#besides if it's true that devs are working to add a new slider to character customization so there would be choices

[a-master-procrastinator]

Alright, new character textures... where to start?

Like I said before, I like some changes more and others less. Overall I'm pretty neutral about it, but I also understand being upset about them bc it really should be optional (I saw someone say that the devs are working on adding a new slider for these textures, let's hope it's true).

My thoughts (specifically criticisms):

noticed that male characters have more detailed texture than female characters, and I kinda prefer the more detailed version. To me the difference on women is barely noticeable, and when they stand next to each other it looks a little silly

the inherent eyeliner and mascara on female faces look even more out of place next to new textures. There are some complexions that remove it, but I think it's not enough, and it would be better to improve the eyes as well (at least a little)

especially on togrutas, now that the eyeliner is even more intense (although not on all faces)

not sure if the texture update caused that or was it a choice, but hair colors look much lighter than before, and it doesn't seem to be a lighting issue. Black hair looks less, well, black (I remember when they added a new hair color bc the old black wasn't dark enough)

similar problem with skin colors. Some look more saturated while other look more pale. Could be a lighting issue in some cases, but I know at least some togrutas have slightly lighter skin now

patchy skin on chiss characters, but everyone already know that

I don't think lighting works well with these textures in a lot a pre 7.4 cutscenes. Often characters happen to stand in shadows so we can't see much, or lighting hits all the 'unflattering' details (in quotes because it's subjective)

I also suspect that my screen resolution might have played a part in my neutral-slightly positive impression. See, my screen resolution is this weird 1366x768p, so not exactly 1080p or higher as some people have, and it's possible that the textures are showing slightly less pronounced on my screen. Or maybe it doesn't matter that much.

And to show that it really is different depending on lighting and character, here are some pictures of my characters before and after 7.4 lighting changes.

Huge difference, right? In most cases the new texture isn't even that visible because it's either too dark to see anything or the lighting is too flat on the face.

I have one comparison, where both screenshots were taken in the new lighting, but it's dark so it probably isn't a good showcase:

However, without comparing to pre 7.6, sometimes my characters look nice.

And Vintu doesn't even look different lol