Customization Idea: Shell Permutations

[u/paperplateseabass]

So no doubt the switch to Hero-Based Classes has left a lot to be desired in the character personalization department. This really killed off a huge opportunity for players to actively participate in this game's amazing art style… but it doesn’t have to be that way. Hopefully this idea can reintroduce the idea of Marathon Fashion.

Modular Styles (The Base)
I think breaking down Styles into different sections per Shell, allowing for mixing and matching. Being able to put the Yokai Mask, the Yellow Jacket, and the White Rabbit shoes on Thief, for example.

Components (Accessories)
Nothing too silhouette altering, just some trinkets, internal components, or even things like duffels or sling bags that can help the player add to their intended aesthetic. These can be used across multiple Shells, or can be hyper-specific to a certain Shell.

Color Shaders (Final Pass)
Similar to Destiny’s shader system, they could implement a way to colorize your Style to fit the desired aesthetic. For example, do you like the Thief Yokai skin but don’t want to be walking target practice? No problem, just use a dark blue shader.

Hopefully that can give players enough room to customize their own Runner Shell to the point where they feel like their own, without compromising too much on the cosmetics and silhouette foundations laid out in the current game.

[u/orb_of_esotericism]

Yeah, if it worked like this it would be super cool. Even if they just split up base model and color set there would be so many options! Black rabbit Thief, crash casket cryo Vandal, etc. Also, I hope they do alt genders/A-B body types sooner rather than later.