Gender locked race?

[GenericMagus]

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If you're talking about the PAX reveal for Au Ra they show both races and genders, which is why no one thought they'd be limited to one race.

https://youtu.be/4u7nPE6O40Y

[Roda]

https://twitter.com/cheppoly/status/...923665923?s=19
Cmon se, don't be cowards.

[Daniolaut]

If you're talking about the PAX reveal for Au Ra they show both races and genders, which is why no one thought they'd be limited to one race.

https://youtu.be/4u7nPE6O40Y

Ah thanks for the video. I did note : "that I recall anyway" I thought it was Raen only in the initial reveal. Still, it is cold hard fact that Yoshida said wait till Tokyo for more info on Male Viera. Here is a quick link. Dont critique me on its credibility. I'm not the writer nor am I Yoshida.

"Producer Naoki Yoshida said that fans will have to wait until Shadowbreakers‘ Tokyo reveal event for more information about male Viera.

Read more at https://stevivor.com/news/will-male-viera-playable-final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers/"

https://stevivor.com/news/will-male-...hadowbringers/

and

https://www.ricedigital.co.uk/inform...okyo-fan-fest/

[GenericMagus]

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The bottom one doesn't say anything, all it does is refute that Yoshi is saying to wait for Tokyo Fanfest.

The first one makes it seem like Male Viera confirmed, but considering the unsurity of the writer, they maybe over-emphasising what Yoshi said, and the same question dodging is still happening. There's not even any evidence on the page to say so, it's like "we had an interview with Yoshi, take our word for it it's true".

Considering they're both at the same time, I believe it's just thinking that this confirms Male viera when in reality it's just dodging the questions, giving no answers.

Considering there hasn't been anything to disprove the leaks, it's more like Yoshi wants to avoid the question all together till he's on home turf.

[Ariane]

The bottom one doesn't say anything, all it does is refute that Yoshi is saying to wait for Tokyo Fanfest.

The first one makes it seem like Male Viera confirmed, but considering the unsurity of the writer, they maybe over-emphasising what Yoshi said, and the same question dodging is still happening. There's not even any evidence on the page to say so, it's like "we had an interview with Yoshi, take our word for it it's true".

Considering they're both at the same time, I believe it's just thinking that this confirms Male viera when in reality it's just dodging the questions, giving no answers.

Considering there hasn't been anything to disprove the leaks, it's more like Yoshi wants to avoid the question all together till he's on home turf.

Well they both refer to getting their info from the press conference. Here's the transcription of that press conference: https://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/wiki/press_conf_eu_2019

So here's probably the actual question and answer both of them were referring to:

Q12: Fans are very excited that Viera is a new race but I think that fans are hoping that we’ll also get the male Viera as a playable character. Can you comment on that? Or even if they’re going to be NPCs if not, or if we have to wait until Tokyo Fan Fest?

勿論ファンの皆はすごいヴィエラが発表されたのが嬉しいんですけど、ただ男性のヴィエラはまだ確認されていないので、何かNPCとして登場するのか東京まで情報を待たなければいけないのかいかがでしょうか。

A12: That’s true we do still have the Tokyo Fan Fest ahead of us. zips mouth

ファンフェスまだ東京が残っているよね…

[ChaseNetwork]

Big non answer that could mean anything at this point.

Speculation is simply wasted till March 23rd at this stage.

[DevonEllwood]

I've been reading the thread a bit and it's really weird how they keep trying to avoid discussion on the males. It makes it seem like they're npc only, or are extremely proud of themselves in what they made and want to keep it a secret for a big reveal.

I've found the idea that the males look similar to the females entertaining. There's no reason a slim or lean build couldn't be deadly. I see them more as possible stealthy assassins rather than something muscular.

I would prefer two complete races, full viera and something more beastly (maybe more canid as a counterpart to the cats already in game), but I know that's a lot to ask for.

[Vespar]

I would laugh if they really did make Viangaa... and Bangaa end up being the males lol.
Would be hilarious to see the April fools joke actually troll folks in the end.

[Roda]

I've found the idea that the males look similar to the females entertaining. There's no reason a slim or lean build couldn't be deadly. I see them more as possible stealthy assassins rather than something muscular.

This, 100%

This concept art is like my absolute best/perfect case scenario when it comes to the viera designs:

Lean, a little rough, but still sleek designs, and a head or so shorter than the females on average.

[BiddyBatnana]

This would be neat. I like this version.

(from a talented artist on deviant art :https://www.deviantart.com/lelia/art...d-son-98014602 )