Dear Square Enix, let's talk about racial traits?

[Adamantini]

Hello SE representative, or people from the forum who have already lost hope that a post from us will reach one of them. All is well?

Before we start here, let's play a little? Look at this image here and tell me: what race is the character in question? Save your answer for last.

That said, what defines a new race for you? Well, I dare say that for many, a new race means two individuals who are differentiated through unique traits, whether by their ears, tails, skin, fur, etc. If not, what is the reason for creating new races? Isn't it easier for everyone to be something more human? Or Hyur, in the case...

And I already know what some who know me here on the forum are thinking "here comes the boring Viera who wants a hat. Look, he's going to talk about the new helmets." But yes, and no... It's not just about me.

What I've been seeing for a few years now is the complete lack of attention to racial traits in general. Think about the new helmets and notice: there are several of them that could easily pass the ears of a miqo'te, but they just disappeared. What makes it even worse is that this behavior can also be seen in mogstation items, and when it comes to money, I don't know about you, but I always want to spend it on quality items.

We now even have a new mode: Skills that fade with your racial traits, starring: Enshroud. Gosh, Square Enix, you're really trying hard. That "spare no expense" thing... wow.

Due to what SE said about the Hrothgars' ears (about being shocked at the public reaction), I have something to say to you, SE: Yes, a lot of people care about their ears, tails, horns... After all, what differentiates a Hyur from a viera, if not his ears? Emotes? Well, that's a bit irrelevant, or did someone here actually create their first character just for the emotes?

Everyone here has a reason to choose a race. Appearance is one of them, and I dare say it's the first thing that comes to mind when a player opens the character customization screen for the first time. It's kind of creepy that you (SE) have a game where people take customization so seriously, saying you're surprised the hrothgars don't like it that they're missing their ears. And you know what the worst part is? Is that the Hrothgar is the race that most differs from a Hyur in this game, even without ears they are still a big cat, but what about the rest? Why is it so common to remove the only traits that differentiate a Miqo'te from a Hyur? I've heard of gear that takes off their tails.

In an interview with Asmongold, Yoshi P criticized the developers, asking if any of them play their own games. Well Yoshi P, I don't know if this will ever reach your eyes, but I have a question for you: You play your games, but do you know your community?

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[Adamantini]

I appreciate that you gave us, Vieras and Hrothgars, some helms in this patch, but honestly, I can't say the quality is nice.

If the miqo'tes are happy with their ears gone, if the au'ras don't mind losing their tails, well... I care about my bunny ears.

"But what do you want after all? Did you come here just to complain and not give a solution to your case?"

Well internet user, I always come with a suggestion. Remember those helmets from the beginning of the game? The ones from ARR, HW, where were there ear pockets? Well, why not? I know they are capable of making metallic ears on top of plate helmets, and these helmets have plenty of room for that.

"but that doesn't look comfortable"

This is an armor... Do you feel comfortable in armor? No, because armor is for protection, not for sleeping in. There are other more comfortable helmets for your character to wear if you prefer. Well... unless you're Viera or Hrothgar, because then you really don't have a choice.

I don't doubt that in a few days, someone will put our ears on top of these helmets, but you know what's worse? It's just that in addition to not being allowed to use such a mod, once again we have a big company losing to people alone in their rooms. It's sad, not for them, but for you, Square Enix.

For those curious, the image above is of a miq'ote. Congratulations to those who got it right, because when I saw this image for the first time, I couldn't get it right.

I hope that some information from here actually reaches someone in charge of the SE. Even though hope is low, it's like I said in another thread: "at least I tried".

Kisses in the heart of everyone who has read me this far.

[Arzalis]

It's been a trend since the start of Shadowbringers sadly.

There is headgear that is really similar to ARR pieces and don't have ears, yet the ARR ones do. It is really disappointing.

You'd think the game would be putting more time into details like these, not less.

[Adamantini]

It's been a trend since the start of Shadowbringers sadly.

There is headgear that is really similar to ARR pieces and don't have ears, yet the ARR ones do. It is really disappointing.

You'd think the game would be putting more time into details like these, not less.

when I was growing up, here where I live, SE was a company known for graphics ahead of its time, a company that strove for its game to be full of detail.
I don't know if I grew up and saw that it wasn't anything like that, or the company lost its charm, but really, a game that was in dire straits on ARR, now that it's a success, has less detail.

[Nizzi]

when I was growing up, here where I live, SE was a company known for graphics ahead of its time, a company that strove for its game to be full of detail.
I don't know if I grew up and saw that it wasn't anything like that, or the company lost its charm, but really, a game that was in dire straits on ARR, now that it's a success, has less detail.

Square Enix is unfortunately now more like the EA of Japan than a company known for their quality.

[hobostew]

Square Enix is unfortunately now more like the EA of Japan than a company known for their quality.

Hasn't that been their reputation for a while now, though? Unless I'm misremembering this is the company that always milked the players cult-like devotion to their IPs by putting out dodgy spins off and sequels.

[TMW001]

Hasn't that been their reputation for a while now, though? Unless I'm misremembering this is the company that always milked the players cult-like devotion to their IPs by putting out dodgy spins off and sequels.

Never really realized it now but yeah all those FF7 and KH spin offs heck even FF12 was milked to death at a time all my FF attention has mainly been on XIV to really take notice.

[Lihtleita]

It's been a trend since the start of Shadowbringers sadly.

There is headgear that is really similar to ARR pieces and don't have ears, yet the ARR ones do. It is really disappointing.

You'd think the game would be putting more time into details like these, not less.

in fairness a lot of people asked them to remove the ear pieces on hats and to hide the tails . you cant please everyone
though why bother playing miqo without those traits tbh

[Avatre]

in fairness a lot of people asked them to remove the ear pieces on hats and to hide the tails . you cant please everyone
though why bother playing miqo without those traits tbh

Wish they would enable a toggle for those that want to do those things. I like the look of some of the Moonward gear, but since it hides my tail I don't go for it.

[Raoabolic]

Brah, they don't even do helms with a /visor option anymore. You are arguing with a brick wall, the devs are going to do what they do, nothing more. lol