Male Viera as a playable character! show your support

[LittleChickenNugget]

No, when Yoshida was describing the male viera appearance, he said they would probably look elegant. Look, not move. Although I do think their emotes would also be elegant.

Except he doesn't know for sure what they'll look like yet either. Lets take a look at the concepts we had for Au Ra vs what we actually got. Anything is up for speculation and you single handedly can or cannot say for a fact what they're going to look like or behave like. Acting like yours is the factual is not how you get people to sign up for your cause and have your back. One cannot sit there time and time again and beat down anyone with a slightly different idea from what they want. Yes, Yoshi said he pictured them being elegant. As another user posted, you can be both elegant and savage at the same time. You think they'll be elegant, most other people think they'll be more fierce.

And that's okay.

[SturmChurro]

Let's get real here. Everyone may have their own preference towards a male viera body type, but SE is literally just going to reuse the same body type they always do. I am almost certain of that. Females got a copy and paste miqo'te body (highlander actually shares this just a muscle slider). The males in this game except for Roe and Au Ra use the exact same body, even Elezen does just slightly changed proportions. The only thing Male Viera are going to have that is different from this body is going to be a height slider, and a bunny head placed on top.

Custom head, custom animation, and specifically the racial armor are the only things that will be custom, that is my educated opinion.

[Senn]

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But I never told anyone I was factually correct? I'm just saying, based on the information that's out there, certain things are more likely to happen. It's speculation. And unlike how au ra came out with both male and female, we only have female viera. The thing is, we can make educated guesses as to how the males will look based on what we know of the females. For example, the females appear to be using a modified elezen model, and they have a rabbit-like facial structure. We can reasonably assume the males would be around their height and have a similar facial structure. I'm not beating anyone down, stop acting like I am.

[Lauront]

How they animate surely is part of how they look.

[Theodric]

Luckily we do have some absolutes to work with. We know, for example, that Yoshi-P is not going to design them to be child-like due to his recent statement.

Perhaps the original post could be updated to reflect that statement to prevent misunderstandings moving forward? No pressure, of course, just a suggestion.

[Senn]

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Aside from the height slider and bunny head like you say, they'll also probably have a patch of fur on their chest. Hoping this is optional, though.

[LittleChickenNugget]

Luckily we do have some absolutes to work with. We know, for example, that Yoshi-P is not going to design them to be child-like due to his recent statement.

Perhaps the original post could be updated to reflect that statement to prevent misunderstandings moving forward? No pressure, of course, just a suggestion.

I've come across several people on Reddit who are still weirded out by the shota-buns on the front page. Granted XIV-Reddit is pretty anti-Viera anyways, unfortunately. :c But it certainly doesn't help.

[Theodric]

I've come across several people on Reddit

So have I! Both on the main FFXIV sub and a certain other FFXIV related sub that provides thought provoking commentary and critique of the main sub.

I think it's silly for people to be against the inclusion of male viera outright as there are many compromises that could be made. Though I can understand why they're wary. Outside observers have no obligation to be invested in the cause if it doesn't concern them so first appearances count for a lot.

[zeylos]

Luckily we do have some absolutes to work with. We know, for example, that Yoshi-P is not going to design them to be child-like due to his recent statement.

Perhaps the original post could be updated to reflect that statement to prevent misunderstandings moving forward? No pressure, of course, just a suggestion.

If they were to add children bunnies to the game, I'm legit out. U go to Limsa and a bunch of lalafells start going towards you. Don't even wanna imagine what an ellin clone would be.
Thanks dev team for not implementing children on to the game

[Senn]

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I don't know, I thought lyn from blade and soul were pretty neat. If viera were like that, I wouldn't mind. However, Yoshi P already said why that wouldn't be happening in a live letter. It would just take a a small amount of people being gross, and it would cause problems for SE. I like the game and want it to do well, so I understand why.