Lancer/Dragoon running pose(Weapon out)

Anyone else feels like it's incredibly awkward? Feels more like running with a flag or a Poleaxe than a Lance.

-Runs past you as a DNC looking like I'm holding groceries-
What you say? I got to take these bags back through the waves of mobs!

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Originally Posted by Siete

Anyone else feels like it's incredibly awkward? Feels more like running with a flag or a Poleaxe than a Lance.

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Looks more like the running animation from Dynasty Warriors.

Better than the DRK running animation. Looks like you're trying to shovel snow. Like 80% of the reason why I can't bring myself to play it. Can't stand it.

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Originally Posted by Doozer

Better than the DRK running animation. Looks like you're trying to shovel snow. Like 80% of the reason why I can't bring myself to play it. Can't stand it.

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Pretty sure the DRK posture is somewhat similar to the "Ox stance" of Zweihanders.
Meanwhile DRG/Lancer is... Well, nothing? I mean it'd fit if we'd be using slashes/smashes but we're doing pokings, we should be running in a poking stance.

shoulders don't bend like that!

SCH/SMN with weapon out are far more awkward, especially if you are a female character.

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Originally Posted by Siete

Pretty sure the DRK posture is somewhat similar to the "Ox stance" of Zweihanders.

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That knowledge doesn't make it look any less like what I said it looks like. The pose is fine, the run looks goofy as hell.

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Originally Posted by RyuDragnier

Looks more like the running animation from Dynasty Warriors.

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Yes, this. I don't really mind it tbh.

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Originally Posted by Mikhaill

-Runs past you as a DNC looking like I'm holding groceries-
What you say? I got to take these bags back through the waves of mobs!

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I like the dancer run animation but that mental image is hilarious

But the lancer!

I mean, lancers aren't actually lancers anyway, they're just spearmen whose weapon choices include varying types of polearms. Even the lances aren't actual lances, they've been altered for use by infantry, which boggles me a bit because I'm reasonably certain that the specific head that the devs used for XIV's lances are not at all conducive to combat on foot.

What? Lancer running animation is decent comparing to Paladin...

Seriously PLD run like a gargoyle...

Maybe it's because i'm old but i'm finding this thread amusing. The runs are still an improvement over what they used to be like.

It does look a bit awkward but then again i can't imagine a non awkward way of running while holding a long stick.

I think what people expected when running as a lancer/drg was to spin the weapon behind them, point down and diagonal as they dash. Like they were in an anime or something.

Though to be fair, I worry for my guy. If that speartip gets caught on something say goodbye to your spine.

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Originally Posted by Nedkel

What? Lancer running animation is decent comparing to Paladin...

Seriously PLD run like a gargoyle...

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It's charging in with your shield though...

RDM's looks like they're going to trip themselves, or stab their own foot.

Whm run looks awkward too...

MCH ,gnb,war and PLD have best runs imo

Dancer got like a monkey walk but the grocery bag image is perfect

Drgs is alright could be better but there is worse

I want monk running with handstand when pop sprint.

Didn't anyone ever tell you not to run with sharp objects?!

Nope, doesnt look awkward at all. It's one of my favorite unique running poses they added.