You think?

[Ajisaii]

There's a cool thing you can do with your eyes, I do it every time I see something I don't like - look away and move on.

I do this with male auras

[TheRealDesastr]

....I wasn't aware the FFXIV community hated goth/alt style this much. A bit disheartening to see all of the extremely hateful comments in this thread, not going to lie.

I think there's a lot of both extremely silly looking and extremely boring looking things in the game, and a lot of styles I personally can't stand. I don't like the cutesie pink aesthetic many go for on my characters, but celebrate them being able to create the things they enjoy.

Why are tattoos & facial piercings such a point of contention...? I'd personally love if stuff like that was added to the game and would use it. I understand not liking the style even if I personally disagree, but to claim it's the 'most ugly trend' in a paraphrased way is a bit much.

Do people hate RPR and DRK looks in general or something?

Can someone explain to me why there's such a deep dislike for the style without just being insanely insulting? Why would these be a problem when all these mascot costumes and other silly things aren't? And if you do have a problem with a lot being added... I mean, same, but you don't see me putting down people who use it? Even if personally I really dislike most of the new hair added?

I'm just trying to understand why people feel the need to flip out over the idea of creating characters with certain styles and being like 'I DONT WANT THAT ON MY SCREEN' well tough, there's a ton of things I also don't but you don't see me demanding the removal of or putting down people who want it.

It takes me 5min in Limsa to get a headache from all these people trying so hard to play IMVU.

Like I get it most of people are narcissistic as hell, but it kills the charm of the game day after day with all of these Kpop and harnesses fits.

This exact wording itself is coming off as narcissistic as hell though. What 'charm of the game'...? Why is what other people use for their characters such a problem, and why not find an FC with like-minded people in that case who restrict glams, I guess? Like, you're claiming others are narcissistic for liking certain looks while you're here complaining about their choices. I think you need to look in the mirror.

For a community bragging about being so kind and open, the things said in this thread make me laugh at that notion. I'll chalk it up to the forums just being a toxic wasteland in general given some of the complaints I've seen here (and likes on them) when lurking.

(And yes, I'm aware OP is derpy and spouting nonsense in many ways, which is frustrating to those of us who want stuff like this don't come across as some irritating teen, but still.)

[NecroprincessCleo]

....I wasn't aware the FFXIV community hated goth/alt style this much. A bit disheartening to see all of the extremely hateful comments in this thread, not going to lie.

I think there's a lot of both extremely silly looking and extremely boring looking things in the game, and a lot of styles I personally can't stand. I don't like the cutesie pink aesthetic many go for on my characters, but celebrate them being able to create the things they enjoy.

Why are tattoos & facial piercings such a point of contention...? I'd personally love if stuff like that was added to the game and would use it. I understand not liking the style even if I personally disagree, but to claim it's the 'most ugly trend' in a paraphrased way is a bit much.

Do people hate RPR and DRK looks in general or something?

Can someone explain to me why there's such a deep dislike for the style without just being insanely insulting? Why would these be a problem when all these mascot costumes and other silly things aren't? And if you do have a problem with a lot being added... I mean, same, but you don't see me putting down people who use it? Even if personally I really dislike most of the new hair added?

I'm just trying to understand why people feel the need to flip out over the idea of creating characters with certain styles and being like 'I DONT WANT THAT ON MY SCREEN' well tough, there's a ton of things I also don't but you don't see me demanding the removal of or putting down people who want it.



This exact wording itself is coming off as narcissistic as hell though. What 'charm of the game'...? Why is what other people use for their characters such a problem, and why not find an FC with like-minded people in that case who restrict glams, I guess? Like, you're claiming others are narcissistic for liking certain looks while you're here complaining about their choices. I think you need to look in the mirror.

For a community bragging about being so kind and open, the things said in this thread make me laugh at that notion. I'll chalk it up to the forums just being a toxic wasteland in general given some of the complaints I've seen here (and likes on them) when lurking.

(And yes, I'm aware OP is derpy and spouting nonsense in many ways, which is frustrating to those of us who want stuff like this don't come across as some irritating teen, but still.)

not really derpy or nonsense when trying to make a point ~_~ ... you obviously don't want it strong enough to put in the effort (and really teen i dont come across like that at all.. just stating facts that typically people who go against are those old sacks of meat who started things like the satanic panic) plus none of its nonsense because i can prove it all lol

[TheRealDesastr]

not really derpy or nonsense when trying to make a point ~_~ ... you obviously don't want it strong enough to put in the effort (and really teen i dont come across like that at all.. just stating facts that typically people who go against are those old sacks of meat who started things like the satanic panic lol

Your choice of hair is the personal eyesore I'm talking about (which is subjective and I'm sure looks good to you and plenty others) and yet I support your use of it.

Also yes, your text tone is coming across as incredibly immature.

As for me, short of posting I want facial piercings and more tattoo options with my 'ted talk', no, I'm not going to put in more effort, I have better things to do and know it's unlikely they pay attention to the forums at all.

I'm just posting to make a point. Good luck.

[NecroprincessCleo]

Your choice of hair is the personal eyesore I'm talking about (which is subjective and I'm sure looks good to you and plenty others) and yet I support your use of it.

Also yes, your text tone is coming across as incredibly immature.

As for me, short of posting I want facial piercings and more tattoo options with my 'ted talk', no, I'm not going to put in more effort, I have better things to do and know it's unlikely they pay attention to the forums at all.

I'm just posting to make a point. Good luck.

I mean ffxiv doesn't have the right highlight combo to go for what I was going for believe me I tried for hours to get a good mix of purple, and black for more of the feel i wanted but doesn't work..

Ill give you that immature thing because i cant help that

Tbh if you make yourself loud enough you can force people to listen ~_~ even if they don't want to pay attention

[Rithy255]

Depends I just don't want them to go too far, Things I've seen on twitter that are apparently ff14 look nothing like whats in game.

as long as they dont go overboard in general I'm fine with those sorts of customizable options.

[Doki]

It's bad enough they added Thundercats to the game.

[AlessaImpera]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. This comes off as just bad faith.

You deciding against piercings and tattoos is the exact same level of personal self expression. Comparing my cutesy tattoos to public vandalism promoting gang activity is just offensive.

"You wouldn't paste tacky stickers on a Lamborghini, would you?" I can do whatever I want with my Lamborghini. I wouldn't put a sticker on yours because I have sense. I don't crap on your taste because it's not my body or belongings.

Wow.

Why would I not talk badly about something that offends my eyes and sense of harmony? Honesty is a virtue after all. It’s exactly like property value: you can do what you want inside your own house, but the moment you let the lawn turn into a junkyard and paint your fence with graffiti, you’re dragging down the value of the entire neighborhood.

[Aidorouge]

Why would I not talk badly about something that offends my eyes and sense of harmony? Honesty is a virtue after all. It’s exactly like property value: you can do what you want inside your own house, but the moment you let the lawn turn into a junkyard and paint your fence with graffiti, you’re dragging down the value of the entire neighborhood.

Oh bloody hell...

I'm not a fan of tattoos or piercings either, would even outright call them a turn-off with how much I don't find them appealing, but I still acknowledge them as body art and that they may hold value and significance to the person who gets them as its still "their body their choice". We don't get to dictate their personal aesthetic any more than they can dictate ours, least of all in a video game where even the company behind it puts a lot of emphasis on personal style, and allows for some tattoos and piercings already.

[AlessaImpera]

Oh bloody hell...

I'm not a fan of tattoos or piercings either, would even outright call them a turn-off with how much I don't find them appealing, but I still acknowledge them as body art and that they may hold value and significance to the person who gets them as its still "their body their choice". We don't get to dictate their personal aesthetic any more than they can dictate ours, least of all in a video game where even the company behind it puts a lot of emphasis on personal style, and allows for some tattoos and piercings already.

If you admit it’s an unappealing "turn-off", you’ve already conceded the point. The difference between us is that I value the virtue of honesty over performative politeness. You acknowledge the visual pollution but choose to defend it out of a misplaced sense of virtue. That’s how neighborhoods decline, other people watching their neighbors lawn turn into a junkyard and saying, "well, it’s their choice to be trashy."