goldenmilkjug

As far as avatar creation, yes. Everything I can get close to real life, I do. Height, resting expression, color, race, hairstyle, backstory, physical build, etc. Lip color is one of those things that is never quite right, haha. Games tend to treat "lip color" like "lipstick color" rather than how real life treats it as a health indicator. I'll play around on the character creation screens to explore other racial combinations but ultimately fall back to "me." I am what I like. I'm not the epitome of physical strength, attractiveness, or intimidation, but somehow I don't desire that even in fantasy. I also want to imagine stories with reference to myself. Do the other characters look intimidating in first person? Do these weapons look usable on my body frame? How hard would it be to enter combat versus all these bandits if I play like a human? How does it feel to stand in these buildings? How big is that dragon? Would my smug expression anger General Tullius? I'm guilty of using the first playthroughs for achievements though. It's not until the second time around that I start trying to play as myself instead of just looking like myself. I generally feel like, even though they're usually saviors of the world or some nonsense, my characters are lesser versions of me. Not in a "I could cast lightning better in real life" kind of way, but ways like: "why is his walk and run so clunky and loud even when naked?" (somehow I have a quiet movement perk in real life)"how can he run only 10 steps before huffing and be called a great warrior?" (even Geralt of Rivia is guilty)"why can't he climb rocks correctly?""why can't he run AND jump?""why can't he manipulate objects in the world correctly?""why can't he pivot on his heels?""why can't he go prone?""how is it that the only unarmed combat he knows is swinging his fists without blocking or dodging?""the Dragonborn just got Fus-Ro-Dah'd with full contact along the floor and he can't somersault to a standing position?"Maybe my feeling will be replaced with yours by the time the VR market matures to handle these issues and I can afford to join.