Gender locked race?

[Karl0217]

In regards to this rumored lion race may I just point something out? There are rabbit breeds with catlike ears:


This particular breed is called the Lionhead and I think you can guess why. Then you have the fact that we have already seen mane-like hairstyles for the Viera and the fact that Yoshida cut off Ayumi Namae when she was about to talk about another ear customization option in addition to the two they had showcased. It is something to think about.

Also, we are heading into the Rak'tika Greatwood next expansion and they have all but stated that this is the Viera's homeland. A homeland to an xenophobic race that every male member, no exceptions, has formed the border patrol of said land for centuries with a "trespassers will be shot" policy, also with no exceptions. Odds of us not having to deal with hostile male Viera NPCs while questing in this area based on everything they have said lore wise are slim to none.

[Shougun]

In regards to this rumored lion race may I just point something out? There are rabbit breeds with catlike ears:


This particular breed is called the Lionhead and I think you can guess why. Then you have the fact that we have already seen mane-like hairstyles for the Viera and the fact that Yoshida cut off Ayumi Namae when she was about to talk about another ear customization option in addition to the two they had showcased. It is something to think about.

Also, we are heading into the Rak'tika Greatwood next expansion and they have all but stated that this is the Viera's homeland. A homeland to an xenophobic race that every male member, no exceptions, has formed the border patrol of said land for centuries with a "trespassers will be shot" policy, also with no exceptions. Odds of us not having to deal with hostile male Viera NPCs while questing in this area based on everything they have said lore wise are slim to none.

I could see this being the dimorphic sort of choice route that made the leaker think there were two races, if say the males were basically unkempt wild warriors with more pronounced animal features/hair - that look of "I shoot on site, and don't bother asking questions.. also I smell like a chocobo, probably".

I obviously have my bias (I really want a non-standard race) but at this point I'm just wondering how all the puzzle pieces fall and if SE is playing a smart game plan by delaying info or if they're just being silly. I can imagine if there is another race or the males have a large enough difference to make their separation worthwhile then the delay makes a lot of sense.. otherwise.. if they're so similar (like hyur male/female) then imo it feels kinda silly lol. Dunno, but I can't just discount the leak info because it has been too accurate to ignore (even the mistakes like adam and eve can be explained when you get other dev info, or imagine it's just a person passing by a cubicle and making notes). I've also wondered if the leaks were strategic (on purpose) since it let them get some info out without them being bound to it, letting people gossip and turn some silent hype / thoughts (it has been fun watching how the "prophecies" unfurl, imo).

[Beckett]

In regards to this rumored lion race may I just point something out? There are rabbit breeds with catlike ears:


This particular breed is called the Lionhead and I think you can guess why. Then you have the fact that we have already seen mane-like hairstyles for the Viera and the fact that Yoshida cut off Ayumi Namae when she was about to talk about another ear customization option in addition to the two they had showcased. It is something to think about.

Also, we are heading into the Rak'tika Greatwood next expansion and they have all but stated that this is the Viera's homeland. A homeland to an xenophobic race that every male member, no exceptions, has formed the border patrol of said land for centuries with a "trespassers will be shot" policy, also with no exceptions. Odds of us not having to deal with hostile male Viera NPCs while questing in this area based on everything they have said lore wise are slim to none.

Solid reasoning. If male Viera were based on this type of rabbit, I could easily imagine the leaker mistaking them for a different race. Also, male Viera looking wildly different from the females would provide a much better reason for the devs to hold off on their reveal.

[Kupocoubo]

In regards to this rumored lion race may I just point something out? There are rabbit breeds with catlike ears:

[URL="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionhead_rabbit"]

OMG it's so cuuuute !!! Now I need a male viera with a thick glorious mane