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I don’t identify with any of the avatars shown in that image, but I don’t think the horizon avatars are terribly bad in general. Not sure how you managed to get past the avatar creation if you’re using a Quest, some environments have a mirror and the profile tab in the app/headset shows them as well. There’s an okay amount of customization; not knowing you, I’d assume you can probably get something that you’d find acceptable. But maybe not.
They’re definitely an improvement over the previous ones. I like them certainly more than Roblox or rec room, but that doesn’t change anything about horizon worlds being unattractive.
Thanks for the answer. It's interesting that it could just be a me thing. I'm not terribly picky about my appearance IRL, but in VR having an avatar I can identify with suddenly becomes very important.
I made a head-avatar years ago when they were first released (probably the 2019-era ones in your link). I don't like it, but it doesn't invoke as much of a reaction in me as the upper-body/full-body avatars I've seen in Horizon ads/videos.
TBH I don't use my Quest 1 much, and when I do it's only for PC Link. It's possible it's got an update pending that will force new social features next time I start it up.
Ah, maybe Quest 1 is the answer, I think it’s no longer getting updates. But whenever/if you end up with these avatars, I’d suggest you try them out and see if you can find a customization you like.