Do roegadyns ever celebrate a holiday?

[Ghastly]

Feels like every FFXIV holiday isn't celebrated by roegadyns in any of the art
Just want Yoshida to remember we're here

Not a big deal but it's a big deal

[Vejjiegirl]

I was about to make a topic on this actually.
Almost every single holiday event (except for recent New Years9(Au Ra), Halloween(Au Ra) and Valentines day(Elezen<3) ) has a Miqo'te/Lalafell in the art/Main Quest NPC, although this years Moonfire faire has a Roegadyn, Elezen, and Female Highlander in it (which was amazing btw because Roe, Highlander, and Elezen are the least popular 3).














I assume Miqo'te/lalas are used due to the popularity of the races, but its honestly getting a bit too much for me. (There isn't even any Roegadyn Kids around, hell there are a few Roegadyn parents in the game with HYUR children....) With all this Miqo'te pandering shoved down our necks i'm starting to fear FFXIV will end up the same way Tera did (Elin Online).
(Also don't get me wrong I really don't hate Miqo'te or Lalalfell at all I just feel some of the unpopular race/genders should be represented a bit more)

[Kosmos992k]

I assume Miqo'te/lalas are used due to the popularity of the races, but its honestly getting a bit too much for me.**snip**
(Also don't get me wrong I really don't hate Miqo'te or Lalalfell at all I just feel some of the unpopular race/genders should be represented a bit more)

I suspect it has something to do with the visual appeal of certain of the races.

On Topic;

Hulk-a-mania Day?

Kermit's Memorial?
(It isn't easy being green...)

St Byrtwastasy's day
(aka St Byrty's Day)
Complete with a parade, and green food and drink.

Green Day - might have copyright issues with band of same name....

[ErryK]

I suspect it has something to do with the visual appeal of certain of the races.

On Topic;

Hulk-a-mania Day?

Kermit's Memorial?
(It isn't easy being green...)

St Byrtwastasy's day
(aka St Byrty's Day)
Complete with a parade, and green food and drink.

Green Day - might have copyright issues with band of same name....

You got something against Hellsguard? :u

[Kosmos992k]

You got something against Hellsguard? :u

Nope, not at all. It's just that among my friends who play Roe, they are all a green hue of some sort. It was also easier to think up some green themed examples on the spur of the moment.

While I understand that, at the same time I don't. It's pretty obvious that a lot of people like Roegadyns and Highlanders, but most people just don't/can't identify themselves or be comfortable enough being one, which doesn't mean they don't like to appreciate people who play Roes and Highlanders.

Clearly. Part of what I was getting at is that certain races in the game are more easily aligned with cute. As much as I think Rogadyn (or Highlanders or Elezen) look awesome, they will never have what I would considered as 'cute' as a quality they possess. When you look at the NPCs involved in these events they are drawn from all races of Eorzea, yet the concept art frequently favors other races because of the visual appeal that they offer. It may not be fair, but it's fairly typical of the real world to lean on visual appeal.

I wish SE to realize that this game isn't TERA

I'm certain that they realize this isn't TERA, female gear in this game vs TERA is a clear indicator of this.

and the reason to why certain races are less or more played is simply due to comfort and not because those races are loved/hated or have gamebreaking mechanics like small/bigger hitboxes.

Player comfort, or player preference? I think it's perfectly OK for people to talk of player preference, and because of the way SE designed FFXIV, none of the races have specific advantages over the others, meaning that it all comes down to player preference, or comfort (as you said) - a lot of which comes down to appearance - aka visual appeal. And it should be crystal clear that there is a wide range of what people consider visually appealing when you consider the huge range of appearances of our characters in FFXIV.

[DevilsDontFly]

I suspect it has something to do with the visual appeal of certain of the races.

While I understand that, at the same time I don't. It's pretty obvious that a lot of people like Roegadyns and Highlanders, but most people just don't/can't identify themselves or be comfortable enough being one, which doesn't mean they don't like to appreciate people who play Roes and Highlanders. Every race has it's appeal. I just think there's a misunderstood agreement that suggests that, because the majority plays Miqo and Lala, the other races are non-appealing or "ugly", which is not the case at all.

I play Miqo'te and occasionaly AuRa, but I love Roegadyns, Highlanders and Elezen. I simply can't play as one because of multiple reasons.
I wish SE to realize that this game isn't TERA and the reason to why certain races are less or more played is simply due to comfort and not because those races are loved/hated or have gamebreaking mechanics like small/bigger hitboxes.

[Antonio_Xul]

While I understand that, at the same time I don't. It's pretty obvious that a lot of people like Roegadyns and Highlanders, but most people just don't/can't identify themselves or be comfortable enough being one, which doesn't mean they don't like to appreciate people who play Roes and Highlanders. Every race has it's appeal. I just think there's a misunderstood agreement that suggests that, because the majority plays Miqo and Lala, the other races are non-appealing or "ugly", which is not the case at all.

I play Miqo'te and occasionaly AuRa, but I love Roegadyns, Highlanders and Elezen. I simply can't play as one because of multiple reasons.
I wish SE to realize that this game isn't TERA and the reason to why certain races are less or more played is simply due to comfort and not because those races are loved/hated or have gamebreaking mechanics like small/bigger hitboxes.

I'm the total opposite of you. I main an Elezen and have 2 Highlanders & 1 Roegadyn alts. I couldn't ever play as a cat, lizard or a midget. It's just that they don't appeal to me.

[Magic-Mal]

Wow.. I always thought that, "Oh its always a Miqo'te lol" but now I see it and realize it almost WAS always a Miqo'te. And that's sad.. Even in our new Christmas event we have yet another Miqo'te in the art. And in the last art. Big and in the front. The spotlight.

I think the Lala in Little Ladies' Day was put in because the Lala is literally a little lady. I can't think of a reason why the Miqo'tes are all over. It wouldn't hurt to have a different race..

[CherryCola]

Wow.. I always thought that, "Oh its always a Miqo'te lol" but now I see it and realize it almost WAS always a Miqo'te. And that's sad.. Even in our new Christmas event we have yet another Miqo'te in the art. And in the last art. Big and in the front. The spotlight.

Same. I made the frequent observation, but didn't realize how bad it was until this topic.

It would be nice to not only see more females of other races front and center for a change, but the males of races as well.

[Antonio_Xul]

Welcoming us to Ishgard with a single Elezen barely noticeable in the picture. The most populous race there. Should've been front and center, but cat and lizard girls take the spot. Shameful! Racism is real!