I'm hard at work on getting Avatar Rewrite done and next thing you know, screens get leaked...
I've read some of the comments and there seems to be many misconceptions about the new Avatar system... so let me clear things up for you guys.
New poses will be CHOOSEABLE. This means you can pose your avatar with any of the new armposes that we're adding. Posing will work(once I'm done redoing all the graphics) with ALL of your old items. ALL OF THEM. This is why Avatar Rewrite is so frustrating, because it is my job to ensure that EVERY item works correctly how it's supposed to in EVERY pose and with EVERY possible combination. With the new system, you'll be able to wear way more combinations of clothing than you ever could before. Ever wanted to wear a cape over a coat over a shirt? You will be able to.
Which also brings me to this. Obviously we couldn't add too many new poses otherwise there would be an exponential amount of clothing items to be re/created. We've been working on this for a long time, and we feel the set of poses we've chosen can best accomodate all of the neat things we have planned for stuff like Battle system, Fishing and other games, as well as your every day stuff like instruments and whatnot.
Think some of the stuff you've seen look weird? Just imagine them with all of the cool stuff you will be able to hold in them.
Now, to dispel some rumors...
1) You will NOT lose your existing pose because of the new system. If you want to pose them that way, it's your choice. You want to use a new pose, go for it. It's all UP TO YOU. Your avatar can look just like it does now til the end of time.
2) The Avatar System release does NOT mean that Battle System is ready. In fact, the Battle System is still in the planning phase. Sure, we've created the character designs for a lot of it(some of that was planned when we first started Gaia), but at this point, we're still in the planning stages so please don't jump the gun and assume weapons will be here so quick. When they come, it will be a glorious day for all of us, admins & mods included.
3) It will not cost you anything to change your pose. Click, choose, save changes.
4) You will NOT have to delete your avatar to change poses.
Ok, that is all for now, I hope things are a little bit more clear for you all. Back to work for me *sigh*
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