I think adding another race isn't a bad thing. I would actually like it. My only concern is that i might like it so much but not want to change my character at that point. I doubt they will give us a race change option during every expansion. Since it would have to be added in an expansion this makes me a little less concerned about it compared to other things, since it wouldn't really affect me ... well maybe an alt. In this sense, no matter what race is added it would probably be scarce, since it would sorta be limited to alts and new players/characters ... although, it is(or was) pretty easy to level to 50 and get top rank gear within a week ... so who knows

When it comes to the choice between something similar to a mammalian race(cows or bunnies(viera)), and something similar to a reptilian race (dragon, bangaa, snake) ... i would probably definately lean more toward the reptilian race.

To me, Viera would seem so close to miqote. The only differences would be the viera would be taller. Maybe to offset the fact that most races have the male/female similar in size/etc., they could make the male viera huge and have the floppy ears instead. It would work, but again miqote=small attractive females, elezen=tall attractive females, roegadyn=large attractive females ... I read in these posts about the accessory for bunny ears and a fluffy tail being added. That would be a great egg festival event item at some point .. and then everyone could be a viera whenever they want ;p ... it's the bunny ears we want anyway (or at least me xD)

I think the reptilian model would be the best choice if adding a new race ... and i don't think adding more than one would be necessary. D: ... But when thinking about how to execute it ... i would not want anything like bangaa D: The biggest thing that put me off what people call 'western style' mmo's is the ugliness ... in most cases it just seems like lack of ability to design anything that looks good even though they are trying ^^; ... but sometimes the ugliness is intentional and it just sucks ... i don't want to look at that. I also think that humanoid is best because distinction between us and them is a good thing. When i think about partying together with a group, already roegadyn males look akward, especially in mageware ... having something looking even more out of place would probably cause the same feeling. I think adding a humanoid race with subtle reptilian features (the way miqote have very subtle cat like features) would fit in with the other aspects of this game the best!

side notes ... More features and choices when creating your character for all races is important, and they are doing that now. yay. ... and i like the idea of the winged/succubus type models, but i'm not sure it would fit the game (and the wings would take up a lot of screen space xD) ... and aside from that there are the insect/fish options ;p (but i'm sure those will be taken up by the sahagin and other beasties, like antican or something XD)

I am really excited to see how they decide to handle this