Character Customisation (YES/NO) - The Definitive Thread

[cmdrsven]

I like the idea aswell, apart from the fact that we in the end would be playing a game of field marshals and generals fighting eachother.

 

[Moyako]

Check it out boys and girls:
...probably the biggest FPS title of the year:

lol :IS2:

 

[vonKietz]

I like the idea aswell, apart from the fact that we in the end would be playing a game of field marshals and generals fighting eachother.

That's true, and according to the last game the highest rank was an NCO so we won't be seeing any officer apparels.

I still think it will be a shame see a sea of soldiers who basically look identical with only the difference of some equipment.

 

[sturmfuhrer]

I like the idea aswell, apart from the fact that we in the end would be playing a game of field marshals and generals fighting eachother.

Well in that case why not make it very difficult and challenging to rank up from say schutz to gefreiter (eas'ier') gefreiter to obergefreiter (alot harder). I think there should be a random objective to achieve in order to gain ranks from private to corporal level i.e maybe take an objective single handedly or remain alive for the entire game.

sturm

 

[Hausfeld]

You should also be able to decline promotions.

 

[fog-carsten_]

(yes)

 

[Alexander Ostmann]

Call of Newfags: Troll Ops

 

[LemoN]

Call of Newfags: Troll Ops

Epic.

 

[Nicholas]

Epic.

HEY don't make fun of Call of Duty, some people want a more casual pick up and play shooter where you paint your guns and wear clown makeup....

 

[213]

customizations that matter will be the key here. as well as realism. so small stuff that no one notices like insignias and face/facial hair needs to take a backseat to stuff like zeltbhan, helmet covers, etc.

 

[The Masta]

play shooter where you paint your guns and wear clown makeup....

There's a shooter involving the insane clown possee?

 

[sturmfuhrer]

Just enough customisation to adequately allow you to create a personalised soldier portfolio that is unique to you is all I ask for. Nothing major or drastic but enough to be able to differenciate between one another.

Surm

 

[jalex3]

Just enough customisation to adequately allow you to create a personalised soldier portfolio that is unique to you is all I ask for. Nothing major or drastic but enough to be able to differenciate between one another.

Sturm

I like this, i want a moustache and stuble. if this did get in i dont see how the hero changes over time would would though?

jalex

 

[WiFiDi]

Thats interesting idea, would be nice if player can choose about several types of body(little more taller, fatter but not too much),heads,helmets(which differ by degree of contamination, shade...)

this would lead to a problem of hit boxes i know you may have forgot about them but if each person has a different hit box. which makes it completely unfair and you'll really only see a bunch of short people. also its taxing on the server.

how about custom face if anything that would be it or what type of hat you wear i don't want uniforms to change much due to the fact that i want to be able to recognize who is on my team immediately not look at how awesome they are. in real battle no one really customized them selves they all essentially war the same uniforms. maybe some didn't wear helmets (idiots) they died by the way.

 

[Ragnarök]

AND there weren't any M-43 caps in Stalingrad. If I dare see one on a German I'm going to puke.

That's simply wrong. Check out the pics on page 2, which I've provided some time ago in the eye candy suggestion thread.

I'm aware that your character will change in look over time (which is awesome) but it would still be incredible to be able to change the general look of your soldier so we don't have a bunch of clones running around!

Customization within reason is perfectly acceptable. It adds that personal touch that has no negative side effects in terms of gameplay.

Both seconded.

 

[LJFHutch]

To summarise, Do you believe Character Customisation, regarding all levels of apparell (Helmet, Tunic e.t.c) should be added to Red Orchestra 2 and if so to what extent and in what way should it be implemented.

In my opinion customisation should be aesthetic and most probably would only be feasable if it was purely textural changes, however these are my requests.


Possible areas of Customisation:

Helmet - Decal or No Decal, Colour, Accessories such as Netting/foliage, Camoflage covers, Strap or No Strap

Tunic - Colour gradient, Wear and tear, Emblems & medals, Cut type (M36/M41)

Shoes - Boots i.e Office cut, Rider cut or Infantry cut, shoes with or without gators.

Equiptment - Tin or No Tin, Y-Straps or No Y-Straps, Feltbahn, Kettle, Knife, Spade, Binoculars.

Sturm

Definitely, though I don't know about the emblems/medals, I don't think real soldiers had much chance to decide if they wanted to cover their uniforms with all the medals [they hadn't actually earned].

 

[LemoN]

There's a shooter involving the insane clown possee?

Yup.

Insane Clown Possee: Call of Magnets

Go on a insane quest to find out how f*cking magnets work while avoiding f*cking scientists who want to teach you stupid stuff that no one needs. Your ultimate goal is to find REAL F*CKING MIRACLES!

 

[Capt.Cool]

Possible areas of Customisation:

Helmet - Decal or No Decal, Colour, Accessories such as Netting/foliage, Camoflage covers, Strap or No Strap

Tunic - Colour gradient, Wear and tear, Emblems & medals, Cut type (M36/M41)

Sturm

Definitely, though I don't know about the emblems/medals, I don't think real soldiers had much chance to decide if they wanted to cover their uniforms with all the medals [they hadn't actually earned].

Well there is also the idea in our "Best of ideas" thread that you can earn medals and wear them.
(so Sturm means of course medals the player already earned.)

 

[Alexander Ostmann]

Possible areas of Customisation:

Helmet - Decal or No Decal, Colour, Accessories such as Netting/foliage, Camoflage covers, Strap or No Strap

Tunic - Colour gradient, Wear and tear, Emblems & medals, Cut type (M36/M41)

Sturm



Well there is also the idea in our "Best of ideas" thread that you can earn medals and wear them.
(so Sturm means of course medals the player already earned.)

For the helmet, I would love to have an M42 splintertarn cover. Chicken wire could be cool, too!

I think squad leaders should get a choice on uniform cuts since they are usually seen throughout the war having M36's while everyone is transferring to M40's, M43's, and so on. Maybe heroes or elite Xs could choose as well.

The uniforms get more worn as the player plays more, however, so I don't know if that should be a choice.

Emblems and medals should be a choice, though (if they are in the game). I fully agree with that.

 

[EvilHobo]

I'll be happy if the M36 style uniform makes its way in game. I love those dark collars.