More viera hair (And the ability to use modern Aesthetics hair)

Other than the original statements months ago it's been radio silence on the topic. Butt-Gate and male Viera quickly garnered a response after it blew up here and on Reddit, hopefully if we can keep the discussion going in a centralized thread we can get the same.

I have hopes for 5.2. If we still get no new hairstyles or old ones back by then, then idk, prolly gonna switch races too. But Im not a 100% sure, I feel like rewarding them by buying a new fantasia.

I'd rather have umbrellas of different colors than rabbits having more hairstyles.

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Originally Posted by Omymy

I'd rather have umbrellas of different colors than rabbits having more hairstyles.

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https://i.stack.imgur.com/HjaV6.jpg

Compromise? Oh wait, we can't wear hats =_=

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Originally Posted by Yencat

https://i.stack.imgur.com/HjaV6.jpg

Compromise? Oh wait, we can't wear hats =_=

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If she wears a shirt, she's not a rabbit. You have to put something that reveals more.

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Originally Posted by TheMightyMollusk

Kinda wish they would've picked either Viera or Hrothgar and made one complete race rather than two unfinished races. As is, I don't expect any noticeable updates to either until 6.0.

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I'm not convinced picking one or the other race would have mattered, if resources were the issue. I'd almost have preferred they wait to even release the races at all until they were ready to finish them completely.

This I support. :o

Though I'm not a Viera, it isn't fair they don't have the options of all other hairstyles while previous races do. I keep getting the feeling the Viera isn't complete unless I see one that has say... the Lightning's hairstyle on.

https://media.giphy.com/media/kboqhy...o9ns/giphy.gif
Actually, they have 9 hairstyles because most of those have small edits...
I didn't even notice that until now. Wow.
They just aren't being fair about this.
If they can't give us the MA hair (which I don't
see why they can't...?) Then please start adding
counterparts for them already. Jebus. -_-

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Originally Posted by Senn

The first two and the last hairstyle are actually the same. The last one just has a head piece, so it's 8 hairstyles.

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Yeah...you're right. I literally just laughed and shook my head at this
right now. It's so funny and sad at the same time. Like really man?

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Originally Posted by Jybril

Actually, they have 9 hairstyles because most of those have small edits...

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The first two and the last hairstyle are actually the same. The last one just has a head piece, so it's 8 hairstyles.

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Originally Posted by Nedkel

Hrothgars are a mistake.
They are now holding viera development, lol.

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Hrothgar are Love. Hrothgar are Life.
Ill Fight You. lol

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Originally Posted by Britha

It's beginning to get concerning considering it's been so long already and unless I'm wrong it's not even been talked about lately or asked.

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Its been asked...Many-MANY times. It just hasn't been addressed. I believe its because they have nothing to show for it.
Doesn't mean it isnt being worked on or discussed among the devs, but they probly don't wanna address it because then it would create an expectation that can lead to further issues. Like if they can't deliver at X-time (Because you know people will flood in asking WHEN its coming) or if they can't produce a decent amount.
Nobody can say its its happening This Expansion, or perhaps we have to wait next exapnsion, its just better for them to hold their tongues (or fingers) and surprise us when it does happen.

We need a viera hair forum thread with triple the popularity of the 2b butt thread. We also need waves of people on Twitter, or Reddit to be calling for more viera hair like they did with 2b butt. Then we might get a response!

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Originally Posted by SturmChurro

We need a viera hair forum thread with triple the popularity of the 2b butt thread. We also need waves of people on Twitter, or Reddit to be calling for more viera hair like they did with 2b butt. Then we might get a response!

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And hopefully an equally amusing gif from the discussion.

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/b-mz..._explainer.gif

Not sure how this could be topped, however.

I tried changing for Viera two times since they were released, because their emotes and overall attitude speak to me.
But like most of people I missed my hairstyles too :/
So I came back to my original and beloved midlander (I’ve been au ra and miqo too, count me on fantasia addict lol) but she remains my fav since a solid couple of years.

But if Viera get more hairstyles honestly I may switch back …

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Originally Posted by Vahlnir

And hopefully an equally amusing gif from the discussion.

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/b-mz..._explainer.gif

Not sure how this could be topped, however.

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Impossible.
This gif is pure gold. :D

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Originally Posted by Vahlnir

And hopefully an equally amusing gif from the discussion.

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/b-mz..._explainer.gif

Not sure how this could be topped, however.

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You could pretty much use the same gif for hairstyles. Just imagine YoshiP as the aesthetician fondling your hair

I do hope when they get around to adding some we get a good amount at once, like 6-8 hopefully.

We better get some for 5.2. I think most are patient but if nothing then I'm sure a lot aren't going to be very happy.

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Originally Posted by LaylaTsarra

We better get some for 5.2. I think most are patient but if nothing then I'm sure a lot aren't going to be very happy.

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I'd be happy with some recognition, at least. They should show us that they're working on it, or that it is coming.

The silence is just a slap in the face at this point.

This raises the ultimate question: why release a race if it isn't finished? It's like Miyamoto said about delayed games.
"A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad."

I feel like this applies to Viera and Hrothgar as well. No one would've blamed them for implementing them a little bit later if it meant that they were complete. But this unfinished product is just... nerve-wrecking.

https://img.finalfantasyxiv.com/lds/...GsGMQerD2Q.jpg

I don't recognize a male au ra hair. I suspect we can't use it again.

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Originally Posted by Aelissa

I don't recognize a male au ra hair. I suspect we can't use it again.

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It's definitely new.

It's arranged quite oddly around his horn though - especially since that would be the ear position for the more human races. Maybe for some reason they adapted it from the Miqo'te version of the hairstyle instead, but I don't know why they'd do that and it doesn't look very good.

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Originally Posted by Iscah

It's definitely new.

It's arranged quite oddly around his horn though - especially since that would be the ear position for the more human races. Maybe for some reason they adapted it from the Miqo'te version of the hairstyle instead, but I don't know why they'd do that and it doesn't look very good.

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Isn't it this one, from the contest?
https://img.finalfantasyxiv.com/t/3f...8e2284b7_7.jpg

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Originally Posted by CocoAthaela

Isn't it this one, from the contest?

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Oh yeah, that does look like it. It's still looking strange to me, though I can see what it's trying to do now.

You can see from the sketch that the hair is supposed to tuck over the right ear, but on the screenshot it looks more like it's clipping straight through it.

Maybe it's just the angle, and it'll look better in the game.

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Originally Posted by Iscah

Oh yeah, that does look like it. It's still looking strange to me, though I can see what it's trying to do now.

You can see from the sketch that the hair is supposed to tuck over the right ear, but on the screenshot it looks more like it's clipping straight through it.

Maybe it's just the angle, and it'll look better in the game.

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I wonder how it'll look for Miqo'tes. Will it just look like a strange curl on the right side of the head?
(I'm just assuming Viera won't get this)

For a series that is known for its outrageous over the top hairstyles they sure release some boring practical cuts.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...9MbwB_nEWyj6G5

i thought the new hair was Lucia at first but its too neat

Pun intended?

I love the Viera race, and I don't really understand what's so difficult about some hairstyles being made available to them, especially if they aren't heavily adorned. I can understand the ones with the braids at the top of the head being more difficult because of ear positioning but honestly there are a lot of hairstyles that don't have anything going on where the ears are located.

Adventure Hairstyle

Lexen-Tails

Great Lengths

Pulse

Samsonian Locks Hairstyle

Scion Special Issue III Hairstyle

None of these have anything on or even near the top of the head that should indicate a problem. I have been especially surprised at them not including at least the newest hairstyles for the Viera, as one would think the newest races would certainly be included in what comes out with and after their release. I know they have said they are going to be adding them over time, and something about new hairstyles, but it has been quite some time since then and they haven't even addressed it or given any sort of update on it since then. As I've said before, I don't know why they would bother adding new races, especially one as highly requested as Viera without ensuring they are a "complete" race with access to everything the other races have. I understand Hrothgar being far more complicated and why their customization options may need to be unique to them, but I still don't understand why Viera would have any limitations on the vast majority of the hairstyles they've added over time when there's nothing in them that would interfere with the ears at all.

Aaaaaaaaaaaand we got nothin'

Guess I don't need another fantasia yet....

Once again nothing... this went from disappointing to sad on their part.

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Originally Posted by Britha

Once again nothing... this went from disappointing to sad on their part.

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Looks like it's going from 5 - 6 - 7+ months to 8 - 9 - 10+ months!

Don't worry, we'll get one or two (same one) before the end of expansion!

I wish I could say I was surprised.

Oh well.

Did they say no to new hair for 5.2 in the live letter, or did they just not mention it at all?

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Originally Posted by Tatiana

Did they say no to new hair for 5.2 in the live letter, or did they just not mention it at all?

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Complete silence.

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Originally Posted by CocoAthaela

Complete silence.

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They said nothing not just about hair for viera, but the hair in general. Even the ones that were shown in the trailer.

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Originally Posted by CocoAthaela

Aaaaaaaaaaaand we got nothin'

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Do they normally reveal hair in live letters or is that saved for patch note site updates?

Cause I'm 100% sure that drago boi hair is gonna be a reward for some content even though they didn't talk about it and I'm very much sure that all hairs get a patch note reveal.

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Originally Posted by reivaxe

Do they normally reveal hair in live letters or is that saved for patch note site updates?

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I remember a few LL where they announced new hairstyles.

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Originally Posted by reivaxe

Do they normally reveal hair in live letters or is that saved for patch note site updates?

Cause I'm 100% sure that drago boi hair is gonna be a reward for some content even though they didn't talk about it and I'm very much sure that all hairs get a patch note reveal.

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They used to way back when, they'd show them. Nowadays they normally include them in cutscenes on NPC, sneaking them in.
But the Viera/Hrothgar issue is so big I expect them to address it directly.