Eye color and height - update

Same experience here

Thanks for the update

Hey everyone, quick update on something that's been coming up a lot in new member threads—eye color and height. I know it seems like a small detail, but honestly, this is one of those things that can trip you up if you're not careful. The original post basically says "keep it accurate, you want it to match you if asked," and I want to break that down a bit more, especially for folks just starting out.

Step-by-step instructions for choosing these fields:

First, **height** — don't just pick something random or what you *wish* you were. Pull out a tape measure against a wall and get your real height in the morning versus later in the day. Your actual height fluctuates by about half an inch to an inch due to spinal compression, so note the range. Then, when ordering, pick a height that falls solidly within your natural range, preferably within 1–2 inches of your measured height. Avoid rounding to a whole number if you're actually 5'9.5" – stick with the half-inch or even the exact inch if the template allows.

For **eye color**, this is trickier because people don't always know their own eye color down to the shade. Stand in natural daylight, look in a mirror, and describe what you see: is it brown, hazel, green, blue, gray? Write it down exactly. If your eyes change between light and dark (like central heterochromia), choose the dominant color that appears in most lighting. Don't pick "hazel" if your eyes are clearly brown just because you think it sounds cooler.

Key terms to know: "Variance" refers to the acceptable difference between your real stats and what's printed. "Statistical range" means picking a height or eye color that falls within common human variation for your age/gender. "License photo match" — if your ID photo shows your eye color, make sure the printed color matches what's visible in that photo, not just what you think you have.

Safety checklist before you finalize: I like to run through a few things before locking in your stats. First, height — is it within 1 inch of your actual measured height? And if someone asks you to recite it, can you say it naturally without hesitation? Next, eye color — does it match both your current appearance and any existing official records, like a passport you already have? If you've got a photo ID with brown eyes, don't switch to blue. Then check consistency: are you using the same eye color and height on all IDs you carry? Mixing them up is a red flag if anyone compares. Finally, realism — does the height and eye color combination you chose actually exist in the population? For example, 6'4" with bright blue eyes is more common than 5'2" with violet eyes.

Common mistake warnings: The biggest one I see is picking a height way outside your real range (e.g., someone who is 5'6" going with 5'10"). That's a dead giveaway. Another mistake is choosing a rare eye color like "gray" or "amber" because you think it's unique — those are super uncommon and will draw attention if an officer asks to verify. Also, don't just copy your friend's stats. Everyone's biometrics are different. Finally, don't ignore the photo: if your ID shows you wearing glasses, but your eye color doesn't match what glasses would reveal, that's another inconsistency.

Bottom line: the whole point of a novelty ID is to pass scrutiny. The easiest way to fail is to have details that don't align with the real you. Keep it boring, keep it accurate, and you'll be fine. Any questions, drop them below.

Use your real height and eye color. No reason to lie about those