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Ilythia · Feb 05, 2006, 04:04 PM // 16:04

I have heard (from players in game) that there is talk of having a beauty merchant in the expansion. Anyone know anything about this?

Herr Hong · Feb 05, 2006, 04:15 PM // 16:15

Id say this is only speculation.. (or was it in a Gaile Talk?), but it sounds plausible, since ArenaNet anounced new hairstyles and faces for the core classes. So a "beauty merchant" could be a viable option to get some of the new hair styles for old characters. Vanity hair colors come in mind too...

But all this is speculation till ArenaNet says otherwise.

Loviatar · Feb 05, 2006, 04:31 PM // 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr Hong

Id say this is only speculation.. (or was it in a Gaile Talk?), but it sounds plausible, since ArenaNet anounced new hairstyles and faces for the core classes. So a "beauty merchant" could be a viable option to get some of the new hair styles for old characters. Vanity hair colors come in mind too...

But all this is speculation till ArenaNet says otherwise.

new faces/hair are to give new additional choices in starting a character,

anything else is rumor and as Gaile said probably wrong

Bleidd · Feb 05, 2006, 04:57 PM // 16:57

Given the weight appearance obviously carries in this game, I see something along these lines being implemented either with the expansion(s) or as just an update. I wouldn't be surprised if when implemented there were certain hair styles or colours only available at this merchant and for a higher cost, in the same sense as 15k or FoW armour is compared to Droknar's.

Eclair · Feb 05, 2006, 05:27 PM // 17:27

I personally think they should make more headgear models, I mean, pretty much every other class aside from the warriors get jipped in terms of headgear.

Skuld · Feb 05, 2006, 05:52 PM // 17:52

and mesmers

Mavrik · Feb 05, 2006, 07:43 PM // 19:43

mesmers (god how I love them anyway) have some pretty ugly faces. I am using the one I think looks the best. They need new hair styles to.

allience · Feb 05, 2006, 08:21 PM // 20:21

i just hope beauty merchant will be affordable and none of the 15k ++ shit..

Manus · Feb 05, 2006, 09:06 PM // 21:06

Sadly I think if a beauty merchant is implemented it will cost quite a lot. Gaile commented on it in an interview for the fansite friday events.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crossing Tyria Article

Bonus Question by our Resident Gamer Girl
Zylaar asks: HELP -- Everyone has my hair! Will there be an opportunity to change character appearance, perhaps through an in-game "beauty merchant"?

Gaile Gray: I think this is a marvelous idea for a game addition! I cannot predict if it would be rolled out in a free live update or would make its way into Chapter Two, but I just have the strongest feeling that this will be an addition at some point in the future. After all, it serves two functions: It would allow greater customization, which everyone favors, and it would also serve as a gold sink, that is, a way of draining excess currency out of the game economy.

You can find the full interview here (although I have quoted all the relevant text)

Andy_M · Feb 05, 2006, 09:17 PM // 21:17

It would not make sense to have them too pricey. The more complex the 'do' the more it would cost I guess. But lets see how many new hairstyles ect. come out in Factions first.

Valerius · Feb 06, 2006, 02:14 AM // 02:14

i really hope they add one... i think 1K per customization would be nice

Almighty Zi · Feb 06, 2006, 02:26 AM // 02:26

I don't think they should make it too cheap otherwise folk will be changing hairstyles all the time. They should have haircuts ranging from 500g for a simple back and sides trim to 15k for an elaborate great mohawk or foot long dreadlocks. My main hope though is that they implement great big Pat Butcher (UK soap character) style earings.