Clarification regarding Coloring and Beauty systems
19 October 2007
In VU 9.0 changes and upgrades to the coloring system and the beauty system took place. The content list was unfortunately incomplete and some areas need further clarification.
The content list incorrectly states that "the system was rebalanced to provide the same output from fewer cans". Actually you now need more cans. This is in detail what is done:
The pre-VU 9.0 coloring system didn't transfer any of the TT value of the colors used to the clothing (or other colorable object) item. It also reduced the condition of the clothing item each time colored. The current system transfer most of the paint can's TT value to the clothing item colored. Also, clothes colored don't deteriorate in the process. So even if the amount of cans has increased in order to get the same output, the
TT cost is reduced.
As a lot more options (like facial hair) are added (and will be added) into the Beauty system, some internal rebalancing has been made. This could mean that some skill level requirements have changed up or down in order to give way for all the options.
Originally Posted Here