Beard transformative idea/concept (feedback welcome)

[Isharon]

I've noticed a lack items that add beards so I decided to pitch my idea (Though im not very good at thinking up or writing scenes, but I wouldnt mind working on it with some help/pointers)

Name: Dwarven Pride

Description: Made by a scientist possibly too obsessed with fantasy dwarves, this transformative can grow a luscious beard on just about anyone, regardless of gender. Side effects include reduction in height, reduction in sexual dimorphism and unexplainable attraction to mining and caves.

Potential Effects:
Grow a rather long beard if don't have one (10 inches or so?) regardless of gender. If already have one, grow it (likely less than initial growth).
Decrease height
Shift feminity/masculinity towards 0

 

[XBoxMaster131]

I've noticed a lack items that add beards so I decided to pitch my idea (Though im not very good at thinking up or writing scenes)

Name: Dwarven Pride

Description: Made by a scientist possibly too obsessed with fantasy dwarves, this transformative can grow a luscious beard on just about anyone, regardless of gender. Side effects include reduction in height, reduction in sexual dimorphism and unexplainable attraction to mining and caves.

Potential Effects:
Grow a rather long beard if don't have one (10 inches or so?) regardless of gender. If already have one, grow it (likely less than initial growth).
Decrease height
Shift feminity/masculinity towards 0

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[XBoxMaster131]

Although, now that i think about it, it is kinda weird that we dont have beard options at the salon on Tavros......

 

[Isharon]

I mean I could write tf texts myself if some folk helped me with ideas/pointers for the stuff (after all, I did put effort into name and description.)
Or we could just change this into a simple request for beard feature in salon. I do also wonder why its not a thing.

 

[XBoxMaster131]

I mean I could write tf texts myself if some folk helped me with ideas/pointers for the stuff (after all, I did put effort into name and description.)
Or we could just change this into a simple request for beard feature in salon. I do also wonder why its not a thing.

Honestly I don't think a request would go anywhere. The devs already have enough on their plate.

Maybe just make the item.

 

[Isharon]

Fair enough.

 

[Isharon]

Might as well start simple at first then, so here's my stuff
Name: Beardifer
Description: Beardifier is a nanomachine-laced cream made by a scientist with an intense fetish for long, bushy beards, and is advertised to put a beard on any organic thing, be it male, female, neither or somewhere in between. Heck, it might even work on non-organic things!
Effects:
If no beard: Grow a 15 inch beard
Change beard style to 'untamed' (I think its closest to 'bushy'?)
If has beard less than 15 inches: Beard grows to 15 inches
Change beard style to untamed

TF messages:
No Beard:
You smear the cream on your chin and wait, wondering if it really is as potent as advertised. Growing beards on non-organic things? Preposterous!

Your jaw begins to tingle, and shortly after a flood hair begins to burst forth from it. When it stops, you run your fingers through your now 15 inch long bushy beard.

Has Beard:
You smear the cream on your bearded chin and wait, wondering how well it works with preexisting beards.

Your jaw begins to tingle as your beard lengthens. When you feel it stop, you check it with your hands and confirm that it is now a 15 inch long bushy beard.

Has Beard equal to or longer than 15 inch:

You smear the cream on your jaw, though its fairly hard considering your big beard. After a while of waiting, nothing seems to happen. It seems this is as big as your beard will get. Perhaps it is some kind of failsafe to prevent beards from becoming an occupational hazard? More than it already is atleast.



Feedback welcome!