Create-A-Race Thread

[jazo]

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Of course it would be better to add/increase sliders but SE doesn't seem to like the idea to add more character data or some sh** like that. I just was trying to justify and make the Viera more distinct than the one we think as default.

SE showed some concepts for Au Females to be more voluptuous than the norm but decided for the more delicate one.


The idea of taller females against males of their own race was to up the distinction, like Au males are way taller than females ones a tall Viera female and short Viera male could be interesting in lore as a more matriarchal hierarchy (like Mithras from FFXI) and if males where the complexion/height of say, Alphainu (sp?) that could make glad lots of people wanting to play as younger looking characters.

That said, this "race pitch" doesn't have to be bunny people per se, they can be other kind of something-people, and again, as I said there can be another race for buffed males, with eyebrows preferably.

[Keres]

Something that's more interesting than just "cool dude/cute girl that are basically human except with little things on their heads and maybe a tail."

I like the Allagan sentient mechanical race idea. Or, if we're going to "sea" in the next expansion, maybe some kind of Sahagin offshoot.

[Remus]

Something which isn't human/animal features. So far all the races seem bland to me need something more exciting. Also, the fact that this is a Japanese game chances are most races will be like what we have now all cute and pretty

[D_C]

Gria, from FFTA2. Th' Au'ra were such a damn tease in that department. All th' Ivalice races we got so far are jus' humes wit funny ears so they'll fit right in.

Goin' for somethin' a lil' more exotic, Bangaa or Nou Mou'd be nice. Both got that special place in me heart.

[Samcaesar]

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Hopefully once they rework the CC system and drop the PS3 it'll make it a possiblity. But they don't have butts because it makes fitting the armor easier across the races (Why armor looking perfectly fit to butts is important is beyond me but whatever), chances are until that's changed, the Viera would have to have a flat butt too.

Yep, it's super dull character design wise due to how pervasive it is in fantasy races (The whole "delicate" or "voluptuous" looking women) imho. Heck even the Highlanders and Roegadyn are pretty darn busty, they just lack the buns, and ultimately lack several of the "tough" traits that the men of their races have (Eyebrows with highlanders and thick, bulky bodies with the Roegadyn). I'd prefer having women that are just as bulky and tough looking as the men of their race first, seeing how rarely it's done in fiction.

That's the thing, we've already got a Matriarchal society (Several Xaela tribes are notable and the Moon Keepers), but they choose to opt away from it. I wouldn't mind a race with the men who look like as cute and small as Alphinaud is, but it's likely not going to happen, SE had a perfect excuse with the Au Ra (The girls were made to look more akin to Midlanders and Miqo'te due to most of the population being on those two races and yet the males are closer to the Elezen and Roegadyn). Likewise, if the Viera were still "voluptuous" and pretty (Which they would, otherwise SE would have a riot from the fanbase >_>), then certain connotative values "tall" (IE, tough and intimidating) are lost, hence why I feel it'd be a waste of the inversion.

I'd prefer if they just give Highlanders eyebrows first, I really don't get why it's not already an option, they can't even use "Ps3 limitations"/"core system issues" for it. I know the next race is probably going to be Viera, the demand is too high and SE is so likely to just their main demographic again, I just wish they'd opt for original race designs. Heck just any race where the women don't look pretty/cute/sexy 99% of the time and are more tough and intimidating would be well appreciated from me, I just highly doubt it'll ever happen.

[Keydah]

I dearly want a race that's like Garuda-esque. Tall, slender, and feathered. It could go bird or angel, idc, I just love the idea of a feathery race. Hopefully not feathers for hair, but with feathered ornaments in their hair. Feathers on most of their body except their face and torso. Big bushy feather tails. Gimme.

Avian race (harpies)
Half man half bird people, that come from windy mountanous foresty areas. They "nest" in caves, huge trees and mountaintops. These people are a fierce race that only group up for hunting huge animals. Some of them are not satisfied with this solitary life and so they become adventurers. They could have the ability to fly without a flying mount! The legs and hands are a bit odd so they could have gloves and boots hidden so no remodeling needs done. The hair would be made of feathers and it would be hidden with certain helmets like it is with current races. There should be a feather option on the character creator to adjust the amount of body feathers, and also different tail options. This picture should give you the idea, although those arm and tail feathers need toned down a bit.

Males would be quite slender and a bit shorter than females. Kind of like this but with similar wings as the female one has.

This is perfection.

[Ceodore]

Final Fantasy Series Races


The Yukes

The Viera

The Seeq

The Nu Mou

The Cleyran

The Bangaa

Guild Wars 2 Races

The Sylvari

The Char

The Asurans

TERA Races

The Amani

The Popori

Zelda Races

The Zora

The Goron

These are all just ideas of different races from other games. Of course, the most popular race by far is the Viera, because you know... men... I personally like the Amani from Tera, the Sylvari from Guild Wars 2, the Zora from Zelda, and the Viera (as long as there is a male counter part... because you know... gay men).

[Sarynth]

What about either mixed races or a third clan for each exiating race. Also to whoever mentionioned Ivalice moogle, that a big yes please.

[Ortamus]

Radgers. They live far below the ground. With there being so many different types of Regular Badgers you'd have a lot to play with in regards to appearance. Their homes are made from rock beneath the surface, where they've also built entire cities. Their enemies are the Sisalisk - Reptilian types creatures who were driven from the surface from everyone else.

Physical appearance is as you can see below.

[Arixtotle]

I just want a flippin bird race. If ANY MMO had a cool looking playable bird race I'd play it in a heartbeat.
Something like WoW's non-corrupted Arakkoa.


(Honestly the ONLY thing that would get me to resub to WoW is if the Arakkoa were a playable race...>_>)