Lupin - make it a playable race!

[Barachim]

I don't mind the Viera, but I eventually also want a race that's not too human or super cutesy looking. I'd just love fighting alongside a beast like Kimahri.

[Alacran]

I don't mind the Viera, but I eventually also want a race that's not too human or super cutesy looking. I'd just love fighting alongside a beast like Kimahri.

That, i see as the problem, and the most realistic outcome the would happen if more beast like races are introduced (even if that's not how you meant it). Most would only like to fight along side them. Not play as them, and why would you? Less if not non-existent facial animations, during many cut scenes this can actively make certain story elements seem absurd due to the interactions being done with characters who have frozen faces, unable to match the expression needed to convey emotions.

Look at this, tell me you believe this love story.

True SE would do a better job, and yes such bonds can and do exist. However for the amount of players that would actually play as a more bestial race, some could very easily argue the the development time could and should be spent elsewhere.

Yes Viera are another waifu race, i do understand that, however they fit the setting of this game. i, in my opinion do not feel this does.

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Personally i have always wanted to play as a type of Were Boar as i'm fairly certain no one else would (though i admit freely that i could be wrong)

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The most beast like i can see SE/ FF going as far as playable races would be that of which was introduced in Bless Online's Pantera/ Lupus race

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For a playable race it just makes more sense to add concepts that better complement one another rather that diametrically oppose one another, hence the opinion that Viera should be would be a natural fit. It's what by and far the player base prefers , if race polls are any indication.

[Barachim]

That, i see as the problem, and the most realistic outcome the would happen if more beast like races are introduced (even if that's not how you meant it). Most would only like to fight along side them. Not play as them, and why would you?

Honestly, the one single reason I'd prefer to fight alongside them, instead of actually playing them, is that I simply wouldn't find the time to play an alt character. I grew really attached to my character, wouldn't dare to Fantasia him, and the amount of time I put into this character, I simply can't see myself put into another character. I don't know how people do it. ='D

[Venoshock]

Alls I want out of a new race is one where the women are larger than the men.

Enough with the petite waifus.

Give me strong warrior women and dainty soft boys.

basically and insect or fish race, right?

[Lewtskie]

Alls I want out of a new race is one where the women are larger than the men.

Enough with the petite waifus.

Give me strong warrior women and dainty soft boys.

We have strong warrior women, and we have the average amazonian, we also have the tall and elegant. We have the petite and perky and the petite with elegance. Both petite, much like we have two super tall races. If anything we need something to balance out the current line-up, that leads to not petite, but short.

And plenty already matches the dainty soft boy, especially the cats. We certainly need more gruff, and not some half-hearted gruff, like grizzly and rough.

So we need a race where we have something short, not just small, with strong women and especially grizzled men.

I wonder what races matches that.... (lali ho!)

[Alacran]

Honestly, the one single reason I'd prefer to fight alongside them, instead of actually playing them, is that I simply wouldn't find the time to play an alt character. I grew really attached to my character, wouldn't dare to Fantasia him, and the amount of time I put into this character, I simply can't see myself put into another character. I don't know how people do it. ='D

There are Phial of Fantasia, no need to play an alt for the much asked for and wanted race.

[Vegituh]

Less if not non-existent facial animations, during many cut scenes this can actively make certain story elements seem absurd due to the interactions being done with characters who have frozen faces, unable to match the expression needed to convey emotions.

Oh yeah, wouldn't want to lose the impact of our smile/nod every single cutscene. That would be terrible. Oh wait, I forgot the ever important angry face/nod combo as well.

[Barachim]

There are Phial of Fantasia, no need to play an alt for the much asked for and wanted race.

Yes, I know.

Honestly, the one single reason I'd prefer to fight alongside them, instead of actually playing them, is that I simply wouldn't find the time to play an alt character. I grew really attached to my character, wouldn't dare to Fantasia him, and the amount of time I put into this character, I simply can't see myself put into another character. I don't know how people do it. ='D

[Spirlia]

Less if not non-existent facial animations, during many cut scenes this can actively make certain story elements seem absurd due to the interactions being done with characters who have frozen faces, unable to match the expression needed to convey emotions.

Why do they have to have non-existent facial animations? They could totally smile or frown or look confused. And if they hair ears like the Lupin, their ears would add to the emotion.

[Laerune]

Personaly, I dont like how the Lupin look like, something with their faces and midlander hyur body type. I prefer to see Ivalice Viera or a beastman race like Khimari from FFX. If possible, maybe a bird type of beastman would also be a nice addition to FFXIV. Something like the Rito from the Legend of Zelda games? They could even make them the first race that can fly without a mount.