Which clan of each race/gender do you like more?

^ title & why?
(Liking one more than the other doesn't necessarily mean you hate the other, btw)

For me,

Au Ra (Male & Female): I like Xaela more for the available skin tones and I like dark horns more than the...cream(?) colour horns Raen have.

Roegadyn (Male & Female): I like Hellsguard more than Sea Wolves because of the available skintones too. I actually first started as a Hellsguard, hence my character name.

Hyur (Male): Highlander guys are visually more interesting than Midlander guys IMO.

Hyur (Female): Hard to say. Visually, I like the Midlander face choices more than the Highlander ones, but the running animation for female Midlanders is atrocious.

Lalafell (Male & Female): Dunefolk eyes are cuter than Plainsfolk eyes IMO.

Miqo'te (Male & Female): I like Seeker eyes more than Keeper eyes.

Elezen: Literally no preference here. Both clans are very similar to me.

I like being a keeper of the moon, I love any clan that can get a dark skintone, like gray/black tones. Like mine. xD

Au Ra
I like Raen, I think the lighter horns give a more gentle appearance.

Roegadyn
Sea Wolves because I don't like the nose spot... even though my Miqo'te has the dark nose. XD

Hyur
I'm alright with both Hyur for males, I like different things about them. But for females I love Midlanders considerably more (which makes my boyfriend really sad because he's a Highlander female XD).

Lalafell
Dunesfolk eyes are the best.

Miqo'te
Keeper of the Moon have the better eyes in my opinion. Though their skin tones can get pretty strange, I would never change my Selli into a Seeker of the Sun.

Elezen
I've never looked at the two Elezen races to tell the difference, sorry... :x

Au Ra: Xaela, because of their tribal lore + the darker scales look more badass

Roegadyn: Hellsguard, nose spot OP

Elezen: Duskwight, because of lore + darker skin tones

Lalafell: Dunesfolk, because of those cute, soulless eyes

Hyur: complicated. Highlanders are more badass and expressive, but midlanders are cuter

Miqo'te: Keepers of the Moon, because black cats

Keepers because cute fangs and I may be slightly biased.
Xaela because WAY COOLER LORE
Dunesfolk because cuter eyes
Duskwight because drows obviously
Seawolf because pirates


Hyurs are boring. Snore.
I guess the Highlanders because Highlander Women are amazing, please hug me.

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Originally Posted by Blakiron

Roegadyn: Hellsguard, nose spot OP

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No kidding.

If it weren't for the bear nose, I'd have actually had a hard time choosing!

Au Ra: Xaela for both is my preference since I love cool colours, but there are some pretty hot-ass Raen males too.

Miqo'te: Keepers of the Moon, because fangs>all. Were it not for the fangs, I would go Seeker for the vertical pupils. I miss my Keeper. :(

Hyur: Highlanders for the win for me, since I love rough, tough, and rugged looks.

Roegadyn: Super hard choice. Nose spots are great, but I love the greens for Seawolves.

Lalafell: Dunefolk for their eyes.

Elezen: Duskwight for their cooler tones of colour.

I think I see a colour trend...

Au Ra: Raen for white scales, I guess. Both genders look weird to me, but males have better emotes.

Elezen: I play a duskwight, but I've yet to see decent looking duskwight NPCs. And it's a rare treat when I see a player duskwight who doesn't have white tattoos on a grey skin and zombie white eyes. I prefer the look of males, but female emotes are more appealing.

Hyur: I prefer midlander males and highlander females. Both have fun emotes and look less..., uh, plastic than their opposite gender counterparts.

Lalafell: Don't really have a preference. I guess dunesfolk for their glossy eyes. Both genders have nice emotes... And both have some horrible voice options. /forever traumatized by lala emote-spammers or DoW female lalas

Miqo'te: I like the sunseeker eyes, but moonkeepers' fangs are way too cool to pass. I have a male moonkeeper who has the same shade of grey hair+skin and yellow eyes. Just wish he could have a bushier tail and he'd be a proper wolfqo'te. As for gender... I prefer male otherwise, but their default stance is pretty awful imo.

Roegadyn: I prefer seawolves because I like to have a character with snow white skin. Females have the best emotes out of all of the characters which is one of the many reasons I changed from miqo'te to roegadyn during beta. :>

Hyur - Highlander males and females since they're so powerful looking, but I do have a soft spot for Midlander females since they can be intimidating in their own way.

Miqo’te - Keepers are my favorite. I like their more cool colors compared to the warm colors of Seekers.

Lalafell - I'll be honest and admit I don't know the differences between the two clans since they're so short!

Elezen - Duskwight for the (tiny amount of) lore we have on them they appeal to me more than Wildwoods. I am jealous of Wildwoods and their ear clasps though, I'm not a fan of the eye tattoo we get instead.

Au Ra - Xaela since I'm a sucker for the Mongolian themed lore. I even fantasia'd into one for a few months before returning to duskwight. The darker scales look prettier than the bone white of the Raen.

Roegadyn - Both are great! I only favor Sea Wolves because my starting city was Limsa, but they both look so strong yet so cuddly I can't say either is better than the other.

Roegadyn (both genders) - I love both, but my personal choice was Sea Wolf, as my partner and I wanted to replicate the Galka look from XI and although they had the bear noses (I wish they were an optional facial feature as opposed to being forced only on Hellsguard, some of which don't like it), you can only get the grey/green skin tone from being a Sea Wolf. Also, pirates!

Lalafell (both genders) - Definitely Dunesfolk, I love the mystical look their eyes give them!

Miqo'te (both genders) - Seeker of the Sun is by far my favourite, I adore their eyes. I also love the fangs that Keepers get, but the eyes are always visible and are so striking that they win for me. ^^

Elezen (both genders) - Wildswood I think, though my preferences between the two isn't as big as other races. Biggest thing I like about them are their lovely ears and both clans share the potential for max length ears. :3

Hyur (both genders) - Highlander for sure, they're so much more interesting to look at for me. ;)

Au Ra (both genders) - Xaela have the better lore, but 90% of the people that play them make them look like edgelords in my experience, so I'm always happy to see a well designed Raen instead. :)

(Bonus - I also listed this in order of my favourite races overall, from most to least favourite) :)

Miqo'te Keepers of the Moon would be my favorite, but for two things.

The first is that their skin tones are too ashen, Sun Seekers have better skin tone selection. Just a few brighter skin tones without the ash cast would work.

The second is an option for a fave without the markings like the Sun Seekers have, or alternately just less stark markings.

One thing I think I would like to see on *all* avatars regardless of race or tribe is the ability to have a default emotion on the face. Keepers have one face and mouth combination that looks like it is kind of smiling, all the others, including Sun Seeker faces, are just so neutral it hurts.

Hyur- Highlanders for the more prominent muscle features.

Elezen- I'm partial to duskwights as I am one, but also because duskwights are always seen as a looked-down upon clan and id like to show them otherwise :D but I do want the color changing ear claps that the wildwoods get ;_;

Miq- def keepers of the moon. Large pupils and fangs are what does it.

lala's- dunes for the eyes

Roes- Goes to hellsgaurd as there skin tones are more appealing to me

Aura- equal, they both look fantastic

Higlanders, they're both strong and pretty. Midlander males with the default face are kind of adorable though.

Duskwights because they aren't snobs and they have better skin tones.

Dunesfolk for the eyes.

Seekers because of their eyes and one of the female faces.

Xaela have better lore and better colours. You can be a crimson demon or a blue beauty, they are very versatile.

Femroe Sea Wolves because of the ashen skin and clean nose. Male Hellsguard because they look like bears.

Death to midlanders and the puny races! Ala Mhigo will rise again!

So many people like the Dunesfolk eyes! I find them creepy and soulless... :S

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Originally Posted by Alberel

So many people like the Dunesfolk eyes! I find them creepy and soulless... :S

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That's why I like them

Elezen - Though many find this a negative, I actually like the arrogance and pride of the Wildwood Elezens. It is a common theme I've always liked about fantasy elves. However, I also like the seclusive and aloof attitudes of Duskwights. I picked Wildwood mainly for the skin tones available.

Au Ra - For males, I prefer to angsty, "edgelord" vibe the Xaela give. /swoon @.@ I prefer Raen females, though.

Roegadyn - I prefer the mercenary/body guard archetype of Hellsguard over the pirate theme of Sea Wolves, though I've never liked pirate lore. I also like the skin tones and nose of the Hellsguard.

Lalafell - While I like the lore of Plainsfolk more, aesthetically I like Dunesfolk more. For some reason Plainsfolk eyes creep me out.

Miqo'te - Keeper of the Moon, as I prefer anything with a moon theme. :>

Hyur - Highlanders are more aesthetically pleasing and I enjoy the culture surrounding Ala Mhigo.

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Originally Posted by Roegadyn_Bear

No kidding.

If it weren't for the bear nose, I'd have actually had a hard time choosing!

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Koala bear* :D

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Originally Posted by Velthice

Death to midlanders and the puny races! Ala Mhigo will rise again!

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I swear midlanders are so unattractive lol, they look like teenagers going through puberty, and the little mustaches? Don't even get me started haha.

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Originally Posted by MyaValentine

I swear midlanders are so unattractive lol, they look like teenagers going through puberty, and the little mustaches? Don't even get me started haha.

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I completely agree with you, but neoteny is a very big thing to some people/cultures apparently. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

I personally find Highlanders to be the more desirable of the two clans of Hyur. Then again, I do play a Roegadyn so it was only natural.

I like Miqo'te Sun, same as OP.

I don't like other races.

Roe Hellsguard - I admittedly like the lore of sea wolves better, but that's about it. Aside from that, I love everything about the Hellsguard, especially the color options for skin tone.
Au Ra Males - I think they look awesome, both Xaela and Raen. Easily my favorite looking male race in the game. Could not possibly care any less about the females.
Elezen Wildwood - I just think that, on average, they look much cooler than Duskwright.
Lalafell Plainsfolk - Meh, just like their lore better.

I'm pretty much indifferent when it comes to the Hyur and Miqo'te.

Au Ra - Xaela for the tribe lore and the black scales, just look better to me than the white ones.

Miqo'te - Moonkeepers for the fangs and I am a night person.

Those are the only 2 extensively. Was Hyur for a bit but can't remember what clan I was with.

Hyur Male - I actually like both of the clans here, I like the bodies of Highlanders more, but the faces of Midlanders look so cheeky <3

Hyur Female - Prefer Highlanders, they have much more lively emotes, sadly they are marred by a vile standing pose, I'd still rather play them than their Midlander too cute counterpart...cringe.

Elezen - Duskwight, prefer the skin tones, I don't like the ear clasps on Wildwoods either, and Duskwights can have more beautiful paler skin tones <3

Miqote - Seeker of the Sun, Cat Eyes are best.

Lala - All are vile.

Roegadyn - Seawolves, skin tones are much nicer, and I don't like the noses of Hellsguards.

Au Ra - Xaela...skin tone again.

Totally base everything on how pale a skin tone a clan has...rofl

Hyur: Midlander, the males are perfect. Highlander males have nice bodies but I find them rather homely. I like female Midlanders far more than female Highlanders.

Elezen: Duskwight because of greyish skin tones but that doesn't mean I don't like Wildwood.

Miqo'te: Seekers of the Sun definitely.

Lalafell: No comment...

Roegadyn: Sea wolves.

Au Ra: Both are definitely okay but if I have to pick then it's Xaela since their black scales go with any skin color, Raen are better off with human skin colors or something close to their scale color.

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Originally Posted by AskaRay

Hyurs are boring. Snore.

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Yeah, because Miqo'te are so much more unique, and interesting and don't just look like Hyur with cat ears and a tail tacked on, eh? >_>

As for the thread's question:

Hyur: I'd choose Garlean if it were an option...but I'll have to go with Midlander. They're more classically handsome and whilst I prefer the physique of Male Highlanders their facial options leave a lot to be desired...especially with no real eyebrows to speak of.

Elezen: Wildwood appeal to me more. Duskwight don't have much in the way of a major in-game presence by comparison.

Lalafell: No idea, honestly.

Roegagyn: Same as above.

Miqo'te: Seekers appeal to me more, but overall they're more often just painted as 'Hyur with cat ears'.

Au Ra: I like both, though I lean towards the Xaela more. Probably the most unique race in the game overall though.

Hyur: Midlander. Highland standing pose is just terrible.
Miqo: No preference, not a fan of either of them, really.
Au Ra: I like pale Xaela with dark scales, but vastly prefer the lore of Raen.
Elezen: Well, I'm a Duskwight, so there's that.
Roe: Seawolf. I just wasn't able to make a Hellsguard the way I wanted to.
Lalas: Tarutaru.

Elezen - Duskwight, because my wife and I are both this, even though we both have light skin. I don't know what drew me to Duskwight over Wildwoods. Where do I read about the lore?

Hyur - Highlander, I was this originally, because they look bad ass.

Roegadyn - Sea Wolves, I like how the look in light blue skin. This would be my 3rd option if I were to change races.

Lalafells, Mi'qote, Au'ra - No preference. Can't tell them apart.

Elezen - started as a Wildwood back in 2014. Found them too lanky and skinny for my taste. Never did like the Duskwights for some reason
Hyur - Highlanders are the best landers =) those ripped bodies and the facial hair won it (those missing eyebrows tho)
Manq'ote - always have been a Seeker whenever i miss my tail
Roegs - both races are majestic creatures, though i find their running animation/speed off-putting (even though its the same speed/distance covered)
Lalas - i heard they are tasty

Au Ra (Male & Female): Raens and Xaela are the same to me, dark horns suit half of the faces, and light horns suit the other half IMO. Male Au Ra faces are (mostly) creepy though. (And seeing the echidna boss makes me think that maybe she is the mother of Au Ra >.>)

Roegadyn (Male & Female): I think I like hellguard more, sea wolves look sea-sick all the time... which seems ironic to me.

Hyur (Male & Female): I think the females look too same-ish. The male hyurs have more diversity, I feel like highlander males have the most..? not sure though

Lalafell (Male & Female): I think I like male Lalas slightly more than females, seeing kid-like things with mustaches just make me lol. I think I prefer plainsfolk eyes, dunesfolk are soulless looking and creep me out

Miqo'te (Male & Female): I like Seeker eyes more as well, but I prefer the keepers fangs. Keepers of the moon have fangs,and seekers don't!

Elezen (Male & Female): I prefer male elezen over females... the females weird pointy chin and sameish faces and loooong necks put me off them (The long necks on males don't look quite as bad)

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Originally Posted by NessaWyvern

(And seeing the echidna boss makes me think that maybe she is the mother of Au Ra >.>)

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Well, Echidna is the mother of all monsters, mythologically speaking. So maybe you have a point >:}

Au Ra - Xaela. Mostly prefer the dark horns, and I like the lore better. Also the light horns/scales just makes me want to make blonde jokes. ^^;

Roegadyn - No real preference, but generally Hellsguard because they have names you can actually pronounce (looking at you, Admiral Blowfish! D: )

Hyur - For female, definitely Highlander, due to how expressive their emotes are. And also because they don't look like teenagers but actually adult women. For males... It depends. It's very easy to make ugly highlander men, so that's a negative point in my eyes. Same with the eyebrows. Have managed to make a decent Highlander retainer, though.

Lalafell - I do like the creepy effects you can get with Dunesfolk eyes. But I like the patterns for Plainsfolk names better.

Miqo'te - Both. Both is good. As my name shows, I started out as a Seeker (and accidentally ended up with nearly exactly Kobold Brown skin. All hail nekkid suits!), but that's because I wanted the slit-pupil look. On the other side, Keepers have them fangs ♥ So yeah, both is good.

Elezen - No particular preference, really. Potentially Duskwight comes out slightly ahead for the skintones. And because it always annoyed me how the Wildwood elezen dude in the Archer training hall was all "pfft, you're not a Wildwood, you can't understand archery", even if you are a Wildwood elezen! *grumbles* Sure, NPC dialogue programming and all, but it would have been such an awesome thing to do if they'd decided to put in a small racial check in that dialogue and change it slightly if it was a Wildwood PC.

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Originally Posted by Theodric

Yeah, because Miqo'te are so much more unique, and interesting and don't just look like Hyur with cat ears and a tail tacked on, eh? >_>

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Well...yeah actually
I mean I can't be a catboy (or catgirl I guess) in real life...but I'm already human.

And to be fair when my friend asked me to play this game the first thing I asked was "did they add catboys", since that was one of the reasons I didn't play FFXI.

Hyur - Highlander for both! Midlander guys have great emotes and voices.. but their faces are just so off..
Taru - Dunefolk as long as they have a darker eye color or else I pick Plainsfolk
Elezen - I'm a Duskwight but I love them both, I have no preference
Miqo -Moon people, for fangs and black skin!
Roe - Seawolf I guess because I prefer the skintones.. but love the classic Galka nose from Hellsguard.. they just got the skintones reversed!
Au ra - Bleh