{"id":6705,"date":"2021-11-29T16:59:02","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T07:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=6705"},"modified":"2021-11-29T16:59:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T07:59:03","slug":"20211129-6705","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/20211129-6705\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragon Quest X\u2019s Santa Skirt costume gets a \u201cpanty nerf\u201d and fans are dissatisfied"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Publication date of the <a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20211126-183725\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">original Japanese article<\/a>: 2021-11-26 18:03 (JST)<br>Translated by. Nick Mosier<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>On November 26, Square Enix announced compensation for players in Japan after making a change to a costume in <em><strong>Dragon Quest X<\/strong> <\/em><strong>(<em>DQX<\/em>)<\/strong>. They explained that the free gift was for making a change to a section of the Santa Skirt item \u201cthat could be recolored or made glossy previously.\u201d Each potentially affected player will receive a \u201cColorful Bouquet\u201d and \u201cGlossy Paint.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This announcement was made after fans expressed their dissatisfaction with a change that saw the undergarments of the Santa Skirt costume go from panties to compression shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u3010\u304a\u3057\u3089\u305b\u3011\u300c\u30b5\u30f3\u30bf\u30b9\u30ab\u30fc\u30c8\u300d\u306e\u30c7\u30b6\u30a4\u30f3\u5909\u66f4\u306b\u95a2\u3057\u3001\u8a72\u5f53\u7b87\u6240\u306b\u4f7f\u7528\u3057\u305f\u300c\u30ab\u30e9\u30fc\u30ea\u30f3\u30b0\u300d\u3084\u300c\u30c4\u30e4\u300d\u306e\u5909\u66f4\u304c\u7121\u99c4\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u3057\u307e\u3063\u305f\u554f\u984c\u3078\u306e\u5bfe\u5fdc\u3068\u3057\u3066\u3001\u300c\u30ab\u30e9\u30d5\u30eb\u30d6\u30fc\u30b1\u300d\u300c\u30c4\u30e4\u3081\u304d\u30da\u30a4\u30f3\u30c8\u300d\u3092\u54041\u3064\u305a\u3064\u914d\u5e03\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<br>\u3054\u4e0d\u4fbf\u30fb\u3054\u8ff7\u60d1\u3092\u304a\u304b\u3051\u3057\u7533\u3057\u8a33\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Biw3DfhneZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/Biw3DfhneZ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DQ10?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DQ10<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \u30c9\u30e9\u30b4\u30f3\u30af\u30a8\u30b9\u30c8X \u516c\u5f0f (@DQ_X) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DQ_X\/status\/1464067398697304073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>DQX<\/em> is an MMORPG that was originally released for the Wii back in 2012 and has since come out on Wii U, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and browsers over the course of its continued service. In the game, you can team up with other players to tackle dungeons, build yourself a house, participate in events, and enjoy yourself in a variety of other ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of those being outfit customization. The game contains numerous clothing items, and the color and material of those items can be changed. There are also costumes in the official shop available for purchase via microtransactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Square Enix\u2019s recent announcement about compensation for players comes after a change to the Santa Skirt item. The Santa Skirt was first made available in the 2012 Christmas event and is now available for purchase in the official shop for 110 yen (roughly $1). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes the skirt unique is that it\u2019s short and wide. It\u2019s a design that pretty much leaves the character\u2019s legs completely exposed. The skirt also flutters and moves based on what you\u2019re doing in the game, so basically, it\u2019s really easy to see your character\u2019s underwear.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"316\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" src=\"http:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-001.jpg 560w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-001-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-001-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-001-300x169.jpg 300w\" \/><figcaption>Santa Skirt before the change<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>But the skirt that\u2019s available in the recent <em>DQX<\/em> version 6 has been modified to cover characters down to the thigh area, with the underwear being changed to leave less exposed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"316\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" src=\"http:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-002.jpg 560w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-002-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-002-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-002-300x169.jpg 300w\" \/><figcaption>Santa Skirt after the change<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Some passionate fans are laying their dissatisfaction bare for all to see and have been since before the change was even implemented. It looks like more than a few players enjoyed catching a glimpse of their character\u2019s unmentionables while playing. And for that reason, they weren\u2019t too keen on the steadfast covering provided by compression shorts. Now, they seem to be lamenting the loss of their panty fixation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, some players just think the updated skirt isn\u2019t fashionable. To them, the skirt was a stylish and feminine way to show off some nice legs, that in its current form with the shorts sticking out, just doesn\u2019t look as good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From fetish to fashion, the Santa Skirt has been poorly received by many players. And now, the community is referring to the change as the \u201cpanty nerf.\u201d Users are also sharing their responses under the previously mention <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DQ_X\/status\/1464067398697304073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tweet<\/a> from the official <em>DQX<\/em> Twitter account, with some saying they bought it because they liked that design and now want their money back or in-game currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some users are also theorizing that it may have to do with the game\u2019s CERO rating, the game ratings organization used in Japan. <em>DQX<\/em> is currently operating with a CERO A rating, which means it\u2019s suitable for all ages. Under CERO, showing items like undergarments or swimsuits could be considered sexual content and impact the rating. It\u2019s possible that Square Enix was worried about the Santa Skirt potentially affecting the game\u2019s rating. A worry that\u2019s especially relevant for an all-ages game.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"316\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" src=\"http:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-003.jpg 560w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-003-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-003-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20211126-183725-003-300x169.jpg 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Another example of an MMO causing a stir with its lower body depictions is <em>Final Fantasy XIV<\/em> and its \u201cbutt nerf\u201d controversy. It was discovered that some collaboration items that were added and made character\u2019s butts bigger didn\u2019t mix well with other clothing items. In order to prevent these issues, they secretly changed the game to shrink the butts under certain conditions. The community caught on to the change and their reaction got the butts reverted back to how they were (<a href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/articles\/newsjp\/20191227-109869\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">related article<\/a> in Japanese).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reversion shows that Square Enix can be flexible regarding these kinds of issues. But <em>Final Fantasy XIV<\/em> has a CERO C rating for ages 15 and older, so their situation is different from that of <em>DQX<\/em>. Regardless, it will be interesting to see if Square Enix responds further to the issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dragon Quest X fans are not happy about the &#8220;panty nerf&#8221; made to the game&#8217;s Santa Skirt item.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":6710,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-6705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-japan-related-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dragon Quest X\u2019s Santa Skirt costume gets a \u201cpanty nerf\u201d and fans are dissatisfied - AUTOMATON WEST<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/20211129-6705\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Dragon Quest X\u2019s Santa Skirt costume gets a \u201cpanty nerf\u201d and fans are dissatisfied - 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