Anyone else feel like the Hrothgar are a little TOO chonky, too similar to Roegadyns?

[Theodric]

I'd have been more inclined to play one if they had a physique similar to Highlander men which, in turn, would put them closer to the Ronso of FFX that they're supposedly inspired by. I'm a little baffled that they were designed to have the same build as one of the least played race/gender combinations in the game.

[Terin]

I'd have been more inclined to play one if they had a physique similar to Highlander men which, in turn, would put them closer to the Ronso of FFX that they're supposedly inspired by. I'm a little baffled that they were designed to have the same build as one of the least played race/gender combinations in the game.

Very much my feelings. I've been saying since ARR first launched, the game really NEEDS a body-type somewhere between Hyur and Roegadyn. The Au Ra wound up being quite cool, but ultimately aren't THAT much more muscular than Elezen. And the male Viera look like they're going to occupy largely the same space as a slightly-taller Miqo'te.

My problem with Roe's has always been they aren't just "big", but wind up feeling sort of "cuddly" instead of DANGEROUS. By comparison, look at Kimahri:

https://static.myfigurecollection.ne...large/2092.jpg

That's a body-type that, even if you took away the fur and bipedal feet, you'd still be left with a pretty unique silhouette. That's a body-type that would still look distinct, even if you slapped a bunch of plate-armor over it, or covered it in a robe.

The Hrothgar we got just... kind of feel like a lesser-effort.

Anyways; as far as the idea of introducing a Canine-face (referencing another poster), it's not like Hrothgar are LITERALLY related to cats. There no reason they couldn't expand the scope of options.

[Raskbuck]

"Chonky"? I don't know what you're talking about!



In all seriousness, even though I've grown attached to the bulkiness despite playing Miqo'te for 6+ years, I'd love to play as a Hroth that's a bit slimmer.

Having the option to customize your body type, regardless of race, would be nice. But I doubt we might see more customization options anytime soon, considering how much SE seems to be struggling with adding new hairstyles or hats to Hrothgar and Viera.