Our Life 2: Special Promo Poll (Feature Expansion 1)

We've got some longer topics to talk about for Our Life 2 now.  It's mainly just opinion gathering, the choice that wins here may not end up in OL2. We'll have to think more about the logistics before finalizing anything. But we're considering some brand new things for the second Our Life and want to know what people might be interested in. So here's the question-

We may be able to add a new element to how the LI personality/appearance system works, depending on how well the first game goes and how interested people are in seeing more content in the personality/appearance changing feature. Which possibility sounds best so far?

Idea 1:
Having the traits of the LIs that get defined through their experiences be more than a sliding scale. Cove could be warm, cold, or fall somewhere along the line of those extremes. We could use a more complex combination of different traits that get added together to determine how they act around others.

Idea 2:

Allowing the LIs to have somewhat flexible relationships with characters other than the MC. It wouldn’t be as in-depth as their relationship with the main character, but the LIs could get along better or worse with side characters depending on how their personalities/interests develop.

Idea 3:

Having a “wardrobe” system instead of an “outfit” system. Cove in the original Our Life wore one casual outfit and then also had specific occasion clothes (pajamas, swimwear, etc.). The look of the outfit was different based on choices in the previous Step. That could be how it works in OL2, or the LIs could both have a full wardrobe worth of clothing/accessory layers. What they had on during each event would depend on what was happening in the scene and the personality/preferences of the LI. Certain pieces might be worn more or less often or not worn at all based on what the LI is like.

Idea 4:

Letting the LIs change how they style their hair within a Step. In the original Our Life there were different possibilities for Cove’s hair length/style. The look of his hair wouldn’t change until a new Step started. In OL2 we could have the length be unchangeable, while the style was flexible. Some days the LIs hair could be messy or neat, worn up or down, have accessories like hats or clips added, etc.

Idea 5:

Making alternative poses for the LIs based on their personalities. When a new Step began you’d be able to see the LI’s personality expressed by how the sprite image carried itself. If the LI ended up more outgoing they might have a relaxed pose with their arms down, if they’re reserved they might have their arms tightly folded.

Poll ends March 3rd!