Why is headwear such an unflinching design characteristic of the protagonist role?
>>59020222Moar merch
You don't wear a hat indoorsA hat also leaves something to the imagination. Can you imagine Gen II Ethan without his hat? Or Gen I Red? Brendan himself ignited arguments for years.
>>59020222To help them stand out
It's tradition at this point. Protag has to wear a hat.
>>59020222In more recent games, it's so I can take it off and make my own trainer that looks distinct from the defaults
Appealing to the TF2 crowd
>>59020222Sugimori peaked with Gen 1 and it's not even close.Just like Toriyama peaked in the Saiyan Saga.
>>59020222Pokemon trainers are adventurers/travelers by nature. Spending long periods of time in the sun without a hat or something to cover your head isn't safe.
>>59020410Forgot image. There's a reason farmers, cowboys, etc are always seen with big hats.
