I am 100% not interested in racial stat bonuses. I'd like to be an Elezen Mage, and be just as good as the next guy. I particularly don't care to be a Lalafell simply for the fact that their race was given more magical prowess than any other. It's a fine way to pigeon hole people into playing things they'd rather not simply because the game kind of urged them in that direction. Animations and things are fair enough without pre-rolled stats to determine what race is better suited to do what.

No thanks, my friend. I'd gladly pass on this on any given day. It hinders the freedom of choices. The more choices we can make concerning our character, the better. Heh, I'm totally not interested in hearing people complaining over other people's class choices because their character's race has better stats for such-and-such. Nah. Again, no thanks. Lol.