Right, so.. that happened. Anywho, back to the actual topic and gamer feedback:
Elves and their armor. It's weird, it's leafy, it defies a lot of conventional common sense. But last time I checked-- so do Larian's renditions of elves, lorewise. The race totally has it's own bizarre vibe and feel, and I totally dig it.
This is just the beginning, right? I'm pretty danged sure there is going to be tons of new armor models to love or loathe in the future as well. So at least for this particular user here, I like what they are doing, and look forward to the gradual reveal of the rest of what they have in store for us.
Also, as long as Larian gives us the proper tools to do the job-- which they have given every indication they will do so -- if one is so incensed they could always mod or tweak the armor sets on their own time. Theoretically, they could then release the mod out there to the general public, where like minded individuals could enjoy or even improve up the fruits of their efforts. Just a thought.
Slightly related and borderline on topic: It may be borrowing a trick from several not to be mentioned online and offline games out there, but if it truly is that big a deal, why not just add a 'style' or wardrobe function/ability/perk/shiny thing?
Don't like the sight of the Leafy Thong of Heroic Cabbage when you zoom in uncomfortably close on a model in a tactical rpg? Don something clunkier instead, and game on.
The ability could 'magically' give your particular adventurer the cosmetic appearance of a previously owned armor set of your choosing, and let you tweak your stylish hero types as they save (or break) the world, whilst upgrading as you go. But to be fair I am a bit of an unapologetic fashion whor.. *cough* -inclined gamer, and can lose massive chunks of time making a character swagger in a particular look.
I apologize for nothing.
Also, loved the last game, looking greatly towards the next. Good stuff, Larian.
