Star Stable Online Etc

I logged in today, as I generally do every day, after checking the news section of Star Stable's website.  While I'm overall pleased with the fact that they keep small updates coming, this update was so small it was hardly large enough to be called an update!  One quest was added: a package got lost on the road between Wolf's Hall Inn and greater Jarlaheim, and you have to find it and return it to the owner.  The package is a pair of new glasses for the NPC who gives you the daily quests in Jarlaheim and whose name I cannot remember right now.  (It's okay, he always forgets my name, too, as he surely does yours, as well!)  The touted reward for said quest is his old pair of glasses, which have their own bit of charm as they're huge on any character's face and may have a slight bit of hipster appeal.  The rest of the update was an addition to Zed [the rocker]'s shop, with some tack and leg wraps with a black and periwinkle flame pattern.  I bought the l...

So I found a great resource through www.ssoridethrough.com - Maggie Oldcamp linked this site:  http://starstable.bplaced.net/db/en/index.html   It has a database that allows you to search through existing gear, accessories, clothing, and hairstyles, previewing each and comparing stats. Using this, I've been spending time trying to plan ahead on what I will buy and wear when I get enough Star Coins.  I'm trying to find a delicate balance between style, color coordination, and manageable stats. I'm not going to obsess over riding/speed stats, especially when I find that having a good balance of discipline/command has to take place so as not to be overburdened by speed with no control over your horse.  I'm just trying to find a nice, balanced set that I find attractive. The horse will be the chestnut Andalusian, and I'm looking for gear and clothing with browns and greens. I'll be dying my character's hair red and cutting it to match, as well. I may so...