male miqo'te - How would you like it to look?

I love how some of the current player base who's character is a CAT WOMAN is offended or annoyed that CAT MEN won't be buff examples of manliness.

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Originally Posted by Colino

I love how some of the current player base who's character is a CAT WOMAN is offended or annoyed that CAT MEN won't be buff examples of manliness.

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I know this isn't directed at anyone in specific. But to add a note, I play a male hume.

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Originally Posted by Zion_Cross

I know this isn't directed at anyone in specific. But to add a note, I play a male hume.

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It's only directed to the people who play as cat women and fear their futur choice of cat males won't be as manly as they hoped. Which is ironic on several levels.

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Originally Posted by Colino

It's only directed to the people who play as cat women and fear their futur choice of cat males won't be as manly as they hoped. Which is ironic on several levels.

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Hahah yea I know what you mean. I wonder where this thread will end up at hmm...

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Originally Posted by Zion_Cross

Hahah yea I know what you mean. I wonder where this thread will end up at hmm...

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I imagine it'll end up in the devs continuing with what they have and the concept Male Miqo'te being implemented.

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Originally Posted by Arcell

I imagine it'll end up in the devs continuing with what they have and the concept Male Miqo'te being implemented.

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Time will tell!

I agree with the comments which mention that lorewise, the females are the ones that get things done. Furthermore, I'm happy with the way male miqs currently look and will be changing to one as soon as the option is there. Who knows though -- maybe there will be a hidden chest/arm size slider in their faces for those that like their miqs a little more butch. (rofl.)

Edit: Admittedly, I'm one of the ones that'll try my hardest to make my male miq look as much like Lehko Habhoka as humanly possible. He was badass.

I personally it should look gay, because I feel it is a feminine and kind of gay race to want to be. The concept art for it looks a lil too masculine imo.

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Originally Posted by Arcell

I definitely agree. Having the clans be different would be all well and good if there was precedent for it. Currently there is not. Both clans of female Miqo'te look basically the same aside from skin color, eyes and other small cosmetic options. Shape and design wise they're basically the same though which makes sense as they're of the same race.
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As of the start of the game the precedent was set that Highland and Midland were different physically despite both being Hyur. The Miqo'te clans were not really differentiated in the same way from the start of the game.

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Sorry to disagree, but it's easy to tell a seeker from a keeper without color being involved. Seekers have fatter, stumpier tails, more cat like ears and vertical irises. Keepers have longer tails, much longer ears which don't really look so much like a cat's, and canines. Huge canines. Also their eyes are entirely different~

I wish they would make em look like Zidane

http://www.vadasz.ws/darkmistress/St...%20boy%202.jpg
http://images.cosplay.com/i/members/200/24651.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-3avwEeSjb...nime-expo1.jpg

As long as they don't look like Pedobear fodder, I guess I'll be okay with it. I just don't want them to look like 12 year old girls.

Unless I can make mine look like a Midlander Hyur with ears and a tail, I most likely won't be switching. =(

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Originally Posted by Rhianu

http://www.vadasz.ws/darkmistress/St...%20boy%202.jpg
http://images.cosplay.com/i/members/200/24651.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-3avwEeSjb...nime-expo1.jpg

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the first one :D

and the one on the right in the third pic.

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Originally Posted by faris

Sorry to disagree, but it's easy to tell a seeker from a keeper without color being involved. Seekers have fatter, stumpier tails, more cat like ears and vertical irises. Keepers have longer tails, much longer ears which don't really look so much like a cat's, and canines. Huge canines. Also their eyes are entirely different~

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Yeah but those are smaller differences. What some are suggesting for differentiating the clans is far beyond that. Sun and Moon have very similar body structures, shapes, heights, etc... They're roughly pretty similar looking, if you saw a silhouette of both you'd have to look at the small details to be able to tell. As opposed to seeing a silhouette of a Midland Hyur vs a Highland Hyur, it would be quite easy to tell the difference as their general body shape is vastly different.

@ OP

The concept looks good. Though, normally a man with feline ears and a tail would invoke a more -Squee-ish reaction. It'd probably be something the female player base would be more interested in since apparently playing as the opposite sex in-game is a common trend in MMOs.

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Originally Posted by kensredemption

@ OP

The concept looks good. Though, normally a man with feline ears and a tail would invoke a more -Squee-ish reaction. It'd probably be something the female player base would be more interested in since apparently playing as the opposite sex in-game is a common trend in MMOs.

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Yea I know what you mean. The visual kei look would be big on japan. I have some other ideas in mind, different builds. However I just wanted to get an idea what people had in mind. It's nice to see it's gotten some attention.

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Originally Posted by Rhianu

http://www.vadasz.ws/darkmistress/St...%20boy%202.jpg
http://images.cosplay.com/i/members/200/24651.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-3avwEeSjb...nime-expo1.jpg

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So lame........

http://i54.tinypic.com/sb1nnn.jpg

Not like a bloody Ronso -.-

'Said it once, I'll say it again; I'm sick and tired of MMORPGs making the males of their anthropomorphic races look like escapees from the furry community's muscle-fetish wing or six times as furry as their female counterparts. Massive gender dimorphism was only a little bit clever when it first started to show up and now it's just become a miserably tedious cliché.

As for what I would personally like? Somewhere between feminine and androgynous, or at the very least with significant support in creation to be made so, with very similar anatomy to females. Because that really would be something that stood out in the industry as far as playable characters go, especially anthropomorphic ones.

So yeah, in other words the concept art for Mi'qote males in the teaser looks fine to me.

yeah, how else will this guy make his kawaii uguu bishie xD ~desu

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Originally Posted by Coldbrand

yeah, how else will this guy make his kawaii uguu bishie xD ~desu

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Mock me all you like (assuming that's what you're trying to do anyway >.>), but aside from the 'feral bodybuilder' look being stupidly annoying that is kind of the point.

I want them to look exactly like female miqo'te.

Why? Because something about the dynamic of Male only Galka, and Female only Mithra gave the game a little extra something that other titles didn't have.

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Originally Posted by Judah

I want them to look exactly like female miqo'te.

Why? Because something about the dynamic of Male only Galka, and Female only Mithra gave the game a little extra something that other titles didn't have.

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Would you say the Female Roegadyn look mannish?

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Originally Posted by Arcell

Well to be fair it's one of the few styles that aren't represented. As I stated above, if you want the muscular big dudes you've got Roegadyn and Highland Hyur. I mean IMO Highland Hyur is already kind of the middle between the biggest (Roegadyn) and the average (Midland Hyur). Not all guys have to be quite muscular :p

This design gives those who want the "lithe and slender", as someone stated above, characters their option. Those who want muscular guys already have their options. It at least adds some diversity into the character types that are out there.

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It would be nice to see slender guys and masculine girls. I hate having to change genders just because I don't want to be giant muscle beast..

:D and IRL I have the body of a Male Miqo'te.

http://www.testriffic.com/resultfile...CatBoyFull.gif
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs9/i/200...riotycurls.png

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Originally Posted by Shikaree

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__....S._Gehste.jpg
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__...d/df/Ratix.jpg

Same race, two different subspecies.

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Yes, but in FFXIV the two Miqo'te clans have been established as very similar looking. There are some slight variances in tail shape, ear shape, eyes, etc... but overally they look very similar. That precedent has been set, as such the males should also reflect that. There should be slight variances between the two clans but overall they should look similar.

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Originally Posted by Arkine

That one concept art image with the black haired manqote makes him seems to be slimmer than midlanders, and that looks okay. they'll either be reskinned midlanders with tails and new faces or something like this.

http://soulrift.com/img/ffxiapriltour2.jpg

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I hope they don't look like that.

Honestly.. Every time I see that, I can't help but think of Michael Jackson made up like a cat. Creepy.

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Originally Posted by Colino

It's only directed to the people who play as cat women and fear their futur choice of cat males won't be as manly as they hoped. Which is ironic on several levels.

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Not necessarily, considering female Mi'qote has been the only option up 'til now for those who want to play that race.

It would be like saying it's ironic that people who play male Roegadyn want the females to be more feminine.

There's really not much of an option at this point for those who want to play those races.

People may simply like female characters to be more feminine and male characters to be more masculine.. Not sure what's so "ironic" about that.

I'd prefer it if they didn't appear at all. I know they aren't Mithra and so the same rules shouldn't have to apply but it still doesn't seem fitting to have them to me.

I was hoping they'de look like Rei from Breath of Fire III, but he concept art makes them appear more kitty than tiger.

Male miqo'te look exactly as I hoped they would. ^-^
And the one with white hair.. he looks better with facial hair. haha. I say he's manly enough.

Besides that, I think there are already enough uber manly men. We could use a little change. I want something I find attractive too. :x

Edit: I'd be pretty disappointed if the male miqo'te clans differed in body size/muscle tone/manliness(?)...
If the one I like better ends up being the buffer, gross one... /sadness lol

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Originally Posted by Zion_Cross

Hey guys, I'm sure you've all seen the concept art for the new races... So I noticed in the roadmap, they show the concept of the male miqote to be a bit... too feminine... In all honesty I wouldn't see myself changing to that race if they looked like a girly guy.

Now hear me out... Wouldn't you, the people wanting the male miqote race to be a playable character, wish for it to be a little bit more manly? Like imagine a male miqote with similar body features like the famous Bruce lee had a firm core, toned. However his chest size is too big to be that one of a male miqote... Here's my depiction of what a male miqote should look like:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/6582904...ream/lightbox/

The shoulders would be broad, the chest size not too much, the core would be toned and a bit built, but still slim. The Forearms could be a bit more broad or just the normal size. I wish for the image of the male miqote to become more bad ass in general. To have similarities of the race, just not look like a girly boy.

Note: It's a quick doodle, just wanted to emphasize on the body's form.

Edit: At first glance I thought they looked a bit too feminine. But we haven't seen the animations and mannerisms yet, so I'll hold back on any further critique. Let's see how it unfolds in the future.

Discuss further on your thoughts bout the concept!

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To be honest, I personally love it. I'm switching to male miqote BECAUSE they're pretty feminine for guys. We've got the entire spectrum in the game from really manly (Roegs) to steroids (Highlanders) to normal (Midlanders) and finally Shota.
And to be honest, I'd like a race that matches the way I look as well. That is to say, I'm not very manly. lol

One of the concept arts shown is probably what I'll end up picking if it's actually implemented. The one drawn from the side with what looks like a hoody.

You want to know what I'd like Male Miqo'te to look like?

This.

I know I probably wont get what I want I still thought I would put it out there.

It would be cool if manqote had more canine features. I know this won't be how they take the race but here is an idea SE while working on the features for the manqotes, add some more canine looking features, more prominent fangs, more wolf like ears and tails, maybe some more angular facial features, anything to give more options for people who are not fans of cats (like me).

I will say that I will be playing as a manqote regardless of whether or not these options are here or not, but it would be a great addition for anyone who would like an option other than cat.

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Originally Posted by RemnantWolf

I know I probably wont get what I want I still thought I would put it out there.

It would be cool if manqote had more canine features. I know this won't be how they take the race but here is an idea SE while working on the features for the manqotes, add some more canine looking features, more prominent fangs, more wolf like ears and tails, maybe some more angular facial features, anything to give more options for people who are not fans of cats (like me).

I will say that I will be playing as a manqote regardless of whether or not these options are here or not, but it would be a great addition for anyone who would like an option other than cat.

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Play a Roe?

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Originally Posted by RemnantWolf

I know I probably wont get what I want I still thought I would put it out there.

It would be cool if manqote had more canine features. I know this won't be how they take the race but here is an idea SE while working on the features for the manqotes, add some more canine looking features, more prominent fangs, more wolf like ears and tails, maybe some more angular facial features, anything to give more options for people who are not fans of cats (like me).

I will say that I will be playing as a manqote regardless of whether or not these options are here or not, but it would be a great addition for anyone who would like an option other than cat.

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I think cat people should remain cat people, but it'd be pretty damn cool to see a canine race too.

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Originally Posted by Nabiri

I'd be pretty disappointed if the male miqo'te clans differed in body size/muscle tone/manliness(?)...
If the one I like better ends up being the buffer, gross one... /sadness lol

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Eye of the beholder.

"The buffer" gross one is the way I'd like it to go. I'll pass on the wimpy looking, sissy-stringy yaoi body type cat people. Hopefully they will broaden the spectrum of body types to fit everyones personal preferences since they're updating the graphics engine. I was super disappointed with the disgustingly low level of variety when it comes to creating your character in 14. Compared to certain other games the lack of choice is almost laughable.

Again - as aforementioned - hopefully they will give us more choices to satiate everyones preferences.

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Originally Posted by Vackashken

Eye of the beholder.

"The buffer" gross one is the way I'd like it to go. I'll pass on the wimpy looking, sissy-stringy yaoi body type cat people. Hopefully they will broaden the spectrum of body types to fit everyones personal preferences since they're updating the graphics engine. I was super disappointed with the disgustingly low level of variety when it comes to creating your character in 14. Compared to certain other games the lack of choice is almost laughable.

Again - as aforementioned - hopefully they will give us more choices to satiate everyones preferences.

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If they want to add different body types, the choices should be available for all races. Maybe 3 different body types at least would be good. Though I'd always stick to the same type. I don't like muscles. XD Even the male midlander hyurs are a bit too bulky for my tastes. Would be cool if they had options for all. ^-^

I would like a huge, grotesque lion man, bulging with muscle and hair.

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Originally Posted by Zion_Cross

If you think "cat man" yea, doesn't sound too manly. But you think more along the lines of Rei from Breath of Fire 3. It's pretty bad ass. It's the silent killer attitude/look that sets him off. I can see the game still going through with the effeminate male miqote, I wouldn't mind. Hell I'd probably still try it out lol. I want to see what the community thinks.

Effeminate Male Miqote? or Bad Ass Male Miqote?

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I vote bad ass male miqo

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Originally Posted by Yeldir

I would like a huge, grotesque lion man, bulging with muscle and hair.

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^ This.

http://soulrift.com/img/ffxiapriltour2.jpg

^ Not this.