How it feels in this thread right now.
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Honestly, I'm happy so many people are attached to the Nicki of Chapter One. I think it shows a certain level of care and interest in her character, that wouldn't otherwise be there if she was just Digital Fuckgirl #4.
Some aspects of Nicki's new look will be short-lived, others less so. I don't want to get into the details too much, but her change in appearance does have a story purpose, and it's going to propel our intrepid MC towards a new challenge. So far, he's been able to get what he wants through liberal application of money, blackmail, or force. Nicki's dilemma is going to challenge his new status quo.
I get that it's easy to lose faith in a dev, because honestly a lot of games tend to do wacky Hail Mary shit, which never pays off in a satisfying way. But, if you've enjoyed the game up until now, trust that I've still got a steady hand on the rudder, and the ship's heading somewhere you'll enjoy.
Also - I assure you, I'm using the exact same model from Chapter One. Same facial geometry, same height, same build. The two Nicki's in the image above are the same model. The only difference is the hair, eyebrows, and skin texture. Which were, once again, changed for a story reason that will hopefully pay off for everyone in Chapter Three.