I can’t help myself. Every time a new mmo is released I have to buy it. I play for the first month and see if it sticks. I also think the first month(ish) is vital to a mmos development. With these things in mind I’m going to be playing/recording a lot of DCuo (That’s DC Universe Online) and where better to start than with character creation. Obliviously I recommend you watch my fantastic video but read this too!

The biggest problem with the DCuo’s character creation is that it can be compared directly to CoH (City of Heroes) and more recently Champions online. Both games have vastly superior hero making capabilities and are renowned for having some of the best character creation in a mmo. So the question is why didn’t they just copy it? Sure it would be easy to say it’s not original but in the end it would make a better game. Even things as simple as categories for different types of clothing rather than one big list would have helped so much. About half way through the process I simply didn’t care anymore, I just wanted to get out of the character creation as quickly as possible. 
 
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I can’t help myself. Every time a new mmo is released I have to buy it. I play for the first month and see if it sticks. I also think the first month(ish) is vital to a mmos development. With these things in mind I’m going to be playing/recording a lot of DCuo (That’s DC Universe Online) and where better to start than with character creation. Obliviously I recommend you watch my fantastic video but read this too!

The biggest problem with the DCuo’s character creation is that it can be compared directly to CoH (City of Heroes) and more recently Champions online. Both games have vastly superior hero making capabilities and are renowned for having some of the best character creation in a mmo. So the question is why didn’t they just copy it? Sure it would be easy to say it’s not original but in the end it would make a better game. Even things as simple as categories for different types of clothing rather than one big list would have helped so much. About half way through the process I simply didn’t care anymore, I just wanted to get out of the character creation as quickly as possible. 
 
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You seem to be there at the end too.

Just a correction, the CoH you mean is City of Heroes, not Company. I make that mistake all the time myself.

My problem is that loot you pick up changes your appearance, so you can make the coolest hero/villain ever, but after playing for 20 mins he will look completely different and mismatched since you're pretty much forced to equip gear for the stats boost. 

I couldn't agree more with the whole 'lack of options thing'
 
 Look at any Superhero ever. Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Ironman, etc. They made their iconic suit....the suit that makes them who they are...right from the beginning. They didn't find their cape, their mask, or whatever off of some random bad guy. I don't understand why they made 'the obligatory carrot on the sitck' your appearance as well as your powers. It just doesn't make sense.  It feels to me as if the notion of becoming more powerful should serve as all anyone needs for motivation. Don't get me wrong, a few bonus costume pieces are nice here and there, but don't hide 90% of the costume pieces as random drops and give the crappy 10%.

Great videos by the way. "Oh the skull? Don't mind that. I was young...stuck my head in a microwave." hahaha

That's a pretty bad character creator man. The cinematic was pretty awesome though except for the fact that everyone, including Wonder Woman, sounds like the goddamned Hulk. 
I hope you post some game play later on, these videos are quite entertaining!

Like the video shows, just equip the new items and select your items from the style tab and select the lock.  Now you will keep your original appearance, but have the stats of the newer items. 
 
It is a clever idea, but some of the gear does look pretty good too!

" @Smedles:  Oh I know that. I I think that's cool. It's just, in my mind, I would like to create the perfect superhero right from the start. I don't want to collect costume pieces in order to create the perfect superhero later if that makes any sense. It's really just me being picky though I guess. "

" @PrimeSynergy said:

" @Smedles:  Oh I know that. I I think that's cool. It's just, in my mind, I would like to create the perfect superhero right from the start. I don't want to collect costume pieces in order to create the perfect superhero later if that makes any sense. It's really just me being picky though I guess. "

That's just part of game design.  It wouldn't make sense for an MMO like this to allow you to make the perfect character to your liking from appearance to powers right out of the gate.  It's something you have to invest time (and in this case, a month subscription) into. "