(Poll) When do you think Elite: Dangerous will release character creation?

[AluminumAlloy]

The poll and the title says all. When and why do you think character creation will come out or not come out? In your opinion, why do you think it should or should not be released? Let's debate and discuss.

Also, since flying your ship in your casual suit isn't very realistic, why not have a flying-outfit as well? Different oxygen-sealing helmets, etcetera.

EDIT: Please keep in mind that this poll is based on when you think it will be released, not a vote to release it or not. Thank you.

 

[LameoveR]

It could be some character appearance changing tool.
It must be released with "FPS on stations" DLC.
To ensure that we are all not a clons

 

[AluminumAlloy]

It could be some character appearance changing tool.
It must be released with "FPS on stations" DLC.
To ensure that we are all not a clons

I agree, nobody wants to see a pack of the same identical coyotes eating the garbage at night.

Perhaps there should be a flying suit customization, and a normal outfit customization!

 

[Yaffle]

Poll added as requested by OP.

 

[AluminumAlloy]

Poll added as requested by OP.

Thanks, Yaffle!

 

[Bruce Warren]

I voted never, for a reason.

Not that there's anything intrinsically wrong with it, but if you provide too much of that sort of customization, some of the newbies will think the game has character sheets and stuff from RPGs, and then complain that they can't level up and gain experience points etc.

Clarification:

You could stretch a point and argue that gaining combat rank is a form of leveling up, but it's not *that* sort of leveling up if you see what I mean. You don't get bonuses and stuff. It might unlock higher level missions but it doesn't make your ship stronger, doesn't make the guns more accurate or anything like that. It's still just you, your ship and your skills (or lack thereof )

 

[Spanksh]

I don't think there will ever be character creation. We are all in suits anyways. Maybe there will be skins for pilots once we can walk around, but I personally think that would be it. Don't really see much point in it either, or rather I would prefer if they invested their time in more important parts of the game.

 

[Lobstris]

I'd like to see some customisation of Avatars if a first person mode ever appears.

 

[Darkphoenix]

I see no issues with eventual character customization options.....however it isn't going to happen anytime soon imo as there are a lot of other things that should be implemented first. I would say sometime next year at the earliest as an optimistic date with a few years being probably just as likely. I don't agree with anyone who says never because there will need to be differences when the First Person walk around elements get added.

 

[AluminumAlloy]

FD's planning ship, planet and station walk-arounds for the far future.
So, what does anybody think of walking around with other players all wearing the same outfits?

 

[fluffa]

I voted never, because it doesn't add anymore than 5 mins content to the game. and hope FD don't waste time on making it a feature

 

[dreamer1986]

What's wrong with being androgynous, with all wearing the same suit, and looking exactly the same. Minions, assemble!

 

[Darkphoenix]

FD's planning ship, planet and station walk-arounds for the far future.
So, what does anybody think of walking around with other players all wearing the same outfits?

I think it would be confusing and unimmersive.....people come in all varieties and sizes...always have...always will. I don't think the game needs any character stats by any means it really doesn't....but creating a look and gender for a character that has first person elements where you will run into other players is a must. Or are we supposed to wear our flight suits with helmet everywhere? I would think it would be kind of hard sipping a drink at the bar through a spacesuit not to mention getting contracts when there is no face to face because everyone has to wear a spacesuit at all times for some inexplicable reason......

 

[Siddius]

no reason you couldn't have a barber shop or a plastic surgeon on some stations; i already want that long jacket with all the pockets in the dev art

 

[LameoveR]

I voted never, for a reason.

Not that there's anything intrinsically wrong with it, but if you provide too much of that sort of customization, some of the newbies will think the game has character sheets and stuff from RPGs, and then complain that they can't level up and gain experience points etc.

EVE has character creation tool. But no experience bar
Can't play without it!

 

[Steve50]

Voted never.

 

[Tarman]

It really hinges on when, if ever, we get playable FP elements to the game. When that's on the actual horizon and not just in our dream-edition Elite, it'll be a very valid addition to the game.

Most gamers want to personify their avatars in as many ways as possible. Even if it started with flightsuit alterations it'd be a good beginning. The aforementioned useless EVE character creator is like a minigame in that regard, it's so incredibly versatile. It's a shame there's no gameplay at all to go with that creator. We should steal it. >____>

 

[Julissa Silver]

Personally I hope never - I couldn't care less about walking about my ship or stations. I play this as a space ship game, which ELITE has always been, not as a game that conveniently is set in space.

 

[Panzer]

It'd have to be tied-in with a 1st person module.

As far as I can tell, the game will get old before it's complete. And by that time, I probably will have moved on.

 

[Alien]

If they're going to ever have character creation, it'll come when they release the EVA expansion.