Mod users in FFXIV are getting out of control

[Dualgunner]

Oh I was talking about Fhaerron that dude really got bothered by someone having an opinion to the point that he thinks the OP needs to seek help and not the ppl busting to pixels on a tv/monitor. I think it's gross and that's my opinion. I mean Lalas look like kids so it's so weird ppl could picture them like that. I play the game because I enjoy playing video games and content not to figure ways on how to make my character sexually attractive.

Accidentally wrote over the first version of this /annoyed

So basically, the point of my post was people play RPGs tend to be people who like customization; be that class skills or aesthetics. It just so happens that FFXIV is restrictive in regards to both of those things; that's where mods come in and allow player expression beyond the game's base boundaries.

As far as customization, people also tend to want their characters to look good. And for a lot of people, good means sexually attractive.

[ClaireWinchester]

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Ppl can use mods all they want. They should not use it to take pictures of other people's characters to upload naked, and they shouldn't approach people harassing them by something they were not aware. I didn't know this was even a thing. I have nephews that are minors, and I would hate for a pervert to approach them. The game is not Pornhub or anything like that. My nephew felt uncomfortable and confused getting hit on. So now with this being a thing it really won't make things any better.

[Tenil]

You are only exposed to what you allow yourself to be exposed to. This is a ridiculous non-issue.

[ClaireWinchester]

You are right. People do enjoy games differently which is why they even added the little RP symbol thing that you can have right next to your name if you are into that kind of thing. Even then ppl should still get consent since I'm sure just because ppl like to Rp it doesn't mean they like to ERP. Everyone can enjoy the game doing weird things or not. Just simply don't include everyone in what you like and don't bother ppl. It's that simple, we all have to pay to play anyway so we get to complain or give our opinion about it if we don't agree with something. The long hair mod sounds great but that whole naked mess does not.

[ClaireWinchester]

You are only exposed to what you allow yourself to be exposed to. This is a ridiculous non-issue.

Well his character is not even half naked nor does he have an RP symbol over his head. He was minding his own business doing story quests and that happened. He even felt the need to go from a female to a male character just because of it. It sucks that that's the attitude of this community... "well you play an online game so you are subject to get harassed because you asked for it".... what a joke.

[TaleraRistain]

It may be frustrating, but if it looks really awesome then you know why they have those particular mods. If you're not on PC, then all I have to say is sorry, but if you are then it should be pretty easy to get into the circles of people who mod.

I am on PC. It's annoying because when you cosplay glam, you're trying to get as close as possible with what's available in game. Modding is just cheating.

[Usho]

He even felt the need to go from a female to a male character just because of it.

Does he honestly think that switching from female to male will make a difference? A lot of people (including myself) love the male body. SE did a good job with male character models (especially miqote, roe and hyur midlander males). Tell him not to be surprised if someone uses a mod to mod his male character! xD

I mean come on. Let me ask you this: If he gets hit on, on his male character is he gonna switch back to female or just not play anymore? This whole issue is ridiculously stupid.


Ninja Edit: Your characters are pixels on a screen in a online video game. Like it or not, people will probably use mod tools to mod your character. FFXI had something similar. All of this over a AVATAR and not who you really look like. If it was your actual body then it could be considered harassment, but a Avatar? I'm sorry to tell you this but no one really cares.

/2 cents

[JackHatchet]

It's amazing how vivid opinions people have about avatars. Whether it's for or against them. Some people think avatars are throw-away valueless constructs and others feel like they're a part of their personality.

The one thing I've noticed is that the people screaming "shut up and get over it" are probably saying those things to add fuel to the fire. No one has ever really won an online debate by harassing someone.

[Vidu]

Ppl can use mods all they want. They should not use it to take pictures of other people's characters to upload naked, and they shouldn't approach people harassing them by something they were not aware. I didn't know this was even a thing. I have nephews that are minors, and I would hate for a pervert to approach them. The game is not Pornhub or anything like that. My nephew felt uncomfortable and confused getting hit on. So now with this being a thing it really won't make things any better.

Believe it or not, I can relate to that - I'm female and I started this game about 5 years ago playing a male character. Part of the reason to pick a male instead of a female was to avoid getting weird messages and being hit on. And I've been getting at least a few creepy messages since I switched to a FemRoe about 3 years ago. It sucks, it really does.

...when people are doing it to/with our people. Dressing (and moding) their own game and character in that way is, frankly, their buisness. As long as they mind theirs (aka: not uploading harrassing/naked pictures of peoples characters without their consent or sending inappropriate messages), everyone else should mind their own aswell. No need to throw a whole bunch of people under the bus when there is a way to deal with the problem: Report any form of harrassment and have the GMs deal with it.

What you're doing here might be with the right intention, but with an aweful approach. Because you're confusing two things: Those mods and people who abuse them.
Now you're lumping harrassment of a whole different type into aswell - without even knowing wether or not the person who sent weird messages to your nephew was using any mods or not. Believe me: those texts are their own story and one that should be reported, no doubt about that. They are their own problem though and they will most likely continue to be, even if you take away the option for everyone to alter the appearance of their game on their own computer. Even if its just something like changing a hairstyle.

The solution to your problem is to report anyone who is harrassing you (in some cases, as much as it pains me to say that: grow a thicker skin - while this form of harrassment shouldnt be tolerated, you should also not let it get to you) - not to ban mods. Because dont fool yourself: If SE does that, they most likely wont be selective about it. It would mean to take a lot of most likely great stuff away from people who enjoy it, while gaining little regarding the matters you're concerned about.

[Vidu]

Does he honestly think that switching from female to male will make a difference? A lot of people (including myself) love the male body. SE did a good job with male character models (especially miqote, roe and hyur midlander males). Tell him not to be surprised if someone uses a mod to mod his male character! xD

I've been playing since ARR beta - about two years as a male elezen, after that I gave up on the dream that we'd ever get nice long hairstyles for guys (I know we did since then) and I changed to a FemRoe (I'm not using mods, so if I want long hair, FemRoes are really the way to go. Great race-exclusive hairstyles!). That makes about 2.5 years of having a female character.

The clostest to getting hit on with my male elezen was one person telling me that they really liked my glamour while we were waiting for someone to finish the cutscene in Leviathan NM.
I have, however, been getting a few - I didnt keep count - weird and creepy textes since I've been playing a female Roe. I suspect they're to "special intrest" to draw that much attention and I usual dont linger in public places, but the ones I got were enough. Never reported them, though - they didnt bother me to much after all.

Obviously this isnt enough of a sample size and I dont wanna claim that male characters dont get hit on - but I suspect, drawing from my own experience, that its far less likely. So yeah, it does make a difference.