ArchMikem wrote: »

Anyone else noticed that ESO is basically one of the only MMORPGs that ISN'T blatantly sexualized? Take the title image of Naryu and the Warden. Not a single shred of bikini armor in sight. Honestly thinking about it, im impressed a little. ZOS doesnt stoop to showing big busty Templars on their ads to gain new players.

Although there is some mild degeneracy here and there in the game, it is nice that such themes are limited.

Playing through Shadowrun, for example, was a real snore fest due to the injection of real world political themes into such a dystopian future. Some themes were just plain anachronisms and didn't fit in.

ArchMikem wrote: »

victoriana-blue wrote: »

There's a difference between "modest" and "not sexy."

Plus the datamined Nocturnal.. thing.

The Nocturnal costume though is keeping to canon at least. Its exactly how it was in TES:V. It may be real showy, but that particularly is just how Female preferred Princes look. (Or, were chosen to look)

Also not sure whats wrong with Naryu's unique outfit, its full covering even and looks a lot nicer than default Dunmer.

I know Nocturnal's costume is lore-based. I have two related-but-separate objections to it: first, that the costumes designed for female characters are disproportionately eye candy compared to the kinds of male costumes in the game. Second, that the store is offering so many eye candy costumes that those of us who prefer our characters to have non-sexy clothes are being left out.

Offering Nocturnal's outfit as a costume adds yet another ~sexy~ female costume to the store. It was datamined alongside the Divath Fyr costume; which of those would you wear to a dance club?

There's nothing "wrong" with Naryu's new costume, but it's an example of the design changes because it was designed to be eye candy where the old one wasn't. It clings to the character, and the waist mini-girdle-thing accentuates both hourglass and carrot figures. (Again, hourglass women and carrot men - one's a sex object and one's a power fantasy.) It's a really well thought-out costume, the designer deserves a round of drinks for it! But it's still eye candy.

(To reiterate, I have no problems with eye candy costumes - I own Naryu's new costume and laugh at the way it accentuates my male main's bum.)

Rouven wrote: »

The only thing that "bothers" me about that is that ESO does so well in offering tattoos and other skins ... which are hard to see because you hardly show any skin.

Other than that it's refreshing.

TheShadowScout wrote: »

red_emu wrote: »

At the end of the day, Elder Scrolls has always been about freedom to put on whatever armor you desire.

I have no issue with that.
My issue is with wearing -one- type or armor, but displaying the visuals of a -different- type of armor.
Wearing knightly heavy plate mail while in a wedding dress.
Wearing rogueish medium armor in dancers silks.
Wearing magicians robes while in nord hero plate visuals.
Those are the things I dislike.

Now, when it is used as roleplay support in cities, to represent the characters in their "civilian garb" (without having to -actually- change your characters gear) - no issues. On the battlefield though I would prefer a "what you see is what you get" aproach...

I have no problems at all with people wearing whatever armor they desire, be it heavy armor "battlemage" type sorcerors, or "mercenary" fighters in medium armor with sword&board...

going to keep tanking in my dress
as long as my dress shows off my tattoos better than my armour,
but have, at least, dyed it to match my shield

Whaaaat? There's skimpy outfits everywhere, oh wait, I'm just attracted to argonians

Yes Khajiit is a little confused at the removal of the images.

These were all pictures taken in Tamriel during the very best month in its history yes.

If it is there and we can see it there then why can we not also see it here?

Also Khajiit was surprised no one linked her picture of Spencer Rye. Fear not Khajiit will not do so herself but his laid back attitude to his lack of pants was quite eye watering indeed!

Yours with paws
Santie Claws

Teridaxus wrote: »

Well people are pushing hard to change that on top of turning this game into another generic mmo.
Expect chain bikinis in 1-2 years.

sweet

I'd welcome them adding more skimpy/sexy outfits and armor.

I find this whole fear of showing skin to be a bit old fashioned and as for armor impracticality, all female armor is impractical in ESO, it's a Fantasy game, who cares?

It is pretty refreshing. I find that, overall, Western MMOs aren't as over the top as Eastern MMOs but ESO has still impressed me in comparison to WoW and GW2 even. I'm still unfamiliar with a lot of armor styles in the game though, and I desperately wish for transmutation so we can change the appearance of armor pieces.

Having said that, I like heavy armor, but I also find myself struggling with wanting to show off more skin for Mind Shriven and Dro-m’Athra.

ZOS_KatP wrote: »

Hey all,

We've removed a few posts because they were in violation of our forum policy on nudity. Please be sure all posts follow the forums rules and stay relevant to the topic being discussed.

Thanks,
KatP

I understand there's a policy, but this is a game that depicts humans being brutally murdered. Actually there's is a whole skill line basically dedicated to brutally murdering people in cold blood.
I really think society's values are way out of whack on this one ... where something that's terrible in real life is fun to play and watch, but something that's natural and fun is so censored and taboo ... just my 2c ...

Meh, not every game is an asian titty fest

runagate wrote: »

victoriana-blue wrote: »

The game has always had a slant toward carrot/power fantasy men

Nice to see you around, friend, but I'm asking for a clarification on that bit. Genuinely not sure what that means. carrot/power?


I played a show with Cat Power once. She was, much to my surprise, not a Khajiit.

Or is she, what if she's a vampire and can hide her true form

As the great Nigel Tufnel once said:

"What's wrong with sexy?"