Female Hrothgar as a playable race. Show your support!

[Renthas]

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We could see models for male Viera or female Hrothgar by 5.5, similar to how they showed off Fran's model in 4.5. However, it is extremely unlikely we'd get them as playable until the next expansion after SHB, since they have to focus first and foremost on getting the actual entirety of the expansion's content ready for access - which is what their resources go towards. Unless they are planned as part of later 5.0 patch cycles, which they most definitely aren't, it's basically a snowball's chance in hell. Getting them out mid-expansion would cut into what they had originally planned and we'd see the effects of that in ways like bare-bones raids, visual effects, etc on top of the additional workload stress on the team. A good possibility that the races' counterparts would be negatively affected as well.

Regarding which one would get released, I highly doubt SE would release one without the other because then one group would be getting the short end of the stick, and they'd get claims of sexism/pandering from either group.
Edit: Here: https://gamerescape.com/2019/03/29/f...-of-the-press/
Search keyword "Fixed model." Note that he says that, I am fairly certain that "fixed model" means the models that had a full set of animations. I remember reading about him saying that the animation set they'd made for Fran was limited at the time as well, I will check to see if I can find a source on that as well.

[Senn]

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It was just hypothetical. I'm not saying only one should be added. Rather, I'm curious on how long it would take to create one model. However, it makes sense. A non-playable model could be presented mid expansion, but an actual playable version most likely would not be available this expansion.

I mentioned in my thread, but I'm thinking during this period of time, the devs are making serious considerations and taking player feedback right now. The longer they wait, the more gear pieces will pile up. The expansion will introduce a lot of new head gear, too. So I think if female hrothgar and male viera were to be added, it's a decision they are considering currently.

Since female viera were being worked on near the beginning of heavensward, I'm going to guess that female hrothgar and male viera will be worked on at the beginning of shadowbringers. That is, if they decide to include them at all. All I'm saying is that the discussion period to implement them is occurring right around this time. Whether their decision is yes or no, this decision will have to be made soon because of the consequences I mentioned.

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Edit: Here: https://gamerescape.com/2019/03/29/f...-of-the-press/
Search keyword "Fixed model." Note that he says that, I am fairly certain that "fixed model" means the models that had a full set of animations. I remember reading about him saying that the animation set they'd made for Fran was limited at the time as well, I will check to see if I can find a source on that as well.

Thanks, if you can find that as well, that'd be great.

[Renthas]

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Yeah, I understand it was hypothetical. I really do want both to get released, it'd be great for everybody.

[Senn]

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Getting both female hrothgar and male viera one day would be ideal.

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Ok, I can't find a source on Fran's model having limited animations so I was wrong on that unless somebody else can manage to find the source.

np np was just curious

[Renthas]

Ok, I can't find a source on Fran's model having limited animations so I was wrong on that unless somebody else can manage to find the source.