New World just released its Transmog system yesterday, and while we're still putting it through its paces, it got me thinking about outfit systems in general. While New World has had a cosmetic system for ages — I particularly love the Roman Legionnaire armor I've worn for about a year now myself — it was always Twitch Drops or store-bought cosmetics. The new Transmog system allows for in-game armor and items to be transformed into skin to use as an outfit.
It's nothing new in the grand scope of MMORPGs, as outfitting stations and cosmetic offerings oftentimes feel like the true endgame for many players, myself included. Final Fantasy XIV's Glamour system is particularly great, and I've dumped dozens of hours and millions of Gil into creating the perfect outfit for my Red Mage, only to start over again a week later. I'll check out the marketplace in-game while browsing theEorzea Collection for inspiration (and incredible screenshots), and in the end, land on an outfit that lasts about seven days until I'm doing it all over again.
I swear I'm having fun. Seriously.
The Elder Scrolls Online also has a great system that allows you to create an outfit using any crafting style you know. So if you can craft an Argonian Heavy Chestplate or know the style of Ancient Elf, you can effectively create a custom outfit with a custom dye pattern to truly set yourself apart in Tamriel. It's another system I find myself interacting with every time I log in, and I love the absolute freedom it offers.
But I think my favorite is the first one I ever really used: The Lord of the Rings Online. I don't think it's perfect, but I think it's perfect for me. With multiple outfit slots on each character, I have taken to customizing my outfit to match
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