Gradually, they've been adding the things I wanted (classes, etc) into the game since I've been playing off and on when budget permits (really, really hard times right now) and Viera was one of my #1 desires, may have posted in this thread, not sure. Since at the time I didn't know/rumored they wouldn't add that, I really really wanted a huge female beast race, not exclusive of course just wanted to play a giant beast woman like a bird or a dragon. When I heard about Au Ra, I was excited, especially since the men were so tall, but of course when I saw the girls my hopes were shattered beyond belief. What an incredible waste... sure they're cute, and popular, as any pretty thing will be, but there's nothing like what I want in any MMO.

What drives my blood to boil, however, is recently seeing the proposed Au Ra concept artwork that released way back when that I somehow missed. The few sketches of women were exactly what I was looking for! I'm so angry we didn't get that! I don't even think this is my first post about it I'm so irked >_< I've tried Roe girls since game released way back on console but it's just not the same (I still play one, though; currently working toward the Choco Suit when life permits. Also the mask ~_~) Anyway, I totally understand why people like what they like and want the things just the way THEY want them. I get it.

I hope it's a split faction thing as well. You get the tall, fierce warriors for the FF12 fans, and the concept-view short race for the others. I personally want the Ivalice Viera, which were still tall and lithe without being "sexy" in the traditional, curvy-sultry sense. If the heels were such a problem from a development standpoint, just make them normal feet! Although the preview showed what appears to be a Fran-like character from behind wearing similar leg straps and heels... couldn't they just do that? Hell in WoW the Draenei had hooves and each foot item only appeared like a band/ring around the ankle, problem solved.

I can't believe more people aren't asking for Moogles to be like the ones in 12/Ivalice, in fact that might be a pretty cool race option! Remember? They were thin and lanky, about as big as the tallest Lalas now but with long ears too, and different fur colors/styles. I thought they were neat, anyway.