Missing Genders: A request for Male Miqote, Female Highlander, and Female Roegadyn

I just hope I can have this hairstyle! ^^

http://www.ffcompilation.co.uk/ffvii_misc_2/ffvii_8.jpg

It's cool that they are looking at introducing missing genders. It will be easier for them to do it now rather than later, so they should probably capitalise on the window of opportunity while it's still available. But at the same time I feel like it isn't a huge priority. Still, I wouldn't complain if they put resources into this as opposed to anything else.

Before you guys get your hopes up, you ought probably to realise that they merely said they will "do their best". And as the current state of FFXIV might suggest, their best isn't usually what one might expect. It might so happen that they need to drop development of the missing genders in need of focussing on more important features.

They have an entire team dedicated to Characters if you are to believe Yoshida's most recent Letter. Which I do.

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Originally Posted by Cairdeas

They have an entire team dedicated to Characters if you are to believe Yoshida's most recent Letter. Which I do.

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Still, SE has to probably remodel all the existing gear sets as well as create the models and animate them (hopefully not from scratch), so it could be a massive undertaking. And given that the team devoted to making it could instead be working on modeling new gear as well as new monster models or hairstyles, etc, then it serves to suggest that having the team work to create the missing genders comes at a cost to development of the rest of the game.

My point being that, despite having every intention of implementing the missing races, they might have to drop them (or at least some of them) in favour of other features.

MidgardZolom, I stand with you! this is so very awesome.... (Lynnfoxx from Eorzeapedia)

read your updated letter and saw the dev post...
I am gonna make a harem of catboys for myself! yay for female gamers who finally have their objects of desires!

I'd suggest you go watch the "Making Of" video they have for XIV about equipment.

They make 1 Armor, fit it to the body then use "Alpha Shaving" to make it look different. 1 In Game model ends up being used like a dozen times with slight variations and different textures.


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Originally Posted by gifthorse

Still, SE has to probably remodel all the existing gear sets as well as create the models and animate them (hopefully not from scratch), so it could be a massive undertaking. And given that the team devoted to making it could instead be working on modeling new gear as well as new monster models or hairstyles, etc, then it serves to suggest that having the team work to create the missing genders comes at a cost to development of the rest of the game.

My point being that, despite having every intention of implementing the missing races, they might have to drop them (or at least some of them) in favour of other features.

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from this statement I don't think you saw the development system they use for character creation now.... its not like XI where they actually had to make individual armors for every individual body type and race.... in there new development system it showed in the video it took them seconds to change a clothing to fit another model.

also what mid said.

Missing Gender Pride Linkshell: Who wants to make it? ( could have thought up a better name but im tired so yeah...) any takers? any intrested? specially if your gonna reroll~ im so happy tho wave of cat boys ftw! Heres hoping theres a Shota-esque pretty boy face option <3 mew~ bet all the haters and naysayers hearts(or the black void where a heart should be) just skipped 12 beats XD alittle belated but take that Kam! \0/

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Originally Posted by Shiro-Koizumi

Missing Gender Pride Linkshell: Who wants to make it? ( could have thought up a better name but im tired so yeah...) any takers? any intrested? specially if your gonna reroll~ im so happy tho wave of cat boys ftw! Heres hoping theres a Shota-esque pretty boy face option <3 mew~ bet all the haters and naysayers hearts(or the black void where a heart should be) just skipped 12 beats XD alittle belated but take that Kam! \0/

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lol poor Kam XD, and im all for making a missing genders LS, if you come to Melmond ill join ya :P

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Originally Posted by Cairdeas

I'd suggest you go watch the "Making Of" video they have for XIV about equipment.

They make 1 Armor, fit it to the body then use "Alpha Shaving" to make it look different. 1 In Game model ends up being used like a dozen times with slight variations and different textures.

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I had that video in mind while I was replying and therefore said "hopefully not from scratch" because I envisioned them tweaking the armours using their engine the way that video showed. The fact remains that they still have to fit all the gear though, as well as create oh so many models (for the actual races). It's probably easier said than done.

I'm not trying to dash your dreams or anything, I'm just saying, they might have better things to do.

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Originally Posted by KeyserSoze

I just hope I can have this hairstyle! ^^

http://www.ffcompilation.co.uk/ffvii_misc_2/ffvii_8.jpg

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Nice dude. This is probably the coolest comparison I've come across aside from Thundercats. I personally hope SE chose to go this direction.

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploa...lion-o_01.jpeg

http://i25.tinypic.com/n5omcz.jpg
Genie from Rune Soldier is a good example of an attractive Female Highlander imo

also as far as male miqote. . . there is a new thundercats anime being made and they look better than the old ones (even though i loved being Liono for Halloween when i was a kid) http://www.myremoteradio.com/wordpre...hundercats.jpg

Heh, everyone from Queens Blade would be too.

Ick that is way way beyond what i meant lol

I really like the faces and hairstyles of the Thundercats, but I'd prefer a more slender, agile Miqo'te.

Bruce Lee's body, with Red XIII's hair, pointy ears, and a tail sound about right. :D

Could go with....

http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/28855
or
http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/28854
or...!
http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/23906


But it definitely needs some
http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/28859
http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/15752

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Originally Posted by Kazimir

Why anyone would want to play some ugly female Roegadyn or a mail miquote is beyond me.

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Can't really judge them yet till you see em', right? Who knows, the female Roegadyn might look...how should I phrase this...more attractive than you'd think.

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Originally Posted by Shikaree

This is great news! I'm curious to if there will be an option for a race change alongside the possible release for those who had to choose a current gender restricted race, or if we will have to start from scratch.

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I agree, with all the leveling people have already done, the majority of people wont want to delete there multiple rank 50 characters to play another race, but would really want to.

If they do this can Se please give an option to change your race, even if its just once, just so we can get rid of all the god damn mithras!

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Originally Posted by viion

If they do this can Se please give an option to change your race, even if its just once, just so we can get rid of all the god damn mithras!

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I know right. Get that furry shit outta here.

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Originally Posted by Maginican

also as far as male miqote. . . there is a new thundercats anime being made and they look better than the old ones (even though i loved being Liono for Halloween when i was a kid) http://www.myremoteradio.com/wordpre...hundercats.jpg

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i made liono on DCUO when I played it was funny XD I named snuggle muffin after a similar name from robot chiken.

FYI to ppl saying they got better stuff to do.
SE already have the models made just lacked ppl to put them in.
I hope I can make a male miq'ote look like david bowie whenj he was in the labrynth I loved him in that movie :3

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Originally Posted by Gulkeeva

Could go with....

http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/28855 = yes yes please
or
http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/28854 = deffy yes please
or...!
http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/23906 ::lovey anime eye stear to cute for words::


But it definitely needs some
http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/28859 >.> ummm tanaka + cat years = nightmare
http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/post/view/15752

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dragon ball ffxiv.... (thanks for the offer, but i'll have to pass)

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Originally Posted by KeyserSoze

I just hope I can have this hairstyle! ^^

http://www.ffcompilation.co.uk/ffvii_misc_2/ffvii_8.jpg

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i loved red 13 (i think that was his name) hair for a male kitty. :3

hmmmm even with all the hush about missing gender; i only read it as they will introduce it, not hitting it as it was playable or not :\

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Originally Posted by Seirra_Lanzce

hmmmm even with all the hush about missing gender; i only read it as they will introduce it, not hitting it as it was playable or not :\

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then why wait for ps3 to add them as npc....

I bring you guys Cake in celebration!

http://static.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl...001.png?_v=66n Guys. I'm so all about this right now.

Meh, the only reason i can see males making a female miq'ote right now is to see a cute girl running on screen at all times. If that's true and the male version is anything less than awesome i don't think the female miq'ote population will decline much. Then again, probably PS3 players will chose males more readily. Coupled with a one-time exchange option it should even things out a bit.

About female roegadyn, i too am expecting a "pretty" version, but people shouldn't cling to one word in a single piece of lore. The female roegadyn in it may have been beautiful... but for Roegadyn standard. Also, seeing how every miq'ote, elezen or hume female is perfectly fit in this game the concept of "beauty" may be quite peculiar in Eorzea, seeing how usually uncommon features are those considered beautiful. Plus there will be the female highlander to take the spot of "strong woman". I am really unsure which way the devs will go for roegadyns, as they must be fairly baffled by the request already. They may just give us the chubbiest, most bearded woman they can manage to create.

Hopefully they will release concepts before it's too late and taste the waters for our opinion on them.

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Originally Posted by Kirith

i too am expecting a "pretty" version,

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http://static.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl...001.png?_v=66n

To me, Is really pretty.

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Originally Posted by Cairdeas

I bring you guys Cake in celebration!

http://static.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl...001.png?_v=66n Guys. I'm so all about this right now.

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HOLY I JUST NOTICED THAT A REO CHICK, I THOUGH IT WAS A DUSK SOMTHING ELF.

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Originally Posted by Kilta_Firelotus

HOLY I JUST NOTICED THAT A REO CHICK, I THOUGH IT WAS A DUSK SOMTHING ELF.

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It aint got no elf ears <3

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Originally Posted by Cairdeas

It aint got no elf ears <3

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ya took me a min to notice, so we already know grand companies are starting some content today. Looks like they not waiting for ps3 to release missing gender npcs... so chances are there is good chance playble races @ ps3 lauch. Ima still make a lalafell. ima just find every male miqo'te and drool. :3

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Originally Posted by Cairdeas

http://static.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl...001.png?_v=66n

To me, Is really pretty.

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For the love of Ru'Avitau, i didn't see that!
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Those poor elezen women will see their already niche supporter base sway towards the new competitors if this is what the concept art for female roegadyn is all like.

Also this thread has reached 100 pages lol and almost 1000 responses, that's pretty intense.

So happy to hear we're actually going to be getting this. I'm going to keep making progress in hopes that we'll have some option to change be it a one-time deal or even $/crysta. I'm sure SE wouldn't mind making a couple extra dollars off people wanting to change their race.

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...pany/gc01.html

Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn female Roegadyn??? maybe is a Duskwight Elezen but i think she looks diferent

Is that really a female Roegadyn? WE NEED SOME DEV CONFIRMATION RIGHT NOW! just kidding, take your time guys :p

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Originally Posted by Griphyt

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...pany/gc01.html

Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn female Roegadyn??? maybe is a Duskwight Elezen but i think she looks diferent

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Merlwyb is a Female Roegadyn.

Elezen have shorter necks then Elvaan. Merlwyn is closer to Elvaan then Elezen in the neck department.
Elezen do not have a Brow nose bridge line like Roegadyn do and like Merl has.
Merl has Short Spikey hair that curves her head and points backwards like Roegadyn, no Elezen female has this hair style as all Elezen Hairstyles are braided or down.
Merlwyb follows the Roegadyn Naming Convention (Lots of Y's and duplicated single syllables.)
Elezen use a French style for all names. Roegadyn use a very rough language as their source but I can't identify it.

Yeah i think Merlwyb is a Female Roegadyn looks so pretty :D

Not to mention being in Limsa it would follow the lore for the Sea Wolves. The more and more I look at her the more I'm almost 100% certain she is. Her design even conveys some power and authority without being huge or necessarily muscular, I love it! Even in the big picture for Companies with her on the chocobo, almost certainly a Roegadyn.

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Originally Posted by Cairdeas

Merlwyb is a Female Roegadyn.

Elezen have shorter necks then Elvaan. Merlwyn is closer to Elvaan then Elezen in the neck department.
Elezen do not have a Brow nose bridge line like Roegadyn do and like Merl has.
Merl has Short Spikey hair that curves her head and points backwards like Roegadyn, no Elezen female has this hair style as all Elezen Hairstyles are braided or down.
Merlwyb follows the Roegadyn Naming Convention (Lots of Y's and duplicated single syllables.)
Elezen use a French style for all names. Roegadyn use a very rough language as their source but I can't identify it.

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I agree, I had to take a double take but yeah she is Roegadyn.