Highlander or Elezen

Hi guys with the release of miqote male in 2.0 there has been a big redistribution of racial composition in the game. highlander used to be one of the most used race in 1.0 but ever since 2.0 a lot, including myself, seems to have switched to miqote male etc. Not that many highlander around as i used to see in 1.0. However been thinking of using Fantasia to either make an elezen or highlander. Anyone know if both of these race are under-represented and if elezen still the least represented race even compared to highlander? thanks for any advice :)

I would vote Highlander if you're going male, Elezen if you're going female. :)

Highlanders have the best emotes.

The two most common racers are Keepers of the Sun Mi'qote, and Midlander Hyur.

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/000506.html

Roegadyn and Elezen are by far the least played.

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Originally Posted by Sephirah

Roegadyn and Elezen are by far the least played.

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Idk if I should but I feel kind of shocked by this. Originally I started as a Miqo'te but then because I knew world transfers would take forever and because I wanted to play on the same server as my cousin I made a new character on his server. I made a Roegadyn and Ive never looked back. I couldnt be more happy with my character and I feel like more people need to give Roes a chance! I just feel like such a badass lol

I like both of them...

Oh I guess I forgot to give you my suggestion when I posted lol

I would say Highlander, to be honest there is nothing I really like about Elezen but that is just my personal preference. I guess based on my enormous Roegadyn you can understand why I would pick Highlander, Ive seen some pretty cool ones out there. And they get awesome beards too!

Highlander.

Because Elezen are gross.

Alright guys thank you all for all your replies. I might go back to being a highlander then. Tried Elezen during start of 2.0 actually. I actually like their posture and the way they swing their weapons (sword, spear, axe etc) but just couldn't get pass some of their too-feminine like gesture, especially the one when you use the inn bed to log out ( i know this might be too OCD lol) thanks again

Guess Skivvy has a good point, highlander for male and elezen for female. Elezen female are actually indeed perfect for it.

Elezen! Highlanders look like neanderthals :\

Highlander females are terrific, IMHO.

I think you should roll a Roe though!

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Originally Posted by Mezolitik

Highlander females are terrific, IMHO.

I think you should roll a Roe though!

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haha ya i tried once but their big size makes them seem to move and run slower than the averaged sized races.

And Yea highlander female actually also terrific. But it's cuz i like females with a little built :) really dont like skinny females even in real life :) But no matter how i tried in all the game I can't play a different gender, I know ppl saying that if they are going to play a character a long time they might as well be looking at a pretty character, and I agree but just can't seem to do it lolz

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Originally Posted by Gaddes

Elezen! Highlanders look like neanderthals :\

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Lol well they are meant to be the "muscular barbarian" archetype of the hyur race :)

Yeah you definitely want highlander. If it bothered you before it will probably keep bothering you because one of the defining characteristics of the Elezen is that they are fairly androgynous, with no large defining characteristics between male and female, which I don't mind, but I can see why it might bother certain people. That said I am right there with you on the opposite gender thing. I tried doing it for the cute and I just couldn't do it. So instead I re-rolled the design as a retainer. ;)

There can be only one!

;)

Female highlander or lala female. Every other choice is wrong.

Highlander for sure! :D

Once you go elf you never change your self!

Elezen ♥

Highlander males (as mentioned) look too neanderthal. Highlander females look like they have an adam's apple, know what I'm sayin'?

But, if you don't like the height of roe, instead of just bulk you mentioned, when you play elezen I'm not sure you'd like them either.

Do a test run of level 1s for both to see which you prefer? It really all boils down to personal preference.

Personally I'm not a huge fan of any of our races, they all have glaring flaws. I'm holding on to my fantasia in hopes we get viera someday...

It's too bad you're against making a female character, I kind of feel the same way but I really think we need more female roegadyns around. If I didn't love my current character so much and had a reason to make a new one I would probably go with female roe

Highlander females are the best looking bar none.

Elezen females can look good but have really long necks like mine :S

Elvaan 2.0 are trannies.

Highlanders are Bestlanders

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Originally Posted by BloodOmen

Once you go elf you never change your self!

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I was elezen all through 1.0. I am now a kitty, your argument is invalid.

Lalafell! :D

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Originally Posted by Azazela

Female highlander or lala female. Every other choice is wrong.

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Indeed! If you're going to be female, it's either all boobs or no boobs at all! Roegadyn wishes they could compete!

I switched from Miqo'te to Highlander. No regrets! I actually considered Elezen as well but they are a bit lanky and run weird so I decided against it.