Maybe even out racial stats in 4.0

[Rennies]

While I'd love for the races to have a unique ability, akin to WoW, I'd settle for bigger visual differences between them, esp with Clans.

As long as they don't affect our existing characters at all, sure. I don't want anything nasty forced on my perfect character.

[Eimian_Eda]

As long as they don't affect our existing characters at all, sure. I don't want anything nasty forced on my perfect character.

Nothing forced. Just unique addons for each clan (that are actually visible).

v In terms of the stats it seems like eating a plate of 20 peas vs 19 peas. Maybe it makes a difference?
If they differ for lore reasons then I doubt they'd change it... SE and most of the playerbase do love their lore.

[Zumi]

To a min maxer which I am the stats do matter. I done the math 1332 attack power Raen, 1336 Attack power Xaela. There is a 0.3% gain as a Xaela. I can not achieve my maximum possible dps for my job as long as I am a Raen. I already beat A12S several weeks ago but like every patch I go for bis gear. What it boils down to me is a choice between looking cute or being the best I can be stat wise. Personally I see very few Raen tanks out there that even do savage, could it be because of the stat difference?

The flavor text about the races when making a character really have nothing to do with the stats. Which is why I would like the stats to be even out. No matter how small a difference it may be it is still a difference.

[Magic-Mal]

To a min maxer which I am the stats do matter. I done the math 1332 attack power Raen, 1336 Attack power Xaela. There is a 0.3% gain as a Xaela. I can not achieve my maximum possible dps for my job as long as I am a Raen.

Then if that 0.3% matters to you that much.. just fantasia lol.

I wouldn't be surprised if most Raens were healers and Xaela melee because for females, pretty much the only difference is scale color so why not.

I'm a Keeper and I don't even have a healer leveled.

[Zumi]

Then if that 0.3% matters to you that much.. just fantasia lol.

I wouldn't be surprised if most Raens were healers and Xaela melee because for females, pretty much the only difference is scale color so why not.

I'm a Keeper and I don't even have a healer leveled.

The thing is I really dislike blue/black scales. I like the way the white scale color and tail and horns look too. I seen a lot of interesting looking Xaela females that look nice but I wouldn't want to be one myself. I like the way my character looks but the drawback is it isn't optimal stat wise.

I spent a lot of time thinking that I should switch clans, I remade my character as a Xaela. But just don't think it looks that good.

[ErikMynhier]

I'm good with how it all is now. They are a tiny bit unique with stats and some emotes but nothing gamebreaking. Don't rock the boat when the DEVs get it right.

[Mimilu]

Personally, I don't think 0.3% is that much of an issue, especially with Materia, Party Bonuses, and Food to help bloat them. >x>

Also, instead of making a carbon-copy of your Raen as a Xaela, why not just make a whole new look as a Xaela? It could be a fresh experience (this is coming from a Fantasia addict who usually changes every one-to-two weeks). :-D

[Wolf_Heartnet]

I'm good with how it all is now. They are a tiny bit unique with stats and some emotes but nothing gamebreaking. Don't rock the boat when the DEVs get it right.

Agreed. Racial stats/abilities are just gimmicks anyways. Best to even it out for everyone. Easier to balance aswell. Let everyone play the race/job combination they want.

[TheCurls]

My monk is i213 (last played back in like 3.1 or so). It has 1116 strength. Pretty sure it's not really missing that extra 6 strength from racial bonuses.

[Yellow]

Race.. something something Viera please? =)