Gender locked race?

[Iscah]

Not even acknowledging it at the art panel seems like a mistake. Surely they know everyone's asking.

If they're trying to build up hype, it's causing more negative than positive press in the meantime.

And if they're not including males, the extended wait is only going to make the backlash worse.

[Nestama]

Catch is though, they said that at least presently they plan for Viera to be the last race.

Technically they said Viera is likely the last race. That means they're still open to it, as likely is just another word for 'probably.' Not saying "it will be the last" or "is the last" just makes me think there's another planned.

[Crushnight]

Yoshi is going to get pestered at every interview about this and its one of his own making no sympathy you didn't need to show anything just confirm that Veira are or are not gender locked by saying nothing you are either building up people hopes or their discomfort or both.

[Liale]

Honestly what compounds my disappointment with this is the way they are dancing around it, when a company does that it's typically because they know it will anger people but are trying to get away with something anyway. Would I still be mad if they came out and said female only, yes, but it would be a much more calm anger.

[Reinha]

"We are happy to announce the first Limited Race of FINAL FANTASY XIV, the Viera! Please look forward to it!"

Ouch. I hope there is more to new races whether it's male Viera or another race that is male only.

[IzVale]

These look like Hyur with bunny ears. Yikes.
Very bland and uninspired if you ask me.

No worries. You've seen what happened to the AuRa artwork and what we actually got. It will be worse.

[Jaywalker]

Technically they said Viera is likely the last race. That means they're still open to it, as likely is just another word for 'probably.' Not saying "it will be the last" or "is the last" just makes me think there's another planned.

AHA! Thanks for letting me know, that is a really good point!

[Erendis]

Probably just saving release of male viera for JP fan fest.

[GenericMagus]

Now you people know how us Blue Mages feel

[Jaywalker]

I know things are heating up through this thread and all, but honestly we have until July. There's plenty of time for more news and SE wants people to be excited for this. I've seen cases where entertainment companies ranged between ignorant, indifferent, and actively hostile toward customers. That works out for them about as well as you'd expect. From everything I've seen, that seems to be the precise opposite to SE's approach.

I've been wrong before, but in case it helps those worrying I really think this is going to end up being okay and fans won't be left without. Just a question of timing. And to people who are annoyed at fans who are freaking out and consider this small stuff, just wanna encourage you guys to relax too. You still have a fantastic game coming up. Focus on what you're excited for, it's not worth it to stress about other people being stressed.