Zoomer hair

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The hair in this game is so ugly. Do developers not know that trends come and go? Especially dumb ugly trends like shaving half your head? I know that games are a product of their time and reflect current sensibilities, but... surely people don't think this hideous trend is going to stick around. Right?

Like, if I was making a game 5 years ago about a far-flung space colony, I'd have the presence of mind not to give the characters fidget spinners.

[Capn_Tucker]

They pander to those who actually do have these bizarre hair styles, in hopes of a few more sales. Since the game is retro-futuristic, I would like to have seen some vintage hair styles..

[RiseAgain]

The hairstyles in this game are atrocious.

In fact, the overall NPC designs in this game are terrible.

[magritte]

They may have wanted to imagine what future hairstyles might look like, which is fine, but I think there should be much more variety in hairstyles. It contributes a sameness to the appearance of a lot of NPC's which is undesirable.

[ShockedHearts]

have you ever thought that maybe the style of the society built in the in-game universe simply tends to use that style? I do agree though that a lot of NPC's share hairstyles which is a little immersion breaking, or when an ally has the same hair as you.

I think the hair is unique and neat personally. and it would have been a lot more boring if it pulled the basic hairstyles the majority of other games provide.

[Capn_Tucker]

Yeah, having women with crew cuts and the sides of their heads shaved is perfectly fine for a percentage of the population, but not everyone. Even in the 23rd century, you'd think at least some women would still have longer hair. I saw only one woman with hair down to her shoulders in the game, a bartender.
Plus, with the games retrofuture vibe, you'd think there would be at least some old-fashioned hairdos around. Oh well..

[Capn_Tucker]

It's kind of odd that, being as this game is from Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, the Fallout creators, that it would have so much of that stuff in it. I'm guessing they had less of a hand in the design of the game than I thought..

[Paladin Larec]

Originally posted by Capn_Tucker:

It's kind of odd that, being as this game is from Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, the Fallout creators, that it would have so much of that stuff in it. I'm guessing they had less of a hand in the design of the game than I thought..

Most of the "old guard" in RPG game development have become (forgive the expression) SJWs in their old age. That's partially why we aren't getting many modern CRPG sequels to older games that are worth their price or time investment.

Problem is, they get their money, they get their fame, they get invited to parties, they get showered with attention and they go soft. It's like how Kevin Smith is now in the movie industry. They get so far removed from the people that made them famous in the first place that now they no longer feel like one of them, and decide they no longer have to cater to them.

Tim Cain, Boyarsky, Garriott, Fargo, just go down the list.

What's even worse is that a lot of these folks don't just decide to no longer cater to their original fans due to a superiority complex, but they often times become outright hostile to old fans and will attack them on social media or in interviews given to gaming outlets.

[Capn_Tucker]

If that's true, that is sad indeed. But until I hear that Tim and Leonard have in fact become woke, I'll reserve judgement, and put it down to other writers' involvement..

[Gangsta Commando]

I haven't seen a new movie with bouncing boobs in years and women look revolting today, especially at Target. The woke stuff has ruined everything fun about sex appeal and flirting. Oh well. My wife hates it, but it doesn't take much to have fun. Just wish them best at the next fruit festival.

[RACHMANOVSKI]

If you don't like it, uninstalled and refund. Play other ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game you like better where women suits your masturbation needs.

[HansGonk]

I mean, like. Fallout New Vegas had then-modern hairstyles as well. There were a few hairstyles you can pick that were definitely trendy back in the late-2000s. Sure, most of the NPCs had a more 50s hairdo, but there were some with styles that didn't come until decades later.

While personally, I like the current hairstyle, disregarding that, will it age the game? I dunno, maybe? It's likely for sure. But, one could look at the flexible retro-futuristic styles The Outer Worlds contains and our current modern hair style today is gonna be nostalgic tomorrow. Ya may not like it, but others will. There's stuff I thought was obnoxious in my time that others find appealing, and vice versa.

Originally posted by KreepLX:

I haven't seen a new movie with bouncing boobs in years and women look revolting today, especially at Target. The woke stuff has ruined everything fun about sex appeal and flirting. Oh well. My wife hates it, but it doesn't take much to have fun. Just wish them best at the next fruit festival.

"Fruit" Festival? Yeah, alright dude 🖕. Go watch pr0n if you need to get your kicks so badly. We ain't taking that away from ya, so what's the big deal if there are less sexy character designs in media?

[Lannie]

Femininity in games/movies now is ♥♥♥♥ hairstyles and androgyny. All in the name of 'representation'... Ironically I feel less represented in games where I can customise my character than I ever did - because I don't want to play a butch angry troglodyte with a flat chest. Not saying I want mommy milker anime girls either, but the middle ground isn't to deny that women have certain body parts, or body shapes sometimes.

[Gangsta Commando]

Originally posted by HansGonk:

I mean, like. Fallout New Vegas had then-modern hairstyles as well. There were a few hairstyles you can pick that were definitely trendy back in the late-2000s. Sure, most of the NPCs had a more 50s hairdo, but there were some with styles that didn't come until decades later.

While personally, I like the current hairstyle, disregarding that, will it age the game? I dunno, maybe? It's likely for sure. But, one could look at the flexible retro-futuristic styles The Outer Worlds contains and our current modern hair style today is gonna be nostalgic tomorrow. Ya may not like it, but others will. There's stuff I thought was obnoxious in my time that others find appealing, and vice versa.

Originally posted by KreepLX:

I haven't seen a new movie with bouncing boobs in years and women look revolting today, especially at Target. The woke stuff has ruined everything fun about sex appeal and flirting. Oh well. My wife hates it, but it doesn't take much to have fun. Just wish them best at the next fruit festival.

"Fruit" Festival? Yeah, alright dude 🖕. Go watch pr0n if you need to get your kicks so badly. We ain't taking that away from ya, so what's the big deal if there are less sexy character designs in media?

I know, simple joys of how you are are forbidden to think and express yourself in the world of cultural oppression. So much hate not conforming to the mediocre world of basing existence on other people's expectations.

I don't think I want you to represent me "ambassador" in your dark and boring word. An imagination compliance department based on an inclusive dystopia. You would probably be horrified by the likes of Heavy Metal movies and comics today; H.R. Geiger, Jean-Michel Nicollet, and Esteban Maroto. They brought us wonderful worlds with beautiful women, and you just want to bring it down to a mediocre mess of uninspired trash. I'm a middle aged man and have enjoyed my prime, and often return to the delightful worlds made by better men.

The only thing I can offer you is my sympathy.

I found and married my dream girl 20 years ago. No need for "p0rn" when the real thing is out there.

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