Viera as the next new race~ Show your support

[Alacran]

From day one i have been a Viera supporter (actually since FFXI), however that was with the caveat that the appear more like Fran's (FFXII variant) build as opposed to simply Miqo'te with rabbit ears and a fluffy tail.

With AuRa, a great chance was ripped from our hands. As both variants of the race shared a noticeable sexual dimorphism, very easily we could have had the lore actually mater for AuRi tribes and had Raen represented as taller males and smaller females (current) & had Xaela be represented by lager females and shorter males. Not only would have this work in concert with in game lore of the Xaela AuRa but also given female characters (and males) in game a much refreshing character models to enjoy. Tall, curvaceous, adult looking female forms and thin, effeminate male forms.
Aura lore:

Au Ra
The curved horns and beautifully patterned scales that characterize the Au Ra oft give rise to speculation that this Hyur-like race native to the Far Eastern continent of Othard are, in fact, the progeny of dragons. This, however, has long been disputed, with scholars citing several distinct differences in the two races as evidence of decidedly dissimilar roots—the first and foremost being the enhanced hearing and spatial recognition granted by an Au Ra's cranial projections (traits not attributed to draconian horns), and the second being the gross disproportion of body mass between Auri males and females (again, a trait widely unseen in dragons).

Raen:

Raen:
Auri creation myth tells of a Dawn Father and a Dusk Mother from whom all Au Ra are descended. The Raen believe their veins to run thick with the blood of the former—their brilliant white scales and iron wills serving as proof of this divine lineage.
Unlike their sister clan, the Xaela, who bloody the land with their endless tribal conflict, the Raen have embraced a life of tranquility and solitude, long abandoning the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors to settle the deep valleys of Othard's mountainous eastern reaches. Only on rare occasions will one emerge from the valley mists to seek adventure in realms afar.

Xaela:

Xaela:
Auri creation myth tells of a Dawn Father and a Dusk Mother from whom all Au Ra are descended. The Xaela believe their veins to run thick with the blood of the latter—their lustrous black scales and fiery wills serving as proof of this divine lineage.
Unlike their sister clan, the Raen, who lead solitary lives hidden behind the savage peaks of Othard's eastern reaches, the Xaela are free spirits who roam the vast western steppe in close-knit tribes hunting, gathering, and warring as their ancestors have for countless generations.

As of late not only has Yoshi given new hope to Viera fans but also named Fran herself in the example of what Viera may possibly be seen as in FFXIV. This to me is nothing short of monuments news and is greatly encouraging. In saying all that however i strongly feel that child like is not the way to go. While they would indeed be unique (as unique as the current mithr... Miqo'te army...) i feel the hassle of having child like races would be not only detrimental to the dev team, in having to circumvent possible back lash due to depictions of child like characters in adult situations and be the targets of violence, i also personally hate when potato's are used for gear/ skill showcases (great... new armor is being shown on a lala...). Dismiss it as you may, but the history is there, Tera online had to censored in what the Elin race wore in EU and English patches, articles of Sexualization of children were published, even the modeling of LaLafell were directly affected due to the need to make them less able to be mistaken for children (i.e. giant heads and the body of shrunken teletubbies).

I resolutely believe that the child Viera art is just that, and hope they will be integrated in to Hydalen but not as a playable race.

A effeminate early twenties variant for males should be acceptable and one i feel would be more sensible to implement , example:

often used old fan art of a male Viera concept.

[Khaoticsuccubus]

Very true. Maybe SE will leave us pleasantly surprised
I just feel there should be more meaningful (or at least more easily detectable) differences between clans.
Suppose if I had to choose, I'd prefer Tall Viera, but I'm not opposed to short either.

Yeah, It'd be awesome if they put in both but, I feel that would be me being way too greedy. However, choosing one over the other.... I'm really uncertain which I'd prefer honestly.

I really like the tall elegant strong and sexy vibe the originals give but, at the same time I find the childlike ones oh so very adorable and perhaps tall enough that armor wouldn't look so... stubby on them as lalafels' armor tend to look.

I do fondly remember my mains in Tera and Blade and Soul, both of which were the childlike races Elin and Lyn, of which mine were both bunny eared types lol. It'd be hard to choose for sure they were just SO CUTE! ^.^

[Harukochi]

Yeah, It'd be awesome if they put in both but, I feel that would be me being way too greedy. However, choosing one over the other.... I'm really uncertain which I'd prefer honestly.

I really like the tall elegant strong and sexy vibe the originals give but, at the same time I find the childlike ones oh so very adorable and perhaps tall enough that armor wouldn't look so... stubby on them as lalafels' armor tend to look.

I do fondly remember my mains in Tera and Blade and Soul, both of which were the childlike races Elin and Lyn, of which mine were both bunny eared types lol. It'd be hard to choose for sure they were just SO CUTE! ^.^

Yeah, I had a hard time deciding if there was an actual level choice compromise, but growing up with Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, I think I've grown accustom to the idea of the tall, sexy archetype since that fits the closest to what FFTA portrayed, and what was in 11.

[TThibi]

Yosh your argument about there not being a shoe in the game a Viera could wear currently is proven false I give you ladies and gentlemen the most uncomfortable item to watch your female character run, jump, and even really stand in for any length of time. Wolfliege Thighboots... Those who do not know this item is an ultra high heel shoe with no heel literally jack knife straight foot ends in what looks like a hoof like your character is standing on the very point end of their big toe makes me cringe to think of it. Purchasable from the Storm Private Armor outfitter under Wolf Marks (DoM IL 110) for 500 wolf marks. Like All other pvp armor in general the entire set is ghastly and lacks real theme. However I have no doubts a Viera would own that shoe, I know my miqo won't.

[Senn]

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Yeah, it's possible to make the foot gear. It's just a matter of how long it'd take I guess.

[Mirakumi]

I always thought the lady depicted in this poster was a Viera? (The Paladin)



Was it just a Miqo'te?

Every time I see this cycle in my background, I always wonder. lol

[Nestama]

It's a Miqo'te. If it were Viera, we'd have seen them in the game two years ago.

[starLivitation]

totally against Viera in FFX14 because it's identical to Miqo'te with rabbit ears , there is enough Miqo'te in this game, about 80% of the player base choose that race and they all look the same . Viera belong to FF12 and not FF14. we need to have a race that is uniqe to FF14 not a copy from an old game.

I support adding more customizing to existing races, make Miqo'te look different with customization, the same for other races specially aura with more horn options and more face/body options.

[Lambdafish]

Not relevant to Viera, but semi-relevant to the thread (considering the concept art that keeps being thrown around):

https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comme...k_or_new_race/

Take it as increased hope for Viera, or killing any hope for it, both are valid considering this revelation.

[Eldaena]

I've wanted to have a Viera character since 2010 when I first started this game. T .T