Guild Wars 2

Keyno.8431:

There are many suggestions on this forum talking about issues related cosmetics and customization both for armors and the characters themselves. Here is another. (its a big issue)
Customization is a HUGE deal for many players. This video illustrates the situation quite well. Please watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO8GIoRLGa0

Frankly, GuildWars2’s character creation/customization pales in comparison to all of the games featured here….

….The bottom line is, I don’t want to feel like I’m flipping through a catalogue when making my character, but rather that I’m using the provided tools to build my own character to my desired specifications.

Personally I don’t know the logistics of changing the system that’s already in place, but something needs to be done, especially considering how different professions now wear the same exact armor (a SERIOUS downgrade from GW1). I just don’t feel like my character is mine.

When I made my first character in Guild Wars 2 (a Charr), I was pretty satisfied with the level of customization that I was given. However, as time went on I realized more and more how much I was missing out on. One thing I am upset with is the fact that all my male Asurans sound exactly the same. I would have loved a customized voice, even if it was simply the option to shift pitches (I don’t believe this was covered in the video.) The second thing that bothered me more and more was that I had no option to really customize the professions themselves. If armor was a customization choice to the point where each profession could wear light, heavy, or medium (this could at least affect stats, or add a more complex feature that allows for different skill sets.) Maybe its just me, but I really like the thought of having a heavy armor necromancer charging into battle with a greatsword and a horde of minions in his wake… I also can’t even wield a greatsword with my necromancer. Thanks for making me hate Trahearne. However, after creating three separate Asurans I’m finding it hard to make them feel unique. I love character creation as part of the game, but now I really do feel like its not enough.