Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Stacy X


Stacy X (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacy_X) is probably most famous for having worked as a mutant 'prostitute' before joining the X-Men. Technically there was no touching, but I guess using your tactile mutant pheromone powers to get someone off is the same thing. Hated by a good deal of fans (not me!) her last official scene as one of the X-Men was skipping rope naked on a VHS tape. The only thing to be embarrassed about there is that she was still recording to VHS.
Getting The Look
Stacy X wore a very simple, and very revealing costume. The main part of her aesthetic is her mutant snakeskin. A striking look that few artists took the time or effort to get right (if you're interested read Uncanny X-Men #399. The art, and Stacy's introduction are both great).

Formal hands, Thigh-High feet and Sports Bra chest styles are all available at character creation; as is the Reptile skin style. If you're not making this look from scratch you can find these basic style items in the Watchtower/Hall Of Doom, while new skins can be purchased from the skin vendors near Star Labs or Ace Chemicals.

The last two pieces, Necromancer leg style and Noble Warrior head can both be found very cheaply on the Broker. Don't waste your time chasing them any other way. It's more hassle than it is worth. BUT, if that's not an option for you: Noble Warrior head drops from Promethium Lockboxes, while Necromancer legs can be found in a variety of instances.

It would be great if the Sports Bra had a little more detail on the straps. Ancient Divine Sorceress chest has some nice elements, but overall is too busy, and comes with a neck section that doesn't really fit. I've used Necromancer for the briefs since they are smaller than One Piece and Viking leg styles (the skimpiest in game!).

Noble Warrior head replaces the red scale colouring at the top of Stacy's head.

And while I love the Reptile skin, it's a shame that some of the details of the face, like the eyes and lips get a bit lost. Being able to colour the lips a separate colour to the rest of the skin would help with this.
Styles
Hair: PixieHead: Noble WarriorFace: NoneAccessory: NoneShoulders: NoneEmblem: None,
Hands: FormalWaist: NoneFeet: Thigh-HighChest: Sports BraLegs: Necromancer,
Back: NoneSkin: ReptilePrimary Weapon: Bare Hands (Martial Arts).

Colours
Palette 01: 000000Palette 02: B20000Palette 03: NoneSkin: FF300CEyes: E9EE1C,
Hair: 000000Makeup: B13500.

Character Choices
Power: NatureWeapon: Martial ArtsMovement: AcrobaticsBody TypeMonarch Small,
PersonalityPowerful.

Stacy's pheromone powers don't have a direct match in game, but quite a few of the pheromone based nature powers work well, especially since they don't have overly showy animations. And since Stacy's powers can both hurt and soothe, you can play as both a DPS or healer.

Something that people often forget (or more realistically had no idea about in the first place) is that Stacy X is an excellent hand to hand fighter. Her exact method of combat is never specified, but she is shown to be good enough to compete with, although not defeat, Wolverine. Consequently Martial Arts, with Weapon Mastery is a good fit for this character.

Flirty seems like the most obvious choice for Personality, but there is something a little too cutesy about it that doesn't match Stacy's brash, overtly sexual, personality. Comical almost works as well.

Accuracy and Playability
Accuracy: 7/10. Playability: 7/10.

Pictures




2 comments:

  1. I miss your post man! I hope you have nice ones coming. I'd ask you to post more costumes from Magik, Lady Mandarin Psylocke, Revanche, or how would you do Polaris or even Ms Marvel/Captain Marvel. Cant wait to see next! ^^

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  2. Hey, I've been away. More coming in the next few days.

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