How to make avatars cool

Ok so the idea of these Mii like Avatars isn't that appealing especially to more mature gamers. And I was thinking that this thing could actually turn out really cool. Remember that first picture we all saw when avatars were just a rumor? Well on that picture were all sorts of different avatars, and they were wearing all sorts of cool costumes. One has a Samurai outfit and there was a bunny, a boxer, a dude with an eye patch and white suit and others. You can even see the Don mattrick Avatar. If Microsoft keeps with this costume idea then I think Avatars will turn out to be really funny and cool. Anyone agree?

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Yeah Im also really excited for it!

microsoft already said we will be getting alot of content just for the avatar's

microsoft will be taking this alot more serious than nintendo did with Mii's

yes i love Mii's! thats why i bought a 360 instead of a Wii. No seriously, this avatar thing is the dumbest thing i've ever seen. i dont wanna look at a bunch of dancing cartoons every time i select my friends list!

there just better be a ''classic dashboard'' option for people who are past the age of seven.

I think it could be pretty sweet if they linked achievements to Avatar costume options. imagine beating Halo 3 on Legendary and unlocking Master Chiefs helmet for your Avatar to wear? Or beat Gears of War as Dom and earn Cog Tags with your gamertag on them for your Avatar to wear around his/her neck? The opportunities are there. I hope they get taken advantage of.DZBricktop

u must have been dropped 1 2 many times to be excitedMrMe1000

You must have been dropped one too many times to be typing like that.

Seriously, though. The new avatars are clearly not geared toward the Hardcore gamers that make up quite a large percentage of the online community on Xbox 360. But the fact that you're getting wriled up about it is ridiculous. Microsoft knows there's alot of hardcore gamers on LIVE, and they are NOT going to leave us out of it. They'll offer plenty of clothing and body options that will allow you to make your character not look like some cute doll, and they'll most likely offer a complete alternative where you can just keep your gamer picture, or something entirely different.

Microsoft knows you're out there, and they will not forget you.

I don't get why people are acting like they're "too grown up and cool for avatars". It's more childish that you just find a reason to complain. So what if it's cartoony. South Park is cartoony but its not "kiddy" or whatever you want to call it.

Even then, it hasn't even come out yet, perhaps you'll be able to add some cool accessories. like a Gears of War Lancer, or a Master Chief Helmet like someone else said. This also is going to be much improved over the Mii's. I actually played a wii, and the mii's are no where near as detailed as these 360 avatars.

I don't get why people are acting like they're "too grown up and cool for avatars". It's more childish that you just find a reason to complain. So what if it's cartoony. South Park is cartoony but its not "kiddy" or whatever you want to call it.

Even then, it hasn't even come out yet, perhaps you'll be able to add some cool accessories. like a Gears of War Lancer, or a Master Chief Helmet like someone else said. This also is going to be much improved over the Mii's. I actually played a wii, and the mii's are no where near as detailed as these 360 avatars.

RavageGT

yes south park is cartoony but it also has a plot and developed characters, these avatars are going to be empty soulless creatures mocking us. and yes it would be awesome to have the cool accessories but nobody from microsoft ever said those would be in it, so that is just a hope to make something stupid less stupid.

[QUOTE="MrMe1000"]u must have been dropped 1 2 many times to be excitedSteeleInd

You must have been dropped one too many times to be typing like that.

Seriously, though. The new avatars are clearly not geared toward the Hardcore gamers that make up quite a large percentage of the online community on Xbox 360. But the fact that you're getting wriled up about it is ridiculous. Microsoft knows there's alot of hardcore gamers on LIVE, and they are NOT going to leave us out of it. They'll offer plenty of clothing and body options that will allow you to make your character not look like some cute doll, and they'll most likely offer a complete alternative where you can just keep your gamer picture, or something entirely different.

Microsoft knows you're out there, and they will not forget you.

Only if Nintendo remembered that... Damn all i want is game from that console....

You guys must remember that Avatars isn't going to completely change the games the 360 gets. We are still getting Gears and others like it. They are just trying to open up their market to a larger audience (which i don't mind because now i can get more headshots on more people). I mean you can complain that there will be a ton of little 5 year olds playing online with you, but that complaint doesn't work because we ALREADY have them.

I don't really mind Avatars. I mean i won't be on it for more than 15 minutes, but it won't be bad. Avatars (in one shape or form) have been around for a long time (way before the Miis). Think About Halo 3's customization. You are able to change your character which technically can be seen as an Avatar.

For one defenition of an Avatar : An avatar (abbreviations include av ,and avi and "avvie") is a computer user's representation of himself or herself, whether in the form of a three-dimensional model used in computer games,[1] a two-dimensional icon (picture) used on Internet forums and other communities,[2][3] or a text construct found on early systems such as MUDs. It is an "object" representing the embodiment of the user. The term "avatar" can also refer to the personality connected with the screen name, or handle, of an Internet user.[4]

I mean Avatars are in a lot of things. Selecting your character in Gears, Your character in Mass Effect, or your Spartan in Halo 3. I think that we should give these Avatars a chance because they could be used in really cool ways and could be a lot better than people may think.

[QUOTE="DZBricktop"]I think it could be pretty sweet if they linked achievements to Avatar costume options. imagine beating Halo 3 on Legendary and unlocking Master Chiefs helmet for your Avatar to wear? Or beat Gears of War as Dom and earn Cog Tags with your gamertag on them for your Avatar to wear around his/her neck? The opportunities are there. I hope they get taken advantage of.solo4321

Thats a good point it would be really dope. Id also like to see them make an avatar moking a beno thats the avatar for me Gamer tag Hold up its 420

And in case you haven't read Major Nelson's blog....for you "hardcore gamers" who are just too cool for avatars, the option to use the classic dashboard will still be available.Bulova

And in case you haven't read Major Nelson's blog....for you "hardcore gamers" who are just too cool for avatars, the option to use the classic dashboard will still be available.Bulova

Yeah, but you know they will use them anyway. Its just something they can complain about. They act as if microsoft informed us that we had to create a care bear or something. My little pony or something. Sheesh...everyones this HARDCORE DIE HARD BAMF!!!!

Do the avatars get weapons and other add-ons, if yes, then that will be cool.

I hear we will be able to purchase more items for them, so I guess down the line there will be something for everyone including the "hardcore" audience...

Personally I think that the avatars are a pretty cool idea. I don't see why so many people are upset over them.

yes i love Mii's! thats why i bought a 360 instead of a Wii. No seriously, this avatar thing is the dumbest thing i've ever seen. i dont wanna look at a bunch of dancing cartoons every time i select my friends list!

there just better be a ''classic dashboard'' option for people who are past the age of seven.

cheddarbiscu1t

I've read that new shirts could be unlocked based on getting an achievement. I would love a mile high CoD4 achievement t-shirt. It was hell getting that and I'd love for my avatar to announce I got it.

I don't really care about the avatar thing. I do hope there is still a txt based friend list. Like when you hit the guide button and that new blade system comes up. There needs to be a text friend list in there.

I think they will offer some really cool features with avatars. A month after the new dashboard comes out, nobody will care anymore. Everything will be just fine people.

yes i love Mii's! thats why i bought a 360 instead of a Wii. No seriously, this avatar thing is the dumbest thing i've ever seen. i dont wanna look at a bunch of dancing cartoons every time i select my friends list!

there just better be a ''classic dashboard'' option for people who are past the age of seven.

cheddarbiscu1t

The guide button has become the classic dashboard.

The avatars are actually used in games, arcade, party and primetime will all have them and thats not just for 7 year olds.

Personally im not a fan either but Microsft needs this because for some reason young teenagers will decide which console theyll buy based on these extra instead of actual games and there are millions of last gen owners left in their teens.

Avatars could become really cool, for example if they let me wear Fable armor so show that I like Fable.

Although Nintendo has there Miis and PS3 is getting (eventually) Home, I still feel as though MS's move in this new direction is progress. It's movement forward. Each console answers the "improvements" of the others in their own way. PS3 answered our achievements and gamercard with their own achievement system. Does that mean their tropies are exactly like our achievements? No. It's their answer to a popular concept on our system.

The 360's new avatars are definitely not just like the Miis. In terms of the maturity "feel" to the 360's avatars (from what I've seen) the Miis seem geared more towards a general audience whereas the various concepts announced for the 360 seem capable of addressing general audiences and hardcore gamers alike. The possibilities with the 360's customizable avatar seem to allow for a more mature choice in appearance.

Judging the avatars at this point seems a bit preliminary IMO.

Meh...