It’s Friday again and you know what that means: We need your opinions! After we found out yesterday that the issue of sexism in games is still a big thing, we’re posing a question today that is indirectly related: Which armors do you choose for your character? Would you prefer a sexy plate bikini or the impressive 2-ton armor with skull embellishments?
There’s something for everyone
While a few years ago there was often a very limited selection of character clothing, this has changed significantly lately. Almost always now you can choose from several sets ranging from “7 layers of metal and then leather on top” to “only naked would be less.” Since most games also support “costumes” or “transmogrification,” even raiders who only care about the stats of the clothing can freely customize their appearance without having to miss attribute points.
Of course, there are games that inherently lean more to one side: TESO tends to have “more realistic” armors, while TERA showcases daring cuts. Most games, like SWTOR or World of Warcraft, allow for both, so theoretically no one should complain about their character’s appearance. However, since that would be too easy, people still like to complain that necklines are too deep, shoulder plates are too large, or armors are too boring.
Cortyn says: Since I spend most of my time in role-playing, my bags are almost always overflowing with countless clothing items. There’s the right thing for every situation! For my Twi’lek, a form-fitting evening gown when she wants to ask someone for a favor, for my blood elf an elegant robe in the colors of the Sin’dorei, and for my Aurin a simple doublet with a skirt, because that looks cute behind the counter. You multiply that by 20 per character and then you know why I have at most 3 inventory slots free for questing.
In general, I try to fit into the game’s clothing style: Castanics are almost always quite revealing, so it would be surprising if my redhead walked around covered like a nun. On the other hand, I would find it very absurd to let my Jedi run around with a bare upper body. The respective game world is therefore the main criterion for me when choosing character clothing. “Realistic” for me only ever means what the respective game world dictates. That can also be a plate bikini.
But now it’s your turn: What kind of armors do you prefer for your characters and why? Do the many revealing armors annoy you? If so: Why don’t you wear another one? Or do you like the wide selection that covers all types? Even better: Post a screenshot of your avatar and explain what you particularly like about that set.
