What is the Point in Holo-me Clothing?

[Castor]

I bought a couple of things for my character to wear but I can't help but noticed that in over 100 hours of game time I've yet to see where the clothing actually applies. The only change in apparel that I've noticed (aside from the face, facial accessories and flight-suit colour) is the insignia(s) you can apply to your otherwise normal flight-suit. Do we get to see the clothing at any other point in the game past the Holo-me suite or is that it? At the moment I'm feeling like those Arx could have been spent on something that would be seen more... And I'm gathering that almost anything else would be seen more.

[the smoking mค็็็็็n]

been playing for years, looked at holo-me once, never have again, pointless atm

[Castor]

I wouldn't mind if it were something other players could see but it's a bit disheartening if it's been around for like a year and you can't even see yourself wearing the clothes in the cockpit. Seems like a precursor to a future update but if it's not in the game now, I'm not really interested now. Think I'll try my luck at getting the Arx returned to spend on something else.

[Dolphin Bottlenose]

Originally posted by Castor:

Do we get to see the clothing at any other point in the game past the Holo-me suite or is that it?

You can see it from various debug camera viewpoints. And sometime in VR. But other than that it's probably just a preparation for Space Legs.

I got several, myself. But mostly for role playing.

[martydaparty4u]

Point is getting people to spend money on it, not a good investment imo or atleast atm.

[Gralzeim]

Other people in multicrew can see it, and things on your head will show up in your ingame portrait.

Presumably you can also see some of it if you look down. But yeah, it's mostly similar to paint jobs on ships, you're not going to see those unless you're specifically trying to see them, either. Something neat to buy that helps support the game, but doesn't have a big impact.

[Castor]

I've already played some multicrew and it isn't showing, despite settings and whatnot. Can't see it when panning about the cockpit from the inside or outside. I have to agree, it seems a bit of a waste given how infrequently it can allegedly be seen. Wouldn't have bought into it if I'd known. I guess it's on me for assuming it would be in more use than it is, but it is kind of implied given how deep the character creation process is.

[Red]

Whenever they release space legs it will be relevant but for now no.

[The Maddog]

Originally posted by Dolphin Bottlenose:

Originally posted by Castor:

Do we get to see the clothing at any other point in the game past the Holo-me suite or is that it?

You can see it from various debug camera viewpoints. And sometime in VR. But other than that it's probably just a preparation for Space Legs.

I got several, myself. But mostly for role playing.

You see it all the time in VR. It's what your virtual body wears. Beyond that though I dont see the point of it.

[Dolphin Bottlenose]

Originally posted by Castor:

I've already played some multicrew and it isn't showing, despite settings and whatnot.

It should be showing for the person, hosting your multi-crew. He will see you in your new outfit, sitting on one of his spare chairs.

Can't see it when panning about the cockpit from the inside or outside.

It should show your new outfit, viewed from debug cameras. Try to relogin after applying your new Holo-me, maybe the game didn't update your outfit right away?

[Castor]

Yeah, still nothing. And my friend couldn't see it - only the face and facial accessories and normal suit decals. It's alright, though, I'm not too fussed. At least the answer is here for anyone wondering the same thing. :D

[Dolphin Bottlenose]

Originally posted by Castor:

Yeah, still nothing. And my friend couldn't see it - only the face and facial accessories and normal suit decals.

That's very strange. I just checked mine - I can see all my wardrobe modifications from the camera views.

You do save the changes before browsing between Holo-me modification screens?

[Agony_Aunt]

So you look fabulous darlin'.

Suppose it will really come into its own when we get space legs.

[Minty]

I think this is pretty amusing, because EVE Online went through the same process - introducing pilot customization at a time when that customization didn't really serve any purpose other than changing the appearance of your pilot in your portrait. Obviously this is a precursor to Space Legs, but beyond that, I think a lot of players who do use VR and who are fans of aesthetics in general simply enjoy the process of designing and clothing their virtual selves.

For me, it was a way to support Frontier by purchasing ARX and spending a bit on the way I look. I'm a sucker for this sort of thing anyway, so it all works out quite nicely. And since I'm on board with Elite now for the long-run, I'm hoping it will one day pay off even more when I'm strolling through a station on my way to having a drink with an old friend, and everyone I see can be awed by my bold baldness and flashy duds.

[Castor]

Yeah I saved it. I look like a rejected Solo candidate. Must just be a bug.

[Holding These Alligators Down]

It doesn't serve much purpose but i think it's still a neat feature.
I like taking screenshots using the different cameras so it adds a little bit more of immersion for me. Having a pilot you customised makes it feel less like you're just a ship flying around.