"It's simple" didn't imply usage of game engine nor time.
I also never said simple. I said easy.
I challenged you by trying it yourself to see how easy it is. Have you tried doing it yourself? I'd wager not, and probably win said wager.
Here's a 5 minute tutorial in how to do it in Godot to get you started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GURxA8MvkkM
Now, reply to me with further excuses for why it's "too hard."
Where is it mentioned that is that task?
Also, where are you getting 3 minutes from?
Why are you mentioning the Quake 3 engine?
Already done.
Soft-body physics aren't hard.
In fact, I challenge you to do it yourself so you can see exactly how easy it is.
I didn’t think I’d have to point out that adding a cape is a similar pain in the ass.
Yeah, skill issue.
I mean, if it doesn't then it's just adding to the model.
Django from Boktai had a scarf. I doubt it was difficult to add.
Even then, it becomes a problem of adding a gear system at all and a scarf is pretty irrelevant.
TL;DR: It’s not just another piece of gear.
Yes it is. It's identical to adding a cape.
TL;DR: skill issue
1000x cheaper to just send in assassins.
I know one person from New Zealand and she's racist as fuck.
How come the issue doesn't exist in Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring?