Viera or Eleven

[TheMightyMollusk]

Elezen, of course!

No tail problems

Viera don't have tails.

[Eraden]

Bunnys TASTY so Mao picks Bunnys (is one more Bunny for Mao to snacks on). Mao nots like Poncy Long-Neck Big-Ears. Thems killed Mao adopted Big Dragon Brother.

[Reinha]

You can use black lipstick as a Duskwight and it actually looks good. Viera have kind of glossy lips.

[TheMightyMollusk]

Assume they will never add in Viera and Hrothgar hats, because they're never going to add Viera and Hrothgar hats. These races have been in the game for nearly 5 years, and people need to stop acting like the devs are going to ever address the issue. They've learned they can get away with limited races.

They've said in a few interviews that they're working on it. But they've said they were working on a lot of things in the past that haven't panned out, so until it's in official patch notes and/or in game, don't count on it.

[Mosha]

I may be biased but ELEZEN HAS THE BEST CHARACTER IN THE GAME.

[TheMightyMollusk]

Well, half of the best character, anyway.

[Mosha]

Well, half of the best character, anyway.

Even the Virea players agree that Elezen is better.

[TheMightyMollusk]

I agree that Elezen have more NPC characters to choose from. Viera have, what, six that actually matter to the MSQ? And the only ones I can name offhand are Lyna and Erenville? (And one of those is technically a Viis, but that's splitting hares.)

[Taliriah]

Viera have some really good hairstyles, and the headgear issues are only with hat and helmets. Head slot accessories such as glasses, flowers, ribbons and such all work.

[Pip_Chick]

So I just got a bottle of Fantisa! I’m wanting to make a awesome gothic or emo female character! I’m playing dragoon. My choices are Viera of Elf. Be honest which one is fun?

I will give my 2 cents as someone who loves both races equally. Stick to Roegadame until the Benchmark for DawnTrail is up, then make one Viera and one Elezen and see which you enjoy the most look-wise, the benchmark will allow you to see them in different lighting and environments. Keep in mind the new graphic update which will change the way base models look. This will save you a Fantasia, since you will get a free one anyway with the new expansion to adjust your character to your liking.
Instead of using your Fantasia now, wait for the benchmark, make your characters then and remain with one in case you ever change your mind/want to adjust the voice, etc. Also, you can save the appearance from the Benchmark and use it immediately when the new expansion is up.