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Dev Journal #5 - Cosmetics

Dev Journal #5 - Cosmetics

• 3 min read

Cosmetics

We have tried many cosmetics systems over the years and for the past few years have settled on cosmetic hats. These hats have been similar to helmets where you can wear them in your helmet slot. However, if you wanted to show off your cool hat and still be protected from the elements you were out of luck.

That changes today! We have adjusted our cosmetics system to no longer use items at all. Cosmetics can be purchased from the Cosmetics Merchant at spawn.

Screenshot of the Cosmetics Merchant NPC.

For now, only hats can be purchased. However, this system has been designed to be capable of adding cosmetics to every armor slot and weapon slot! In due time we will provide cosmetic armor, weapons, and tools.

Screenshot of the Cosmetics Merchant interface.

Hats can be purchased for a price of 250 gems per hat.

Screenshot of the hats interface.

A confirmation message has been added to prevent accidentally purchasing a hat when you did not intend to.

Screenshot of the hats interface with the confirmation message.

Once a hat has been purchased, do /cosmetics and you will be able to click on the hat that you wish to equip.

Screenshot of the cosmetics hat interface.

Now, for the most important part! Now that cosmetics are no longer items, they can be worn over top your existing armor! Hats do not occupy the slot and below is what it looks like when you have a cosmetic hat on with no helmet on.

Screenshot of a cosmetic hat equipped and no helmet equipped.

If you put the helmet on, your cosmetic hat will still show on your player model. This allows you to still be protected whenever you want to show off your hard earned cosmetics!

Screenshot of a cosmetic hat equipped and a helmet equipped.

Lastly, as stated above we plan to add cosmetic shirts, pants, and boots. Not only that, but we will be adding cosmetic pickaxes, swords, shovels, etc. that will show up when you are holding them! Cosmetics are permanent, you cannot lose them the way you can items.

Closing Remarks

Thank you for making it this far and continuing to be a supporter of the server while we are in development. I am excited to share the content with you and even more excited for the upcoming release for you to once again enjoy your time on PartyRealms.