Help me reach a decision (Fantasia Question)

Hi all.

In my long run in Eorzea I have pretty much remained a Miqo'te. This was mostly a choice coming from my past self as a Mithra.

I converted to an Au Ra when I first reached a fun and interesting part of Stormblood, but after a while I returned to Miqo life.

When Viera came out I tried them for a bit, but ultimately returned to Miqo.

Now with Endwalker on the horizon, I find myself wondering if I should remain Miqo, or swap over to something that could look a little more heroic.

I used the Endwalker benchmark to play with some characters. I would appreciate some feedback. The Miqo shown is my current Miqo appearance.

I'm not asking for anyone to choose for me, I would just like some thoughts to base my final decision on.

Thanks in advance <3

https://i.imgur.com/wsLz8Pw.jpg

Miqo'te for life!

Maybe wait until female hrothgar are revealed then you can try that before going back to miqo'te again.

Au Ra or bust

Honestly, I feel female Au Ra are the perfect size at max height

Why not try out the new bunny boys for a bit? You can always change back.

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Originally Posted by Lindsey_Faelan

Now with Endwalker on the horizon, I find myself wondering if I should remain Miqo, or swap over to something that could look a little more heroic.

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Lalafell literally have the highest % of Ultimate clears by race.
Be Heroic.
Be a Lala.

I love the Elezen in your profile picture, very stunning. I'd choose her above everyone else tbh

Nothing more heroic looking than a statuesque Amazonian fem highlander wargodess.

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Originally Posted by Nanchi

I love the Elezen in your profile picture, very stunning. I'd choose her above everyone else tbh

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Agreed. The Elezen looks stunning!

Out of those you have created i would pick the Miqo

Your Elezen looks stunning, to be frank. The Miqo and Au ra look really generic, and I'd say the same about the Viera (but we don't really have much of a choice :(. ) That being said, the Viera looks strong and interesting. The Lala is also a good choice, because potato is always a good choice.

Given the track record, I'd say there's a strong chance you'll be back to Miqo'te sooner rather than later but if you're at peace with that and feel like trying something new for a bit, I'd pick the bunny lady. She has an air of heroism about her and looks fantastic in that armor to boot.

No love for hyur...

Based on that screenshot, I’d say either Elezen or Bungal. They are exceptionally stunning to my eyes. :)

If you've fanta'd back to your miqo every time you might be attached to your catto :P

I like your Elezen, followed by your Viera so those two would be my choices.

Lalafell. The answer to any Fantasia related question is always lalafell.

Chucking in another vote for Elezen, totally not biased at all.

if you want to go with a hero like look then as most people he are sayin go elezen or viera , but in my opinion go lalafell she looks like a little strong hero with those eyes

With the Viera getting hairstyles, you might go back to being that. I think however you've bonded with the Miqo'te and once that happens it's pointless. I never last more than a month as another race, I always go back to my Highlander. It somehow feels right.

I also swap back to Miqo a lot, and have had a lot of different looks even as Miqo over the years. Honestly the two things that have me changing back are that I mean, I like the way they look generally, and that they just look good in the vast majority of glamour.

I also get bored of playing the same thing for too long though, and that's what usually has me switching to something else for a while. What I think about when swapping, and what usually decides how long I stick with whatever I go to, is really similar things... How good do they look in the glams I like most, how many of the hairstyles do I like, can I get used to their run animation and do I like it, how are their idle animations and emotes, do they have a voice option that I like... I dunno, it's a whole thing, but that's kind of my thought process. Not sure if that helps but it's a few things to consider.

Honestly I probably would have stuck with Viera for a lot more of ShB instead of spending half of it as Miqo if they had literally even half of the hair and hat options almost every other race has. I love pretty much everything else about them down to how they look in most of my favorite glams, but having literally 7 options (with slight variations) for hairstyles is a major negative for me. I also change my hair a whole lot :p

Out of these options, the viera looks the best, and is the most "heroic" of the bunch. However, always ultimately returning to miqo'te, means you'd probably do so again.

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Originally Posted by LisSquid

Your Elezen looks stunning, to be frank. The Miqo and Au ra look really generic, and I'd say the same about the Viera (but we don't really have much of a choice :(. ) That being said, the Viera looks strong and interesting. The Lala is also a good choice, because potato is always a good choice.

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Elezen look generic, and they barely have options. The only reason to say otherwise, is because so few people play them, it gives off the perception they're not. Plus they look terrible in most glamours in the game, and are a headache to actually make look good.

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Originally Posted by KitKatnip

Why not try out the new bunny boys for a bit? You can always change back.

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I don't know why anyone would want to do that.

There are only two answers for every question: 42 and Elezen. So stay an Elezen. :)

Cheers

Yeah I also think your Elezen looks great

I'm not seeing a Femroe anywhere, I think your taste is lacking.

Based off of your post, it sounds like if you choose anything other than Miqo'te, you just end up going back. To me that sounds like you have an attachment to your Mithra/Miqo character. Nothing out of the norm there, but it might be easier to adjust to a 90lb WoL than it would be to not keep telling yourself to change back while playing a different avatar.

That just my $.02

I have this weird immersion thing as well that's all over the place. As an example, even though all races and genders are created equal in FFXIV, I still look at my character as having physical limitations, and it's just weird to me seeing her wear heavy armor, and/or wield a giant axe; but it's totally ok that she throws down mano y mano with Ifrit. I think it's just a nicer way of me saying I don't like glamours that make my character less feminine, and if I truly wanted that tough guy look I would play either a robust and physically imposing female race such as Roe or Highlander, or a large male character.

Your Elezen looks the best, and Viera.

That said, AuRa, Miqot'e and Lalafell I would never pick. Look the worst in my opinion.

Female Hyur and Femroe are the best too.

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Originally Posted by Shin96

Your Elezen looks the best, and Viera.

That said, AuRa, Miqot'e and Lalafell I would never pick. Look the worst in my opinion.

Female Hyur and Femroe are the best too.

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Highlander female Hyur*, not those midlander milk drinkers!

Nothing more heroic than a cat on the moon.

Heh I changed from Aura to Midlander Hyur yesterday. Seems like a lot of ppl will change because of Endwalker.

From your options I would pick Aura and then Miqo.

But give a try to female Highlander Hyur. I played alt with it and it looked good. She definetly can look heroic enough.

viera
idk why, just newer being better I guess

Elezen looks cool.

The other option is to make alts and switch between them when you feel like it.

If you're going to fantasia constantly between two appearances, then getting a one-time story/job boost for a second character will be cheaper in the long run.

The TS is now a catgirl clone. :sadface:

Cheers

Elezen, no question. We need more beautiful Elezen women in the world.

Out of curiosity, why no Fem Roe?

I like your Miqo the most

Not fond of the Au Ra face and horn you chose.
The Viera could use some tweaking
The other two I am neutral on but wouldn’t be my choice.

To me, hands down the Elezen. It's very rare to see Elezen females, rarer still to see Wildwood, and even rarer to see one that looks good.

If you want something heroic i'd say Elezen. Female Elezen done right are the most elegant imo.

But some others have noticed that you like your miqote so staying like that might be a wise choisie, unless there's something in miqote you don't like ?
Eatch races has good sides and downsides, Elezen are very elegant but i personnaly dislike the girafe neck and animations.

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Originally Posted by Juzjuzz

i personnaly dislike the girafe neck and animations.

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I had female Elezen alt some time ago when I was thinking about switching to it. Giraffe neck is...acceptable but due to those animations it was big no for me.

It is all about personal preferences though.