign that lets us change the physical appearnce of our characters. i know i am fed up with wanting to change my characters but i dont wanna remake them. im just wondering what other people think about this.

Plushie Penguin

Plushie Penguin

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2006

That plushie penguin on a shelf in your bed room

Rt/E

well, you can always wait for April first.... but I'd also love to know about any sort of magical face reconstruction or name change function coming... Maybe another Eye title that requires you to get the fifth level to be able to do anything good with it*silver eagle for the rest of the classes*?

Issac

Issac

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Oct 2006

Earthrealm

W/A

I would like to know too, but I don't think its ganna happen anytime soon. Theirs been alot of other topics like this but still no appearance changer lol.

OlMurraniKasale

OlMurraniKasale

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2006

Seattle

Zaishen Order

Rt/

Before someone says it, there's a lot of threads around already about the hope we'd get a beauty parlor. I want this feature, would be a nice feature, but I doubt there will be one in GW1. I have to wonder what I was thinking when I choose my toon's hair. Oh well, nothing Bison's crown doesn't fix.

knoll

knoll

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2005

Washington State.

[ToA]

W/

I really think this would be a good gold sink.
100k for sex change.
50k for change in Face.
like 10k for hair.

Shinigami God

Shinigami God

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2006

Beating Nightfall for the N-th time -_-

Tactical Error [Stop]

N/

Yeah. You can't have "plastic surgery", but as always, there's magic.

Government Flu

Government Flu

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2007

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Paradoxa Zoloft Asylum [PXZ]

W/R

Quote:
100k for sex change.
Because quite obviously, Good Sir Knight should be able to save the world in high heels. No, no, no. If a player needs to change the sex of his/her character, then quite obviously they lack the commitment or foresight to play an RPG. Either that, or they need to take a break, because the day I seriously consider my character's sex should change is the day I need to take a year long vacation from the game.

Stolen Souls

Stolen Souls

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by Government Flu
Because quite obviously, Good Sir Knight should be able to save the world in high heels. No, no, no. If a player needs to change the sex of his/her character, then quite obviously they lack the commitment or foresight to play an RPG. Either that, or they need to take a break, because the day I seriously consider my character's sex should change is the day I need to take a year long vacation from the game.

Yeah, have to agree.

Hair change, maybe face change = ok. Sex change = no. >.>

enxa

enxa

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2006

Novi Sad, Serbia

Rt/

maybe you took knoll too seriously :|

Taurucis

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2006

The edge of reason

I don't play any more.

W/E

The appearance changer should be open to everyone who plays GW. If it's EotN only, heads are going to roll.

Skuld

Skuld

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2005

Thousend Tigers Apund Ur Head [Ttgr]

A/

You asume we are ever going to be able to. You people make these threads as if it is a definate thing that we're just waiting for..

lacasner

lacasner

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jun 2006

I would really support this, something that can actually benefit me instead of double shat w/e weekends.

TheDarkOneVK

TheDarkOneVK

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

[VK] - The Order of Vanguard Knights

N/Me

Yeah and when are we getting the auction house? Or mounts? Or a higher level cap?

dsnesnintendo

dsnesnintendo

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2006

chinese food

N/Mo

never most likely

Croco Clouds

Croco Clouds

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Mar 2007

Montreal, QC, Canada

Divine Illumination [LaZy]

E/A

Quote:
Originally Posted by knoll
100k for sex change.
There is no hell way in real life to change sex from female to male

Bryant Again

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

Hair change is the only totally logical and realistic feature. Face change, eh pushing it. Sex change? lol.

knoll

knoll

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Jul 2005

Washington State.

[ToA]

W/

Quote:
Originally Posted by enxa
maybe you took knoll too seriously :|
MAYBE. But really hair would be pwn.

Bowstring Badass

Bowstring Badass

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Character selection screen figuring what I want to play...

Purple Lingerie - :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by knoll
100k for sex change.
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I would pay it don't want to delete my character.

Linksys

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Apr 2006

For 100k the sex change should allow a male character to become a female but keep the male head, like Mrs. Garrison in South Park.

Griff Mon

Griff Mon

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Nov 2005

In the Elfen Forests of Washington State

Damage Radius

N/

You could get into a sort of a virtual identity theft situation here. People are already known for making their name as close in spelling as possible to people with sterling reputations just in order to scam others, now to make yourself look just like them.....

Longasc

Longasc

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2005

Most games that offer this feature do it for real cash, so if it ever happens, you can almost bet it is in the online store... after all, they try to raise funds with Mission Bonus Packs and all that kind of stuff. So why not this way... and GW2 must also be financed somehow.

Nevin

Nevin

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jul 2005

In Tabula Rasa theres a cloning system where you can create an exact copy of your character, and just change sexuality and appearance. Very crafty.

(I don't think it gets to keep equipment or anything like that, just experience and skills)

LifeInfusion

LifeInfusion

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: May 2005

in the midline

E/Mo

I doubt it will ever happen since Gaile stated that it is a technical limitation.

Yichi

Yichi

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2005

Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match...

Dark Alley [dR]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Croco Clouds
There is no hell way in real life to change sex from female to male
are you stupid or something? This kind of thing happens every day somewhere in the world. It has been well documented that you can physically change from a female into a male irl.

Kahlindra

Kahlindra

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2006

England

Anthems to the Welkin at [Dusk]. 2 man guilds are king.

N/Me

I don't think it will ever happen, but I put a lot of thought into my characters so I don't mind. The only problem I have is that my ranger's hair actually is green ingame. But hey, that's what the ninja mask is for

And yes... too many trashy television channels= definitely aware that female to male surgery is possible. Shock documentaries ftw. But no... would be too weird for an rpg.

Kakumei

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

Quote:
Originally Posted by Croco Clouds
There is no hell way in real life to change sex from female to male
What the hell? Yes, you can. It's not perfect, and it's rather expensive, but it's more than possible.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Government Flu
Because quite obviously, Good Sir Knight should be able to save the world in high heels.
Female characters shouldn't exist?

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No, no, no. If a player needs to change the sex of his/her character, then quite obviously they lack the commitment or foresight to play an RPG.
So any true character I create isn't allowed to have some kind of gender identity disorder? It's bizarre, certainly, but that's part of the fun of truly roleplaying.

trielementz

trielementz

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

Spectra Sg [SpcA]

W/Mo

Quote:
Originally Posted by LifeInfusion
I doubt it will ever happen since Gaile stated that it is a technical limitation.
the auction house is a technical limitation. i can't see how hairstyles will be a problem. just imagine a wig in the style of new headgear like the eotn crown. plus, they did manage to switch the genders of characters before as well..

Vinraith

Vinraith

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Dec 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kakumei
What the hell? Yes, you can. It's not perfect, and it's rather expensive, but it's more than possible.
No, not really. You can have your genitals destroyed and shaped into something vaguely resembling those of the other gender, take hormones, and get plastic surgery but that's really just cosmetic. Genetically and physiologically one is still of the original gender, and we don't have a way to change that (not yet, anyway).

Now with magic, of course, none of that's a problem. None of your armor would fit, though.

I'd vote hair change definitely, face change maybe, gender change probably not. Ultimately though, it's not like I'm going to complain about having new options. If you're going to adjust gender you should probably be able to change height and skin tone too, though.

erkun

erkun

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2007

D/A

What about modding? Is it possible? I know the changes would only appear on your end but I think that could answer what most people want.

Blackhearted

Blackhearted

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2007

Ohio, usa

none

Mo/

Quote:
Originally Posted by LifeInfusion
I doubt it will ever happen since Gaile stated that it is a technical limitation.
Yea.. riiiight... that's just an excuse to get out of ever having to consider doing it. They showed in april that the appearance of already made characters can be changed. So Gaile saying they can't do it due to some supposed "limitations" is a pretty blatant lie.

arsie

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jun 2007

N/

In light of the clipping issues with some items, a hair change might be in order.

It might not be implementable because of the way GW saves your character though, who knows.

Hey, if something as primitive as MapleStory can do it, noone else has an excuse. :P

Kakumei

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinraith
No, not really. You can have your genitals destroyed and shaped into something vaguely resembling those of the other gender, take hormones, and get plastic surgery but that's really just cosmetic. Genetically and physiologically one is still of the original gender, and we don't have a way to change that (not yet, anyway).
Of course genetics are still out of our reach, but cosmetic is mostly what many transsexuals are looking for, anyway.

And why are so many people opposed to character sex changes? It's not that bizarre, and if you're going to offer character re-customization at all, why on earth would you leave something like that out?

zamial

zamial

Site Contributor

Join Date: Apr 2006

Usa

TKC

N/

sure i like the idea of options.


to clear the air i believe that the procedure from going to female to male is called an adadictomy (that would be pronounced add a dick to me) irony is funny.

Esan

Esan

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2007

Wars

Instead of making threads asking for stupid stuff and confusing Anet about what the players want, ask about what's actually useful: the much needed skill balance and hard mode for GWEN.

LethalHands

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

That's pretty sick. I don't want that crap in my Guild Wars. If you feel like bending your gender, just play a character the opposite of what you are in life and role play that way. This is what everyone does right now anyway. I suspect the reason this is even an issue is because people are uncomfortable with their initial choice but don't want to lose their time invested.

That falls somewhere along the lines of player responsibility and LOL. People who pick a pathetic name are in the same boat, you can't change that either. Next time think things over if it matters so much to you.

william1975

william1975

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2006

Scotland

Dragons of Torment (DOA)

Me/

Well from what Gaile has said all the developers are now wrokign on GW2, and there will be no major updates to GW now.

This is one reason to say that it will never happen

A second is that Gaile has previously stated that this is far too complex a thign to intigate into the current game.

Kakumei

Kakumei

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2005

Grind is subjective

learn this please

Quote:
Originally Posted by LethalHands
That's pretty sick. I don't want that crap in my Guild Wars.
Oh, okay. Thanks for your input.

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I suspect the reason this is even an issue is because people are uncomfortable with their initial choice but don't want to lose their time invested.
No shit? This is why people want character re-customization at all.

dwchang

dwchang

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jun 2005

Legion of Losers [LOL]

Quote:
Originally Posted by william1975
Well from what Gaile has said all the developers are now wrokign on GW2, and there will be no major updates to GW now.

This is one reason to say that it will never happen

A second is that Gaile has previously stated that this is far too complex a thign to intigate into the current game.
It's so complex that...they already did it for April Fools. Right....

Esan

Esan

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jul 2007

Wars

The next time anyone chooses to quote or paraphrase Gaile Gray, can they also provide a link to the source?

LethalHands

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2006

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kakumei
Oh, okay. Thanks for your input.
You're very welcome. I appreciate your insight.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kakumei
No shit? This is why people want character re-customization at all.
Asking Anet to fix player fickleness is like me asking a court to be acquitted for shooting someone in the face point blank. It's remotely possible, but don't count on it. It's not a reasonable thing to expect. It's already been said why.

Don't these types of suggestion/request posts belong in a different forum anyway?