Shiva model!

[Xeroeth]

Model is quite good, but she should look more like shiva from FFVIII, so ... more cold blooded, azure color would do the trick. And one more thing, she needs to be more dignified (points out to Kuchiki Rukia's Sode no Shirayuki from "Bleach" series anime). Other than that, great work

[Ilethius]

Nice artwork, can't wait for the finished version!

I guess the next question is which tribe summons her?

[Susanoo]

I think Shiva looks amazing. Regardless of the color of her skin, and yes, it's painfully obvious she isn't finished yet -.- why is it that we all complain and complain when there isn't any news, and the second we get something everyone and their friggin' mom bites SE's head off. Be happy we get anything at all.

[Yrusama]

Just one last thing from me before I ditch this argument thread:

THIS (Shiva from Type-0) is why I was worried about the skin color.


Sure, she has a nice tush, but her overall color scheme is simply too warm. I was worried the XIV devs were going to follow this trend, and simply had to give feedback. I know I can't rightly speak for everyone, but it's uncomfortable for fans when long-standing traditions like a cold-skinned Shiva are broken. The Double-Mint Shivacycle (in fact the idea of Transformer Eidolons in general) is the best example, as people continue to bring it up in the topic of unpopular summon designs.

[whoopeeragon]

Did you people honestly expect Shiva's hair to resemble tubes of clay in the actual game? I have no idea what zbrush is, or do any kind of graphical artworks and stuff, but common sense tells you that as a in-game model, that is far from what has been shown capable from alpha videos. Plenty of other signs from the pictures that it was a work-in-progress. I'm critical of some changes (crafting leve changes = ????) but the level of pessimism dripping off you people from just a picture is pathetically amusing. It's on the same spectrum of people using anime pictures for sexual satisfaction, except on the opposite end of the spectrum.

I'm not defending SE at all because this matter is entirely outside of SE's concern - it's the total bleat-as-a-sheep mentality the community has descended to I'm detesting. I'm very cautious and doubtful about some changes (shared gathering nodes? GCD? Where's the dungeon loot system shown?) but the majority here seem to find pessimism as your utmost pinnacle of online satisfaction.

Yes yes, 'it's just alpha' and 'it's just beta' are just illusions of excuses that doesn't really explain anything at all - there is ALWAYS room for feedback. But guess what - no matter how absurdly high your expectations of alpha and beta are going to be, THAT'S ALL THEY'RE GOING TO BE. Alpha and Beta versions of a game client that are in no way the final version. Trying to push an aspect during ore testing that should come only after all core system testings of a game (WHY NO MOD SUPPORT?) is pure folly. As there is always room for feedback, there is also a correct time and place for feedback.

Seriously, it's not hard to pick up signs. If you can't be sufficiently skilled enough to tell it's a work-in-progress (not just the picture but pretty much ALL aspects of the game), then I don't think you will be sufficiently skilled to navigate a game such as this. And people wonder why SE needs to include 'hand-holding' in the game...

[Nuinn]

I have to state my opinion, because it's THE right one



^^^
How I see more comments on the already clarified matter

Ty Ferne for acknowledging the confusion and taking time to explain~!

[Ryokyu]

im gland they still working on it SE working really hard to get things done well

[Laperouge]

Oh perfect diva of cold ice itself...
Chill me untill i die...

[Mamba]

I can't believe Ferny had to come out and re-clarify this...some people in this forum could make Gandhi flip a table in rage.........yada yada...This Shiva looks AMAZING!!

Oh noes another rep post to clear up peoples reading comprehension...

Ok, let me reply to this as it is one of my pet peeves on these forums.

I am sure most people realized these pictures were work in progress. I am not an expert in game design etc. and I know just about how to install a game to my PC but even I knew it is work in progress.
But yes I still posted that I didn't like the model... because well... I didn't like it - and *shock horror* even after the "clarification" that it was work in progress I still don't like it. I think her face is somehow off even if it was green or red or made of sparkling ice.
I think it is really ignorant for people to start calling everyone who disagrees with something as trolls, idiots etc. when they just give their honest opinnion about something. Should we all just have a forum where we all say "omg it's awesome"?

I always look forward to new sneak peaks from ARR and I will keep giving my honest feedback about it. That's why I signed up for Alpha and Beta... Not to see things in advance and "ooh" and "ahh" with the croud when new pictures are released.

If I need to say something positive, I do like her body. Shiva is supposed to wear skimpy outfits (still looks a bit tera copy though) so I am fine with all the clothes etc.

[Seirra_Lanzce]

Ok, let me reply to this as it is one of my pet peeves on these forums.

I am sure most people realized these pictures were work in progress. I am not an expert in game design etc. and I know just about how to install a game to my PC but even I knew it is work in progress.
But yes I still posted that I didn't like the model... because well... I didn't like it - and *shock horror* even after the "clarification" that it was work in progress I still don't like it. I think her face is somehow off even if it was green or red or made of sparkling ice.
I think it is really ignorant for people to start calling everyone who disagrees with something as trolls, idiots etc. when they just give their honest opinnion about something. Should we all just have a forum where we all say "omg it's awesome"?

I always look forward to new sneak peaks from ARR and I will keep giving my honest feedback about it. That's why I signed up for Alpha and Beta... Not to see things in advance and "ooh" and "ahh" with the croud when new pictures are released.

If I need to say something positive, I do like her body. Shiva is supposed to wear skimpy outfits (still looks a bit tera copy though) so I am fine with all the clothes etc.

Actually only a few at start notice is a WIP, and when they do, claim to known for it since begining :P is human nature to hide shame