Soldier cosmetic Suggestions

foam · 2012-02-27, 06:26 AM

Obviously the following suggestion is purely secondary and in no way implying the divertion of vital resources to it.

The suggestion is simple, lots of aesthetic customization options for infantry. This could tie in to individual customization, or guild customization. Individual & Guild options could each have their own unique things that they only have access to.

Other games that have good examples of this are ones such as Halo Reach, All Points Bulletin, Battlefield 3. In no way is it implied that the customization be as in-depth as say APB, but inspiration can be taken from those systems.

Since PS2 is after all a MMO that will likely progress for years with many expansions and patches, this idea seems vital to personalizing your soldier and outfit.

The customization options could be unlocked as you level up or as your guild levels up. Some options might only be unlocked or given to you as a reward for playing PS2 for a year, 2 years etc.

Brainstormed Examples:

-More enhanced looking shoulder armor pieces
-More advanced looking helmet types
-Capes (As seen from another thread, although in my opinion capes should only be awarded to high ranking guild officers or leader)
-Customization options to make your character look suited for certain biomes, (e.g. desert , jungle)
-Decal options to make armor look rusted, dented or "worn" out to give a "veteran" feel
-camouflage choices(no brainer)
-Equipping & displaying medals earned from various campaigns or perhaps ones designed by the guildmaster awarded at his discretion
-High ranking officers in guilds being slightly taller than regular soldiers (Think about tall men in real life having a natural "Leadership" or "Commanding" aura about them, i.e. George Washington)
-Option to hide your helmet
-accessories such as purely cosmetic backpack radio or transmitters, ammo packs etc
-special "Officer" equipment and pieces only available to guild leaders and their high ranking subordinates
-coloring options (no brainer)
-different styles of goggles, visors, or other face equipment

All this could be accomplished while not breaking the general look and feel of each faction; many games have accomplished this.

If you're going to goto war, go looking like a total badass.
Apologies if there has been threads on this, the search function was used generously before posting.

CutterJohn · 2012-02-27, 06:54 AM

Also am not a fan of stuff that only outfit leaders or officers can wear, because they are not in any way special. If they want to appear special, they can restrict their members from wearing stuff.

Death2All · 2012-02-27, 08:27 AM

The only cosmetic item I would really be interested in if they released on the cash shop would be an old school Planetside 1 skin kit. Old school weapon and armor skins. I'd be down to spend a bit of money on that.....

....Or maybe a huge pair of angel wings

Canaris · 2012-02-27, 08:45 AM

Sure most of these are already planned but I like to sound redundant

Plenty of player customisation favourite quick slots, this couples with

Originally Posted by foam

Customisation options to make your character look suited for certain biomes, (e.g. desert , jungle)

So you can quick swap into your preset style so not having to mess around setting when arriving in different areas.

Also the same as the first one just with Oufit uniforms, so if one of your outfit mates takes the time design the uniforms looks you can just click and add it to your list.
Just making things easy.

I know you guys don't like capes but how do you feel about Parkas or cold weather short/long coats?

this is what I was thinking about

DayOne · 2012-02-27, 10:21 AM

I think being able to freely design an outfit logo and then place it all over your guy would be cool. Also we've seen that camouflage will be in game but adding and amount of customisation would be a definite plus!

Geist · 2012-02-27, 10:31 AM

I would love some more helmet options for the TR. I know this seems more of an NC thing, but I would love a glass face-piece helmet ala EVA from Halo.

Also... SHOULDER CAPES!!!

**RadarX** · 2012-02-27, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by IDukeNukeml

I want a "customization" week. Come on SOE

You never know...

DayOne · 2012-02-27, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by RadarX

You never know...

Fanboygasm.

Alduron · 2012-02-27, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Canaris

Also the same as the first one just with Oufit uniforms, so if one of your outfit mates takes the time design the uniforms looks you can just click and add it to your list.
Just making things easy.

Have they said anywhere that they will have outfit uniforms? If not, I 100% think we should...

RedKnights · 2012-02-27, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Alduron

Have they said anywhere that they will have outfit uniforms? If not, I 100% think we should...

Yup, outfits will have their own forms of visual customization beyond a logo, which is amazing by the way... I've always thought outfit points should translate into some form of currency.

I really don't mind outfit leaders or outfits having their own sets of options, they are special, they're what keeps people playing the game beyond advancement.

But yea I am pretty excited for all he options we could have, camo patterns, different guard plates.... dare I say it... HATS? I demand a hat week.

Vash02 · 2012-02-27, 12:20 PM

Capes could be cool if done right (IE not super hero capes), though if they are fretting about holstered weapons I think billowing capes in the wind is certainly out of the question.

foam · 2012-02-27, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Canaris

Sure most of these are already planned but I like to sound redundant

Plenty of player customisation favourite quick slots, this couples with
So you can quick swap into your preset style so not having to mess around setting when arriving in different areas.

Also the same as the first one just with Oufit uniforms, so if one of your outfit mates takes the time design the uniforms looks you can just click and add it to your list.
Just making things easy.

I know you guys don't like capes but how do you feel about Parkas or cold weather short/long coats?

this is what I was thinking about

Good ideas everyone

Mastachief · 2012-02-27, 06:51 PM

Higby hair do? $5

I'm waiting some different types of armour looks but would still like to know that i'm shooting a TR or VS or NC, so out and out camo is not a good route for me.

Hydra · 2012-02-27, 08:40 PM

I know you designers are reading this. I need Skulls.SKULLS.SKULLS.SKULLS

That is all.

Vash02 · 2012-02-27, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mastachief

Higby hair do? $5

I'm waiting some different types of armour looks but would still like to know that i'm shooting a TR or VS or NC, so out and out camo is not a good route for me.

Higby chest rug $200.