Good idea, lets get back on the real discussion.
Here’s my collection of suggestions for ALL races.
With 9.1.5 adding more customization options for Allied Races and the developers being more open to request/ideas I figured it would be a good idea to make a few list of some of the more prominent suggestions for each race.
This is not a complete list of every idea but more of a glossary of common suggestions and concepts on the various directions the developers/artist could go. And I’m not going to get too specific as to give the artist room to work.
Void Elves are currently in a unique spot with recent High Elf themed additions, but they did not receive anything new related to the Void theme yet.
The best path going forward would be to add more Void options, or things that work with both, as well as differentiating them more from Blood Elves.
Void Elf Ideas
Markings/Corruption
- Tattoos/Markings like Alleria Windrunner, in multiple colors, in Void and Non Void Options.
- Dark Voided Skin/Eye options of some type.
- Entropic Embrace customizations. Including Changing and Disabling the effects, or making it permanent.
- Scars/Void Marks.
Tentacles/Hair
- The Tentacle Toggle should add Tentacles for all haircuts in addition to removing them.
- Options to add/change the effects to Tentacles. (Glowing/Transparent/Corrupted ect.)
- Void Inspired hair color
- More hair styles, preferably ones that aren’t greasy looking.
Artwork and pictures
Alleria’s Tattoos
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9NhIwMWYAABDqX.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9L1fMXXEAEkY6D.png
Alleria Tattoo Concept for Void Elves by Keyboardturn
https://twitter.com/keyboardturn/status/1364942239592456193
Hair (by Lu0ren)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E-X5nF0XEAYOtkH.png
Nightborne where a well loved NPC race in Legion, but the Player options and appearance fall short of the NPCs and they lack a lot of differentiation.
More things like the glowing hands and more options from NPCs would be welcome additions as well as increasing/improving the customizations available to them.
Nightborne Ideas
Faces/Hair/Skin
- Some Younger/Less Scowly Faces.
- Face Shape Options.
- Some Pastel hair colors.
- Dark Grey Skin Tones like some Nightborne NPCs.
Magical Effects
- Glowing
Hands/Feet/Hair like Nightborne NPCs.
- Felborne Options.
- Fel Green, Blue, Dark Purple, Magenta and Coral Eye Colors.
- The ability to match Glowing Hands/Feet/Hair/Tattoo/Eye colors to eye Colors.
- Brighter Tattoo options.
Accessories
- Arcan’dor themed Jewelry.
- Bracers/Anklets like Nightborne NPCs.
Lightforged have some good options, but they could use more contrasting options for differentiation from other Lightforge players.
Lightforged Draenei Ideas
- Dark/Obsidian Skin Tones.
- More Eye Colors.
- More Tattoo Patterns.
- Brighter Tattoo options.
Highmountain Tauren got some good things, but they are still a little lacking in some departments. Also it would be neat if there was some options based off each tribe.
Highmountain Tauren Ideas
- More Warpaint Styles.
- More Face Options.
- Pure White and Pure Black Fur.
- Different Accessories based off of Highmountain tribes.
Darkiron Dwarves are pretty well received, but they could simply use more options and some more standout features.
Darkiron Dwarf Ideas
- More Tattoo Patterns.
- Red/Orange Tattoo options.
- Burnt/Lava Hands/Feet/Scars.
- Separate Beard/Mustache options.
Kul Tirans could use some customizations to show their nautical nature a bit more obviously.
Kul Tiran Ideas
- Sailor Arm Tattoos and Back Tattoos.
- Bigger Beards/Mustache. (Some Pirate Like)
- More Face Options
- An Eyepatch as a face customization.
Mechagnomes enjoy some unique customizable body parts but the mechanizations hide legs/boots/gloves so it’s very hard for Mechagnome to look unique from eachother. Separation of options and more colors for parts would greatly help making them more unique from eachother.
Mechagnome Ideas
- More Paintjobs for Mechanical Parts.
- Additional Mechanized options.
- Metallic Skin Colors
- More Eye Colors for Augmented Eyes. (Matching normal eye colors.)
Zandalari are pretty solid, but could use some more regal options to show off their status among the Trolls.
Zandalari Troll Ideas
- Larger Gold Tattoo options with more coverage.
- Solid Gold Tusk.
- More Eye Colors.
- More Jewelry Options.
Not much to say about Vulpera, most are pretty happy. But they too should see more options.
Vulpera Ideas
- More Fur Patterns.
- More Ear Shapes.
- More Muzzle Shapes.
Hopefully we can mage Allied Races more vibrant and unique as time goes on.
And for visibility, there are a number of Core Races that could use some work. And all races deserve more options in general. So I will also add some of the more common suggestions for Core Races.
Blood Elves did not get a lot of options that stand out. The jewelry is of limited colors/designs and their hair is very outdated from todays game standards.
There are also several Subraces of Blood Elves that people would like as a playable option and they have not gotten the options to show their races turmoil through battle damage. Not to mention the Runic Tattoos that are on the TBC box art that players have wanted since Blood Elves addition to the game.
There are a few obvious ways that you can add to Blood Elves to improve their identity and variety as well as improve existing options.
Blood Elf Ideas
Racial identity options
- Dark Ranger Options.
- San’layn Options. (Possibly through a Quest like Nightwarrior.)
- Felblood Elf Options. (Possibly through a Quest like Nightwarrior.)
Markings
- Rune Tattoos like the Burning Crusade Box Art and Magister Rommath.
- Scars/Burns and Damaged Ears.
- Makeup and nail polish. (And pointy nails)
Jewelry Improvements/Fixes
- Allow males to use Jewelry.
- More colors for Jewelry. For less clashing with armor/outfits.
- More Jewelry Types. (Chokers, Metal Feathers and Eye/Nose/Lip Piercings, Etc.)
- Fix the bracelets so they aren’t pixilated.
Hair
- Separate the Tiaras/Headbands from specific hairstyles.
- Longer/Fancier Hair and Beard/Mustache Styles.
- Add some more Void Elf hairstyles.
Artwork and pictures
San’layn
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E3sMR_rWYAARhFy.png
San’layn concepts by Qualia
https://imgur.com/user/zombiequalia
Dark Ranger
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EezL3cfXYAIGCLY.png
Runic Tattoos
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eb3ymP1XkAYJtTh.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUYLeWEXkAQhCvh.jpg
Beards by Naitsade
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ec7NW7qX0AAC8yB.png
Beards by Mathptr1
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_1uZ0kVUAAPBlh.png
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_1uaY8UUAYnRkQ.png
Worgen have a unique ability to shapeshift into Human forms, but it feels like this is drawing away from the actual Worgen options that you use the vast majority of the time, also their options are mostly changing fur patterns on similar looking faces.
Worgen Ideas
Hair/Mane
- Larger and more visible Braids/Patches/extensions.
- More Hair decorations/accessories. (Maybe a small hat or rose for Females)
- Separate Beard options and add more beard styles.
- Mane Color Options.
Face/Eyes
- Improve the Heterochromia selection in the menu with Left/Right Eye toggles.
- Improve the Eye Glow Selection.
- More Muzzle Shapes and Teeth options.
- More Ear Selections.
Scars
- Separate scars from faces.
- More facial Scars and Damaged ears.
- Large Body Scars/Bite Marks/Claw Marks.
- Scars Visible in Human Form.
Body
- Dark and Black Fur Colors.
- Tail Toggle, with varying appearance options.
- Shaggier Fur options.
Orcs have many different clans and traditions that are still unavailable to them despite being in the lore.
Orc Ideas
- More Orcish Clan Skins, including Blackrock, Dragonmaw, and the like.
- Dragonmaw Tattoos.
- Bleeding Hollow gouged Eye options.
- Shattered Hand Stump. (Equipping a weapon just attaches it to the end)
- Eyebrow Options for both genders.
Trolls have many different groups that people would like to play and Troll Beards have been a thing in lore since WC3.
Troll Ideas
- Beards for Males!
- Eyebrow Options.
- More Troll subrace options, like Forest and Ice Troll.
- Macular Body options for both genders.
Goblins could use some options to be more flashy, given their races chaotic and reckless nature.
Goblin Ideas
- ‘Bling’ AKA Large Jewelry options for both Genders. (Including Brass Knuckles)
- Eyebrow Options.
- Soot Marks from Explosions on face/hands/body.
- Smoldering Hair options.
Gnomes have an inventive and troubled history and there should be some more options to reflect that.
Gnome Ideas
- Grease Marks on Face/Hands/Body.
- Afro Hair Styles and an Einstein Styled Mustache.
- Radiation Scars/Lepper Gnome Skin.
- A Cosmetic Utility Belt/Backpack.
Draenei could use some more accessories.
Draenei Ideas
- Damaged Horns.
- More Jewelry and Gem Color customizations.
- Body Jewelry.
Pandaren lack a lot of options to distinguish themselves from eachother.
Pandaren Ideas
- More Distinct Face shape options.
- Tail toggle for both genders.
- Blind Eye options.
Humans could simply use some options decupled and shared across genders.
Human Ideas
- Scars separated from Faces and more Scars added.
- Necklaces/Piercings for Males.
Undead have a lot op potential to play with the Zombie/Undead theme.
Undead Ideas
- Bolts/Electrodes in the Head/Neck.
- Large Stitches for face/body.
- Body Parts with different skin colors.
- Beards for males.
Night Elves could use a few improvements.
Night Elf Ideas
- Highborn themed Options.
- Face/Body Rigging improvements.
- Young Faces for Males.
From this PTR thread.
https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/customization-suggestions-megathread/1108540