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

[Celef]

Although i used to be a pro Viera addition, when i see what the did with Au'ra....i think it's better for everyone not to add them sadly :'(
This is a Viera


Not that
http://cdn3.dualshockers.com/wp-cont...5-22_23_33.jpg (huge image so better just link)

And, considering what they did with Au'ra and, the cuteness of the game because cute sells, we might end up with a Viera-fell instead of a fierce warrior.

The same applies to every "ccol" race too, like Ronso, Banga or even Guado, the will end up cute with little tailes and ears and leaf because that what FF14 do, the make cute races because they sell better than "stranger" (uglier some would say) races.
They better just go with new option than "killing" Vieras buy making them...

[Nestama]

Also given how SE cuts corners when it comes to gear for races like Miqo'te (tail clips through everything) and Au Ra (tail and horns clip), Viera would not look like their Ivalice counterparts, nor at all what they look like in the concept art. Their hands and feet will be redesigned to be 100% human and their ears will either be covered by ear socks (Miqo'te, Lalafell and Elezen) or clip through the top of it (Au Ra horns). It's hard to be excited for a new race in this game and it's all because of how the Au Ra were handled (mostly human, but with scales, horns, tail and glow eyes. Three of the four things mentioned being "new" to FFXIV's playable roster).

The thought of a third clan is more exciting than a "new" race. Third clan = more "lore and tales" for the race itself.

[Kurogaea]

Which is why we tell them no to doing things this way and stop being lazy. You do realize the Roe's and Lalafell gear has to be altered just so they can fit their body. If they have the time to do that, don't even consider they can't for a new race.

[Nestama]

Altered = stretched or shrunk. Viera feet would require a complete remodel of every foot gear in the game, as will hand gear (they have long-slender fingers and claw-like nails).
But before SE does that, they should get around to making it so gear no longer clips the Miqo'te and Au Ra tails. This applies to Au Ra horns clipping through helmets and such as well. Also remove ear socks. They're silly.

[RosaLunaCelestia]

Viera or not , i want Fran outfit and hair

[Laerune]

Aslong as SE is not willing to remodel gear for races that do not look like the current ones, I fear that we are only going to get the Hyur + animal races, which in my opinion is a very lazy thing to do.

[Lone-wolfe-02]

No to Viera for me. If anyone actually thinks they wouldn't change their design are being completely delusional, of course they will.

[Reinha]

Aslong as SE is not willing to remodel gear for races that do not look like the current ones, I fear that we are only going to get the Hyur + animal races, which in my opinion is a very lazy thing to do.

They could get creative with body types; something like a strong bearded dwarf race, curvy females or slender/teenage looking guys would bring more variety without the need for any gear remodeling or risks of clipping. A new race could also be Huyr + something non-animal. Huyr + robot, Huyr + plant, Huyr + stone (or other element for elemental), Huyr + glowing parts, Huyr + monster transformation (for example werewolf) etc. There are lots of things that can be done with textures and effects alone without remodeling, but so far SE has been unwilling to make any such race. They look for a short-term profit from fantasia purchases instead of the long-term profit that would come from attracting new audiences to try the game.

[CUTS3R]

They could get creative with body types; something like a strong bearded dwarf race, curvy females or slender/teenage looking guys would bring more variety without the need for any gear remodeling or risks of clipping. A new race could also be Huyr + something non-animal. Huyr + robot, Huyr + plant, Huyr + stone (or other element for elemental), Huyr + glowing parts, Huyr + monster transformation (for example werewolf) etc. There are lots of things that can be done with textures and effects alone without remodeling, but so far SE has been unwilling to make any such race. They look for a short-term profit from fantasia purchases instead of the long-term profit that would come from attracting new audiences to try the game.

Why Hyur + X on every of your examples ? As a Femroe i expected you to say at least Femroe + Monster.

[Kurogaea]

Altered = stretched or shrunk. Viera feet would require a complete remodel of every foot gear in the game, as will hand gear (they have long-slender fingers and claw-like nails).
But before SE does that, they should get around to making it so gear no longer clips the Miqo'te and Au Ra tails. This applies to Au Ra horns clipping through helmets and such as well. Also remove ear socks. They're silly.

I guess taffeta pants for female lala's don't count then? And speaking of altering is it not possible to make the heel of a shoe or boot stay upwards like how they usually are during certain character motions?