Character Creation
Character Creation
The Character Creation menu is the first screen you see when you start a new game. Life as a Boy offers a wide range of customisation options for the Player Character.
The following page contains all the options the player can choose when starting a new game.
Basic
Here, you are able to input your first name and your family name. The default canon name of the Player Character is Elliot Warren.
Physical
Here, you are able to choose the physical appearance of your character.
Body
Here you are able to choose the physical appearance of your character.
You can choose from 5 different skin colours here:
- White
- Pink
- Beige
- Brown
- Black
You can also choose 3 different body builds:
- Skinny
- Muscular
- Husky
Hair
Hair Style
There are currently 21 different hairstyles in the game.
Hairstyles can be changed again later in the Hair Salon at any time.
First row: Combed, Heroic, Short, Medium, Messy, Parted, Shaggy, Spiked
Second row: Stylish, Swooped, Unkempt, Heroic 2, Messy 2, Modern, Parted 2, Shaggy 2
Third row: Short 2, Stylish 2, Swooped 2, Unkempt 2, Long
Hair Colour
There are currently 20 different hair colours in the game.
Hair colours can be changed again later in the Hairsalon at any time.
First row: Blonde, Dirty Blonde, Strawberry Blonde, Ginger, Aubrun, Light Brown, Brown, Dark Brown
Second row: Charcoal, Black, Teal, Blue, Dark Blue, Lime, Green, Pink
Third row: Purple, Red, Gray, White
Eyes
There are currently 11 different eye colours in the game.
The colour of both eyes are completely independent, meaning you are able to create characters with heterochromia.
Eye colour can be changed again later in the Mall Costume Store.
From left to right: Amber, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Hazel, Pink, Purple, Red, White.
Other
Here, you can add freckles and scars to your character.
Freckles:
- Face Freckles
- Shoulder Freckles
- Arm Freckles
Scars:
- Chest Scar
- Face Scar
- Left Arm Scar
- Right Leg Scar
Privates
The player's privates are highly customisable. The following are the different options available.
Things to note: while mostly being cosmetic, changing the penis size will have an effect on some dialogue in the game.
Genitals
Penis Size:
- Tiny
- Small
- Average
- Large
- Gigantic
Testicle Size:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Gigantic
Penis Style:
- Cut
- Uncut
Foreskin Length (shows up when hard, only affects the zooms if uncut):
- Short (foreskin will retract fully when hard)
- Long (foreskin will retract halfway when hard)
Pubic Hair:
- None
- Wisps
- Short
- Long
Features
Grower trait - When enabled, your penis will display as 1 size larger when erect.
There is a button here to toggle erection as well which allows you to see how sexy your character looks.
Abilities/Traits
This tab allows you to select your character's abilities, traits and skills.
Abilities
There are currently 7 different abilities your character has.
Each ability has 10 levels and the default is 5. You will have an additional 5 points to spend on your abilities giving a total of 40 points. The minimum level for any ability is 1. This gives you a total of 33 expendable points out of the 40 points.
Abilities:
- Strength
- Dexterity
- Endurance
- Smarts
- Charm
- Sense
- Creativity
Traits
Traits affect how your character interacts with the world around them.
There are a total of 13 traits, and you can have up to 3 traits.
The traits are split among 4 categories.
Skill based
Athletic:
- Levels up the Athletic skill faster
- Gains a +20 bonus to Athletic skill checks
- Gains more +Fun from Physical Activities
Bookworm:
- Gains more +XP from studying from books
- Gains more +Fun from reading
- +Grade and +20 bonus to English Class
Genius:
- +Grade to Primary Classes
- +10 to Skill Checks involving Primary School Skills
Social
Childish:
- Gains more +Fun from childish activities
- +Social with child-aged NPCs
- Fun Need reduces slightly faster
Mature:
- Gains more +Fun from grownup activities
- +Social with adult-aged NPCs
Character
Free Footed:
- Doesn't receive a Negative Stressor when walking around barefoot.
Indoor Kid:
- Gains a Positive Stressor when indoors
- +Fun from indoor activities
Neat:
- Receives less -Hygiene from certain activities
- Stronger Negative Stressors from being dirty
Outdoorsy:
- Gains a Positive Stressor when outdoors
- +Fun from outdoor activities
Small Bladder:
- Bladder Need reduces faster
Kinky
Commando:
- Gains a Positive Stressor when not wearing underwear
- Gains a Negative Stressor when wearing underwear
Slap Happy:
- Gains a Positive Stressor from being spanked
Wedgie Feind:
- Gains a Positive Stressor from receiving a Wedgie