by Jeff Woleslagle on Apr 03, 2006
Eye Candy Keeps us Longing for LOTRO
Games in pre-beta development, like Lord of the Rings Online, have only so much to offer to capture the attention of online gamers. What prompts gamers to take a closer look at a title that's months away from release? Shayalyn contends that it's all about eye candy, from attractive and highly customizable character models to a stunning online environment. Check out her editorial and see if you agree.
At the risk of sounding hopelessly girly, character creation and the overall look of a game hold a great deal of importance for me as a gamer, so I want to see attractive character models coming out of the development stage. For me, gaming is a means of stepping out of reality for a little while, and donning the exotic look of a sexy little wood elf nymph, or a scrappy human priestess. Im not only venturing into a fantasy world where I can wield magic or weapons against my foes--Im taking a break from the reality of bad hair days and too-tight jeans (damn you, Ben & Jerry!)