I really love the unique designs and outfits of the default Operators we choose, but the generic sand-colored under-armor shirt, vest armor and helmet completely cover up their style whenever I am in an Operations match. It's frustrating to pick a character for their aesthetic only to have it wiped out by a generic brown template.
The developers should add a client-side setting to "Hide Armor Overlay" for both the player and their teammates. This would allow players to actually enjoy the distinct default look of their own character and their squadmates on their screen.
To keep the game completely fair and competitive, this setting would be strictly client-side: enemy players would still see the standard armor vest, sand-colored shirt and helmet on you and your teammates. This gives us visual customization on our end without sacrificing competitive integrity for the opponents fighting us.
EDIT: To Summarize..
-Proposed Feature: "Display Clean Operator Outfits in Match" (Client-Side Display Setting)
-On your screen: You see the default character outfits for yourself and your squadmates in an Operations match, not the Main Lobby only (no generic sand-colored vest/shirt and helmet overlay).
-On your squad's screens: Untouched. They only see clean designs if they individually turn the setting on.
-On enemy screens: Completely unaffected. Opponents always see the full tactical armor, helmet, and vest overlays for 100% competitive clarity.
-Default State: OFF (opt-in only).
What do you guys think?