Female Hrothgar as a playable race. Show your support!

[Melichoir]

People need to consider that the lore stuff released wasnt done yesterday. It's copy text that's been worked over and is probably in line with 5.0 MSQ. This was probably already changed and adapted at the time they decided to make female Viera as the go to. I wouldnt hold this up as "the devs answer" to whether or not we get both genders at this time. Best way we will know is later after launch, the question will get asked directly, and the devs will likely respond with a conclusive answer at that time.

[BillyKaplan]

People need to consider that the lore stuff released wasnt done yesterday. It's copy text that's been worked over and is probably in line with 5.0 MSQ. This was probably already changed and adapted at the time they decided to make female Viera as the go to. I wouldnt hold this up as "the devs answer" to whether or not we get both genders at this time. Best way we will know is later after launch, the question will get asked directly, and the devs will likely respond with a conclusive answer at that time.

I don't think too many people think this is their response to removing the genderlocks. If anything, as others have said in various threads, confirming they exist at all within the context of the game (especially fem Hroth) is a step in the right direction. And the lore ringing so close to the 1.0 lore justifications for genderlocks that were removed is all the better.
I think people, myself included, simply find it lacking if not problematic, even for what it is.

[Madiera]

IMO, I view this game's lore, for the most case, to be 'fluid' in that whenever the devs wish it, they can change/retcon it to suit their purposes, even if the players don't adhere to it lol. After everything that has been said and done and this lore coming out... still rings a little hollow for me, especially since we've seen a few contradictions (like the catbois still being playable) in and out of game.

That aside, I'm not saying "Give us both genders at launch, NOW!" no no, I'm more than willing to wait sooner or later (hopefully sooner heh) for them to release the missing genders through patches. But I SO do look forward to hearing their official response and hope that it is a favorable one.