Where is FFXIV headed in terms of sexism?

[nibelunc]

Thank you, good thread.
I am asking myself if either the most of the players are 13 yr male or are they just old fart pervs. Maybe I am too old with my 22 years but why do we need oversized tits and micro-skirts in a Final Fantasy game and why are people so embarrassing with?

[Kallera]

Thank you, good thread.
I am asking myself if either the most of the players are 13 yr male or are they just old fart pervs. Maybe I am too old with my 22 years but why do we need oversized tits and upskirts in a Final Fantasy game and why are people so embarrassing with?

Because a rigid camera and MMOs do not mix. Also, Internet.

I understand the issues here. But keep in mind Japan has different norms of respecting the genders. And treating in different ways in media than the west (example, slapstick comedy. Most Western countries wouldn't think of having a female "Daffy Duck" character deserving of a slap on the head or cartoonish violence upon her. Japan is less restrictive.)

In the end, SE's ultimate market is to the JP audience. That means it must contend with competitors not afraid of laying it on thick with fanservice. Take a look at the Korean MMOs and you'll see what I mean.

I'm not defending the whole thing, mind you. Some genres in Japan is pretty ridiculous (panty fighters and the doujin market come to mind). But they have different norms over there, and different views on femininity and media.