Why do you dislike longer hairstyles and race un-locked hairstyles so much, Square?

[Kalise]

As far as long hair goes:

I believe it's something to do with the bones used for physics (Or, an approximation of physics based on original 1.0 spaghetti code for character creation) that make it more work than shorter hairstyles.

As far as race-limited hairstyles:

Due to the aforementioned 1.0 spaghetti code, they have to essentially manually create each hairstyle from scratch for each race. Which is a lot of work which could be spent putting new hairstyles in.

Essentially, it comes down to the fact that, as they're reluctant to completely rewrite the code for character creation from the ground up with sensible 2.0+ versions of code (For reasons such as the manpower it would require, as well as the fact that they likely wouldn't be able to recreate characters with 100% accuracy (Thus would receive complaints) and also would have to completely re-build every unique character in the game) that basically anything revolving around character creation is really annoying to try and do, with it mostly revolving creating new models to add as separate options for each specific race/gender (Thus the inability to say, flip which side a parting is on. As it would require a completely "New" hairstyle option that is the flipped parting...)

Basically, because 1.0 devs had bad code and because Papa SE diverts most of XIV's money to other titles, it's not particularly efficient to work on these things sadly...

(Though, I'm sort of hoping that if ShB performs well that maybe after VII remaster is done XIV's team might get some more resources...)

Really, if we could get them to 2.0 code characters it would make adding hairstyles and customization options a lot easier (You know, like, butts) it's just ridiculously unlikely

[Gemina]

As far as long hair goes:

I believe it's something to do with the bones used for physics (Or, an approximation of physics based on original 1.0 spaghetti code for character creation) that make it more work than shorter hairstyles.

As far as race-limited hairstyles:

Due to the aforementioned 1.0 spaghetti code, they have to essentially manually create each hairstyle from scratch for each race. Which is a lot of work which could be spent putting new hairstyles in.

Essentially, it comes down to the fact that, as they're reluctant to completely rewrite the code for character creation from the ground up with sensible 2.0+ versions of code (For reasons such as the manpower it would require, as well as the fact that they likely wouldn't be able to recreate characters with 100% accuracy (Thus would receive complaints) and also would have to completely re-build every unique character in the game) that basically anything revolving around character creation is really annoying to try and do, with it mostly revolving creating new models to add as separate options for each specific race/gender (Thus the inability to say, flip which side a parting is on. As it would require a completely "New" hairstyle option that is the flipped parting...)

Basically, because 1.0 devs had bad code and because Papa SE diverts most of XIV's money to other titles, it's not particularly efficient to work on these things sadly...

(Though, I'm sort of hoping that if ShB performs well that maybe after VII remaster is done XIV's team might get some more resources...)

Really, if we could get them to 2.0 code characters it would make adding hairstyles and customization options a lot easier (You know, like, butts) it's just ridiculously unlikely

I don't disagree with any of this. I think if SE was asked directly, the response would be something similar to your post. However, I will say that I think SE continues to not acknowledge just how much value we place on our character's appearance. They know of it, but not the extent of it. When I think about resources and money being allocated to projects like the FFVII remake, it only infuriates me. There has been so many reiterations/spin-offs/prequels etc. of VII all in the name of fan service to provide a dolled up version of the story we all already know, and for a game that isn't even available to play.

FFXIV is here and now and probably still hasn't reached the summit of its popularity. I believe if SE continues to neglect revamping the customization options, FFXIV will eventually fall behind the times far enough that I fear players will start bowing out to go to other mmos with better options.

[Kuroka]

(Though, I'm sort of hoping that if ShB performs well that maybe after VII remaster is done XIV's team might get some more resources...)

Nono, then we gotta pay for VIII Remaster, VII-2/Vincent Valentine adventures or another movie and then FF XVI I-II, FF XVII, FF IX and maybe then XD

[linay]

Nono, then we gotta pay for...FF IX

Yes, please. I'd pay for my favorite FF of all times, though I'd prefer a sequel, let's see Zidane's kid and Vivi's kid and steiner's kid and a more grown puk, and eiko being the big sister all go on an adventure together, bonus points if Zidane's kid is a male battle mage and steiner's kid is a female knight.

[Bright-Flower]

Yes, please. I'd pay for my favorite FF of all times, though I'd prefer a sequel, let's see Zidane's kid and Vivi's kid and steiner's kid and a more grown puk, and eiko being the big sister all go on an adventure together, bonus points if Zidane's kid is a male battle mage and steiner's kid is a female knight.

I'd like to see a Final Fantasy IV type remake but on the switch for FF VI personally. If all the rereleases are gonna use the mobile version I'd like a new one.

Also a better port of Tactics please. I want to play tactics but don't own a psp or ps1 anymore and the mobile version crash on my phone and tablet.