Hitbox on avatar interferes with mouse targeting

[Phenidate]

Hitbox on the player's own Avatar interferes with targeting NPCs or other players despite no overlap with the model.

Platform:
Windows7

ISP:
Cox Communications

Type of Internet Connection:
Cable

Internet Connection Speed:
18 MB/s (potential)

Date & Time:
Any

Frequency:

Always (extent of severity varies by camera zoom)


Character Name:
Sofia Soleil AND Nene Meme

Race:
Lalafell F and Miqote F

World:
Figaro

Class/Skill Rank:
Not limited to rank/skill

Physical Level:
Not relevant

Area and Coordinates:
Any area.

Party or Solo:
N/A

NPC Name:
Not specifically

Monster Name:
Non specifically

In-Game Time:
Not bound by time

Steps:

Depending on the amount of zoom the affected screen space varies. The further you zoom out the smaller the 'incorrect target' area becomes.

Attempting to click any NPC or Player avatar within an inch or two (of screen space relative to cursor position and position model is drawn to screen) of my character does NOT target the NPC or other player.

Attempting to click another NPC or Player who is clearly several ingame "feet" (malms?) away from my own model and not overlapped in any way by my own character model are utterly unclickable from almost every angle which puts my character model closer to the camera.

For example:

1. Approach any cities Leve Counter
2. With the camera positioned at a natural position (i.e. not pushed inside the leve counter)
3. Attempt to click either of the NPCs
4. Ensure that your character model is not obstructing the NPC and you are clearly clicking the NPC and not your own character or someone else
5. You will still end up targeting yourself.

The severity of this is such that any character within roughly 10ft of my own becomes un-targettable with the mouse; unless some odd or drastic repositioning of the camera occurs. This can also completely remove the ability to quickly target some smaller enemies at close range (Marmots and Fireflies are particular repeat offensders) as well as friendly NPCs in tight spaces.

[Emdub]

Greetings Phenidate!

Thank you for your assistance with writing a report for us, it is appreciated! I will go ahead and submit this concern to be reviewed for you! Since there is no guarantee that an official response will be posted on this thread, I suggest keeping an eye on the http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/ website and http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/forums/133 for any news on this matter.

Thank you again for your assistance and apologies for any inconvenience!

-=Game Master Emdub=-