As much as I love wearing diapers (and believe me, I do), what I really love is wearing pants. I like all kinds of pants, really. Sometimes I wear shorts, because they’re comfy and easy to wear. Sometimes I wear long pants, because it’s practical when adventuring and keeps me feeling warm. Northrend is no place for the pantless. Sometimes I even wear dresses, because I like to feel pretty and I don’t care what you all think of me.
But alas, we Mechagnomes do not have that option. We’ve been deprived of free will, and it makes me physically ill. I see you all, wearing your fancy pants, acting like you’re better than us because your legs are fully covered. But you’re not better than us. Deep down, you know that. Deep down, you know that the right to wear pants is a universal one. Freedom lies in knowing that at any time you desire, you too have the power to put on some pants.
I know that some of you will protest. Some of you will be hurt by this request. Some of you will believe that we simply do not deserve pants. But know that you only resist because you’re scared. After all, wearing pants is your thing, and who are we to take that away from you? You’ll come around in time. Live and let live. Wear pants and let wear pants.
1 - Their legs would look unnatural with pants painted on top of them.
2 - Their legs are not UV mapped the same way as the rest of the models, so you can’t just overlay the pants textures over the legs as a normal Race would.
3 - The idea of robot bits wearing armor is silly as those robot bits are made of armor.
In other words:
What would be scientifically possible and way more productive is asking for more arm and leg customization, such as different plating and different colors. 3 color schemes are far too few.
The only interesting viewpoint on them is the mechanical bits. That’s what differentiates them from a player base point of view (setting your own lore etc for your character doesn’t count).
But you see, I don’t want armor. I want pants. My diaper is very exposed, and I am deeply insecure about the fact that I need to wear one for medical reasons.
The problem for me isn’t the pants. It’s not the arms. It’s not the diapers either.
My problem is that Mechagnomes sacrifice thousands of cosmetic options in exchange for 8, or so. There are not anywhere near enough options for arms or legs for the Mechagnomes. Not even close.
So players are left feeling like they need to use pants and gloves when, really, they should have mechanical options so badass that everyone wishes they could look that way. This isnt the case, sadly.
They should have a race specific version of the hairstylist, but for mechanical body parts. Then change them around. Body parts should be mix and match. Where do I begin? Where are the options?
Give them an extra leg option that has the mechanics begin at the knee instead of the hip. When you have that option equipped pants are shorts rather than diapers.
But it’s not just me. All Mechagnomes are forced to wear degrading diapers. I’ve earned the right to wear big girl pants, and I demand that right be respected.
Then just go be a Gnome lol.
