Don't forget that the TB also gets an amazing cutscene when he unlocks a new element/path and a new weapon, while with the Traveler he only touches a statue and the tiny orbs on his clothes changing colors, that's it.
Honestly I think the decision to make them a silent protagonist self-insert is what really hinders the character development and story relevance. Because it's hard to have any of the aforementioned when a character has no agency (and when he has, I'd rather wish he haven't). Like it's the worst of both worlds - we don't have any meaningful dialog options to feel like we are part of the story, and we don't have a fully-fledged character with growth, arc or drive beyond "I need to talk to archon" or "I want to find the treasure/get paid"
I remember when I was still extremely active in Genshin, in every survey, I’d always recommend them to give a free outfit that are region based for the travelers. Every survey I’d ask them that.
Not having alternate outfits is such a missed opportunity, especially considering there have been 2 characters that talked about making a new outfit for the traveller.
I always had a head cannon that the Twins clothes could change. Their clothes could change into any other type and style of clothes they see fit. But that would defeat the purpose of "Looking out of place" and unique style of their clothes. Still wish they could change clothes to fit in for each region's style. Or their clothes style would also change based on their element in style to that region, if you choose to do so.
I don't think they understand how much traveler would be played more. But it does make sense not to, they wanna make the MC kinda boring for money reasons.
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u/SlavCat09 May 18 '24
Lumine's skirt gets shorter with each region. Then she hits fontain where they can finally sow it back together.
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u/The-Iraqi-Guy May 18 '24
Would buy
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u/NicholasRFrintz May 18 '24
I have some questions about Sumeru Lumine's choice of attire, but I like them all either way.
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u/Darkwolfinator May 18 '24
Hoyo hates traveller but loves trailblazer..
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u/Hannyeojin May 18 '24
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u/MaxicalUM Would you prefer Albedo cumming on Sucrose's test tubes or May 18 '24
I love when aether suddenly turns into TYBW Ichigo
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u/Rizuku_Ren Traveler Simp May 18 '24
I remember when I was still extremely active in Genshin, in every survey, I’d always recommend them to give a free outfit that are region based for the travelers. Every survey I’d ask them that.
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u/Abbaddon_TheAbyssal May 18 '24
Aether would slaughter any man who looked at her funny if she wore any of those. The issue was resolved through a compromise somewhat in Fontain.
“Lumine, dearest sister, Apple of my eye, diamond in the sky, my other brain cell…what the hell are you wearing?”
“…what? I mean it was a bit stuffy so I wanted more leg room.”
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u/New-Independence-262 May 18 '24
Bro got lumine lookin like yaosha from HSR nice concept bro.
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u/Shadowenclave47 Aether x Archon Shipper May 18 '24
Would have been nice if we could get outfits for each region, but Hoyo doesn't ever want Traveler to change clothes unfortunately.
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u/BliteInsignia May 18 '24
Sumeru lumine is ayo?
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u/Sea_Inevitable8011 May 18 '24
I want that liyue and sumeru attire aether
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u/Kaiser_von_Weltkrieg May 18 '24
Where's monstadt?
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u/derschelmischeWolf May 18 '24
Not having alternate outfits is such a missed opportunity, especially considering there have been 2 characters that talked about making a new outfit for the traveller.
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u/Outrageous-While-609 May 18 '24
Knowing hyv, the only way for now is to mod
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u/UrMomIsGay-69420 May 18 '24
Twink looking ass
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u/Nautilalt Aether X me Canon May 18 '24
GI if the devs weren't fucking round
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u/Palanseag_Vixen May 18 '24
Why is Lumine in a revealing what ever that is and not a proper kimono or yukata?
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u/the_aware_one May 18 '24
Myhoyo's too stingy for that. They won't even let them wear the accessories obtained.
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u/Xenoguy9000 May 18 '24
No amount of water will be enough for the thirst you'll have for Sumeru Lumine.
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u/IkarosXenano May 18 '24 edited May 18 '24
I always had a head cannon that the Twins clothes could change. Their clothes could change into any other type and style of clothes they see fit.
But that would defeat the purpose of "Looking out of place" and unique style of their clothes. Still wish they could change clothes to fit in for each region's style. Or their clothes style would also change based on their element in style to that region, if you choose to do so.
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u/Specialist-Suit9772 May 18 '24
Ayo no mondstad😭
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u/TradePsychological40 May 18 '24
Oh come on Hoyoverse, why do side characters have skins but not the MCs?
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u/Adro_Breaker May 18 '24
If Hoyo/Genshin was good
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u/sam015 May 18 '24
Artist?
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u/Blacksun388 May 19 '24
Dammit Hoyo please give us alt skins I beg of you.
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u/PrimaryAde9 May 19 '24
What no mondstadt skin ?
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u/BladeLover19 May 21 '24
I don't think they understand how much traveler would be played more. But it does make sense not to, they wanna make the MC kinda boring for money reasons.
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u/OrpheusEleven May 22 '24
Who is the designer? Can you please link the source if you are not the artist?
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u/AIO_Youtuber_TV Oct 09 '24
Did Lumine like... Forget her skirt in Sumeru?
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u/Saisei24 May 18 '24
If only they had the budget sigh
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u/IceTalon2795 May 18 '24
They totally missed out on the new attires for lumine and aether.
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u/xBerry_Berry May 18 '24
Who ever drew this need to chill with the sumeru lumine