Dear FFXIV Devs, please consider this "Future Race" feedback :)

[Terin]

So, I'm absolutely ***LOVING*** FFXIV, but honestly? I don't like any of the existing races. Frankly, I *REALLY* don't want another "Cute" or "Pretty" race, especially one that is Human-looking to boot.

What I *REALLY* want is a cross between this:

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...BahemothXV.jpg

and this:

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs36/i/20...mischamilo.jpg

That's right. I want to play what is effectively a "humanoid Behemoth". Behemoths have always had some of the coolest-looking designs in the entire Final Fantasy franchise, and I feel like they would be the perfect source of inspiration for a new Playable Race.

If you were to create a race like that, I can guarantee, it would draw a lot of attention from a lot of gamers who, like me, might ordinarily be put-off by the traditionally "clean" visuals of FFXIV. The game looks amazing, but it lacks a truly masculine race that feels like it could stand toe-to-toe with, say, the Orcs of Warcraft or Uruk-kai of Lord of the Rings.

And honestly, who *WOULDN'T* love the idea of a tall, muscular, bestial, bipedal race? Particularly once you've decked him/her out in a suit of armor, or even some sinister-looking robes!

As for their culture, I'd go similar to the Ronso of FFX; a tribal, nomadic people, but after arrogantly seeking to summon and control a Primal, are forced to ally with other races, which they deem "weaker" than they themselves. They would traditionally fill the role of hunters, warriors, sell-swords, and occasionally dark and powerful sorcerers. Their cultural weaknesses would be their overly-serious dispositions, and not being particularly good traders or craftsmen (again; just in terms of Lore, NOT actual gameplay).

I know, this is all super-specific, but honestly, I know what I want, and I feel like it's something that could appeal to a lot of other gamers who might typically be put-off by the "pretty" and "cute" races that we currently have to choose from (even the Roegadyn have kind of a "John Goodman" sort of friendliness to them).

So... yeah. Hopefully this reaches the eyes of some of the FFXIV devs, because I ***REALLY* want a race like this!!! ^_^