Info about Wildermyth - Armors and Skins:

Official game description:
Customize Your Adventuring Party with the Armors and Skins DLC!
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This DLC unlocks four new armor types per class (with two tiers each) and four new Humble Ginnings per class, for a total of 36 new outfits—this _triples_ the number of armors in the game! Each armor also brings its own new set of stats and mechanics, allowing you to explore new builds for your heroes. Try an armored battle-mage, an assassin hunter, or a gladiator warrior with lots of movement.  
**Warrior Armors:**  
*   Glimcowling/Spellcowling - High warding and potency  
*   Riverscale/Oceanscale - Balanced armor with extra bonus damage  
*   Rainscoth/Battlescoth - Light armor that prioritizes moving quickly  
*   Mornclate/Gravenclate - Heavy protection from physical and magic damage
**Hunter Armors:**  
*   Roadswayth/Layswayth - Flashy attire for a higher stunt chance  
*   Rotshawn/Elkenshawn - Harnesses wild power for warding and potency  
*   Softhasping/Dreadhasping - Moderate protection with a boost to speed  
*   Tabbyflack/Towerclate - For a heavily armored, more stationary hunter
**Mystic Armors:**  
*   Ramblerunic/Fablerunic - Increases stunt chance and spell damage  
*   Sparebolting/Haleclate - Heavy armor for a more survivable mystic  
*   Witchingsheaves/Kestrelwing - High movement and damage avoidance  
*   Hillthroft/Mountainthroft - High potency for spells and abilities
Make Your Heroes Stand Out with New Transformation Skins!
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The DLC also adds 42 new transformation skins, allowing for further customization of your transformed heroes. Multiple Wolftouched hunters in your party? Now you can tell them apart! Your Crystalline warrior can be rough or refined, to match her fighting style. Or maybe your Crowtouched mystic has always had a bit of a "saurian" streak.  
Each transformation has at least one new skin:  
*   Bear (Tattoo)  
*   Botanical (Carnivorous)  
*   Celestial (Galactic)  
*   Drauven Wings (Gold)  
*   Foothill (Obsidian and Mossy)  
*   Crowtouched (Magefeather and Saurian)  
*   Crystalline (Cave, Shard, and Glass)  
*   Elmsoul (Conifer and Willow)  
*   Fire (Draconic, Bloom, and Helix)  
*   Fox Tail (Multi, Drape, and Feather)  
*   Frog Head (Chameleon and Treefrog)  
*   Gorgonoid (Petriglass)  
*   Hawkwings (Construct)  
*   Morthagi (Globe)  
*   Mothwings (Thrixl)  
*   Rat Tail (Tufted)  
*   Scorpion Tail (Mechanical and Spiky)  
*   Shadow (Mouthy and Burning)  
*   Skeleton (Wrapped and Chained)  
*   Skunk Tail (Long and Striped)  
*   Spelltouched (Tattoos)  
*   Storm (Jagged, Golden, and Bound)  
*   Sylvan (Divine)  
*   Wolftouched (Scrag, Sage, and Scruff)
**Playing Multiplayer?** Not to worry, as long as one player in the group has the DLC, everyone will have access to the new armors and skins.  
Now there are even more ways to let your heroes be who they want to be!

Release date: May 4, 2023

Categories: Character Customization, Equipment Customization, Cosmetic Customization, Character Progression, Tactical RPG, Procedural Generation, Cooperative Multiplayer

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair / Pure; summary: All reviewed feedback focuses on the game's DLC, which is consistently described as cheap, worthwhile, and purely additive. There is no evidence of microtransactions, pay-to-win mechanics, gacha, or predatory monetization. The only speculative mention of potential pay-to-win is hypothetical and not based on actual game features.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $30.00
  - Reasoning: The community consistently values the DLC at $5, indicating the base game provides a strong foundation. Since the DLC enhances an already 'delightfully customizable' game, the base game is likely priced significantly higher. Typical pricing for such indie games with substantial content suggests a fair base-game range of $20-$30, though the lack of direct base-game price mentions lowers confidence.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The first quote provides a cumulative playtime of 5 hours with the DLC, but it is not a session length or a completion time. The second quote indicates 200+ hours of total playtime in the game, but it is not specific to the DLC and does not represent a completion or endgame metric. No evidence directly supports game completion, story completion, session length, or endgame hours, so all playtime metrics are set to null.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Dev Supporters (buy)
    - Motivation: Supporting the developers and ensuring the game's continued success.
    - Playstyle: Purchases DLC to back the team, even if not actively playing often.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Roleplay & Customization Enthusiasts (buy)
    - Motivation: Enhancing roleplay immersion and visual identity through customization options.
    - Playstyle: Creates distinct character looks, plays multiplayer to share customization, and appreciates flavor additions.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Returning Veterans (buy)
    - Motivation: Finding new life in a familiar game and hoping for future meatier content.
    - Playstyle: Replays the game with new cosmetic options, while keeping an eye on future expansions.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- New armors enable diverse builds (weight 0.76): Players highlight that the new armor sets introduce unique effects and stat combinations that fill niches missing from the base game, significantly expanding strategic options and playstyles for each class.
- DLC offers excellent value (weight 0.54): Reviewers consistently note that the DLC is inexpensive and provides ample content, making it well worth the price. The amount of new armor, skins, and transformations justifies the cost.
- Large selection of cosmetics (weight 0.5): The DLC adds a huge number of new armor options and transformation skins, greatly increasing customization possibilities. Players appreciate the variety and the ability to tailor characters to their liking.
- Transformation skins are beautiful (weight 0.4): Players praise the visual quality of the new transformation skins, noting they are gorgeous and integrate well into the game. These skins also change ability appearances, adding to the aesthetic appeal.
- DLC fixes armor scarcity (weight 0.4): The base game lacked sufficient armor types, and this DLC remedies that by providing a much bigger selection. It is considered a must-have for players seeking more armor choices.
- DLC enhances charming gameplay (weight 0.36): The expansion adds another layer of gameplay and charming options, enriching an already delightful experience. It is seen as a lovely, optional addition that increases variety and appeal.
- Customization options are fantastic (weight 0.31): The sheer amount of customization, including armor and theme options, is highly praised. Reviewers find the new customization features incredible and a major positive of the DLC.
- Skins enhance roleplay value (weight 0.3): Alternate skins for transformations allow players to customize how abilities look, which boosts roleplay immersion. This feature is seen as a significant plus for character personalization.
- Game is beautiful (weight 0.18): Players describe the game as beautiful and note it has much going for it. The visual appeal is a recurring positive theme in the feedback.
- Multiplayer sharing is convenient (weight 0.14): In multiplayer, only one player needs to own the DLC for everyone to access the new armors and skins. This feature is highlighted as a convenient and player-friendly aspect.
- Base game already great (weight 0.14): Reviewers note that the base game already has a lot of content and is great on its own. The DLC builds on this strong foundation, adding even more value.

Common complaints:
- DLC skins cause visual glitches (weight 0.24): Custom skin modifications overlay on the original appearance instead of replacing it, leading to issues like four eyes and three hands when modifying wolf style. This may be caused by mods causing display errors.
- DLC armors outperform vanilla (weight 0.16): Tier 1 and Tier 2 DLC armors are generally better than their vanilla counterparts, with some Tier 2 armors being roughly as good as vanilla Tier 3 armors. This creates a balance concern.
- DLC fails to fix repetition (weight 0.16): The DLC is seen as a bandaid solution that does not address the core issue of repetitive transformations. Players still encounter the same transformations too often.
- DLC causes crashes and freezes (weight 0.15): The DLC caused the game to freeze and crash every time treasure was received at the end of combat, forcing one reviewer to uninstall the DLC to play the game.
- DLC breaks mods (weight 0.15): The DLC conflicts with mods, such as the Smoker mod's human expansion transformation, and broke a mod that added more armors, reducing the total amount of armors.
- DLC lacks content (weight 0.15): The DLC is criticized for not adding much content, with reviewers noting that it doesn't add anything modders haven't already added and that there is not much to it.
- DLC armors limited to low tiers (weight 0.14): The new armors are limited to tier one and tier two, which feels weird and out-of-place, and the tiers don't really match their base-game equivalents.
- DLC needs more events (weight 0.14): The game needs more content like events and transformations, not more skins, as players end up with multiple heroes with the same transformation looking identically.
- DLC armors are interesting but not game-changing (weight 0.14): The new armors are interesting but only just, not causing major build shifts, and the substantive changes are meh.
- DLC should auto-add when bought (weight 0.13): The DLC should be automatically added to the game when already bought, and requiring users to open Steam and press play now is a hassle.
- DLC content missing after download (weight 0.09): Some users report that the DLC content is not found in the game after downloading, indicating a potential installation or compatibility issue.
- DLC lacks headgear options (weight 0.08): The DLC does not include any helmets, hoods, or hats, which limits customization options for players.
- DLC armors may be pay-to-win (weight 0.08): The reviewer is concerned that armor adding skills and attributes in the DLC could become pay to win, as the DLC armors are better than vanilla ones.
- DLC tier 2 armors overdone (weight 0.08): Tier 2 armors are a bit overdone, which may be a balance or aesthetic issue.
- Developers abandoning game (weight 0.07): The developers are abandoning the game when more could be done with it, suggesting a lack of ongoing support.
- Base game armor options limited (weight 0.07): The base game's armour options felt very limited in comparison to other customization options, which the DLC partially addresses but not fully.

Gameplay feedback:
- DLC adds new armors (weight 0.72): The DLC introduces a variety of new armor types and customization options for each class, providing players with more choices for character appearance and loadout. This is the most frequently mentioned aspect of the DLC.
- Armors have unique abilities (weight 0.54): Many of the new armors come with unique effects, stat bonuses, and abilities that can alter gameplay. These attributes differ from vanilla armors and can fill niches the base game lacked.
- Armors enhance build variety (weight 0.37): The new armors allow for more build combinations and play styles, as they change stats and provide different bonuses. This increases the depth of character customization and strategic options.
- DLC includes transformations (weight 0.34): The DLC adds transformation options and skins, such as a scorpion tail, which are part of the game's magical transformation system. These transformations add visual and possibly mechanical variety.
- Game features procedural stories (weight 0.14): The game includes procedurally generated stories and characters, which may affect replayability and narrative variety. This is a notable feature but less frequently mentioned than armor content.
- Game has character growth (weight 0.14): The game emphasizes character growth and personality, with armor being part of progression. This suggests a focus on RPG elements and character development.
- Game compared to CRPGs (weight 0.13): The game is compared to tabletop RPG experiences and classic CRPGs, indicating its depth and role-playing elements. This comparison may attract fans of those genres.
- Piece-by-piece customization (weight 0.08): The game offers piece-by-piece customization, allowing players to fine-tune their character's appearance and possibly stats. This is a specific feature that enhances personalization.
- Transformation frequency imbalance (weight 0.07): Some transformations appear too often while others almost never appear, which may lead to repetitive gameplay or missed opportunities. This is a niche but notable balance issue.

Performance notes:
- Game freezes and crashes (weight 0.1): The game freezes and crashes, disrupting gameplay. This is a critical stability issue that needs immediate attention.

Recommendations:
- DLC highly recommended overall (weight 0.56): Multiple reviewers strongly recommend the DLC, calling it a must-have and worth the price. The consensus is that fans of the base game will find it valuable.
- Worth it for base game fans (weight 0.41): Reviewers note the DLC is an easy buy for those who enjoy Wildermyth, especially after completing a few campaigns. It adds content that appeals to existing players.
- Supports dedicated developers (weight 0.24): Several reviewers frame the purchase as a way to support developers who love their game. It is viewed as a thank-you or altruistic gesture.
- Optional for budget-conscious players (weight 0.2): Some reviewers state the DLC is skippable if funds are low, as it is not required to enjoy the game. It is seen as a nice addition rather than essential content.
- Best purchased on sale (weight 0.2): A few reviewers suggest waiting for a discount, especially for cosmetic skins or if the price is a concern. Buying on sale is seen as a smart approach.
- Good value for price (weight 0.18): Reviewers mention the DLC is cheap and fun, providing good value for the cost. It is considered a low-risk purchase.
- Appeals to specific player types (weight 0.17): The DLC is recommended for players with many legacy heroes, those who enjoy character transformation, and fans of role-playing and fantasy genres.
- Alternative to mods (weight 0.07): One reviewer suggests that if not buying, players could download mods or learn to mod instead. This positions the DLC as a convenience option.
- Buy for console players (weight 0.06): A single reviewer recommends buying the game again on consoles, indicating platform-specific value.

Other player notes:
- DLC is mostly cosmetic (weight 0.6): The DLC is largely cosmetic, adding new skins and armors without introducing significant new playable content. It is seen as a smallish update rather than a major content drop.
- DLC supports developers (weight 0.46): Many reviewers purchased the DLC as a way to support the developers and their continued work on the game. It is viewed as a donation or thank-you gesture to help fund future updates and development.
- DLC is inexpensive (weight 0.4): The DLC is sold at a low price and is considered cheap, with the amount of cosmetic content justifying its cost. Some reviewers note it is better bought on sale.
- Developers provide free updates (weight 0.25): The developers have been adding many free content updates throughout the years and are still actively updating the game. This ongoing support is appreciated by the community.
- DLC thanks Russian localization (weight 0.23): Some reviewers bought the DLC as a thank-you for the Russian language support and translation. They express gratitude for the localization team's work and the long wait for the translation.
- Desire for more story content (weight 0.18): Some reviewers wish the DLC included more story-focused content, such as new events, classes, abilities, and campaigns, rather than just armors and skins. They hope for future DLC with more substantial additions.
- Modding scene adds content (weight 0.13): The modding community is adding more content to the game, including new armors. This supplements the official DLC and provides additional variety for players.
- Developers are small team (weight 0.11): The developer is a small team that made the game without a publisher. This makes their continued updates and community engagement even more impressive to reviewers.
- DLC reduces campaign repetition (weight 0.08): The DLC is seen as a first step in adding more content to reduce repetition between campaigns. Reviewers hope it will lead to more variety in future updates.
- DLC not discounted on sale (weight 0.07): One reviewer noted that the DLC was not discounted during the Summer Sale, which was a minor point of frustration. Despite this, the low base price was still considered reasonable.
- Game not unfinished (weight 0.06): One reviewer noted that the game is not unfinished, indicating that the base game is complete and polished. This adds to the positive perception of the developers' work.
- Main game has low cost (weight 0.06): The main game already has a low cost, making it accessible to a wide audience. This affordability extends to the DLC, which is also priced reasonably.
- Game received via Humble Bundle (weight 0.06): One reviewer received Wildermyth through a Humble Bundle, which may have influenced their perspective on the game's value. This is a niche detail but relevant to their review.

Emotions:
- Satisfaction (weight 0.23): Players are satisfied because the DLC adds a large variety of beautiful armor sets and dye combinations that fill gaps in the base game's customization. The content is considered well-priced, with only one party member needing to own it, and it enables richer builds and more diverse character options.
- Appreciation (weight 0.15): Players appreciate the DLC for its stunning visuals, bargain price, and the added variety and strategy it brings to character customization. They also value the developers' dedication, including free content updates, and see this as a well-executed cosmetic DLC compared to typical AAA offerings.
- Excitement (weight 0.13): The DLC generates excitement by introducing new armors with unique abilities and playstyles, along with extensive customization options that encourage experimentation. Players are thrilled about the added value and the fresh life it brings to the game, especially for legacy heroes and combat builds.
- Frustration (weight 0.07): Frustration arises from technical issues such as texture misalignments, mod conflicts causing visual glitches, and crashes when receiving treasure. Additionally, the need to manually launch the DLC through Steam and the uneven distribution of transformation drops contribute to player annoyance.
- Disappointment (weight 0.07): Disappointment stems from the DLC being limited to tier one and two armors, lacking headgear options, and providing skins instead of more substantial content like events or transformations. Some players also feel the developers are abandoning the game, and one reviewer had to uninstall due to crashes.
- Approval (weight 0.03): Players approve of the DLC because it is inexpensive and offers new armor with unique effects that enhance strategy. The armors are tailored to different play styles by altering stats, which is seen as a positive addition.
- Love (weight 0.03): Players love the new armors and skins, which deepen the game without fundamentally changing it. The additional skins enhance visual storytelling, and the game Wildermyth itself is highly regarded.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm is driven by the new armors and transformations that significantly change the game, making it hard to imagine playing without them. The overall quality of the game contributes to this strong positive feeling.
- Gratitude (weight 0.03): Gratitude is expressed by players who bought the DLC as a thank-you for Russian language support and translation. The game has brought them much joy, prompting this supportive purchase.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Confusion arises because some players cannot find the DLC content in the game after downloading, and custom skin modifications overlay the original appearance instead of replacing it, leading to unexpected visuals.
- Desire (weight 0.02): Players desire the DLC strongly, but some wish for more story-focused content rather than just cosmetic additions. The desire is rooted in a love for the game and a hope for more narrative depth.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Players hope the developers will continue adding content, and that future DLC will be larger in scope while maintaining or exceeding the current value. This optimism is based on the positive experience with the current DLC.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.02): Enjoyment comes from the increased gear choices and improved graphics, as well as specific cosmetic options like the Throft set for mystics. These additions enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise is triggered by new skins for transformations that change how certain abilities look, offering unexpected visual variety. This novelty adds an element of delight to the game.
- Amazement (weight 0.01): Amazement is felt because in multiplayer, only one player needs to own the DLC for everyone to access the new armors and skins, which is seen as a generous and player-friendly feature.
- Delight (weight 0.01): Delight is derived from the armor variations having interesting abilities and great customization options, which enhance the fun and personalization of the game.
- Skepticism (weight 0.01): Skepticism is expressed because the DLC does not add what some players think the game needs, such as more events, familiars, themes, and campaigns. This leaves them questioning the DLC's value.
- Confidence (weight 0.01): Confidence is based on the reputation of Wildermyth, with players trusting that they are not wasting their money on the DLC. The game's track record instills assurance in the purchase.
- Fun (weight 0.01): Fun is experienced through transforming all heroes with the new skins, which adds a playful and creative element to the game. This feature is particularly enjoyable for players.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Concern is raised about the DLC's armor adding skills and attributes, which could potentially make the game pay-to-win. Players worry about balance and fairness in gameplay.}