FFXIV 2nd expansion: Viera-like race still a possibility?

[Samcaesar]

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Anecdotal observations != Data. I mean, how many RMT bots do you think just select default midlander dude, does that mean suddenly any data about the genders of characters or midlander statistics are now null and void? I look at a lot of character models, and I've seen plenty of all the various races, guys and girls, but that doesn't matter because again Anecdotal observations != Data. (And.. As a side note, arguably speaking, because Roegadyn and Au Ra aren't likely choices for RMT bots, the data shown in the 2015 census is still valid.)

[Colorful]

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Both are void, but in this case the anecdotal data you so quickly throw away is a more accurate telling than the data that included race two years before the Au Ra existed. No one can deny that there is currently more Au Ra around than Roegadyn, and I'd think you'd be silly to believe you. It would be like asking for the amount people currently employed in two different careers, one of them being a pilot and the other being a writer. Of course if you were take all the data since the beginning of humanity the writers would outnumber the amount of pilots quite significantly. I know it's an extreme example, but it does get my point across.

And yes, I've also seen many posts that consider that data to be void due to bot participation. That is why a lot of people ask for active character data, but they're reluctant to give that to us.

[Interstella]

FFXIV 2nd expansion: Viera-like race still a possibility?

Yes it's definitely a possibility.

- They already have character designs drawn up.

- In my opinion all the current races are essentially Hyur Midlanders with minor adjustments so implementation would be a lot easier than creating an beastial race and adjusting current and future gear to accommodate them (I think they will have sandal feet like the rest)

- I'm no Final Fantasy buff, but I believe like moogles, they are entirely unique to SE/Final Fantasy and quite iconic with the potential to rake in a lot of money. They will add Viera in a later expansion and gate them just as they did with Au Ra (I feel there's quite a lot of people, even if they don't play now, bought Heavensward for the Au Ra)

[Mature]

If that happens can we have a Fran as a special guess with her own quest? We had enough lightning for now

[Dree-Elle]

Neither Viera nor Bangaa have ever been mentioned in game, not even once. Viangaa, however, have been (Moonfire Faire 2014), April Fools' joke or no.

Two birds, one stone.

[Canadane]

Neither Viera nor Bangaa have never been mentioned in game, not even once. Viangaa, however, have been (Moonfire Faire 2014), April Fools' joke or no.

Two birds, one stone.

Please look forward to it.

[Emerald_Wyvern]

tonberrys or riot!

Can we at least get this as a temporary transformation item? Please?

[Pomelo]

Just flashing a few of my favourite Vieroe.

I left my favourite ever picture of her out in the open <3

[Enkidoh]

FFXIV 2nd expansion: Viera-like race still a possibility?

Yes it's definitely a possibility.

- They already have character designs drawn up.

- In my opinion all the current races are essentially Hyur Midlanders with minor adjustments so implementation would be a lot easier than creating an beastial race and adjusting current and future gear to accommodate them (I think they will have sandal feet like the rest)

- I'm no Final Fantasy buff, but I believe like moogles, they are entirely unique to SE/Final Fantasy and quite iconic with the potential to rake in a lot of money. They will add Viera in a later expansion and gate them just as they did with Au Ra (I feel there's quite a lot of people, even if they don't play now, bought Heavensward for the Au Ra)

Uh, just because they have concept art does not mean it's guaranteed - that's the whole point, it's a concept, an idea. It's a normal part of game development. They draw up ideas and concepts and through a process of elimination and debate decide what to develop further and what to abandon to the rubbish bin, with the 'viera mkII' designs seeming to be well in the later I'm afraid.

Besides, Yoshi has repeatedly stated why viera are not going to be added - there is already one 'human/animal hybrid' race in the game in the form of the miqote, thus he doesn't want new races to just be 'more humans with animal parts'. Really, he even admitted during the event that artwork was shown that he was "reluctant to show it," knowing full well players would take it completely out of context and believe that it's going to be added to the game, which it will not. But I digress.

[Zumi]

You already can dress up like a bunny with the ears I mean you pretty much are a Viera with those ears.