Rumor: Avatar customization options discovered

by Dustin Burg { Jul 31st 2008 at 8:00AM }

Code snooping fanboys DCB and SS1029 sent us text strings that were supposedly extracted from the Fall dashboard update code. You know, the same Fall update that was leaked and is in the hands of hackers, modders and reverse engineers alike. Well, the text strings that we were sent supposedly detail every available option for the too cute and too friendly Avatars. After skimming through the list, we've come to the conclusion that most customization options are rather plain with Avatar decoration options including items like jeans, t-shirts and shoes. But some customization options are borderline quirky odd. We guess Avatars will have the choice of odd items like "elf ears", "Hawaiian hotpants" and even "Monday morning eyes" which are more commonly known as "hangover eyes".

Head towards the break to view a long and detailed list of (rumored) Avatar customization options that'll be a part of the Fall update. We even bolded a few of the options that we found to be odd or interesting. Oh, and prepared for a wall of text, because the list is a doozy.

Rumored Avatar Customization Options
Hats:

Black Baseball Cap
Baseball Cap
Flat Cap

Hair:

Side Parting Hair (and with hat)
Slicked Parted Hair (and with hat)
Clean Cut Hair (and with hat)
Compact Hair (and with hat)
Crew Cut Hair (and with hat)
Slicked Hair (and with hat)
Ponytail Hair (and with hat)
Swept Hair (and with hat)
Flat Hair (and with hat)
The Captain Cut
Old Hair (and with hat)
Bun Hair
Thick Hair
Pig Tails
Hair Layered with Fringe Hair Tied On Top
Bob with Fringe Hair
Spiked Hair
Studious Hair Number 66
Shaped Hair
Basin Hair

Eyes:

Happy Eyes
Sharp Eyes
Half Moon Eyes
Focused Eyes
Harmless Eyes
Passive Eyes
Relaxed Eyes
Surprised Eyes
Soft Lashes
Restful Eyes
Monday Morning Eyes
Bold Eyes
Soft Eyes
Funky Eyes
Wild Eyes
Comforting Eyes
Droopy Eyes
Content Eyes
Slim Eyes
Excited Eyes
Eagle Eyes
Polite Eyes
Rested Eyes
Puppy Eyes
Rounded Eyes
Strong Eyes
Boxed Eyes
Thin Eyes
Studious Eyes
Tranquil Eyes
Dark Eyes
Dot Eyes
Tilted Eyes
Delicate Eyes
Almond Eyes
Wavy Eyes
Thick Lashed
Eyes Wide
Awake Eyes
Calm Eyes
Slender Eyes
Kind Eyes
Drowsy Eyes
Acorn Eyes
Sunset Eyes
Genial Eyes
No Features

Eyebrows:

Normal
Straight
Arched
Studious
Curvy
Large
Familiar
Thick
Small
Angled
Big and Flat
Delicate
Small and Thin
Short and Thick
Straight and Thick
Half Moon
Soft
Strong
Monobrow

Ears:

Fantasy Ears
Butterfly Ears
Round Ears
Elven Ears
Long Ears
Prominent Ears
Shapes Ears
Small Ears
Spiked Ears

Nose:

Define
Boxer's Nose
Curved
Drooped
Angled
Hooked
Bulbous
Large
Sharp
Perked
Rough
Rounded
Small
Straight
Long
Tiny
Wide
Soft

Mouths:

Spiked Puzzles
Gentle
Small and Rounded
Curvy
Deep Lips
Smirk
Grin
Vibrant
Unhappy
Cheeky
Lined
Cute
Fearsome
Tongue Out
Teethy
Full
Happy
Open
Bunny
Vampire
Wide
Small
Locked Teeth
Glamor
Thin Lipped
Square
Thick Lipped

Chins:

Jaw Stubble
Large
Thin
Long
Chiseled
Rounded
Sharp
Square
Small
Wide

Accessories:

Funky Shades
Hip Watch
Sports Wristband
Gold Ring
Silver Ring
Watch With Leather Strap
Plain Bracelet
Pink Bling Ring
Green Bling Ring
Cool Earrings

Tops Etc.

Zip-Up Jacket with Chain Power T-Shirt (Green)
Power T-shirt (Purple)
Red T-shirt
Polo Shirt
Studious Checkered Shirt
Blue Shirt Black Jacket with Zips Alt T-Shirt
Manly T-shirt
Cheap T-shirt
Green Flowered Vest
Tight T-Shirt (Orange)
Tight T-shirt (Blue)
Move T-Shirt Open Neck
Navy Top
Grey Shirt
Yellow Cardigan with Green Vest
Cowgirl Shirt
Black Crop Top with Sweat Bands
Short Brown Jacket Tight
Green Flowered Vest

Bottoms Etc.

Blue Jeans
Grey Skirt with Thread Detail Three Quarter Length
Camo Trousers
Short Frilly Black Skirt
Layered Black Skirt with Belt Denim
Short Shorts
Hawaiian Hotpants
Grey Jogging Bottoms
Turn-up Surfer Shorts
Fitted Black Trousers
Polkadot Skirt
Jeans with Pattern Detail
Jeans with Side Stitching
Beige Chinos
Brown Trousers
Faded Jeans
Navy Jeans
Brown Camo Jeans
Surfer Shorts

Shoes:

Formal Shoes
Orange Sneakers
White Trainers
Hiker Trainers
Brown Decks
Light Loafers
White and Red Trainers
Orange and Blue Trainers
Dark Brown Decks
Sky Blue Decks
Orange Decks
Pink Decks
Brown Sandals
Black Boots with Buckle
Sports Trainers

Gender and Basic Options:

Male Body
Female Body
Male Body Head
Texture Head

Neutral Animations:

Closet Examine
Lower Closet Examine
Shoes Closet Examine
Upper Closet
Spin Animation
Creator Walk On
Creator Walk Off
Creator Look Down
Creator Look Left
Creator Look Neutral
Creator Look Right
Creator Look Up
Creator Turn Left
Creator Pick Me Start
Creator Pick Me Stop
Creator Pick Me
Generic Clap
Generic Stand 0
Generic Stand 1
Generic Stand 2
Generic Wave
Generic Celebration

Male and Female Animations:

Angry
Confused
Idle Looks Around
Idle Check Nails (female only)
Idle Shifts Weight (female only)
Idle Stomp Spider (female only)
Idle Stretch (male only)
Idle Turn Around (male only
Laugh
Sad Cry
Shocked Surprised
Yawn

[Thanks, DCB and SS1029]

Tags: avatars, dashboard-update, fall-update, microsoft, rumor

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Max @ Jul 31st 2008 8:09AM

I think there are a lot of options there, Microsoft could have easily gone with the "choose type of face you want" but instead you can choose your mouth, nose, ears etc which is definately a good thing.

I would like to see clothing achievements in games, that should be a good way to bring in new clothes.

Only one complaint about the list, more hats please? Novelty hats, an Indiana Jones hat, Trilby, Hoodie, Ski Mask for the people who think they are gangster, etc.

SoxFan13 @ Jul 31st 2008 8:10AM

I can't believe you guys, this isn't good journalism, I can't believe you'd do a story on stolen code!!--
ha, just kidding.

I'm surprised at how many options there are. If you include the possibility of new items that are game specific (Marcus Fenix doo rag, anyone?), then I think this could be cooler than the Miis.

Pix @ Jul 31st 2008 11:14AM

Avatars will definitely be cooler than Miis. Miis were Ok but Nintendo never added any items and clothes were not editable... I think Avatars have a long future and if later we can use them in game like Miis do in some Nintendo games, that will be great!

Drew @ Jul 31st 2008 8:15AM

i cannot express enough how underwhelming this whole avatar thing is to me. it's really disappointing to me that microsoft really thinks they need something like this. maybe i'm in the minority though?

WhoDey320 @ Jul 31st 2008 8:30AM

they're trying to attract "casual gamers." i guess they figure us hardcore gamers aren't going to be scared away by the avatars. it's not required, anyway

Ian @ Jul 31st 2008 8:59AM

If you don't want to use it, then don't. Its not required. You can still keep your gamer pic. Theres no gain in bitching about something that is not going to change for you bitching, esp when you're not forced to use it anyways.

Drew @ Jul 31st 2008 9:14AM

@ Ian - hey cowboy, i know it's not required. all i said was i'm not into it. sorry if my "bitching" bothered you.

only positive comments from now on - got it.

Will @ Jul 31st 2008 12:45PM

Hey Ian, no need to get upset over your little avatars. Required or not, you still have to admit that they are a pretty lame copy-off of Mii's and Home mixed together in some horrible way

Boff @ Jul 31st 2008 8:28AM

What no ninjas?

On a side note, good to see the X3F staff posting normally again, hope all the problems have been sorted out for you lot now.

Sparkstalker @ Jul 31st 2008 8:30AM

Maybe this is a silly question, but why doesn't MS let people use the camera to create avatars? After all, it's not like it's got many other uses...

guidedbyvoip @ Jul 31st 2008 8:44AM

sure it does...like exposing yourself in UNO, and exposing yourself in Bomberman, and exposing yourself in Burnout Paradise, and exposing yourself in Texas Hold 'Em, and exposing yourself in Ticket to Ride...oh wait...I see what you mean now.

Ian @ Jul 31st 2008 9:00AM

Kinda like how they did it in R6:Vegas where it mapped your face onto the model.

Max @ Jul 31st 2008 9:12AM

It would bring a whole new meaning to the term "dickhead"

Neuromancer @ Jul 31st 2008 9:21AM

Hey Xav and I got an eyeful once of some dude in Uno. Not good.

They haven't announced anything but it'd be cool if you could at least use the camera to put an image on your avatar's T shirt or something (I think Little Big Planet on the PS3 will do that). I doubt they'd ever let you map your avatar's face though.

Dralthi @ Jul 31st 2008 10:21AM

@ Max:

Don't forget "assface"

Dave @ Jul 31st 2008 9:34AM

They are totally going to make Gears 2 armor for them

andyg8180 @ Jul 31st 2008 9:34AM

"monday morning eyes" are pothead eyes... not hangover eyes lol....

diamondxp @ Jul 31st 2008 10:20AM

I think that MS has the only character system that is truly endless.This about having a Spilter cell Spy or Merc avatar that controls like it video game counter part. Or with all the big advertisers now on XBL imagine next year "Watchmen" avatars in time for the movie release. You can not do that with home because home is a bit too serious and the Mii's are a little too Kiddish. MS however has made a system that is not too kidish but not to accurate either it is a nice blend in between. Which has the biggest chance of being adopted to their install base.

To all you naysayers about the avatars give it chance when it comes out officially I bet you will make at least one Avatar even just out of curiosity.

BerNasty @ Jul 31st 2008 11:13AM

I agree that MS did make a good stand. Right between home and the Mii's is exactly how i think it should have been done. I am a hardcore gamer and even i am a little bit curious at how the avatar customization will pan out. Give me ninja gear w/ sword or a rifle accessory and im in.

Drunkenshaolin @ Jul 31st 2008 10:36AM

each one is 400points..lol

Zach S @ Aug 1st 2008 1:02PM

That's almost funny, except for the part where it could totally be true *cry*

Jolard @ Jul 31st 2008 10:57AM

For those who are underwhelmed by the avatar change, and feel like it is a waste of time, remember that everyone isn't a hard core fanboy like us. I don't think they will be for me, although I will probably play around with them a little, but the other 5 gamers in my house (wife and 4 kids) are all very excited about the avatars, and can't wait to use them. So each to their own.

Jordan @ Jul 31st 2008 11:00AM

.... WHERE THE HELL IS THE JEWFRO?!?!?!?!

It's the one hairstyle that no videogame has for customization.

Oy vey.

Eddie @ Jul 31st 2008 11:27AM

Word. And if I don't see the "Pancho Villa" collection soon, I swear I'm buying a PS3.

Maybe.

Ok I'm not a masochist, I'm just saying, I'm gonna be real angry.

And where the F are my racial customizations?? I would pay several hundred MS points to change the color of my Avatard's skin (but not the content of their character, of course).

Jonah Falcon @ Jul 31st 2008 3:46PM

The skin color as well as the color of the clothes and hair will be sliders, not selectable options.

BerNasty @ Jul 31st 2008 11:17AM

At the very least you should be able to turn your gamerpic into a t-shirt. That way people that purchased gamerpics but want to use the avatar dont feel completely screwed. All they have to do is let you pick the shirt color then whatever gamerpic you want to use is printed in a square on the front of the shirt. This makes way too much sense so they probably will not do it.

Mrblonde @ Jul 31st 2008 2:21PM

You may be able to have an avatar and use a gamer pic

Mrblonde @ Jul 31st 2008 2:22PM

You may be able to have an avatar and use a gamer pic

W.Breaker @ Jul 31st 2008 12:14PM

I think this avatar thing is a great idea. I have a wii too and i did enjoy making miis until i got bored with the limits. It would be awesome if achievements would give you shirts, maybe hats, or something even cooler like a darth vader helmet lol. Well i do have one question... is it only one avatar per account or will you be able to make as many as you want?

Tomas @ Jul 31st 2008 12:53PM

actually i think that's not enough options, specially for the clothing items/accessories. so this list should (and probably is) incomplete.
and i'm also hoping that some older games have retroactive downloadable content for the Avatars.
let's do this thing right, MS~!