I can’t decide between an Elezen and a Viera ... Help!!

[Kearion]

If what you say is true in the OP, and you don't care about headgear. I think you already know what you wanted: Viera.

Haha! I figured I’d add that little bit in since most people say that if you care about helmets at all to rule Viera out. I almost never cover my head with one, and even then if I do I’ve always found the Elezen look a little silly with the massive metallic ears sticking out.

[KaTnIs]

That’s my problem too ... I’ve been an Elezen before and always swapped off because while I love them standing still ... the second they move, I’m not a fan of the run cycle. But also there are maybe one or two hair styles that work on them and I’m not able to deviate much. I feel very limited with what I can do with my Elezen and her still look the way I want her to. Where as Viera all look excellent no matter what you do to them.

Your Elezen looks pretty good.

I was a Viera too but no headgear and no other hairstyles? nah..

[ItMe]

Hi all, I want to use my final fantasia (I'm horribly addicted, I've used maybe 30 since ARR launched, and really want this to be the last one I use ...)

That sounds like a hideous amount of pressure.

Which one looks better in your glams?
Will you remain the same gender? Or will some of your gear and up changing on you when you fantasia?

[TheMightyMollusk]

If hats are a deal breaker, choose Elezen. Otherwise, Viera have less unsettling proportions. Seriously, Elezen give me some kind of uncanny valley effect, I can't shake it.

[Kearion]

If hats are a deal breaker, choose Elezen. Otherwise, Viera have less unsettling proportions. Seriously, Elezen give me some kind of uncanny valley effect, I can't shake it.

Fair enough, I’ve always personally thought that their elongated proportions sold that they were somewhat alien, and not just taller Hyur with pointy ears. I also played Elvaan in FFXI and could be biased ... however their run animations leave so much to be desired.

[van_arn]

Since you never wear helmets and the Elezen animations draw complaints, absolutely go Viera.

[Kearion]

Since you never wear helmets and the Elezen animations draw complaints, absolutely go Viera.

Straight and to be point. I appreciate that

[Hycinthus]

Animation is a big deal for me in any game. And honestly, they will not fix animations anytime soon.

[LisSquid]

I was in this boat, too!! What sold Viera to me was I like to wear glamours with pants and flat shoes. Femlezen have a very dainty stride that really only works in a flowing gown and princess slippers. What throws off their running animation is that their legs don't seem to move naturally in boots or flat-soled shoes.

Viera just have a healthier stride that works in all glamours.

[Quintessa]

Elezens(especially females) are rare in the game, so there's there's that.