I WANT RACE BONUS REINTRODUCTION IN ARR!

[Elexia]

This is an idea I like! A little race-specific something that wouldn't be game-breaking but still something to set you apart from the others.
Something like a mini critical attack chance+ for Rogaedyn during a certain time of the day, maybe a mini defense boost for elezen?

It'd be like in FFXI aside from starter stats, Mithra and Galka could eat raw meats that the rest of the race couldn't naturally and gain stats from them much like Elvaans gained boosted stats from Sandorian based Tea foods, so translated to XIV, it'd pretty much be that type of racial bonus that, so something "small" you won't really notice past a certain level range, much like in XI you didn't notice the "superiority" at end-game because I've seen my fair share of lazy as Taru mages and amazing Galka mages xD.

[fusional]

I want people to stop posting the same 5 threads over and over!

[Nix]

It'd be like in FFXI aside from starter stats, Mithra and Galka could eat raw meats that the rest of the race couldn't naturally and gain stats from them much like Elvaans gained boosted stats from Sandorian based Tea foods, so translated to XIV, it'd pretty much be that type of racial bonus that, so something "small" you won't really notice past a certain level range, much like in XI you didn't notice the "superiority" at end-game because I've seen my fair share of lazy as Taru mages and amazing Galka mages xD.

I like your idea with the food, I totally forgot about those little bonuses! haha, it's been a while since I got my feet wet with XI's waters. (on re-read... that sounds kinda odd)

[fusional]

and just a side note, but seriously. as a galka myself- anyone who says you 'don't notice the difference' between taru and galka blms are out of their god damned minds. the difference is absolutely massive.

[Nix]

and just a side note, but seriously. as a galka myself- anyone who says you 'don't notice the difference' between taru and galka blms are out of their god damned minds. the difference is absolutely massive.

So true lol ;~;

[Mychael]

and just a side note, but seriously. as a galka myself- anyone who says you 'don't notice the difference' between taru and galka blms are out of their god damned minds. the difference is absolutely massive.

So true lol ;~;

I agree, but skill (and merits) also made a big difference. I knew a veteran Galka BLM in XI who could blow away a lot of the Taru BLMs I encountered. I mean, I could argue that a taru with the same gear/merits/player would be that much better, but the fact is they'd also be dead if the tank died and they were next in the hate list, whereas a galka could probably sustain a hit or two. It wasn't all bad.

Still, I think the much-more-level playing field that we had at XIV launch was much, much better.

[Azuta]

Throwing in a nope as well, it was those sort of bonuses in FFXI that made it hard to really be any class you wanted to be. I mean you might well be an amazing taru warrior and your friends might know that. However the person who doesn't know you will assume your a horrible warrior cause your a Taru.

I also don't believe special racial things should be in stats or items that add stats. It should be something like emotes,mounts,clothing and gear. All stuff that at the end of the day that shows your racial allegiance and pride but doesn't nerf or buff you in the process.

[Reika]

Ey no thanks. I dont want to become the highest DEX race, only really good for THF, ever again. Things are better off balanced.

[kazaran]

I plead to the 12. Please please. No +cleavage. I don't want to see the younger teen players running around screaming... BOOBIES

[kazaran]

PS Taru PLD's and wars were smexy.