Outfit restriction?

[Noble Six]

Whose genius idea was it to have the majority of the game take place in and around Paititi and then have the audacity to restrict what kind of outfits you can wear? What's even the point of having the selection if you're restricted? This might seem like a turbo nitpicky complaint but it feels like just a small part of a series of bigger problems this game has.

[Sam]

Patience is a virtue.
Once you get past a certain spot in the game, you can wear any outfit you want at any time.

[sling_shot]

it's part of of the multilayered allegory this game provides.
we're talking about respectful, aware, allegoric and immersive experience design here.

aware and respectful because eidos knew it would look strange to have a modern looking rich lady around primitive looking people. imagine how awkward would combat would look like.

allegoric because eidos wants you to experience what it feels like to be around folks that will either talk to you or ignore you based on what you look like.

immersive because everybody knows 2 feathers on the shoulders are more than enough to conceil the fact that you're from the outside world.

and yes eidos also gave us a reason to stop treating Lara as a doll, because we all know we apply that kind of attitude IRL, so we should be thankful for the lecture.

jokes aside, basically they gave Tomb Raider in the hands of people who don't like the idea behind many aspects (if not the very concept) of Tomb Raider. that's the gist of it.

[Noble Six]

I'm actually super a-ok with the developers attempting to be respectful to different cultures and trying to actually say something with the story and mechanics of the game. Unfortunately, their skill level in writing doesn't reach their aspirations. So it just doesn't work to me at all. Then you get weird crap like how you somehow disguise Lara in the cultist outfit? That's just baffling and any immersion in both the game world and the story is completely shattered at that point.

[sling_shot]

dude I made that all up

[Mandy Lane]

YES WHY !! OH WHY!!!!.. anyway i like her outfit but i like the camo outfits more.

[Thumper]

Originally posted by kill-chan:

dude I made that all up

HA, bout mid-way thru your reply I started rethinking what you were saying. But it sure sounded like you were going in the right direction. Too bad it took you longer to type it up then it took me to move to another topic. Well Played

[Sam]

Originally posted by kill-chan:

it's part of of the multilayered allegory this game provides.
we're talking about respectful, aware, allegoric and immersive experience design here.

aware and respectful because eidos knew it would look strange to have a modern looking rich lady around primitive looking people. imagine how awkward would combat would look like.

allegoric because eidos wants you to experience what it feels like to be around folks that will either talk to you or ignore you based on what you look like.

immersive because everybody knows 2 feathers on the shoulders are more than enough to conceil the fact that you're from the outside world.

and yes eidos also gave us a reason to stop treating Lara as a doll, because we all know we apply that kind of attitude IRL, so we should be thankful for the lecture.

jokes aside, basically they gave Tomb Raider in the hands of people who don't like the idea behind many aspects (if not the very concept) of Tomb Raider. that's the gist of it.

You really do crack me up kill-chan

[Riven]

Originally posted by Sam:

Patience is a virtue.
Once you get past a certain spot in the game, you can wear any outfit you want at any time.

straight up lies, i've completed the game and NG+ you wear a rag from Ikea 80% of the game. you forced to wear it in the hidden city and it's surroundings which is a lot of game time

[Sam]

Originally posted by Riven:

Originally posted by Sam:

Patience is a virtue.
Once you get past a certain spot in the game, you can wear any outfit you want at any time.

straight up lies, i've completed the game and NG+ you wear a rag from Ikea 80% of the game. you forced to wear it in the hidden city and it's surroundings which is a lot of game time

Why would I lie? Then you and I are NOT playing the same game.
Once you get the Serpent's outfit, you can change into whatever you like. If you wear another outfit besides the Serpent or Unuratu's house colors, you loose the ability to converse with the locals or get past the Temple guards.
As soon as the game allows, I stop wearing both outfits.

[Riven]

Originally posted by Sam:

Once you get the Serpent's outfit, you can change into whatever you like.

lies again, other outfits are grayed out, you can only wear rags

[Le Deflagosseur]

You think thats dumb? Well, I'm on this dumb mission where I can't use my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ guns even though they are equiped. This is by far the dumbest TR I've played.

[tracksone]

Its a game, the last thing i care about in a game is being respectful to people in game. ITS A GAME, GAMES DO NOT HAVE FEELINGS

[dhr09]

Originally posted by Riven:

lies again, other outfits are grayed out, you can only wear rags

Not true. You can wear other outfits, except on missions that require a certain outfit.
Ive ran all over the hidden city in different outfits. Only consequence is I could not talk to NPC's.

[E5115271]

Originally posted by dhr09:

Originally posted by Riven:

lies again, other outfits are grayed out, you can only wear rags

Not true. You can wear other outfits, except on missions that require a certain outfit.
Ive ran all over the hidden city in different outfits. Only consequence is I could not talk to NPC's.

He means you can only wear tribal outfits, which is correct. The hidden city and surrounding areas don't permit you to wear 'western' clothing, which is rather annoying.

[Geekwad927]

The Definitive Edition is removing some outfit restrictions for New Game Plus!! If you already own Season Pass it's free, if not, I believe you must pay to upgrade. If so, it's a shame this fix will cost money to those who do not own season pass.