Character creation

[Berethos]

shes not saying she wants to take away the look of current Elezen, simply suggesting more options.

Options that aren't Elezen.

Longer proportions and pointy ears make Elezen - anything else isn't Elezen.

It would be like saying I want to make a Roe that is diminutive as a female Hyur midlander because I don't like the proportions of their shoulder to hip ratio, or some other such silliness.

[Niraves]

Options that aren't Elezen.

Longer proportions and pointy ears make Elezen - anything else isn't Elezen.

It would be like saying I want to make a Roe that is diminutive as a female Hyur midlander because I don't like the proportions of their shoulder to hip ratio, or some other such silliness.

And if you want to do that, you should be able to. I don't see customization options as a bad thing, as long as its not ridiculous. And like she said, she wants more options, shes not saying they should scrap the look of current Elezen and remake them entirely. Keep your Elezen how you want it, but theres nothing wrong with more choices.

[Berethos]

And if you want to do that, you should be able to. I don't see customization options as a bad thing, as long as its not ridiculous.

There's the difference - I see changing the look of a race to something that no longer looks like that race to be ridiculous...unless you're making a new race. That's what she wants - not just more options, but options that don't fit what Elezen are.

Half-Elezen as an option, that are less lengthy in arm, leg, and neck? Have at it.

Having an Elezen that is less lengthy in arm, leg, and neck? That's not an Elezen. Don't like it, play a different race.

Also, yes I am cranky about this, but Elezen get more "change them please" threads and comments than any other race and it's really starting to get annoying. People are upset that they can't play their Tolkien-esque elves (essentially human but fairer and with pointy ears) and just. Keep. Bringing. It. Up.

[Niraves]

Also, yes I am cranky about this, but Elezen get more "change them please" threads and comments than any other race and it's really starting to get annoying. People are upset that they can't play their Tolkien-esque elves (essentially human but fairer and with pointy ears) and just. Keep. Bringing. It. Up.

I mean hey, I'm a Lalafell. People can be downright mean to me, so I can understand being defensive about your race and what you like about them. But I still personally think that there could be more customization for all races, not just Elezen. I would like to be a little less round in the hips as a Lalafell. Everyone calls me a potato but I feel more like a pear. Lol

[Skivvy]

There's the difference - I see changing the look of a race to something that no longer looks like that race to be ridiculous...unless you're making a new race. That's what she wants - not just more options, but options that don't fit what Elezen are.

Do you consider Aymeric to be a proper Elezen? His features are fuller and more rounded than anything we have access to now, and his head is actually proportionate to the rest of his body, but he is easily identifiable as an Elezen.

More options are generally not a bad thing and sliders don't have to be extreme.

[Tigerlilley]

I hope a new improved character creation could be part of the next expansion. With how much this game has grown it seems natural that more diverse character options should grow with it.

[Asmrran]

Also "so maybe I can make an elezen character look decent?" Rude. But hey. I guess we poor Elezen will never reach the lofty heights of "human teenage girl cosplaying as a succubus or cat". Woe is us.

While this response was rather rude. I understand where you're coming from to a degree. While Elezen are loved by some, they are the second least played race with under 30k active players playing them, almost tied with Roe for last. While lalafell, in third place beat them out 50k+ active players playing the race. It seems more ironic then anything that the classical beautiful elven race, which I assume they were going for with Ishgardian's is generally disliked by the community.

As for body types. In a game with dragons and magic, you REALLY think you cant have some chub, or be underweight and not muscular. We play in a world with RIPPED lalafell who can carry twice their size.

[Berethos]

His features are fuller and more rounded than anything we have access to now, and his head is actually proportionate to the rest of his body

The right outfit, the right hairstyle, and a square jaw can do wonders (also unique to his Elezen face is the less gaunt cheeks - both of these would be nice options, absolutely, but they don't actually change the proportions).

Just go into the character creator and toggle between the race and job attire with Gladiator selected on a male Elezen and you'll see an example of what I mean.

That's always been a thing with Elezen anyway - any outfit and hairstyle that hides the longer neck and head proportion to the rest of the body makes the difference significantly less noticeable. It's why certain hairstyles are really, really popular on Elezen.

Pics to show the outfit/hair/etc impact.

Change the attire, nothing else.



Throw in the fuller hair of Aymeric and his square jaw, and that's why it looks like he has different proportions.

[Skivvy]

The right outfit, the right hairstyle, and a square jaw can do wonders.

Just go into the character creator and toggle between the race and job attire with Gladiator selected on a male Elezen and you'll see an example of what I mean.

That's always been a thing with Elezen anyway - any outfit and hairstyle that hides the longer neck and head proportion to the rest of the body makes the difference significantly less noticeable. It's why certain hairstyles are really, really popular on Elezen.

But that's the thing. With more options/sliders, Elezen could make use of more of their hairstyles and clothing instead of gravitating towards certain styles that balance out their features.

For what it's worth, I feel the same about Au Ra as well. I think they are the race that would benefit the most after Elezen. Like the particular face I'm using right now? The chin is too narrow, and it gets a bit weird around the eyes when looking at them from the front.

Going back to my first comment, I'd love to have all of the facial features unlocked, no longer being tied to specific faces. I think that could go a long way for ALL races.

[Asmrran]

Keep digging that hole.

in my honest opinion. I think Elezen don't look great and I wouldn't play them for their weird proportions. I can accept people like them as they are + adding more features to make them bearable for me and the many other players who actively avoid them due to the strange proportions.