ToS’s model strategy is pretty clever, actually. It’s very similar to Guilty Gear Xrd, using very smooth, hand-painted 3D models with purposely-low-frame-rate animation to give it a sprite look, for both players and enemies.
Check out http://www.tos-db.com/classmodels to see every class’ 3D body.
Ahhh this definitely clears a lot up. If they’re doing modeling like this it should be quite easy for them to create costumes and cosmetics. Pretty much what I’m seeing is that they have a Low Poly 3D Model for Male and female characters and then edit that base file and repaint textures after baking them.
Since all of the characters of that specific race use the same base model, and there isn’t any body type variation, all they have to do is edit the base file in Maya or 3DS Max to make pretty much any kind of costume they want, bake it, paint it, and then have their programmers add it into the game and sell it on whatever variation of a cash of costume shop that Tree of Savior is going to be using.
Thank you very much for linking this resource to me, I’m very appreciative. This information clears up a lot of missing holes in my knowledge and gives me a good grasp over how easy it should be to monetize this game via costumes, dyes, etc.
I’m willing to throw my money at the devs just to get some awesome customizations. There need to be one feature implemented though. If you buy a certain hairstyle/haircolour/clothes colour/anything, it should be permanent and you shall be able to switch between your owned stuff anytime free of charge.
Yes please non of the rental cosmetics as soon as a game does that i buy nothing.
That’s something we can all agree with, Hahaha.
Here is my thread similarly discussing the topic of customization!
I recently updated it with more info & pictures which you will see at the bottom of the thread
(Since I am no longer able to edit my original post)
I share and like most of your ideas, although i’d personally prefer for costume dye to stick to limited palettes made by imc individually for quality control & assurance that the harmonious vision that is ToS isn’t marred by wildly dyed costumes that stick out like a sore thumb.
I also don’t think I had mentioned weapon skins, so I added it to my thread post as well. I hope they continue to expand upon these things as development continues! 
Pretty sure IMC will implement that in the future , with a price of course 
I already stated similar issues in my original post. Giving people complete control over color normally ends up with them putting the slider to saturate colors at the maximum value, which tends to create unrealistic variance in colors. A lot of Private servers for Ragnarok Online that have full color options can show you just how bad complete control can be, because when it comes to creating things some people have the artistic talent of hot garbage.
I dislike how the Hunter pets look myself, so I’m hoping that they do Cosmetic pets myself. Hunters have to have WOLVES. It’s canon!
Have you seen the new companions? They look way more interesting. I’m totally getting a pig.
I haven’t! Do you have a link or an art reference of them?
Also the obt trailer showcased some.
Hmm. I read through that and I didn’t see anything regarding additional pets. I could be missing it however.
It should’ve linked you directly to the post where the pets were shown?
Post #77
and
Post #558
Use the post selector at the bottom right if it didn’t.
Ohhh okay! I see now. Those are adorable.
Yus I am hoping for more things from the guild hall, you’re supposed to be able to raise unique companions.
Being able to tame your own companions would be a superb addition to the game.
Yeah, I don’t totally see why you can’t just tame most animal/plant types, and make only certain companions be mountable. I want a stumpy tree ( plush ) companion!
I’d like to Ride a wolf around Ragnarok Online Ranger style. That two legged raptor… thing… that Hunter gets just looks too odd.
you mean the green furry beaver?