A question about lalafells in ARR

[Elexia]

We DO have different emotes already between male and female lala's. Also, Tarus were NOT unisex in FFXI. There were boys and girls and they had different characteristics. Galkas and Mithra's were the only 'gender-limited' character options available. The fact that people STILL believe that taru-tarus were unisex kinda supports the lady-lala's wish for small, modest chest enhancements.


@ Nuinn... fair enough, it's just that many people who are of your opinion make it sound as though it will affect them personally in game and that it shouldn't be even considered due to their personal preferences. This has been an on-going discussion since the 'chest enhancements' have been announced. (not this exact forum thread)

Unisex in terms that the .dats (game data) treated them as one gender, the only exception was a few armor sets built around the bridal set. In XIV the game actually treats them as two genders internally and in game.

[HiirNoivl]

We're not even talking augmentation. I just want them to exist...

[Gramul]

Technically you do have them as far as biology is concerned.
They're just really really...understated.

[ZakarnRosewood]

Naaasty!

But on a serious note, i can't picture them looking buff either

So will SE have a special "extra option" the the lala's that is appropriate? If so, what could that be?

[HiirNoivl]

Technically you do have them as far as biology is concerned.
They're just really really...understated.

.......... ;~; Thanks'

[Kinseykinz]

Naaasty!

But on a serious note, i can't picture them looking buff either

So will SE have a special "extra option" the the lala's that is appropriate? If so, what could that be?

Except that this is not what we are asking for... but rather something more like the photos below. But the differences in your pictures vs. mine showcase why this is a debate. Again... lala's are NOT children, they were never intended as such. period.


An example from real life of actual people.


An example from existing folklore.

[Elexia]

They aren't children..but even girls of 8 and under develop bigger breasts if that's the only indication of femininity people are going with.

This is why I say just separate animations if you really do want to stand out lol. Using the image of little people, their bodies are actually shaped differently from the usual (ignoring height), much like Lalafells are, Male and Female tend to have the same shape at times ignoring one key component: Breasts. I know quite a few irl and I noticed how given their anatomy there's very few differences in male/female aside the obvious, you know? Having more seperation in animations (outside of emotes) is what will do a lot more for them.

The same issue happens with ANY "child like" race in an MMO, you can't change the general image of a "child" from the general playing population.

They're not children, but their image is that of a child, which is why what you're asking for is obvious, BUT the way people view it is different, even SE calls Taru/Lalafell "child like", being child like =/= children, its their cuteness that's being referred to.

[Rukkirii]

In A Realm Reborn, female Lalafell will have the ability to adjust their bust size and males will have additional options to customize their ear style (moreso than what was available in version 1.0).

[Pseudopsia]

O.o, no way!!! Good thing FFXIV doesn't have general chat, lol.

[HiirNoivl]

AAAAAAAH! */happy /happy /happy* /cry /fallsoversobbing

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This isn't a bribe to make me like retainer gathering is it? >.> ... aw cuz it might work!