(09-14-2015, 07:37 AM)Berrod Armstrong Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 07:28 AM)rainichan Wrote: votes have been tallied, meet your new hairstyles in the upcoming patch.

Mad that 9 and 16 were the top runners up. D: I wanted those to win, damn it all.

Congratulations to the winners!

Those styles aren't to my own tastes, but I'm still very happy that the dev team opened the door for the players to decide on something being put into the game. I hope that they use this first run well and learn from it -- and bring us another chance to do the same in future!

(09-14-2015, 01:48 PM)Graeham Wrote: The best we can do at this point is make it clear that there's reasonably high demand for more 'western' hairstyles to be added to the game. So long as they continue to add a variety of different options over time I won't complain - but if they leave it up to dubious voting systems then I won't be happy.

Though we need to band together and present the feedback over on the official site in a direct and constructive manner. With any luck it'll receive a fair bit of attention since there seems to be a lot of people expressing their disappointment towards the winning entries.

(09-14-2015, 01:56 PM)Edda Wrote: Yeah seriously, fuck Square Enix for embracing fan creativity and even going so far as allowing it to be implemented in their game. What a bunch of jokers. Even worse that they cater to the aesthetic and tone that has pervaded the series since its conception! Criminal scum. This is as far as I go, I'm too salty about this. Cancelling my sub for TESO, a game for superior Western Gamers such as myself.

Seriously, I don't get it. It's a contest. One of many. There will be more hairstyles. Get over yourselves.

(09-14-2015, 02:06 PM)Kage Wrote: D) With a mind towards A, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of "Western" entries were disqualified because they didn't read the whole rules either.

(09-14-2015, 02:04 PM)McBeefâ„¢ Wrote: They aren't though.

The art style and tone of the series is very western, and even a bit gritty.

Flowery waifu hair, or J-pop idol hair isn't somehow more inherently proper for the setting.

Edit: And I'm allowed to not be thrilled about the result. How about /You/ get over yourself. Not everyone has to be happy about this, and it's not like we're advocating the burning down of their headquarters.

(09-14-2015, 02:11 PM)Kraz Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 02:06 PM)Kage Wrote: D) With a mind towards A, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of "Western" entries were disqualified because they didn't read the whole rules either.

On that note then both the winners need disqualifying as well as a substantial chunk of the runners up because they didn't use the actual templates provided which was part of the rules to begin with.

Quote:Designing your entry
Please create entries either by hand, using paint software, or with a picture, and create designs for both the front and back.

- Please note the following when designing your entry:
If you find it difficult to design both the front and back, you may design only the front. In regards to hair length, please design it so that it is above chest level for both the front and back so that it meshes properly with equipment.
Hair length should not exceed the template provided below.
You are not required to use the provided template.
When creating your design, use of in-game materials is limited to FINAL FANTASY XIV screenshots only.
When the hairstyles are implemented, we are planning to make it possible to choose them for every race.
Designs with a small amount of hair, such as shaved head and mohawk designs, may not be able to be implemented for certain races.
When using a picture to submit an entry, you may use either your own hair or a mannequin. Additionally, there are no restrictions on using wigs; however, please do not include aspects other than the hairstyle in the picture, and be sure to follow all of the rules.

* Please note that we will be posting the finalists on the official site, so if your face is present in the picture it will be displayed publically.
* Please refrain from submitting pictures of people other than yourself.

(09-14-2015, 02:11 PM)Spethah Wrote: Because a lot of people messed up on the voting (they didn't read the rules that the last vote is only counted), they really should do a revote.

(09-14-2015, 01:18 PM)Flickering Ember Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 01:11 PM)Telluride Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 01:01 PM)McBeefâ„¢ Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 11:51 AM)Seriphyn Wrote: This captures my sentiment.

But hey, it's not a Western RPG, so can't expect Western hairstyles, 'ey?

The annoying part is that every winner and runner up is from a Japanese player.

I find that rather suspicious. Especially because the styles to be voted on were presumably picked by the Japanese Devs.

If you look at the page, there isn't a single non japanese entry :c

Let's be honest. Thinking that non-Japanese tastes are going to be strongly catered to in this game pretty much IS the "Final Fantasy"

Just to put things in perspective though...

There are more non-Japanese subs than Japanese. No clue on China or Korea.

I see this point but it bugs me. Especially after the whole "there is no original language" point that was drive home in the "What language do you play with?" thread.

Plus with SE always acknowledging how different regions want different things...I feel like SE -should- cater to Western audiences more.

(09-14-2015, 02:53 PM)Caspar Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 01:18 PM)Flickering Ember Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 01:11 PM)Telluride Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 01:01 PM)McBeefâ„¢ Wrote:

(09-14-2015, 11:51 AM)Seriphyn Wrote: This captures my sentiment.

But hey, it's not a Western RPG, so can't expect Western hairstyles, 'ey?

The annoying part is that every winner and runner up is from a Japanese player.

I find that rather suspicious. Especially because the styles to be voted on were presumably picked by the Japanese Devs.

If you look at the page, there isn't a single non japanese entry :c

Let's be honest. Thinking that non-Japanese tastes are going to be strongly catered to in this game pretty much IS the "Final Fantasy"

Just to put things in perspective though...

There are more non-Japanese subs than Japanese. No clue on China or Korea.

I see this point but it bugs me. Especially after the whole "there is no original language" point that was drive home in the "What language do you play with?" thread.

Plus with SE always acknowledging how different regions want different things...I feel like SE -should- cater to Western audiences more.

I feel that's always going to be the case, and should not be a matter of concern. JP population that has the money or free time for mmo is always gonna be small. They're still considered the "main" player base. Personally I'm okay with not being catered to, but I'm used to playing games loved in Japan and ignored here.

Obviously I'm biased. I've had more than my fill of buzz cut-sporting spehss muhreens. I'd rather not see more of the same. To avoid that, I'll gladly accept any number of haircuts that look ripped straight from Gakt's scalp.

(09-14-2015, 02:38 PM)Telluride Wrote: Fan-input contests are good things!

I wonder that perhaps what they remind us of, though, is that the denizens of the RPC don't represent, or have any real influence over, these things at all, nor do western audiences perhaps.

When we regret the results, perhaps the frustration is not with the fact that there was a contest, or even a real hate for the winning results, as much as it illustrates that the people with the apparent controlling voices in the game's development and aesthetics don't want to see the things we want to see.

Does it matter for hair? Not especially much. But it's a symptom.  We have to face the idea that other parts of the game's future development may be decided by a bunch of people whose tastes we aren't interested in, and that can be a sobering thought.  One or two hairstyles aren't an issue, but it's hard to ignore that voice in the back of the head that says, "If the people driving the game's future have THESE tastes, what can we expect from the NEXT decision... and the next...and the next..."