Au Ra physiology and other lore.

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Originally Posted by Dynza

Their necks are fairly thin in their artwork as compared to their in-game models. They overall fit in better proportions both in artwork and in-game model-wise than the elezen do. Though the elezen by design were intentionally structured to resemble to "longness" and slender appearance of the Elvaan. That said, I think they might be able to buff up, or better define the broadness of the au ra male's upper torso. I would certainly like to see additional hairstyles on them, including ones that add more horns like one hairstyle currently does.

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It's not so much the neck itself, but the more exaggerated trapezius muscles that make them look alot stronger up there than the other races, similar to the Roe. That's the muscle group that's more pronounced in the artwork, thats nearly non-existent in the model. So while both versions have long necks and muscles, the in-game model immediately looks much weaker.

In the artwork, the Au Ra don't look just massive in muscle like the Roe, but very well defined. And oddly enough missing that one detail kind of makes their whole upper body look weak.

It was said that we can make females look close to Succubi. That the customization will be varied, so who know if females can be nearly as tall

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Originally Posted by myahele

It was said that we can make females look close to Succubi. That the customization will be varied, so who know if females can be nearly as tall

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I doubt it. I believe they meant that the available options for their looks will vary from very cute to a bit more intimidating. They'll probably still have the same build and height.

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Originally Posted by Edellis

It's not so much the neck itself, but the more exaggerated trapezius muscles that make them look alot stronger up there than the other races, similar to the Roe. That's the muscle group that's more pronounced in the artwork, thats nearly non-existent in the model. So while both versions have long necks and muscles, the in-game model immediately looks much weaker.

In the artwork, the Au Ra don't look just massive in muscle like the Roe, but very well defined. And oddly enough missing that one detail kind of makes their whole upper body look weak.

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I don't think they look weak in terms of modeling, but I do understand your point and what you're talking about. I think we'll see some options come the benchmark, but bear in mind that once that benchmark is released, we may not see too many additional changes to the models beyond hairstyles. They do have to take into account of modeling armor to make it stretch and fit their body type, as well as a host of others.

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Originally Posted by QuietGlasses

I doubt it. I believe they meant that the available options for their looks will vary from very cute to a bit more intimidating. They'll probably still have the same build and height.

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This is something Yoshida specifically said at the presentation. That you can design the au ra females to closely resemble that of a succubus. Whether he was implying the actual succubus models isn't completely clear, but the example was just to show how varied you can make your au ra.

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Originally Posted by QuietGlasses

I doubt it. I believe they meant that the available options for their looks will vary from very cute to a bit more intimidating. They'll probably still have the same build and height.

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Then I'd never play as an Au Ra for more than a week - if at all... Let's just hope that it's more than just a mere facial option and actual body frames.

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Originally Posted by PotatoSalad

Then I'd never play as an Au Ra for more than a week - if at all... Let's just hope that it's more than just a mere facial option and actual body frames.

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You are setting yourself up for disappointment.

But I suppose we'll see next month when the benchmark is released.

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Originally Posted by QuietGlasses

You are setting yourself up for disappointment.

But I suppose we'll see next month when the benchmark is released.

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and you're cutting yourself too short too early!

Let's hold on to hope! /psych

I don't think we're on the same page here. I like Au Ra as they are. I'm not bothered by the differences between males and females.

Though, more variety is nice. But I still think making a female Au Ra resemble a succubus was referring to faces. Do not get your hopes up for body type variance.

They used the terms succubus and beastal. I think they meant they can have a more draconic appearance like some of the males have.

I don't think they meant they literally physically look like the ingame succubi.

Physically I don't think they will be much difference body type wise. I think the customisation is more the cosmetic in features like scales, eyes and horns.

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Originally Posted by QuietGlasses

I don't think we're on the same page here. I like Au Ra as they are. I'm not bothered by the differences between males and females.

Though, more variety is nice. But I still think making a female Au Ra resemble a succubus was referring to faces. Do not get your hopes up for body type variance.

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Of course, but to be extra specific, players do have some control over some proportions. Players can adjust the height of their characters in addition, female characters can their bust line adjusted. Now, whether or not they've improved their character creation technology to allow players to adjust 'broad-ness' of male busts/chests is up in the air. I don't expect it, but it could be rectify the issues some players male have with the male designs.