Heavensward Race Survey (from reddit)

I thought this was a very cool idea, so I want to share this person's survey here so that forum-goers can vote on it, too.

[Reddit post]
[Direct link to survey]
[Direct link to results]

Haha! Actually, I kinda assumed that quite a number will pop their Fantasia again after a while to revert to their original/different race. A lot of people I know are just gonna be an Au Ra for novelty's sake, but not permanently. :) The survey doesn't really allow us to state that, though. :P

And that's why they should add more features to the other races so people can stick to them, such as beards or a body adjustment tool (muscle sizes and maybe body hair, scales, etc.. depends on the race). Everyone wants something new and cool, and bored with the current races.

Dragon baby boom

I'm expecting the Au Ra hype to die down before long, and then their number will settle somewhere around where Miqo'te and Hyur are.

Nice to see Lalafells are among those most loyal to their race. Though, I'm very surprised to see Roegadyn topping the list. That might be due to the significantly smaller number of people who are playing Roes though. At least, among those who voted.

I might consider some minor changes with a fantasia, but I'm staying elezen. :). I love the uniqueness, and the being tall.

Oh wow I am in the 7% of current race. Wow. Well I am going man dragon to try it out.

I'm sure after 3 months the race breakup will look much different from what people are planning for at launch of Heavensward.

lot of cat become dragon....

I think I should mention that they aren't (as of this posting) demon origin. It was also said their dragon origin is questionable and their [tribal decoration] follows a demon motif (like face paint on Miqo'te), and explains the "horns" in certain hairstyles. It was never said they are demon origin.

I would like to see links that argue this, as what I understand may differ. I'm very perceptive, though.

I don't plan to change my race, still making an Au Ra Alt though.

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Originally Posted by Shneibel

lot of cat become dragon....

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Yep. Much of the Miquo'te horde will become Au Ra. Kind of happy about this, since I'm sick of seeing cats everywhere. Hopefully Seeing Au Ra everywhere won't get old too quickly...

Aww the Elezen and Roe numbers compared to everyone else >.<

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Originally Posted by HeavensSword

Yep. Much of the Miquo'te horde will become Au Ra. Kind of happy about this, since I'm sick of seeing cats everywhere. Hopefully Seeing Au Ra everywhere won't get old too quickly...

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oh, it will.

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Originally Posted by HeavensSword

Yep. Much of the Miquo'te horde will become Au Ra. Kind of happy about this, since I'm sick of seeing cats everywhere. Hopefully Seeing Au Ra everywhere won't get old too quickly...

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If its anything like 2.0 launch with the man kitties there will a ton of Au Ra but after awhile it will even out. People with change back to what they were or something else. There is a good chance I will. I used to be a cat in FFXI and 1.0 but went Roe.

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Originally Posted by Pickeybickey

If its anything like 2.0 launch with the man kitties there will a ton of Au Ra but after awhile it will even out. People with change back to what they were or something else. There is a good chance I will. I used to be a cat in FFXI and 1.0 but went Roe.

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I agree, but unfortunately a lot of the people who were mancats at 2.0 launch, just went femcats.

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Originally Posted by HeavensSword

I agree, but unfortunately a lot of the people who were mancats at 2.0 launch, just went femcats.

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That is true. I just can't do lady cat anymore. Can't stand the animations. I do think there will be much much more lady dragons than male. Kinda like roes, not many lady roes.

Those numbers make no sense... 40% of people changing and yet 51% Auri. 11% of people lied on one of the two questions.

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Originally Posted by Arixtotle

Those numbers make no sense... 40% of people changing and yet 51% Auri. 11% of people lied on one of the two questions.

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Or they're going to start over with all new characters.

I think once the dust settles and the novelty wears off, Au Ra and Miqo'te will be similar in popularity, which is a good thing I think. Though I love Miqo'te, they are overwhelmingly popular and I think it is great that they are adding a race with enough appeal to help balance out the population, so to speak. :)

As for the discrepancy in the poll, some of it may also have to do with the "unsure" people voting on the last question.

If they'd made the female Au Ra more like the male, I'd probably consider changing, but as it is, they look too dainty for my tastes, going to stay femroe.

Lalafell forever!

I don't like how the horns are coupled with the face. That should have been a separate option.

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Originally Posted by Riepah

Or they're going to start over with all new characters.

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I don't understand why anyone would do that...

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Originally Posted by Arixtotle

Those numbers make no sense... 40% of people changing and yet 51% Auri. 11% of people lied on one of the two questions.

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It depends on how they understood the questions, as for everyone who said they wouldn't change the last question is obsolete. Some may have looked at the last one as "if you were going to change which race will you be for 3.0 and beyond" That would explain that discrepancy.

Not surprising that a lot of Miqo'te will change. What would put me off Au'Ra is the bandwagon. I wasn't gonna change until I saw the character creator, but I don't just want to jump on the bandwagon.

One thing to keep in mind about this poll is that it captures only a very small contingent of the total active player base. Although I'm sure we'll see quite a large surge of Au Ra at the beginning of the expansion it'll surely taper off to some degree after a few months.

On a side note, I'm curious to see what the gender split of Au Ra will be.

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Originally Posted by Delsus

It depends on how they understood the questions, as for everyone who said they wouldn't change the last question is obsolete. Some may have looked at the last one as "if you were going to change which race will you be for 3.0 and beyond" That would explain that discrepancy.

Not surprising that a lot of Miqo'te will change. What would put me off Au'Ra is the bandwagon. I wasn't gonna change until I saw the character creator, but I don't just want to jump on the bandwagon.

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That's very true.

Honestly you shouldn't not do something just because a lot of others are doing it. Just like you shouldn't do something just because a lot of others are doing it. Personally I'll be changing to Male Auri. I didn't expect to like them as much as I do.

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Originally Posted by Arixtotle

That's very true.

Honestly you shouldn't not do something just because a lot of others are doing it. Just like you shouldn't do something just because a lot of others are doing it. Personally I'll be changing to Male Auri. I didn't expect to like them as much as I do.

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Same boat as you Arixtotle. I loved my femroe but what drove me from her was how hard it was to get her to look decent in armor. The male Au'Ra looks amazing and better fits me personally. (ladies are too danty for my taste)

I feared this, everyone si going to be a Castani... *ejem* Au Ra when the expansion comes, I'm guilty of wanting to change to the new race too, but I actually like my Miqo a lot so I'm still not 100% sure if I'll change.

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Originally Posted by Keydah

Yeah, I'd like a definitive answer. I don't mind them being debated lore wise, but having a possible but unproven "yeah they're demons" or "yeah they just LOOK like demons" or whatever is confusing.

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They aren't demons nor dragons. They are a completely, independent race. they are modeled AFTER demons though, much how Miqo'te are modeled after cats, but aren't cats themselves.
Also based on the replies given here

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Aura are not related to Dragons. Their motif are demons.

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I'm a Miqo. My character's a Miqo. Been a Miqo since launch.
Also an Elezen. My other character's an Elezen. Been an Elezen before launch.

I haven't changed either, because I can't bring myself to it - they are what they are, I am what I am. Would feel bad if I forced it. And I'm pretty sure they would feel bad too. Yeah, Au Ra is gonna be the shiny new toy.... but so what? That in itself does not justify changing, as far as I'm concerned.

I'm sure I'll make an Au'ra but it's hard for me to imagine Gale as anything other than a Duskwight.

They were modeled after dragons. But they aren't a dragon.

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/umadori07...e/ae53f593.jpg

Au Ra looks great except for the scales, i dont like them at all so ima have to NYA! my way thru Heavensward.

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Originally Posted by Zumi

They were modeled after dragons. But they aren't a dragon.

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/umadori07...e/ae53f593.jpg

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https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/i...DdFdVWbXSgpDng

I guess what is like what do you like better cats or dragons. If you have to pick between miqote or au ra

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Originally Posted by Arixtotle

That's very true.

Honestly you shouldn't not do something just because a lot of others are doing it. Just like you shouldn't do something just because a lot of others are doing it. Personally I'll be changing to Male Auri. I didn't expect to like them as much as I do.

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I love the look of male Au Ra, especially with super seiyan hair, add in the horns on the outside of helmets and they look awesome, I just don't want to be seen as joining the bandwagon.

I am definitely staying Mi Qo, didnt like the aura at all. -_-

I'll admit that I am a bit tempted to switch Ganth to Au Ra, but then, he would be quite different from the inspiration I drew from. But, I think I'm going to keep him as a man kitteh for now. My Hyur, on the other hand, is being changed to Au Ra.

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Originally Posted by Velox

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The reddit post is part of the problem. Either the full statement wasn't translated entirely/accurately or the poster is withholding information to make the post brief. From all information I've come across on several fields tell me this:

・Au Ra are believed to be decedents of dragons (lack of further information - horns and tail, and out-racial unfamiliarity fearing this races appearance to be something they are familiar with; dragons).
・Scholars dispute this due to: Dissimilar hearing (dragons hear from their ears, not horns) & reverse height development (Female dragons are commonly larger than males, a trait inspired from dinosaur research)
・Au Ra clans don a "tribal warpaint" in a "...their motif are demons." This would explain the horns in some hairstyles, limbal ring may be artificial. Living in mist environments might have influenced a demon lifestyle over a dragon one.


Overall, I personally don't want to say they are either or, but I'm hoping lore will reveal who these people really are.
It just better not be a Padjal thing.