Whether the original face needed modifying or not...You can't really say that without knowing what they had in mind. Evidently, they didn't think a perfect replica would quite fit what they had in mind. I don't think that's a fault. Most or all AAA games now seem to use scans as base material, and real people as motion…
It could be as simple as "We have a cool concept, so choose a scan model from our database to start from, and modify it to match the concept"-- for all anyone knows. I don't see why attractiveness on its own would even be a consideration; the vibe is the thing. Unless it's just meant to be a sexy hot character, which as…
I do need to play the game to get the full context, really an outsider looking in a the moment. Likely have spoiled much of the game, but this article provides some more info about her design,…
I wish we could see more statistics about what the audience really wants and how much their purchasing power is really influenced by DEI changes (if they actually are DEI changes) This video provides some perspective, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfDqm75YGxw The actor who provides the mocap for Kay already has a varied…
No, Abby is not trans, not meant to be trans, and never was. That was and always has been a pile of transphobic bullshit pushed by men who'd convinced themselves the only way it's possible for a woman to be muscular if she's trans, because they're transphobic and view trans women as being actually men. Because they don't…
making games is a business. ubisoft and studios of similar size will be measuring numbers, not delving into the underbelly of reddit. nobody gives a shit if somebody thinks abby is too buff or whatever. they do give a shit if sales dont meet projections. Words mean nothing, the numbers are the measure. As far as I am aware…
I don't feel that Ubisoft ought to take stellar blades approach to character design, unless they are capable enough of creating a game that supports it from an environment/gameplay perspective. Ubisoft has proven brand identity in properties that have established audiences. And from glassdoor reviews it becomes clear that…
I think this is what is irking most moderate reviewers about Ubisofts approach. They are seeing it as, "the scan already had what we felt was appealing so why bother changing the face at all, what did it add to the game?" Otherwise you'll have people trying to build connections between employee conduct and the character…
That is possible. The new Indiana Jones game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has a Harrison Ford likeness and he is voiced by a different voice actor. Bethesda was able to afford that license, maybe Ubisoft didn't want to or felt that the comparison would be too great. Its great to create a new character, I just feel…
Recommend going through this thread, https://www.neogaf.com/threads/star-wars-outlaws-main-character-already-hit-with-criticism-due-to-ubisoft-changing-actress-apperance.1669385/ While some of the comments may come across as insulting or trolling, its a good way to understand about appeal and why this character isn't quite…